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Polars (Charts not Bears) Journey6534 at 9:44am 11.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1266 Has anyone ever come across polar charts for an O'Day 22?
Tips for through-hull mountings ? tasdevil at 9:30am 11.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1411 As I sail in shallow water I wish to mount a depth sounder through the hull below the bow I'm very
Raymarine speed paddlewheel question Napa Ed at 9:07am 11.25.08 Ask All Sailors 14/3094 Is there a manufactured plug for an ST60 unit? I looked at the raymarine site but nothing popped out
Thanks to a fellow forum member ! (3) Maine Sail at 5:14am 11.25.08 Musings With Maine Sail 16/4585 I wanted to take a moment to thank Tim R. for graciously putting up with my sorry butt all summer lo
Fix a leaking water tank. ggrizzard at 8:44pm 11.24.08 Ask All Sailors 11/5759 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 29/7935 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 0/1580 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 6/2804 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 12/2051 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 2/1410 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 0/1089 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 10/6026 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 4/2854 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) 1/1859 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 3/2349 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) 3/1999 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 7/3210 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 7/1941 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 3/1349 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 2/1649 Does anyone know for the proper cutlass bearing size for a 1989 Hunter 30 (1 inch shaft)? Thank you.

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ZF 12m 2:1 Question dlochner at 4:30am 02.03.22 Things have changed since summer. In summer it was the other way around, no 2.6s and just 2.1s. We
Hunter 34 Winch Replacement jssailem at 3:29am 02.03.22 Inspecting the images that is daylight coming through the center of the holes ? Assuming the hole p
"Forum Search" is Dead Ralph Johnstone at 11:01pm 02.02.22 But a boroscope would come in handy! Big investment. I paid around $15.00 for mine a few years a
Main Sheet line holder Joe at 10:55pm 02.02.22 That'll work, but I'd consider adding a ratchet block to the swivel. This is the type of performanc
Hunter 34 Winch Replacement Tally Ho at 10:18pm 02.02.22
Throttle controls for First 28 Tally Ho at 10:07pm 02.02.22
Throttle controls for First 28 (1) Joe at 10:05pm 02.02.22 My first move might be to identify the unit. Those types of mechanicals are usually vendor/3rd part
Screw clamp port lights (2) Tally Ho at 10:00pm 02.02.22 Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smea
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated twistedskipper at 9:26pm 02.02.22
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated Sola Gratia at 9:20pm 02.02.22
Oh My the Moorage Costs jssailem at 9:02pm 02.02.22 Oh the humanity... Trapped behind a historical bridge in a Dutch River. Garb another bottle of Perr
Help to ID this type of windlass artboas at 8:51pm 02.02.22 It looks like a Simpson Lawrence Anchorman model 700, 800, or 1000. I agree. Definitely .
Hunter 34 owners, hull & liner thickness near keel stub? Ralph Johnstone at 8:48pm 02.02.22 I picked up a fitting 3/4mpt X 3/4 barb hose 90, turned it into the valve and I have 4.25" from the
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated Richard19068 at 8:17pm 02.02.22 D&R Marine shows they can get them but the picture does look different. Have you tried them? https:
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 02.02.22 Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows. https://forums.sailboatowners.c
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 BigEasy at 7:27pm 02.02.22 Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I ordere
Help to ID this type of windlass Rich Stidger at 7:27pm 02.02.22 It looks like a Simpson Lawrence Anchorman model 700, 800, or 1000.
all Pearson 303 owners Cypressman at 7:19pm 02.02.22 Trying to understand the mechanical issue. In this state, the bellows could not be compressed? Thus
Cable tv? rgranger at 7:10pm 02.02.22
One week Sail adventure rgranger at 7:08pm 02.02.22 One of the issues that I think @dlochner was hinting towards is electric shock drowning. It is a f

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