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S2 7.9 F-150 or F-250? Git-R-Done at 9:30am 12.01.08 Trailer Sailors 8/9027 I'm about to purchase an S2 7.9, and I'm thinking about a towing vehicle for it. I currently own a
New head recommendation serenisea at 9:07am 12.01.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 33/7254 Hi Peggy, The last time I asked you for a head recommendation, you gave me the Raritan Crickett.
Those other odors- fabrics, cusions... bilge DSELR at 8:50am 12.01.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2241 Peggy, First, thank you for the time, energy and patients you dedicate to this forum. The first m
Engine Capacity hippiedavis at 7:38am 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1154 I know my 1971 V25 can handle a 9.9hp as this is pretty much standard. But can she handle a 15hp,..
Any Seattle Mac19ers out there? Woody at 6:08am 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1108 Looking for suggestions on mast setup, rudder modifications and fresh-water venues
Blisters rajhnsn at 3:32am 12.01.08 Bigger Boats 7/2216 I have recently purchased a 1985 Oday 35. During the survey there were a few blisters that were neg
What numbers are there? RelianceGalatea at 1:38am 12.01.08 Reliance 14/8775 In the mails I received from Rick I see seven addresses. Does anybody know how many were built? And
solar panels sand sailor at 12:05am 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 41/5928 they all claim to charge car batteries but when you look at the specs they say 12 volts max!!:soapbo
How and what type of windlass to install on a Hunter 34 Hans Baart at 9:02pm 11.30.08 Big Boats 3/2636 Does any one know what type of windlass would best and how to install it on a hunter 34?
siphon loop gettinthere at 2:11pm 11.30.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2540 Peggy Want to verify something...If I read correctly, in your book you state the need for a siphon l
How many 32-200's were built? Grin at 1:39pm 11.30.08 Ericson 2/3173 Just bought a 1988 Ericson 32-200 last tuesday named 'Grin' :) Our hull # is 25. Wondering if anyone
Lake Dillon Colorado ChuckThomas at 12:48pm 11.30.08 Destinations 7/6346 Any sailors here from the Summit County area?
MYSTIQUE Martin Henry TonyW at 12:29pm 11.30.08 Big Boats 0/1105 Hi Martin I read your evaluation on this site for the H41. I'm interested in learning more about you
Historical Weather Data - Planning Ocean Passages Ducati at 8:57am 11.30.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2816 In the next few years we are planning on a future ocean passage. Aside from having a well prepared v
Upload limitations? BobM at 8:21am 11.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1883 http://web.mac.com/overholtzer/impliedconsent/Documents.html There is a ton of info on Bret's site
Bene 323 Bill C320, Papillon at 7:31am 11.30.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2654 Considering moving up a little from my 281. Saw a '04, 323 on line and it looks pretty nice. Any own
Talisman 37 hoopncat at 6:45am 11.30.08 Ask All Sailors 1/5548 Thank's to everyone who took the time to investegate and or reply on the talisman. We made an offer
Reefing the main garylinger at 6:44am 11.30.08 S2 11/2542 I know the theory behind how to reef a main sail but have never actually done it (either on my previ
My acount is not activated spadaforaj at 5:26am 11.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1801 Hi, I am having trouble sending PM's. It says that I do not have access to the page. Anyone know how
Let's Play...What Size Engine! avd155 at 11:31pm 11.29.08 Ask All Sailors 20/3584 Hi there, I recently bought a 26' Reinell 1974 without the outboard. I have been debating what siz

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First start in awhile... Benny17441 at 9:58am 02.16.22 Engine oil thickens when cold. Cold engine oil can place a drag on the starter motor causing it to
Thru Hull Backing Plates jssailem at 9:58am 02.16.22 To each their own path. The "double" Nuts is nuts in my opinion. I prefer solid and simple. I woul
Securing Batteries on my H34 Benny17441 at 9:51am 02.16.22 You could do screws in conjunction with epoxy if there is adequate surface area to adhere to.
Starter issues- 1982 Yanmar (1) Benny17441 at 9:43am 02.16.22 First of all 30 degree weather diminishes the power capacity of a battery, 2nd) the engine oil thick
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle AaronD at 9:43am 02.16.22 Ours was corroded badly enough that it had lost multiple chunks of the aluminum casting. I know it's
Hunter 34 companion hatch kloudie1 at 9:38am 02.16.22 My companionway slider had a teak "stop" underneath the front of the slider. It had two screws holdi
Thru Hull Backing Plates Project_Mayhem at 9:27am 02.16.22 I'm familiar with Mainesail's procedure for thru hulls. After some thought here's what I'm going to
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft jssailem at 9:21am 02.16.22 Or roll over repeatedly taking one on the beam. Worse would be surfing down the face into the bottom
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft Will Gilmore at 9:14am 02.16.22 Is not the height that is the problem. It's like falling from an airplane. You're fine until that
Oday 25 portlights Project_Mayhem at 9:04am 02.16.22 Don't use butyl to install the windows. Use 3M 4000 UV, 3M 4200 or Loktite PL series marine adhesive
It just keeps going... Project_Mayhem at 9:01am 02.16.22 Was that just reopening the cockpit drain or putting in a new one? I destroyed the thru hull fitti
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 8:58am 02.16.22 I once heard a story about Silent Cal. One Sunday, Silent Cal went to church, but his wife had to s
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft jssailem at 8:40am 02.16.22 Oh great...:facepalm: Just when I am talking about planning for a cruise along the Western coast of
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft (1) Will Gilmore at 8:30am 02.16.22 Reviving an old thread here to post this article about a recent rogue wave event of Vancouver. The
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle Jacktar at 8:20am 02.16.22 buy the ruddercraft one with gas up lift
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 jssailem at 8:05am 02.16.22 No idea if this the one you need, but it shows that they are available. https://edsonmarine.com/pe
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle LakeShark at 7:51am 02.16.22 Pictures might help as the kick up rudders I believe changed once or twice if i remember correctly.
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 Growl at 7:40am 02.16.22 Thanks, Does anyone know where to get an Edson wheel brake? Lol
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 7:07am 02.16.22 Not really funny but interesting:
Choosing a battery charger Scott T-Bird at 6:53am 02.16.22 Why do you believe 4AWG is inadequate for 60A? My wire tables indicate 4AWG is OK for 60A for powe

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