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C400 Replacement Rudder Andy H at 4:51pm 02.28.09 Big Boats 4/2477 Hello All New to the forum today but a lurker for the last year. Very much enjoy the site with th
Who made this sail boat? (1) paulj at 4:36pm 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1999 Just noticed this boat from Montana at the dock today. What a nice looking boat and fantastic riggin
Fuel for the new season scolil at 3:49pm 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2179 As the season gets closer, I was wandering through the autoparts store and wondered what things I sh
Prop rotation for a Yanmar 2GM Engine??? morgantheship at 3:35pm 02.28.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/7983 I am in the process of repowering my H27. The old engine was a Renault and the new engine (new to m
My S2 bit me BobM at 3:29pm 02.28.09 S2 4/1813 Working on the boat today. Tightening up the boom tent so it will shed snow better. A nor'easter i
Measurement Compression Post 83 Hunter 27 keithsail at 2:49pm 02.28.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1146 I was looking for a couple of you guys with Hunter 27 foot 1983 models to give me a measurement from
What You Don't See! (1) oreana123 at 2:15pm 02.28.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1543 Mast Boot I am making mast covers for my customers in Boise. Here is a fully rigged 26D with a full
1974 O'Day 20 Architure at 2:02pm 02.28.09 Ask An Oday Owner 13/9363 I'm looking for technical or owners manuals of my boat na O'Day 20 that would have developed when t
New Engine Parts for Repower Project morgantheship at 1:26pm 02.28.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2019 I am repowering my H27. I have removed the original Renault 8 Hp engine and have purchased a used (v
Shaft Zincs and the Bee Bee Witzend at 12:43pm 02.28.09 Catalina 310 0/1280 What's the deal with the Bee Bee, and why don't they have them anymore? At least not at West Marin
Re-doing packing Catalina 310 Witzend at 12:36pm 02.28.09 Catalina 310 1/1514 I used 1/4" GTU purchased at West Marine. I don't understand about the need to use the lubricant whe
Anchor Light Replacement rcjansen at 10:40am 02.28.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/6300 I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with a non-working anchor light. As far as I can tell it is the orginal li
Mariner Regal Oven/Stove Leightly at 10:17am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 2/7286 Hi all - new to the site, and fairly new to sailing. We have a Mariner Regal 3 burner LPG stove/ove
Sails kdmjme at 9:29am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1815 Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me find a source for used sails. I sail a 1984 O'Day 222. I recen
Northern 29 feedback highflyer885 at 9:05am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 0/2480 Hello, I would like to hear from any present and past owners of the Northern 29 (Northern Yachts L
Sailing out of Moss Landing, CA? NC-C320 at 9:03am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 6/7398 Is there anyone on the list who routinely keeps a boat at Moss Landing, CA? We are considering keep
Mainsheet Outhaul Upgrade bill crandall at 8:33am 02.28.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/2293 I would like to replace/upgrade the original mainsheet outhaul system in my Isomat Boom; anyone have
Which roller furling? simonsez22 at 7:30am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1496 1984 MacGregor 22, all new. Gusty lake. I'm looking for a roller furlilng system with the easiest
Dinghy Motor Sale Until 1:00 p.m. EST Maine Sail at 7:27am 02.28.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1316 Hi All, I just came from Gowen Marine in Portland, ME and they are having a killer sale on outboard
rudder rust james turner at 6:57am 02.28.09 Bigger Boats 1/1434 The rudder on my O'day 40 is showing some rust leaking out where the rudder post enters the rudder.

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Magazine subscription renewal alert Ken13559 at 6:03pm 02.05.22 Same thing happened for this side of world with Practical Boat Owners magazine auto renewal. Differe
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change dkinzer at 6:01pm 02.05.22 I do make it a point to fill the new filter and bowl with fresh fuel before closing. Yes, I would h
beneteau spare parts Jackdaw at 5:38pm 02.05.22 I asked a Beneteau dealer I know about this a few days ago.. As for parts, due to sales tax issues
It just keeps going... (3) Project_Mayhem at 5:33pm 02.05.22 This project is coming along nicely. I've gone over to the yard a few times to remove all the filler
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change Don S/V ILLusion at 5:28pm 02.05.22 the most likely cause after changing the secondary filter is air in the line between the secondary a
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change Terry Cox at 5:20pm 02.05.22 I've never had a starting problem with our 4JH2-TE after changing the filters. I do make it a point
mast raising Tedd at 5:05pm 02.05.22 Hi @MacBeane , I see from the photos that the Venture has walkarounds, which the 26S lacks, so my m
Genoa question nightowle at 5:02pm 02.05.22 Had a drifter with my 27' footer and used it a lot. Particularly downwind. Performed as well as an
mast raising MacBeane at 4:55pm 02.05.22 Yes, the mast foot bracket on our Venture has similar attachment points, and that's what I'm using,
mast raising (2) Tedd at 4:48pm 02.05.22 Okay, we've made progress getting the mast to go up... But then it tips to starboard and falls onto
removing fuel tank SJN at 4:02pm 02.05.22 Thank you all for your very helpful information. I plan to do the work this spring and will add inf
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) Stu Jackson at 3:22pm 02.05.22 We're coming from Vancouver so no need to cross the Juan de Fuca. What route are you planning? cl
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic Jacktar at 2:54pm 02.05.22 Like getting to carnegie hall, practice practice practice!!
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? (1) twodzusfittings at 2:41pm 02.05.22 @Alan2210- Thanks for that info. My original bolts on the strut were Phillip's head flat head bolts.
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 2:35pm 02.05.22 Not sure Vivid is a good choice for salt water Vivid is not a good choice for any place where in-
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? Justin_NSA at 2:19pm 02.05.22 I'm shocked at the cost of bottom paint today. I was planning on Petit Vivid to get a dark blue bott
Seek Advice 1980 Hunter 37C: Do I need to add another halyard? sail sfbay at 1:45pm 02.05.22 1: Do I need to install a 3rd halyard? Only if you plan to fly a staysail or spinnaker OR require a
New owner! nightowle at 12:16pm 02.05.22 A hearty Welcome! This is the place to be!
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? fstbttms at 12:11pm 02.05.22 I've used Trinidad Pro (~65% Cu) as long as I can remember (a low bar admittedly) but I was informe
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) nightowle at 12:09pm 02.05.22 Bell harbor marina is directly in downtown Seattle. Elliot Bay Marina is a short hop to the center

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