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Follow-up on Navman wind instrumetns jviss at 5:09am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/900 Just wondering about the Navman wind instruments erratic point problems; has this been resolved? Is
Diesel Fuel Additives ??? Maine Sail at 4:59am 08.08.08 Ask All Sailors 45/9038 Hi All, Ok, for years I'd been using fuel additives for my diesel and bought into all the "stuff"
Catalina owners must have all the answers Dean5735 at 4:58am 08.08.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/918 By the looks of this Catalina forum, the Cal owners all turn to us for answers to their problems. I
Dinghy Repair Question sailaway78 at 10:26pm 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1333 I guess I should fess up for the reason first. Backing down to set the anchor and got the dinghy pa
Another win Tim R. at 7:42pm 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/956 Although we had a great start, our first leg last night was lousy because we were not prepared when
renault rc8d z280nut at 6:55pm 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1728 Would love to find someone that has renault rc8d parts or engine running or not. MY has stuck into f
traveler parts for Pearson 303 Mark at 6:51pm 08.07.08 Pearson 4/2125 My last post didn't get through in full. Does anyone know where I might locate a stop pin for the S
Traveler pin replacement Mark at 6:45pm 08.07.08 Pearson 0/1241 Does anyone know where I could find a replacement pin for the Schanfo would be greatly appreciated.
Exhaust hose dimensions and availability. RJ9757 at 5:35pm 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/941 Hello all. I just changed the mixing elbow on my '87 H31. Again. Now THAT'S a fun job! Anyway,
hunter 31 1986 boom replacement henry m. francis jr at 10:39am 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1229 Hello, I need to find a boom for a hunter 31 1986 or a suitable replacement that is not stock. A
Jib or Genoa Kjoe at 10:16am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1407 my venture 21 has two forstays. both have blocks at the top the Genoa fits on the front one and the
Gas Question bffatcat at 10:08am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2696 I recently replaced my 20 year old 8hp Mercury a new 4 cycle 8hp tohatsu. The dealer told me that
Safety Tip... Check Clevis Pins before you set sail!!!! abk at 9:37am 08.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/5123 At the risk of looking like a moron, I have posted this for new sailors and seasoned ones too!!!
Yanmar SB8 diesel starting problem peterstump at 8:52am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/6184 The SB8 is a single cylindar engine, in a H27(1977), that has performed well until recently. The en
Skylight Leak Neil McDonald at 7:00am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1180 Leaking skylights are an ongoing problem with my H35. Water seems to enter through the holes for the
jib help tmason at 6:49am 08.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/974 Hi My ancient self furler stopped furling, so I figured I would finish the season with a jib I g
Rudder removal question Harrisg at 6:42am 08.07.08 Lancer 1/1561 It looks like I have to drop the rudder on my Lancer 26. Outside of removing the bolts at the tille
170 MAST FLOAT PDecote at 6:34am 08.07.08 Day Sailers 4/3590 Does anyone knows where I can get a mast float for the head of the mast of my 170? I would like to k
what is this? LordNelson at 6:03am 08.07.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1131 this was given to me. does anyone know what it is and possibly what boat it might be used on?
Cool planet alignment at sunset (1) tcbro at 6:02am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1384 Hi, I just wanted to alert you guys to a cool planet alignment in the western sky at sunset. Immedia

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WTB 23.5 or 240 in PNW PNWSailing at 6:31pm 11.19.21 Thanks, I went and looked at that boat a couple days ago. It was amazing...except one flaw I found t
Modifying the Galley Sink Drain Pipe - 41DS Nodak7 at 6:29pm 11.19.21 Had to laugh that is exactly what mine looks like now. So far it has been OK. The aft bathroom sink
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS Nodak7 at 6:26pm 11.19.21 I have a friend who replaced his and used fiberglass elbows at the elbows.
bottom job or sand and paint? dlochner at 6:26pm 11.19.21 A few years ago I removed many years of VC-17 from my hull. It is not a job that I want to do again.
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue (5) RitSim at 6:25pm 11.19.21 I had the same issue on my 1999 B411. On my rudder, the upper bearing is some type of plastic. The
Perkins M30 engine Jwhy at 6:22pm 11.19.21 Thanks js. I am set
bottom job or sand and paint? jdrutten at 6:13pm 11.19.21 I agree that it doesn't really make much sense to be using vc17 on my current topographic hull. Whic
NOT buying H34 (4) DeniseO30 at 6:09pm 11.19.21 And so to bed...
Advice on replacing crazed and cracked portside fixed portlight on Catalina 310 Good Vibes at 6:09pm 11.19.21 Thanks https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/instructions-for-inst-of-cabin-house-windows-j
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue Mechone at 5:48pm 11.19.21 I believe I read somewhere Beneteau farmed out some later 411 rudders to Tides marine. Your rudder
Teak darker than expected after refinish? (1) jon hansen at 5:40pm 11.19.21 my recipe inside my boats is, if you put your feet on it or abuse it while sailing it is gloss, it's
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 5:35pm 11.19.21
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Hello Below at 5:21pm 11.19.21 Here is a YouTube sailing channel that has an episode covering, amongst other things, the hows and w
Teak darker than expected after refinish? (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:13pm 11.19.21 Maybe the issue is I didn't use this "EZ Wood Sealer" product? Not sure what that does, I went stra
bottom job or sand and paint? shemandr at 4:57pm 11.19.21 If that were my bottom I would sand it as smooth as possible with 80 grit and put Bottom Coat on it.
bottom job or sand and paint? sesmith at 4:57pm 11.19.21 VC17 is great stuff. I use it on our boat on the Great Lakes. I've never heard of painting it over
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 4:49pm 11.19.21 as you guys had asked about how I checked fuel tank and pick up tube, I still have not been able to
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina sailme88 at 4:45pm 11.19.21 Maybe you're being punked. Overhauling ( Chip Foose) but a boat not a care...
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat shemandr at 4:41pm 11.19.21 Draft is a big issue. If it's primarily a coastal cruise you want to stay around the 5' area. Or g
Advice on replacing crazed and cracked portside fixed portlight on Catalina 310 Monheganlover at 4:37pm 11.19.21 Thanks!

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