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Holding tank replacement Roy10289 at 3:29pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 I realize much has been posed about replacing metal tanks with platic. I have read these posts. I wo
I have a new to me O'Day daysailer 2-- 17 footer LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 3:00pm 09.08.08 Day Sailers 8/8182 Can anybody tell me how to drain water that is in the hull under the floor? There are 2 inspection p
Waste valve seems rusted onto thru-hull capejt at 1:35pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2392 Hi All, I'm trying to replce my holding tank and associated hoses. While I'm at it, I want to repla
"mast confusion" doctapus at 1:19pm 09.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1622 Hello all! Ihave founda potential replacement mast for my 1986 hunter 34. It comes from a Cal 33.
It is over Topaz at 12:37pm 09.08.08 Bigger Boats 2/1628
Some scary info. NSR sailaway78 at 11:44am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1245 I had to make a trip to the bank this AM, to rectify the charges someone in Los Angeles had made on
Sunbrella hatch covers BobM at 10:52am 09.08.08 S2 4/2728 Has anyone made sunbrella hatch covers for their S2? I have a 9.2A and the previous owner (PO)actua
Engine cover on a 9.2a BobM at 10:42am 09.08.08 S2 0/1277
Proper Prop Size? Darrelweb at 9:49am 09.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2813 Hi to everyone......I just purchase a 1982 30 foot Catalina. It has been repowered from the Atomic 4
Diesel Maintenance Tom23400 at 7:32am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1551 I have a 12hp Westerbeke with 682hrs. It runs fine and does not burn any oil. Is there preventive m
Ike!! dvideohd at 9:57pm 09.07.08 Trailer Sailors 2/1887 Looks like it is headed directly at Houston and Galveston now.... Is there any clue on what the
C16.5 Looking for Mast Float Info rbailey11 at 8:53pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 7/11328 We are novices to sailing the Cat16.5. We were out and were unable to uncleat the sail and over we
Top of the mast CapT at 6:00pm 09.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1189 We went for a sail last weekend and ran into trouble taking down the main on our Hunter 40. After w
Volvo 2002 mystery coolant leak Gricha at 5:31pm 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2571 Hi all, I have a Volvo Penta model 2002, 2 cylinder diesel with the optional fresh water cooling
Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Mariluce at 5:13pm 09.07.08 Destinations 10/21305 Someday we would like to sail from our present location on Lake Michigan to the Atlantic ocean. We
C-22 - 1973 - main sheet traveler car Florida Hurricane at 2:26pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 2/1776 I have a 1973 c-22. The traveler car has plastic rollers which are falling apart. I'm trying to find
Anchor and Steaming lights Capn Ron at 11:24am 09.07.08 Bigger Boats 2/1547 Please help me avoid an extra trip up the mast ! Does anyone happen to know what bulb or even what b
For Sunbird MSchneider at 11:12am 09.07.08 Day Sailers 7/2128 Sunbird, here is a pic of the sheet Rudy sent me. Pardon my handwritten notes, but after messing up
"Squatter" evicted Brian D at 9:37am 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1218 As I mentioned some time ago, I got a new slip at the Navy Sailing Center, Point Loma. It is in the
Another wiring question re: Link 1000 John at 9:30am 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1013 I am planning out the wiring for the Link 1000 I bought. The schematic shows one wire running from t

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salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Hollyberry at 3:22pm 02.02.22 Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I found it at
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated dlochner at 3:18pm 02.02.22 Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
Main Sheet line holder shemandr at 3:12pm 02.02.22 Gotta agree. Horn cleat isn't good for a mainsheet. But classic boats sometimes have that and have
Cable tv? Growl at 3:11pm 02.02.22 rgranger...........a Hunter 386 I purchased some time ago had 4 fishing pole holders on the stern r
Firefly battery issues mermike at 3:09pm 02.02.22 Optimal is to have equal leads to common busbars. All positive cables the same length. All negatives
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 3:06pm 02.02.22 Swabbing Maties!
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 3:05pm 02.02.22 Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smear
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated garymalmgren at 3:03pm 02.02.22 Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
To oil or varnish?! Growl at 2:57pm 02.02.22 Depends on whether you like to sail or do woodworking ... Personally, if I saw those badly checked
Raising the Mast Tater at 2:57pm 02.02.22 They are anodized and they cost about a dollar.
Raising the Mast stickinthemud57 at 2:53pm 02.02.22 Yes, those would work too if you can find the right size in stainless steel. Unless you keep your bo
all Pearson 303 owners Cypressman at 2:33pm 02.02.22 Update on PSS shaft seal . I hauled the boat and pulled the bellows from the shaft tube and the bell
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 2:31pm 02.02.22 Boat yoga. LOL. Pay dirt! This link contains a photo that shows the backstay arrangement, which app
Raising the Mast Tater at 2:28pm 02.02.22 Once-upon-a-time, I could have fabricated stays. I hope mine last a while. Someone suggested PTO pi
Raising the Mast stickinthemud57 at 2:15pm 02.02.22 That makes perfect sense as long as you can get proper tension. I would try to make it work without
"Forum Search" is Dead jssailem at 2:03pm 02.02.22 I wouldn't have an Espar heater, If you lived in the Tropics. Problem solved... No need for the iP
Single handing Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 02.02.22 Will mounting a transducer "in Hull" still enable you to use all the functions? I bought a Garmin
Firefly battery issues jssailem at 1:57pm 02.02.22 No NOT MORE BALANCED. You will charge send a charge across the middle battery. CURRENT SET UP IS B
H26 Centerboard Play grangehill at 1:50pm 02.02.22
Single handing Light air at 1:44pm 02.02.22 Will mounting a transducer "in Hull" still enable you to use all the functions? I bought a Garmin f

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