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Holding Tank Replacement Bob16937 at 2:05pm 08.22.08 Big Boats 7/1366 Am considering replacing the aluminum tank in my 1990 35.5 and realize I may be living on borrowed t
Steel hulled boats... Warren Milberg at 12:40pm 08.22.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1289 Friend of mine is thinking of buying a 42-ft steel hulled boat. I'd like to hear from anyone out th
A rarely read free book Ross at 9:29am 08.22.08 Ask All Sailors 3/989 Noaa Chart number 1. http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/chart1/chart1hr.htm
Rigging Mainsheet 27ft O day Wanderer at 7:07am 08.22.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2187 Recently purchased a 27ft Oday { 1976} having trouble figuring out mainsheet rigging. Does anyone ha
Hey Soling42 are you going to try the rat trap? Dean5735 at 7:03am 08.22.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1180 I was wondering if you saw my post for the deer camp rat trap? The total description and picture is
Nissan outboard Scott at 5:02am 08.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1275 The telltale on my 3.5 hp outboard was dripping very slowly, so I cleaned the intake and it is now a
must be a computer problem with Cal & Cat Dean5735 at 4:52am 08.22.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/848 I posted a week or two ago with a smart alec comment about cal owners asking cat owners, it appears
Does ayone know the measurements of the inner and outter caguy at 9:28pm 08.21.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1211 shrouds of a Cat 25. The length, diameter and the pin hole sizes. Thanks, Frank
Wood workers Doug Burton at 6:16pm 08.21.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1368 OK I'm a mechanic of sorts but am installing a new sole and suprisingly enough the pieces I cut fit.
Lancer 29 - 1979 Lancer Buyer - Rochester at 4:11pm 08.21.08 Lancer 5/7178 We are considering the purchase of a 29 that's been out of the water for 4 seasons. Has a Yanmar 12
Towing capacity phdoc at 7:13am 08.21.08 Trailer Sailors 12/2748 I am in the market to get a 1977 22' O'Day boat (4 hp outboard, too) and I was wondering if my 2003
Stuffing Box dripping Bob S at 7:08am 08.21.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1750 I am concerned. I went to my boat last night to tighten the belt which has been slipping and check m
"free boat" gets a motor-1984 volvo 2000 series 28hp sailormanbigd at 6:25am 08.21.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1512 hi all, just finalized a bid for a used diesel. The engine is clean and intact. It has a problem i t
"free boat" gets a motor-1984 volvo 2000 series 28hp sailormanbigd at 6:25am 08.21.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1576 hi all, just finalized a bid for a used diesel. The engine is clean and intact. It has a problem i t
Cruise 2009 tgrass462 at 7:09pm 08.20.08 Smaller Boats 6/1230 This year we cruised a week on Kentucky Lake - had a great time - good sailing, good weather and goo
Looking at a 1984 Catalina 22 broncoguy27 at 6:05pm 08.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2543 Hi, I was going to buy a Hunter 170, but Momma (and my Mom as well) want a cabin to store things li
Sail Management jjgizara at 5:41pm 08.20.08 Big Boats 3/1152 My 37.5 legend has a very large main sail. I have no lazy jacks because the former owner took them
Todays four stroke outboards,,,,,",Conclusion" (1) Chuck R at 4:05pm 08.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1147 Got the Nissan / Tohatsu back from the second repair shop who called me to say come and get your mot
Which Anchor is best? Hermit Scott at 3:09pm 08.20.08 Ask All Sailors 35/4664 Which anchor is all around best for a 11,000 # 30' sloop? There are many different kinds and all the
Mooring... oldiesrocker2001 at 2:28pm 08.20.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1722 Well I've finally done it(no, not succumbed to 2-foot-itis just yet) and decided to say goodbye to r

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PacificNW weather update. MikeHoncho at 12:09am 12.29.21 Just started back up again
Loose Leech Line on Jib Cause Halyard Wrap? MikeHoncho at 12:06am 12.29.21 The PO of my boat had the marina rigger add a anti wrap block on the front of the mast that increase
searching for a leak and needing advice JamieB at 10:22pm 12.28.21 As I understand it you have taken the boat out of the water and the leaking bow water tank is no lon
searching for a leak and needing advice JamieB at 10:20pm 12.28.21 Edit: I got to my laptop and was able to edit this post It is easier from the inside but you can d
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board justsomeguy at 10:00pm 12.28.21
Hunter 40.5 Water heater to hydronic diesel baycloud at 9:47pm 12.28.21 One thing I did notice is that I have two expansion tanks - my theory is that one is connected after
Hunter 40.5 Water heater to hydronic diesel baycloud at 9:32pm 12.28.21 So basically, the 120VAC water heater either has the extra water heating coil hookup to utilize engi
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board JamesG161 at 8:56pm 12.28.21 I hoist our HOTSPOT up the pennant line to about 40 feet and get good streaming service within 15 m
Stern rail size? sail sfbay at 8:49pm 12.28.21 Likely 1.25" diameter (same as my Hunter 46) but suggest measuring the circumference and divide by 3
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board DArcy at 8:47pm 12.28.21 When working on the boat I've found it better to use my phone as a hot spot than depend on the unpre
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board Stu Jackson at 8:27pm 12.28.21 Consider looking at www.panbo.com
Its funny Friday! Justin_NSA at 8:16pm 12.28.21
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board DianaOfBurlington at 8:05pm 12.28.21 You should be able to test this before you leave. Can your laptop find your phone's hotspot? It may
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board DianaOfBurlington at 8:02pm 12.28.21
Hunter window reseal Tally Ho at 7:46pm 12.28.21
searching for a leak and needing advice Tally Ho at 7:39pm 12.28.21 Yes, you should probably bite the bullet, pull the tank, and do it right. Sucks, but better than sin
searching for a leak and needing advice LloydB at 7:38pm 12.28.21 As I understand it you have taken the boat out of the water and the leaking bow water tank is no lon
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 7:21pm 12.28.21
Engine access (1) Tally Ho at 7:21pm 12.28.21 No but.... I have been pondering it since the day I bought her. I think it needs to be large enough
Self tailing winches rgranger at 7:17pm 12.28.21 Just an ss-washer. Years ago I purchased a box of 50 from McMaster-Carr and I still have a lot lef

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