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Parasailor Spinnaker (1) rpwillia at 1:27pm 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2710 At the Annapolis sailboat show I ran into the Istec racing booth where they were talking about their
Strange AC Volt meter. (1) AndrewB at 1:17pm 10.17.08 Big Boats 4/1166 I have just noticed after a couple of years that the AC Volt meter when plugged into the shore power
Quarterberth bulkhead removall J Page at 12:33pm 10.17.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1601 Hi all, As I prepare for haulout up here in MI, My thoughts go back to last year when I could
Donate vs E bay Buckeye at 11:31am 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1295 A couple of months ago I posted to request the names of organizations that would accept a boat donat
Did my User name change really go thru? HukilauMike at 10:54am 10.17.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1870 When the site changed over, I was assigned a new user name because my old one was not unique. I sub
water under the head's sole. Robert19700 at 9:56am 10.17.08 Smaller Boats 13/1914 Hi guys, This is my second post about the subject. The sole in the head of my 2001 Hunter 260 is n
Classified suggestions Chris Burti at 9:04am 10.17.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1909 Phil, after getting better acclimated to the new site, I have a couple of suggestions for changes to
Engine test on the hard rabyers1 at 8:00am 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 22/3199 I have had my Cal31 on the hard on 7 jackstands for over a year ( 3 each side and v-stand under bow)
Painting hull on Seanorita ! Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 7:18am 10.17.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1973 I have been hauled out and on blocks for the past 6mos, and will be needing to redo the bottom paint
M25s on Lake Erie dancing bear at 5:04am 10.17.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1277 I might be relocating to Cleveland, from Chicago. While the M25 and Lake Michigan are a fine match,
Trident vs Sealand sanitation hose tentler at 8:52pm 10.16.08 Ask All Sailors 7/6470 I am replacing all my sanitation hoses and want the best odor free hose as possible. Does anyone kno
Git Rot questions John P at 8:41pm 10.16.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2132 I have a 95 Catalina. It has a delamination area near one of the aft chain plates. It's actually abo
Is a 1983 34 Hunter Sea worthy? robert@redwheelsranch.com at 7:33pm 10.16.08 Big Boats 3/5963 I also just purchased a 1983 Hunter 34.5 and I am hoping someone maybe able to offer me guidance an
Winterizing the boat shaunh at 7:00pm 10.16.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/4123 What is the best method of winterizing my boat for outside storage
Sea Worthy robert@redwheelsranch.com at 6:55pm 10.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1043 Is 1983 34 Hunter Sea Worthy? We just purchased a 1983 Hunter 34.5 and I am hoping someone maybe ab
Stripping the paint from the haul (1) Whim Sea at 5:29pm 10.16.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1248 I need some ideals on removing the paint from the haul. This is a 1974 23', it been out of the water
Cleaning Rub Rails? KFLOATER at 4:45pm 10.16.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2037 I have gray rub rails that need cleaning (Rails have black scuff marks). Anyone have a good solutio
Seattle winterizing Aircooled at 1:37pm 10.16.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3174 This is my first winter in Seattle. Do we need to drain onboard fresh water tanks in the winter, or
Roller Furling pin won't go back in chinamanblue at 12:03pm 10.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1099 Hello - I've got a 26x and I opened up the roller furling assembly to ensure it was attached. I had
CO detector Tim R. at 11:41am 10.16.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1470 I just bought a Heater Buddy portable propane heater for my boat to help take the edge off these cri

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Hi from new 23.5 owner waterman30 at 6:17am 01.17.22 Amazing how much harder to find boats now vs just last summer. I almost went with a really nice 260
Etiquette pet peeves Kings Gambit at 6:14am 01.17.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Etiquette pet peeves RoyS at 6:13am 01.17.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Looking for a Westerbeke 30BThree or 40B Four V-Drive RoyS at 5:49am 01.17.22 BigEasy, since you ask: Hydrolock in my case was caused in part by my fixing something that was not
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade (1) Charlie98117 at 5:42am 01.17.22 The only other comment I would add is that my solution to modify the original bracket into a back br
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California Joe at 5:12am 01.17.22 I'm sure you've searched google et. al. and found the same thing others turned up over the years....
Mercury 7.5 1982 Light air at 4:34am 01.17.22 I don't have a service manual, just the owner's manual and it doesn't show any wiring systems, but I
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California JoeWhite at 9:18pm 01.16.22 Years ago I chartered a bareboat for the day in long Beach. I do not recall their name. Due to insur
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade Ralph Johnstone at 9:12pm 01.16.22 I only check my impellor every two or three years but I agree, it's one &^%@!#$ of a backwards, u*
New tool :) justsomeguy at 9:05pm 01.16.22 I was Mr Safety Wire 1983 What, no pics? :)
Trailer Weight Benny17441 at 9:04pm 01.16.22 I think bathroom scales will work one wheel at a time. Maybe today. Thanks. Don't forget the tong
Etiquette pet peeves justsomeguy at 9:00pm 01.16.22 If one is replying via phone and using Google dictate, then paragraphs and punctuation is extra wor
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') Benny17441 at 8:50pm 01.16.22 Don't think you have the room to install a generator. You could consider a gasoline powered portab
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 8:39pm 01.16.22 Typical Marital Conversation This would be so much funnier if it wasn't so true.
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade Charlie98117 at 8:27pm 01.16.22 I believe so. The 2 and 3 timing cover and raw water pump are identical.
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California sail sfbay at 8:00pm 01.16.22 Do an internet search on "bareboat charter sailboat near los angeles".
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 01.16.22 @Charlie98117 , do you know if the PN 128990-42151 bracket is suitable for reversing the water pump
Water level Don S/V ILLusion at 7:22pm 01.16.22 Not familiar with your boat but 2water fills is indicative of 2 water tanks, port and stb. Also, wa
Ground up redesign of 1986 Catalina 34 sanitation setup Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:56pm 01.16.22 Hi Alex...welcome aboard! 1. The Raritan SeaEra is an excellent choice, but it's not necessary to s
Mercury 7.5 1982 Rich Stidger at 6:45pm 01.16.22 The service manual should show all of the wiring and the operations that can stop the engine. I woul

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