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Club Racing 280? Dick1505 at 8:20am 08.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/976 How does it do against other boats? Which keel and steering do you have? How does it do against olde
Electric Windless Questions Doghouse at 7:28am 08.03.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2091 The new boat I am getting has an electric windless. I have never had one before, and I am sure the
V-21 Toping Lift Kjoe at 6:42am 08.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/964 this is my firts boat over 14" and there is a lot of new stuff to me. sorry if this is a dumb quest
trailer for a Venture 21? Kjoe at 6:37am 08.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1170 I just bought a 67 (i think) venture 21 the trailer that came with it looks like some one took an ol
need shroud length for 83 27 hunter scotty at 10:12pm 08.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/957 hello, i recently purchased an 83 27 hunter. it is not a tall rig, and has a 1gm yanmar. one of
family sailing - which boat? AB at 9:46pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2935 Hello, I am looking for a trailer sailboat to take out with my family, and would like advice on siz
23.5 Mast light- deck connector info needed Mike B. at 9:38pm 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/1218 I pinched the electrical connector that connects from the mast lights to the deck connection on my 1
How to cover back of instruments showing in cabin NCNoviceCouple at 9:16pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2568 I realize that this is merely a cosmetic issue, but it's important to the Admiral. What are some of
o 35' O'Day -is it a good ocean sailer Sam Krawczyk at 7:53pm 08.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1768 I am thinking of buying a 35' O'Day for the Caribbean. Is it a good choice ? any pro's and con's wou*
Replacing the Hot Water Tank Chris Orr at 7:09pm 08.02.08 Big Boats 5/2141 I traced the leak in my fresh water system to the hot water tank and have decided to replace it. Af
Need Some Outboard Help Mark Remington at 6:41pm 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/866 My 4 hp Suzuki outboard stalls while I'm coming into the marina. All I do is pump the bulb and it s
trailor sailor wanna-be howard at 5:06pm 08.02.08 Trailer Sailors 2/2249 If anyone knows of an availbale trailer for a hunter '27 I'd like to rent or buy so I can haul my bo
Keel in the mud! James'n'Melissa at 5:00pm 08.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1415 Hello. Brand new to boating, much less sailing. We live along the Salem River in NJ, and just bought
Bluegrass State Games breadman at 3:58pm 08.02.08 Day Sailers 2/1311 Well Tim have we thought about the Race next Saturday at Loisville? Hope theres lots of wind.
In-mast furling main jam rob at 3:52pm 08.02.08 Bavaria 8/5729 Of late, my main has jammed repeatedly. Usually, I can work the system back-and-forth, push and pul
Propane solenoid breaker shorty at 1:29pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1053 I am looking to clean up the rat's nest otherwise known as my breaker panel. In looking to accommod
Cabin Sole Replacement Wayne at 1:29pm 08.02.08 Big Boats 3/3698 I am replacing the teak and holly sole in my cabin with 1/4" teak and holly ply. I have been advise
Sailboat -vs- Dockside Condo Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 12:00pm 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1698 I have a friend who has a 37 CSY cutter. It has a full keel and is a great blue water boat. The sa
Dingy or jet ski Bob at 11:38am 08.02.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1014 I was looking to buy a used dingy with a small motor but after looking around you can but a used jet
Swing Keel/Center Board hawsepipe at 11:27am 08.02.08 Smaller Boats 1/1409 I am considering overhualing the swing keel/center board on a 1998 Hunter 240. Does anyone have any

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Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Charles Erwin at 2:12pm 11.16.21 Kloudie is on the mark - know that the injector pump rack can go full on and the throttle cable will
Surfing Cat Captain Larry-DH at 1:16pm 11.16.21 :facepalm: Skill, luck, cujones, call it what you will. :beer: PS - I wouldn't have tried it. :yike
Any P-39-1 Owners out there? Rick486 at 1:05pm 11.16.21 Hi All, I'm writing a review on a 1975 P39 for Good Old Boat magazine and am looking for owners inp
Irwin Citation 34 Manual Viktor Partyshev at 12:49pm 11.16.21 Was somebody able to buy from them? On my request for citation 34 manual they do not answer in any m
Surfing Cat Justin_NSA at 12:35pm 11.16.21 "Hold my beer...!"
1981 H22 Forestay Chainplate replacement/roller furler (1) DianaOfBurlington at 12:24pm 11.16.21 That fitting shown in the first set of pics appears to be the same fitting used on first-gen H25. A
Winter Season & Project Plans Rich Stidger at 11:58am 11.16.21 Timing belt change on my aux Volvo MD22L-B. Install electronic thermostats for my AB refrigerator an
Blister on Rudder dmax at 11:55am 11.16.21 Drain now as everyone says - you'll also want to find out how the water is getting in the rudder and
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 11:52am 11.16.21 38 year old fuel tank! Almost guaranteed you have an inch of sludge in the bottom, clogged fuel pic
US SPARS Question (1) joker460 at 11:37am 11.16.21 Beneteau parts site doesen't have it? No, it's a part specifically for UsSpars.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DayDreamer41 at 11:27am 11.16.21 You should check the fuel pickup tube for pinholes as well, the old pickup tubes were made of copper
Worth the Cutter Rig? Boomer2it at 11:20am 11.16.21 I have been thinking of installing a temporary forestay for more options in heavy weather for better
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? sail sfbay at 11:18am 11.16.21 Rent a MacGregor 26 for $125 for 4 hours here: Rent a MacGregor Yachts Macgregor 26 in Harpswell, ME
Blister on Rudder sail sfbay at 11:12am 11.16.21 Water in the rudder is only a problem if you get hard freezes. Drill and drain solves that one. Fill
Blister on Rudder Don S/V ILLusion at 11:11am 11.16.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 11:10am 11.16.21 Yard tech suggest to change both fuel filters again, even though they only have less then 20 hours
Worth the Cutter Rig? sail sfbay at 10:58am 11.16.21
Blister on Rudder Justin_NSA at 10:53am 11.16.21 I'm no expert but I would open it now. Then you have all that time for it to dry out before you repa
Winter Jackstands and Blocking Morgan donor at 10:49am 11.16.21 Yards typically charge for each stand used. But it would be wise (in my opinion) to add more stands
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Dalliance at 10:42am 11.16.21 There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The o

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