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Pressure bleeding for the fuel system? Ivan at 3:08pm 08.16.08 Big Boats 15/2311 I have twice now had an engine (3GM30F) that starts well after vigorous sailing only to shut down a
HELP!! cpr3 at 12:43pm 08.16.08 Seidelmann 2/1500 I have just purchased an S34. I am looking for someone who has somewhat of a wiring and plumbing di
Tank monitor accuracy\treating buildup :-P Skipper at 11:07am 08.16.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1472 Hello Peggy, I have a Snake River tank monitor on an 8 gallon holding tank. The tank monitor d
Got RATS? you need a deer camp rat trap Dean5735 at 8:13am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1072 When we leave our cabin for extended periods of time, here is what we use: a five gallon pail with
Okeechobee seadaddler at 7:29am 08.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/940 I will be heading down to west coast Florida in OCT depending on the water level in the Okeechobee
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/760 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 0/756 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Whisker Pole to hold Genoa out Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1563 I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Where to get a cruising mainsail Joe Shipley at 4:25am 08.16.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1567 Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a mainsail for a Catalina 25 tall rig? Ours was damaged and
hydraulic centerboard cable repair dcnckids at 8:54pm 08.15.08 Smaller Boats 3/3799 We have a 2003 hunter 216 - a great boat but the cable on the centerboard keeps breaking. need to r
rudder pawn 68 at 7:52pm 08.15.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1484 Greetings I have recently purchased a mac 26-d. I must admit the rudder leaves a little to be
Warning - Jack Rabbit Marine Maine Sail at 7:06pm 08.15.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2183 Hi All, I just wanted to post a warning about doing business with Jack Rabbit Marine. In the past
Boom tent plans Northern Sailor at 6:31pm 08.15.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1936 Does anyone have plans for a home made boom tent for a O'Day 22? I am looking for something sturdy e
Main Breaker TnJ at 6:24pm 08.15.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1077 Hello, The 30 amp main breaker on the shore power (120V) side of the panel of my 1984 H31 is on the
4-Stroke outboard motors ???? (1) Chuck R at 3:19pm 08.15.08 Ask All Sailors 22/6607 Nissan- Tohatsu- Mercury Motors. I grew up with 2 stroke Johnsons, Evinrudes and Mercury outboar
Todays 4 stroke outboards.... (1) Chuck R at 3:08pm 08.15.08 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1082 I grew up with 2 stroke Johnsons, Evinrudes and Mercury outboards. But my experience with these new
Holding tank odor wchevron at 2:31pm 08.15.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/2935 peggie, i'm getting a strong odor from the holding tank. i have a 1" vent line run from the tank ab
Anyone ever consider sailaway78 at 12:29pm 08.15.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1441 There seems to be constant and mixed opinions about solar panels vs wind generators and both do have
Dim Mega Light? csobalvarro at 12:27pm 08.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1089 I added a Davis Megalight recently to use as an anchor lite. It comes with two bulbs, the long-life
Marking the registration #'s on an inflatable? Bob S at 12:07pm 08.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1066 I just registered an inflatable and was wondering the best way to put the #'s on her. I bought vinyl

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WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER twodzusfittings at 6:11am 05.22.21 All good stuff. Where can I buy a "Lounge depressor" :D
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans Daveinet at 5:36am 05.22.21 Hobie Tri-foiler. Enough said.
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? flightlead404 at 5:34am 05.22.21 My engine has a start solenoid. It's location put the wire for right at the sole and something it w
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? Don Lucas at 5:23am 05.22.21 My engine has a start solenoid. It's location put the wire for right at the sole and something it wo
Sailboat tour Cal 33- You tube william24424 at 5:12am 05.22.21 Wow, that's an impressive video Dave, while learning to edit, I forgot the basics, next one I'll th
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance JDE at 3:38am 05.22.21 Looking for some information about the 6.7. I just spent the winter restoring a new to me boat. Laun
2000 Hunter 260 No Registration JimSails at 10:08pm 05.21.21 That hull sure looks cracked?
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler JimSails at 9:55pm 05.21.21 You can loosen the turnbuckles on the spreaders slightly to make it easier to clip the furler then r
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack (2) JimSails at 9:51pm 05.21.21 Here is a shot of a few inches of water in the gas locker area with the fuel line floating under wat
Blower issues? ScottySailor at 8:16pm 05.21.21 Typo Edit. #4 should say. -I checked power at blower switch but power goes in and out regardless o
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans FastOlson at 7:59pm 05.21.21 Foiling sail boats, doing double digit speeds, will really catch on when the sailing venues are robo
Retrieve lost end of topping lift? DArcy at 7:53pm 05.21.21 Or you could get rid of the topping lift and put on a boom kicker or rigid vang. I have a kicker and
Halyard Keeping (1) DArcy at 7:44pm 05.21.21 I use gasket hitches looped over the winch/cleat. My Islander Freeport 36 only has the main sheet on
Retrieve lost end of topping lift? Tally Ho at 7:41pm 05.21.21
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? flightlead404 at 7:19pm 05.21.21 Could it be a worn "start" button? Its a key start not a button. Have not put a meter on it yet
H38 - Is there an aux solenoid in the starter circuit? ggrizzard at 7:06pm 05.21.21 Could it be a worn "start" button?
Refinishing Sinks (surrounding firberglass top included) FastOlson at 7:04pm 05.21.21 As long as you do not grind thru the finish layer of gel coat, why not buff it out?
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? flightlead404 at 6:51pm 05.21.21
Halyard Keeping (1) Pompadi at 6:32pm 05.21.21 194413 We Put these on , they Cover old screw holes from bag clips
Refinishing Sinks (surrounding firberglass top included) Jumpstart at 6:29pm 05.21.21 Sinks present a challenge because hot water and soap caused most coatings to lift. Look for a profes

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