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Boat Disposal-what can I do? Gadfly1974 at 2:39pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 12/3762 I'm sure I would have received different advice had I joined this site before I bought, but... I
Tow vs Salvage Warren Milberg at 2:20pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1838 Interesting article on Sailnet about towing vs salvage. Always useful to review, and be familiar wit
Cabin make-over ShooterII at 1:28pm 12.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 9/2431 I am new to sailing/boating. I bought an '83 H31 in July. Looking at photos of H31s from '84 and '
Observations of Trident 101 hose Jsailor at 1:10pm 12.01.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3849 I recently purchased Trident 101 white sanitation hose to replace the 8 year old hose on my J/120. I
Tartan Strong Arms Sailnet & Threatens Law Suit Concerned By Stander at 12:01pm 12.01.08 Sails Call Lounge 13/12446 There's an interesting thread going on over at Sailnet right now about Tartan Yachts and a moderator
Tampico, Mexico Franklin at 11:41am 12.01.08 Destinations 8/10810 Anybody ever been to Tampico, Mexico? I'm looking for information to help plan a sailing trip from
Boom Tent Winter Cover is on (2) BobM at 11:39am 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 8/5506 I thought I'd take advantage of the long weekend to finish up my winterizing, which was down to just
Apparent Wind vs. True Wind Brian D at 11:22am 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 19/4438 I had a great sail this weekend in the Pacific Ocean. The feeling of maintaining a good boat speed a
Transfusion 15.5 jstrane at 11:18am 12.01.08 Trailer Sailors 0/4447 Does anyone have experience with a Transfusion 15.5? They were made in Maine from approximately 199
Generator - Hard to Start Eric M at 9:36am 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 10/4157 Hi All, Looking for some advice on my generator which has become hard to start. Here are the detai
S2 7.9 F-150 or F-250? Git-R-Done at 9:30am 12.01.08 Trailer Sailors 8/9028 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 33/7255 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 2/1155 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 14/8789 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 41/5929 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

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Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner DayDreamer41 at 8:51am 02.17.22 My son uses something like this https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioner
Interstate Trailer Sailing Tater at 8:49am 02.17.22 Ha Ha! You guys need to go sailing. Dave, I ran a 2x4 across the trailer and attached long bolts to
Insurance Parsons at 8:45am 02.17.22 When I owned a small trailer sailor, I added it to my State Farm insurance. I think it was written
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:44am 02.17.22 It has always been my intention to write a short, succinct user manual for my boat, for those onboar
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:42am 02.17.22 O.K., thanks!
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base cal20dennis at 8:35am 02.17.22 The two seals are identical and the number for ordering: 10514
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner Tom J at 8:31am 02.17.22 I would stay away from battery operated units. The technology is not yet there at a reasonable cos
Selling my H26 CaptainRan at 8:30am 02.17.22 Thank you sir but do stay in touch. What did you buy? Rgranger appreciated your comment too I
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base (3) cal20dennis at 8:30am 02.17.22 My Universal M-18 has a leaking Sherwood raw water pump. Seal kit not available, but Toad Marine Car
315 Starting Battery Specifications Skipper John at 8:24am 02.17.22
Selling my H26 LakeShark at 8:09am 02.17.22 We're moving from Las Vegas to Puget Sound and I've already purchased a new boat up there so lettin
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle Jacktar at 8:07am 02.17.22 Yep 35-40 year old mistreated aluminum to stainless nuts and bolts or screws usually do not respond
Interstate Trailer Sailing (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 7:50am 02.17.22 202677
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 7:42am 02.17.22 I'm interested in this topic. My initial reaction is that I find that chart confusing. Reading the
mast raising MacBeane at 7:22am 02.17.22 Very interesting. I had just about decided to go with cleats through bolted at the mast about 6' up
Insurance Benny17441 at 7:03am 02.17.22 Mortgage Companies, Insurance companies and many other Businesses are shying away from small Dollar
Interstate Trailer Sailing (1) rgranger at 6:42am 02.17.22 Fixed the face? Hahaha:laugh:
LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 6:40am 02.17.22 I had a BMV on my previous boat which I found next to useless. Solar would fool it into thinking t
LiFePo4 Refresh Hayden Watson at 6:39am 02.17.22 On my LFP build I plan to use the Samlex EVO 1212HW inverter/charger. It will let you charge pretty
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke RoyS at 6:35am 02.17.22 I have a different reversing, feathering prop. When my pitch was too steep I had the same symptoms.

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