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A21, how to UNDO a 'fixed' centerboard aquariusmg at 9:46pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1341 the A21 is supposed to have a 'swing keel'. A centerboard that can the retrcted for trailering. the
Hunters 'creampuffs' and other pretty faces....;-) Cap't Ron at 8:04pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 30/1952 main sale, did you read that post through? Why did that hunters rudder fall off, must have been some
tow attachement stern?? Rolly at 6:35pm 07.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/782 I would like to tow a tube with my MacGregor but have no idea where to hook up the tow rope. Do I ne
Ice Box insulation. Can I use the home depot styrofoam and Bob at 6:24pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2152 glue it outside of the existing box? 1" is R5 so I figure 4" would give R20 There's noo insulatio
Did our 4th of July sail. Benny at 3:59pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/758 Watched the DC fireworks in the Potomac River from the deck of "Coco Loco" our Starwind 223. It rain
Hurricanes and the H37C. Ed Schenck at 3:33pm 07.25.08 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1094 Do any of you H37C owners have hurricane experience? Specifically I worry about the strength of the
Handling a knockdown with a B&R rig Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08 Big Boats 5/953 Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1403 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2615 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2569 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1108 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4322 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1271 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1161 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/2807 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1763 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1164 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/940 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/993 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4194 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M

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Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Stu Jackson at 12:38pm 05.17.21 Yes, below the nipple should be a straight pipe to go to the hump hose as you said. Ralph's right,
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe Ralph Johnstone at 12:35pm 05.17.21 :worthless:
How do you remove adhesive from wheel? Brian D at 12:31pm 05.17.21 ROFLMAO... OK, I give on the PB. However, everyone probably has a jar PB in their home. Try it befor
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 05.17.21 If there is a windlass solenoid breaker onboard, I have never seen it. Where is it likely to be? I
361 where in boat is the dock AC inlet fuse ? (2) Capn John at 12:29pm 05.17.21 On my 2002 361, the main AC elec panel was mounted below the chart table. I am sure it was more tha
cleaning a marine head fred1diver at 12:29pm 05.17.21 Thank you
cleaning a marine head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:28pm 05.17.21 You can get away with Shields or Trident #148 flex pvc ("the cheap stuff") for the head intake line
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass sail sfbay at 12:26pm 05.17.21 If you do not know the manufacturer and model and have the existing chain and warp then suggest buyi
Keel Line dLj at 12:07pm 05.17.21 Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster lin
New Hunter being launched Crazy Dave Condon at 12:04pm 05.17.21 Make sure the straps are held together so they cannot slip off. Largest boat with crane was a 40 fo
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! dLj at 12:02pm 05.17.21 The 8 ft long piece might be a bit long to get shipped. Naw, they ship 20 foot lengths every day,
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Stu Jackson at 11:41am 05.17.21 And yes, a windlass is a dealer or boat owner add on not a manufacturer's OEM. That may have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.17.21 Dinghy foot pump connected to hose to inlet strainer.
1975 Catalina 22 Hull/Deck Seam pclarksurf at 11:24am 05.17.21 I am also concerned about removing all those screws and having that seam pop apart. Not sure if
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker jssailem at 11:15am 05.17.21 I assume it should look like the windlass breaker? No The windlass breaker supports the wires lead
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? jssailem at 11:09am 05.17.21 And use rubber gloves. Those jellyfish, even smooshed in the strainer screen can still sting ya.
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! BarryL at 11:07am 05.17.21 These guys will be happy to help https://fortecarbon.com/carbon-fiber-tubing Or just buy a CF Spin
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? (1) Grotto at 10:59am 05.17.21 The traveler on the 22 is not really that useful. i would almost just build a split bridle for the m
Keel Line markwbird at 10:56am 05.17.21 Interesting idea.
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? Ralph Johnstone at 10:52am 05.17.21 If you notice a lot of jellyfish, nettles, or other gelatinous stuff at anchor where you have been

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