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mast step system Red Witch at 5:14pm 11.03.08 Ericson 0/2113 I cannot figure out where the boom guys are? for the mast step system for an E23; is it the backstay
Ericson 23 Red Witch at 4:57pm 11.03.08 Ericson 2/2620 I purchase an Ericson 23 with a mast step system, I've owned the boat for 2 years but never mast dow
Winter Officially sucks Scott B at 4:42pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2704 Spent all weekend winterizing the engine and tarping the boat. Temps were a cool / cold 40 F, but su
It doesn't take very long.... Not a sailboat (5) SoSound at 4:34pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1671 I remember recently seeing a comment or two regarding how frequently people check on their boats. A
Navtec Swage Terminials JoeD at 3:20pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1426 Anyone know where I can find a good deal on Navtec? The best price I've found so far is at Rigging O
rudder post leaks on a 30T Frank723 at 3:08pm 11.03.08 Seidelmann 1/2212 Rudder post on the leaks only when the boat is moving. How is is the rudder setup that makes this ha
1979 25' Tiller Head Fitting rgc-sail at 2:44pm 11.03.08 Smaller Boats 1/1315 I have recently purchased a 1979 25' hunter. I am needing the original tiller head fitting or one ve
Paint for 216 hull annamariaslim at 1:37pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 1/1661 Have had my 216 on a trailer since new, and I just bought a home on a canal. What is the proper way
Crack repair manual annamariaslim at 1:31pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 6/10023 Hi all, need a diy manual/link on repairing cracks in my 216. Hunter has fixed the huge crack runnin
Dennis, Here is an interesting article troy at 1:19pm 11.03.08 Sails Call Lounge 0/2189 Mexico City's 'water monster' nears extinction... reminds me of the old days! http://www.msnbc.msn
Inboard Raymarine Pilot for Oceanis 393 instead of wheel pilot degiannis at 10:56am 11.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1545 I want to install a Raymarine inboard pilot in my Beneteau Oceanis 393. I should be grateful if any
Another Great Weekend (2) Jim Seamans at 12:09pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2311 Pictures taken by Broke Sailor, as I passed him by. Enclosure works great, Warren - temp inside the
Bristol 30 info? Hector at 11:49am 11.03.08 Bristol 0/30 HI I'm looking at a 1973 Bristol 30 (centerboard model). I really like this particular boat - it's
One Book frank balcer at 11:26am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1280 I have very limited knowledge of my Universal diesel other than how to change filters and water pump
Repowering Renault with Yanmar 2GM morgantheship at 11:23am 11.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/2183 I am currently in the early stage of repowering my Hunter 27 with a Yanmar 2GM. I currenlty have a R
Sonar Franklin at 9:46am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1906 I'm getting new instruments this fall/winter and have been wondering about getting a sonar/fishfinde
A "cracking" noise johnrobert at 8:39am 11.03.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1221 Hi all. I just purchased a 94 Hunter 26. It seems to be in good shape, except I have noticed a noi
EPIRB vs. ResQFox vs. SPOT Deadline at 8:22am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1582 My old series EPIRB expires in February, so I need to get a new one. The new EPIRBs are mounted o
Little Pearson Sailboat Value stelpe33 at 6:24am 11.03.08 Pearson 2/2174 Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do not
LIttle Pearson Sailboat Value stelpe33 at 6:10am 11.03.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3702 Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do n

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Single handing Crazy Dave Condon at 7:42am 02.02.22 Plumbers putty works well
Aft head shower senang at 7:36am 02.02.22 On our H38 a curtain is installed on the side of the acces to the shower compartment. Everybody is f
To oil or varnish?! Siamese at 7:17am 02.02.22 Ditto on the Starboard.
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated twistedskipper at 7:11am 02.02.22 There are hinges at the wide end. Probably not a hatch board. There was a period of time back in th
Boat jacks/stands Pirate Dave at 6:41am 02.02.22 On the other hand... are you sure you would want to buy a jackstand that a boatyard would be willing
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise jssailem at 6:38am 02.02.22 and watch the orca / whales play. Like in this story with video near Comox of a whale playing from
Yanmar impeller replacement DougM at 6:36am 02.02.22
mast raising (3) MacBeane at 6:21am 02.02.22 I'm wondering where to attach the deck hardware and the bolt through the mast for the baby stays. T
To oil or varnish?! AlastairLC at 6:09am 02.02.22 Oil above decks, varnish below. Varnish creates more of a greenhouse affect and cooks in the sun (pa
"Forum Search" is Dead All U Get at 5:17am 02.02.22 Thanks Phil, Everything is back in working order. Yes, how very true. I had the attitude that
To oil or varnish?! Growl at 5:04am 02.02.22
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues Fleet at 4:58am 02.02.22 Got the frame out and replaced the hose from the tank. It was 7 screws and wiggling side to side th
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated dlochner at 4:53am 02.02.22 That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic? There
To oil or varnish?! (2) jon hansen at 4:29am 02.02.22 i love to varnish. love the look. BUT i know how, most don't tect the wood. i'm old school, grew
Screw clamp port lights Capt Robbie at 3:51am 02.02.22 if you know the manufacturer you can probably get the from here. And a think the gasket material is
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated (3) garymalmgren at 10:31pm 02.01.22 Hi Thomas. You have a variety of options. 1. make a full size replacement from ply wood. (cheapest,
To oil or varnish?! (1) Tally Ho at 9:37pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights Tally Ho at 9:25pm 02.01.22
"Forum Search" is Dead (2) Tally Ho at 9:17pm 02.01.22 202236 Go to "Advanced Search Again" and: 202237 Every filter you can imagine and you're off to t
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated twistedskipper at 9:13pm 02.01.22 That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic?

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