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Newbie, Need advise on how big a boat Baja Will at 10:25am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2361 Hello, I am a newbie here, so I apoligize if this has been covered before. I am looking to buy m
Engine temperature warning indicator Sol Perros at 9:33am 10.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1254 We were out in San Diego bay this weekend and needed to use the Yanmar 27hp fresh water cooled engin
genoa sailtrim Syversens at 8:50am 10.27.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1225 Hey all, starting my "racing" season this saturday and been struggling with the trim on my genoa....
Water damaged floor repair help needed keith bremner at 8:33am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1310 I own an Islander 36 ('83) and had a small leak combined with a battery problem which led to 4 inche
Pushing the winter envelope. (3) Ed Schenck at 8:27am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1831 Friday I sailed my Highlander for the final time in 2008. It was about 55 degrees with winds of 12-
Steering VICTORY!!!! Coyote at 7:48am 10.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1050 as a follow up to several posts I have placed on this board, I am OVERJOYED to FINALLY Report that
Season is over Justin_NSA at 7:09am 10.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/987 I hauled Cuivienen out of her slip yesterday and into her yard space. :cry: Snow is falling in parts
Welcome to the Telstar Forum sailingdog at 6:43am 10.27.08 Telstar 0/9867 I asked the moderators to create this forum for people interested in finding out more about the Tels
Furling main maintenance... Doug/Karen at 6:08am 10.27.08 Big Boats 5/1472 As the first season with an in-mast furling main comes to an end, we are questioning if removal and
Using Outboard during Winter Delphis at 5:44am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2271 This winter I'd like to keep the outboard on a small zodiac and use it on the mild days. Because the
depth sounders wcaime at 5:40am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1200 I need a new sounder. Any recommendations, i.e. Datamarine, Raymarine, Humminbird, etc? Thanks for t
1988 Legend holding tank replacement lzr at 5:32am 10.27.08 Big Boats 3/1113 I have a 1988 37 Legend that I am getting head smells from. I am going to replace the hoses but I w
pearson 23 sloop, help! ridesroadking1 at 5:19am 10.27.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1673 I just purchased a pearson 23' sloop, id like to restore it to it original condition.its in excellla
192 Trailer ozman at 5:04am 10.27.08 Day Sailers 2/1456 Does anyone have a trailer make/model recommendation for a 192 ?
Mobilife gas cooker/oven spares, what are they called now? sjoerdm at 2:23am 10.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/5745 Hello all, On our boat (HR45) we have an excellent mobilife gas oven/cooker. We are looking for spa
Halloween Decorations igor at 9:04pm 10.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1221 Hi, I am thinking of decorating my boat for Halloween - just wondering if anyone has some great id
Yanmar 2qm15 Fall Maintenance RussB at 7:31pm 10.26.08 S2 4/3397 Our 9.2 is hauled for winter. It is time for fall maintenance and winterizing. Does anyone have an
Wiring charger to battery SoSound at 6:05pm 10.26.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2431 Question on what wiring to run from the charger to the battery. Currently, both positive and nega
Yanmar 2GM20F Pete17844 at 5:56pm 10.26.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/6921 I need to change the coolant in our Yanmar 2GM20F. Would someone with the same model be willing to
Questions for Macgregor owners tommrz at 5:28pm 10.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2557 I am interested in purchasing a 94 Macgregor 26X. These boats seem to have a little bit of both the

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Groco BB-1 Seacock Backing Blocks THECUSCUS at 2:43pm 01.21.22 If you are using G10 as the backing, just drill and tap it. Use bronze bolts to hold the base in pl
Knotmeter and Depth Sounder Replacements Davidasailor26 at 2:41pm 01.21.22 B&G for the most part uses standard NMEA 2000 connectors and cables, Navico (Lowrance, B&G, and Si
What is your oldest boat picture? (1) thinwater at 2:31pm 01.21.22 Late 70s. Chutes on cats were not common then and it would GO. That is the boat that taught me abou
Starter or battery sailcapt340 at 2:30pm 01.21.22 rgranger has a good idea in his reply to you. I've used a car battery charger that has a vehicle st
Groco BB-1 Seacock Backing Blocks ramoore at 2:25pm 01.21.22 Dave, I agree with your point #1. For point #2, I'm hoping for confirmation. I'll try contacting G
Funny Friday!!! Leeward Rail at 2:08pm 01.21.22 I'm more like... "not much I can do about that so I might as well ignore it". Unfortunately, and
Funny Friday!!! Crusty Ol Salt at 2:03pm 01.21.22 When the cold snap hits before you get the canoe emptied. https://i.postimg.cc/MTJqRgBN/20220121-16
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30 dLj at 2:02pm 01.21.22 To my eye, those fins do not look like they would bite the water until your rail is burried. In th
What is your oldest boat picture? (2) DArcy at 1:56pm 01.21.22 This photo was 1976 or 77. I'm the kid in the red sweater, my Mom behind me, Dad behind her, my sist
Knotmeter and Depth Sounder Replacements dlochner at 1:55pm 01.21.22 Those are venerable SR Mariner instruments once made in Buffalo, NY or at least the company was base
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? billder99 at 1:54pm 01.21.22 Since you are new to this I would skip the detour, from NY up the Hudson take the mast down at Cast
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260 Vaughn at 1:53pm 01.21.22 If you have access... just measure the overall length of the mast and stays and the positional leng
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30 rgranger at 1:52pm 01.21.22 To my eye, those fins do not look like they would bite the water until your rail is burried. In tha
Groco BB-1 Seacock Backing Blocks DeniseO30 at 1:48pm 01.21.22 Making my own out of the same material, going to use regular nuts, 3/4 inch bronze countersink machi
Groco BB-1 Seacock Backing Blocks sail sfbay at 1:47pm 01.21.22 Suggest confirming if the brass is De-Zincification Resistant (DZR) Plastics & Metals: Choosing The
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260 rgranger at 1:46pm 01.21.22 Would anyone know if a mast from a Hunter 26 would work on a Hunter 260 I am looking to buy a Hunt
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 1:42pm 01.21.22 I'm like, "It's just a bad sensor." -Will I'm more like... "not much I can do about that so I m
Groco BB-1 Seacock Backing Blocks dlochner at 1:42pm 01.21.22 Hopefully some of our metallurgists and chemists will way in for a more authoritative opinion. With
What is your oldest boat picture? rgranger at 1:37pm 01.21.22 y mom still has my first boat. She uses it as a row boat but she still has the rigging and sails.
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30 dlochner at 1:18pm 01.21.22 The teak decks are a concern. It looks as though they have been varnished or recently oiled. Either

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