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H25.5 Halyard length Jerry21671 at 8:18am 05.27.08 Smaller Boats 1/1345 Well, it's time to change Halyards on my 25.5. I'm wondering what length and diameter I need to buy
Aromatic HEAD strobeone at 9:46am 05.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1154 Since the Hunter 23.5 comes with a non enclosed head, does this create an aroma problem, especially
Equalizing battery Syversens at 9:49am 05.27.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1135 Hello all, I got new batteries on my boat and went with 2 6V's I'd like to keep them in better condi
CB Hauling cord replacement sowa nishin at 8:51am 05.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/950 Is it necessary to remove centerboard to replace cord on a 25ft O'Day?
Auto Helm Tony Worme at 9:20am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1181 Gentlemen:I am looking to purchase an Auto Helm for my 1992, 28" Catalina sail boat. I basically w
P303 Blisters Rickrv4 at 10:27am 05.27.08 Pearson 0/1148 Been looking for a good clean P303 to no avail. Prefer 1985-86 model West Coast. Whats the word on b
mainsheet relocation nick at 10:12am 05.27.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/910 I purchased my 22 with edson steering pedastal. I have trouble with staying out of the way during t
Nucanoe as a dinghy???? MoonSailer at 10:11am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/924 My Walker Bay 8' dinghy is showing it's age and I am thinking of a replacement. Possiblly an inflata
So any ideas on mooring sites in Southern Mass or Eastern RI??? DonofPaw at 10:59am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 0/834 I'm looking for a town with open town mooring space any ideas who doesn't have a waiting list? I've
Sailing to the Florida Keys (1) Jim P. at 10:51am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 11/5404 I am planning a sailing trip in July from St. Augustine FL. to Key West. I am sailing outside in my
Beneteau 411 rudder Don P at 10:48am 05.27.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/950 Does anyone know what the dimensions of the equilibrium ring on the rudder post are for the Beneteau
A Key Problem Bad Obsession at 10:45am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1009 I have haveing a problem with my starter on my Catalina 30. I put the key into it and it turns okay
4th of July!!! Benny17441 at 11:55am 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1033 Our proposed trip is a go. We have reserved a slip at the Alexandria City Marina July 2nd through t
Model Year determination? C-Dude at 12:12pm 05.27.08 Smaller Boats 1/780 Okay, so I purchased a nice little 25 that was in dire need of some TLC and updating. While trying
Outboard motor for Catalina 25 Aberdeen at 12:10pm 05.27.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3098 The old motor died on our recently purchased Catalina 25 and we are looking to purchase a new one.
How to secure a dinghy in davits? Rich Stidger at 12:57pm 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 13/7529 I have installed Garhauer davits on my Hunter 40.5, and now find that properly securing my Achilles
SXM sailing Andy1237 at 1:33pm 05.27.08 Destinations 0/1934 We will soon be headed for Sint Maarten/St. Martin for a charter. I've been reading the Doyle Cruis
Installing a new hatch, fiberglass question (1) Timo42 at 1:49pm 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1297 I picked up a 17" hatch at Minneys, too good a deal to pass up, problem is, it's about an inch too
Rudder Blisters (1) Jeremy Keene at 1:51pm 05.27.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1794 I'm considering making an offer on a '78 Ranger 33 thats been sitting in dry dock for 7 or 8 years.
Time to replace Stereo rfrye1 at 2:49pm 05.27.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1420 My stereo/CD is giving me problems that I can only assume are age related. The unit is 10 years old

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Bent Starboard Stern Rail RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21 I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day! ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21 She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
Tapping threads in mast jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21 Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21 5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:44am 05.06.21 that sounds like mine--the reason I posted was the salt I saw. thanks!
In-mast fuller foil DougM at 4:41am 05.06.21 Just an assumption on my part, but the mast is possibly a US Spars (Z spar). Give them a call, and t
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q RoyS at 4:40am 05.06.21 You should remove the old gasket with a razor blade or similar tool.
Dripless propeller shaft Mechone at 4:39am 05.06.21 As a millwright for over 40 years and has changed thousands of seals....carefully,it can be tapped i
Newbie questions #2 jssailem at 4:38am 05.06.21
Tapping threads in mast RoyS at 4:35am 05.06.21 Wires are usually in a plastic conduit. You can find that by looking for the rivets that secure the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING DougM at 4:34am 05.06.21 I agree with the use of a Loos gauge. Just follow the recommended numbers for the gauge setting base
Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 4:26am 05.06.21 How would you "press in the spare" without removing the shaft?
Covid-19 Vaccination RoyS at 4:24am 05.06.21 If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Ralph Johnstone at 11:08pm 05.05.21 the raw water impeller housing has a thin paper gasket from the factory. Same thing I've got on t
Hot water plumbing Ralph Johnstone at 11:00pm 05.05.21 Also never heard of a boat with copper plumbing. Plastic tubing is so much easier and no metal tast
Survey day! Ralph Johnstone at 10:44pm 05.05.21 A leaky hose can be a mighty serious thing, ya know o_O ! I'd be looking for at least a $5K reducti
Charging house batteries (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:16pm 05.05.21 I've chartered similar boats with no generator and the charter company recommends running the drive
Newbie questions. Ron20324 at 9:41pm 05.05.21
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 9:39pm 05.05.21 Yipes :yikes: . In that case you'll want to keep an ear out for a loud splash while under way.

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