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Do I need a new mainsail ? tasdevil at 4:04pm 11.18.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1434 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 8/4197 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 40/4770 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 2/1404 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 2/1287 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 9/1487 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 1/2411 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 2/1100 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 14/2497 I've only had one friend who lived aboard his boat year round in a cold climate (Boston Harbor). My
This a great daily read! Jack W -2005 H 36 at 7:44am 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1516 Hi gang! Friends and dockmates of mine from CT are sailing their Beneteau 423 from Ct to Texas and p
Rapture of the Deep - Humor(?) Bob Poff at 7:11am 11.18.08 Sails Call Lounge 3/3064
"Thru Hull" or "In Hull" Transducer Joe Mullee at 6:20am 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 14/4496 Looking for a new depth finder. Just curious about any experiance with the In Hull transducers. Do t
How do you attach your jib sheets? Roy Udwin at 5:56am 11.18.08 Ask All Sailors 33/11900 I was curious to see the different ways (knots) sailors attach their jib sheets to the jib. Please
Hunter 27 Merriman shift lever Calvin1Calvin at 5:29am 11.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1041 Does anyone know where to find a transmisson shift lever for a 1978 Hunter 27? My understanding is
Pearson 38 jimma4191 at 4:51am 11.18.08 Pearson 5/5685 I currently own a 1987 P33-2 hull #109. I would like to move up and I am looking at 1990 Pearson 38
spare tire compatability Jansen at 4:35am 11.18.08 Trailer Sailors 7/2789 Will the spare on my dodge minivan fit the boat trailer? Looks like the same spread on the lug nuts
26s Rub rail Jansen at 4:31am 11.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1397 My rub rail is not sealed and part of it is rubbed plum off. Will lack of caulking around the rub
Shower Hook Up shymel at 8:37pm 11.17.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1051 how can i hook up a shower to my 27 Hunter. new to sailing
Repair Topside Leaks countrygent147 at 7:57pm 11.17.08 Day Sailers 3/2135 Good eve. Live in southeastern CT. Would like to met other 22 owners nearby. Anyway, bought my 22
prop for tohatsu 50 hp outboard Sea Scrapper at 7:45pm 11.17.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2366 We have a 9x13 prop on our tohatsu 50 hp outboard, on our 26M, it will only turn 4400 rpm. Does any

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Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:46pm 12.11.21
Go Navy! kappykaplan at 3:44pm 12.11.21 We did! :beer::beer::beer:
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location Tom J at 3:42pm 12.11.21 I just remembered something. The only time I had a hard time starting my diesel, it was because I h
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location Tom J at 3:37pm 12.11.21 Ok. I will try it with the seacock closed. I recently replaced some raw water hoses from the seacoc
Go Navy! jssailem at 3:37pm 12.11.21 GO NAVY! What a WIN! Great Game.
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:00pm 12.11.21
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 2:40pm 12.11.21 Mike, Basically you have a system that is similar to the system on Second Star. A few quick thought
Just Say'n Pagan Baby at 2:18pm 12.11.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 2:15pm 12.11.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 1:55pm 12.11.21
Just Say'n BobH57 at 1:42pm 12.11.21 Army scores again! Go Army Beat Navy!
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location CptCasper at 1:36pm 12.11.21 Ok. I will try it with the seacock closed. I recently replaced some raw water hoses from the seacock
Just Say'n BobH57 at 1:26pm 12.11.21 So far so good!
Bilge blower hose replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 1:11pm 12.11.21
Two dipsticks on my diesel? Tally Ho at 1:05pm 12.11.21
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 12:49pm 12.11.21 What was the daughter's name? -Will
Two dipsticks on my diesel? acudavid at 11:53am 12.11.21 Thanks everybody! Upon further examination, I think there are three dipsticks on my boat: One for
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Tally Ho at 11:52am 12.11.21 The first is to replace the 18 x 12 fixed three blade propeller. The boat currently cannot achieve
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. GFS at 11:49am 12.11.21 Thanks to all for the information; gives me much to consider, I will also reach out to the 351/352 g
Funny Friday!!! (1) Richard19068 at 11:33am 12.11.21 A cautious father.

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