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Fix a leaking water tank. ggrizzard at 8:44pm 11.24.08 Ask All Sailors 11/5553 My 1979 Hunter 30 has developed a leak in the 30 gal., aluminum water tank. It appears to be in an i
through hulls again Mike8193 at 8:25pm 11.24.08 Ask All Sailors 29/7483 I hope I don't seem fixated on through hulls. One question is bugging me. I see adds for wooden pl
Trailer for a Cat 25 Bedorec at 8:19pm 11.24.08 Smaller Boats 0/1551 I'm in the market for a 1980's Catalina 25 - seems like a good combination of size and trailerabilit
Hunter 212 bent turnbuckle (1) vines at 8:04pm 11.24.08 Smaller Boats 6/2772 I just purchased a 2001 Hunter 212. It was used only one time by the original owner back in 2002 and
portable VHF's Ron at 8:00pm 11.24.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1984 I am considering buying a Uniden 350 waterproof handheld VHF or similar productl. How far can I exp
Mac 25 Trailer Bunks Michael15765 at 4:45pm 11.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1384 Somebody stole my trailer, and I am trying to find a cheap used trailer to modify to use for my Mac
Mast Raising on Liberty First 285 Second Look at 2:13pm 11.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1059 Looking for info / pics on raising / lowing mast on Bene. 285 without any "yard" assistance. Mast b
Stuffing box repair RFerraro at 1:51pm 11.24.08 Ask All Sailors 10/5955 The stuffing box on my 1984 Beneteau First 32 is now dripping a steady stream and needs repacking. I
A must have for all Coastal Sailors Brian D at 1:47pm 11.24.08 Sails Call Lounge 4/2798 Here is a link to the US Coast Pilot. A series of documents giving specific information about locati
Phil- tried to send you a TimCup at 1:31pm 11.24.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1837 private message, only to find out you can't (won't) get them. Is that right? cup ps- If it's you
Keel bolt material mike slater at 11:48am 11.24.08 Yamaha 3/2279 Does anyone know what material the keel bolts on Yamaha sailboats (26 specifically) are made of?
New Site Format Russf at 11:19am 11.24.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1978 You have done a great job reconfiguring this site making it more user friendly and informative. Howe
Are Marina fuel prices following the decline? Brian D at 11:00am 11.24.08 Sails Call Lounge 7/3141 At my Marina, gas is $4.39 and diesel is $4.19. Not much shift in that regard. I think it was up in
Lateral stays tension elvatoli at 7:52am 11.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1915 We have been working on our Venture 25 1976 for 2 months (When we have the time), ans we are almot r
New owner of 1975 27 bsavulis at 7:45pm 11.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1327 Hi, We are the new owners of a 75 h27. We are moving up from a H22. It appears that the floor string
cutlass bearing size 1989 Hunter 30 parrothead531 at 7:30pm 11.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1618 Does anyone know for the proper cutlass bearing size for a 1989 Hunter 30 (1 inch shaft)? Thank you.
winterizing chiefwarren at 7:18pm 11.23.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1757 I have been pouring the "pink stuff" into my water tanks for the last 4 years. This spring I could n
How did you fix.... Member 41673 at 7:12pm 11.23.08 Reliance 26/11382 Reliance owners - Please post technical questions, solutions, photos ' plain old WTF's? on this thre
Calling all Reliance 44 Owners Member 41673 at 7:08pm 11.23.08 Reliance 59/40104 Hello all Reliance 44 owners. Please post your hellos ' what-evers on this thread. If you know of
Any hunter 20's out there? beachbumbill at 6:28pm 11.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/881 I need to change my centerboard winch line or uphaul line. I've read about the Hunter 22's but the 2

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P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use JamesG161 at 8:06pm 12.12.21 Remember your ET is only needed when your other rudder control is Broken or not functional. I teste
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 7:20pm 12.12.21 Jimmy, I had an 82 O'day 25. Common problems in O 25's and I'm sure should also be checked in O 26'
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 7:03pm 12.12.21 One question. Knowing that you love to sail solo, pretty much doing all the sailing work on the boa
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) DArcy at 6:19pm 12.12.21 I drew a similar setup but I wired the ACR to the battery side of the starter switch so it will char
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985 BKParks at 6:18pm 12.12.21 Thank you all very much, very much appreciated. Sounds like I have my work cut out for me.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 12.12.21
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use jssailem at 5:48pm 12.12.21 exercising a MOB rescue plan. Never done one, but have a mental plan on what to do. That is a good
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 5:29pm 12.12.21 To close this out, I used Quicksilver 80/90 outboard gearbox oil. I opened the plug on the side of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:06pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch heritage at 4:44pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the a
Removing centerboard? Ingram at 4:42pm 12.12.21 I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Outboard size for 23.5 Joe at 4:28pm 12.12.21 Tohatsu Sailpro 6hp would be the perfect choice. Hi thrust prop, long/xlong shaft, 12 volt chargin
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:01pm 12.12.21 I've found that using little kids in boats is absolutely vital in many cases. Why child labour was
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:52pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:46pm 12.12.21 I checked the USCG regulations and you are correct: Diesel engine boats are not required to have an
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:13pm 12.12.21
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Mechone at 2:55pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement marchem at 2:37pm 12.12.21 I always thought the blower was to remove heat from the engine area? That said, I seldom use mine.
Bilge blower hose replacement (2) Closing Time at 2:24pm 12.12.21

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