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Hull id number Roy at 3:12am 05.31.08 Ericson 2/2119 I have a 1973 Ericson 27 I just purchased and have a FL title. I am trying to register it in New Me
AC Into Boat - Ground Safety Question rardiH36 at 3:59am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1312 I have my doubts that the following is a good idea, so I'll put it out for opinions from those that
Note to Donalex re: Legend-series Door Latches Rick D at 3:50am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/897 Don: thanks again for the note regarding the heat tempering of the piano-wire springs I made up for
SoCal Sailors: 2008 H&S Sailboat Rendezvous Rick D at 4:04am 05.31.08 Other Sailboats 0/829 at Two Harbors, Catalina Island July 17-20, 2008. I think this is what used to be the Hunter and Jea
Replacing Keel Bolts Oceanis 43... horst at 4:10am 05.31.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1277
Removing and rpair swing keel, 25' Ericson (2) Deepsea72b at 4:50am 05.31.08 Ericson 2/2740 Does anyone have a manual or some instructions on R'R of a swing keel I have to repair some damage,
Deck speakers pa-sailor at 4:38am 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 2/1447 Looking to mount (2)6" deck speakers on side wall of cockpit seat(s). Outside of cutting through the
Engine over heat still not resolved Duke13540 at 6:33am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1629 No water seems to be coming out of the exhaust. Water flows thru the intake value after opening the
Hull Identification # Roy at 6:34am 05.31.08 Ericson 2/1800 I recently got a Ericson 27-1973 and am trying to register is but cannot find the HIN on the boat
H336 water tank overflow antoineH336 at 7:22am 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1022 Hi everyone,It was raining all day long here in Lake Champlain and since I just stood my mast, I w
16 YO Circumnavigation Tim R. at 7:32am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1117 http://www.zacsunderland.com/
cleaning sails porsche at 11:09am 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1072 How do I clean my sails, type of cleaner and method ETC. They have some stains and are just a little
vang help kitterysurfer at 10:59am 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 12/1862 can anyone tell me how far aft of the mast should i put my pad eye for my vang?my boom does not hav
Rudder Play Karl at 10:14am 05.31.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1107 I just finished repairing some damage to the rudder on my 1980 Hunter 27, a friend came along to che
Hunter 19, good deal? DaveB at 1:03pm 05.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1097 Hello Hunter owners, I am a first time owner and came across a boat for sale, I usually have rented
bristol tiller peice jeff at 2:53pm 05.31.08 Bristol 0/2054 i need a new rudder/tiller connecter. the one that clamps the ruddershaft in the cockpit. the diamet
Traveler line cat.27 David at 4:50pm 05.31.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/842 I would like to change out my traveler line.Does anyone have an idea what length I need to buy or is
Main Sail seadaddler at 9:03pm 05.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/974 Main sail just want to thank you for advising me to buythe makita 9227 when I had been confused wha
Need a pattern Hogan at 8:34pm 05.29.08 Smaller Boats 1/912 I want to make rail pads for the stern rail seats on my Hunter 260. Does anyone have a pattern for c
Sometimes Practical Sailor is Not So Practical... (2) Maine Sail at 10:14pm 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3140 Hi All,Just yesterday it was like Christmas. I went to the mailbox and both Professional Boat Buil

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Outboard motor rail mount (1) JAE at 6:21am 05.07.21 Hers another look:
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Terry Cox at 6:18am 05.07.21 Shackle between chain and anchor is American galvanized, screwed pin will be seized with monel. Ho
Outboard motor rail mount (1) JAE at 6:18am 05.07.21
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans Pirate Dave at 6:12am 05.07.21 These things are like watching go carts race. Thank god when I paused one of the features that came
New addition to thr fleet Timm R Oday25 at 6:06am 05.07.21 Very cool . Trailer included ? It's amazing what an hour with a pressure washer will do . Looking fo
Delightful decisions in New England coast dLj at 6:04am 05.07.21 Just a FYI, while I'm following this, I'm commissioning my new-to-me boat and am really busy with bo
I cheated today RoyS at 5:43am 05.07.21 Nice for interior space. Where/how do you haul it out? Suppose you need to stay overnight in a coast
Dripless propeller shaft Mechone at 5:35am 05.07.21 What nut, if you look at the picture the seaL is just pressed into the housing ,thus the spare seal
Delightful decisions in New England coast RoyS at 5:27am 05.07.21 Many well protected places to anchor around the Boston Harbor Islands. No restaurants or other facil
Covid-19 Vaccination (1) TomY at 5:25am 05.07.21 My father is eighty-five. He has heart disease and is currently undergoing treatment for multiple M
Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 5:08am 05.07.21 Mechone, how would you get the spare seal over the existing seal cap nut without removing the shaft?
Do I need outside jib tracks? Gene Neill at 4:43am 05.07.21 I've never had inside tracks, so I'm probably the wrong guy to comment. But I'd keep the outside tra
Delightful decisions in New England coast All U Get at 4:43am 05.07.21
Hull Damage jssailem at 4:38am 05.07.21 Sorry to here your experience. It is the little issue like misplaced stands that can disturb your se
In Boom Outhaul PMK at 4:15am 05.07.21 With reefing lines and outhaul line slack, can you pull out the outhaul line and the reefing car fro
Delightful decisions in New England coast (3) TomY at 4:14am 05.07.21 All good suggestions. The anchorage off the Ida Lewis YC has room for several boats and is a great p
Hull Damage rukidn at 2:41am 05.07.21 Thanks all. Yes insurance consulted and they are waiting on survey as well. I think yard will take
I cheated today garymalmgren at 12:47am 05.07.21 even if they did not know we were racing. Don't worry, THEY KNEW
Survey day! Flying Jay at 10:56pm 05.06.21 Congrats! I can echo ToddL214 close to the wind, we push her very close a lot and watch and adjust
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 10:43pm 05.06.21 I do, however, question your primary. Is it a Genuine Bruce or a knockoff? Even if genuine, 30# s

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