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Battery Cable question for Maine Sail Bob S at 6:14am 11.19.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2507 I remember a while back you recommended Birkshire Electric Cable for boat wire. I spoke to a woman t
Help! Frozen Bolt - Elbow AXEL at 4:53am 11.19.08 Ask All Sailors 42/4057 I'm in the process of trying to remove the exhaust elbow on my Westerbeke 21. Forgetabout trying to
What's in YOUR O'Day's keel? John Dunton at 3:25am 11.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1485 What started as a minor gelcoat damage repair of bow damage on my '79 27' O'Day has turned into a ma
fresh water tank I29 Cimba at 9:01pm 11.18.08 Islander 1/2269 Anybody know a source for a replacement original water tank under the floorboard? Or, maybe a good b
What happened to the threaded view? Salish Sea Cruiser at 8:37pm 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1269 All I can get now is the linear view.
Where is the search button? dman535 at 7:48pm 11.18.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1787 All of a sudden I am not seeing the search button on any forums? Any ideas ? Derek.-
battery and gas can location Jansen at 7:00pm 11.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3098 My 26s has a nice place in the stern for a battery and a gas tank for the outboard. But the combina
Leak from centerboard bay elvatoli at 6:08pm 11.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1668 I just brought on the water again our Mac Venture 25. We were having it on the trailer for the last
2nd Main Halyard Peter4500 at 5:40pm 11.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1335 Good Day: I have read the two threads on adding a second halyard for a vision 32. Anyone else put
bearing lubricaters smitroe at 4:38pm 11.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1251 I always have a difficult time installing what we used to call "Bearing buddies ". is there a trick
Lots of small forum changes Phil Herring at 4:10pm 11.18.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 11/2225 Just so you don't think you're going crazy, we made a number of small changes to the forums yesterda
Do I need a new mainsail ? tasdevil at 4:04pm 11.18.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1406 I am refitting a 1975 O'Day 22 for inland waters and some limited BC west coast cruising. The origin
Raising the mast on a 260 year is 1999 Geri at 3:11pm 11.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/4167 I just recently purchased a 1999 Hunter 260. It is sittting on the trailer now, and I wish to launc
Generators Diesel/gas what's the deal? Hermit Scott at 2:59pm 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 40/4533 I asked a question about propane before, because I was getting conflicting facts. I am getting the s
Hull preparation for painting captain_pierre at 2:14pm 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1397 My MacGregor 26X spent 2 months on seawater in early 2008. I had painted Interlux Micron CSC, after
Storm Management for Hunter 29.5 Capt Guido at 2:03pm 11.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1271 Seeking recommendations for storm tactics and equipment for a H29.5. I'm specifically interested in
Sheet size BobM at 1:20pm 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1462 I have a 30 foot S2 and typically fly a 135 on a roller furler. My question is, the sheet diameter
9.2A Bulkhead Repair (10) BobM at 12:35pm 11.18.08 S2 1/2366 I bought a 1981 S2 9.2A this spring. Prior to purchase, the surveyor noted that both main bulk heads
H49 Noise level in the forward cabin Craig Jones at 12:08pm 11.18.08 Big Boats 2/1085 I just saw the new 49 and waht a beuaty and I want one for Christmas. While I was going thru the f
Question for liveaboards... Warren Milberg at 8:12am 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2477 I've only had one friend who lived aboard his boat year round in a cold climate (Boston Harbor). My

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Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 4:53pm 10.24.21 Yep... It is like an easter egg hunt. That is a really a poor design for an inverted Loop that pla
I need help Scott T-Bird at 4:53pm 10.24.21 While you may have eliminated most of the smell, your cushions (fabric & foam) are probably permeate
Finally went for a sail jssailem at 4:50pm 10.24.21 Yep... It is like an easter egg hunt.
Finally went for a sail (1) DeniseO30 at 4:44pm 10.24.21 Never expected this! But did expect some kind of restriction! the plastic suction break fitting goe
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? sail sfbay at 4:33pm 10.24.21 Maybe your perspective?
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? jssailem at 4:28pm 10.24.21 Could it be that sailors of old had tight butts?:biggrin: You don't see many big butt pirates in th
Containers lost and now a fire jssailem at 4:24pm 10.24.21 On the other hand... Maybe the weather will get better. There will be fluffy clouds. A breeze to sai
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? justsomeguy at 4:07pm 10.24.21 Profit. The smaller the boat you can fit one in, the more toilets you might sell.
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21 Maybe so they fit easier in tight spots?
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21 I attach a 6' hose with garden hose fittings. You may need a longer hose to reach your bilge. At t
Boat away All U Get at 3:25pm 10.24.21 We went off-shore last night at Beaufort, NC and caught the green flash at sunset. As we continued
Port leaks BigEasy at 3:20pm 10.24.21 I wipe off the acrylic and the gasket pretty much every time I close a port when leaving the boat.
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank Tally Ho at 3:02pm 10.24.21
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? rcompton at 2:44pm 10.24.21 The hole I made is just big enough to slide a phone into and I have some idea what's going on down t
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 2:23pm 10.24.21
MEDICARE capta at 2:19pm 10.24.21 We're lucky. We have a family member who will receive, open, and if it is important, scan it and ema
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... capta at 2:08pm 10.24.21 Sounds more like a wiring problem. Is there someplace the positive or (most likely) negative wiring
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 1:54pm 10.24.21 Check that. It is the ship/containers on fire not the containers in the water. It was still someth
Containers lost and now a fire capta at 1:51pm 10.24.21 This is absolutely hilarious! "A High Wind Watch is in effect" "A high wind event" (85 knots susta
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 1:25pm 10.24.21 Check that. It is the ship/containers on fire not the containers in the water.

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