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Nissan outboard Scott at 5:02am 08.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1288 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 0/855 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 3/1216 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 10/1384 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 5/7223 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 12/2774 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 6/1761 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 7/1518 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 10/1580 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 6/1233 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 5/2547 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 3/1157 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 4/1154 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 35/4723 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 9/1734 Well I've finally done it(no, not succumbed to 2-foot-itis just yet) and decided to say goodbye to r
How you Fla. guys doing sailaway78 at 2:17pm 08.20.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1523 How are all of you in Fla. making out after Fay's little visit. I sure hope no one sustained any da
MaineSail, Ross, RichH anyone else with smarts sailaway78 at 1:40pm 08.20.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1618 What a header for a post, huh. I had no one with any specific knowledge of the Seidelman mast situa
Cutlass Bearing rchuyck at 11:06am 08.20.08 Mid-Size Boats 13/1529 What is the accetable amout of slop in a cutlass bearing. I just purchased a 84 Hunter 27 and it see
Going to look at a 170, is there anything i need to know?? broncoguy27 at 11:04am 08.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1179 Hi, I am going to look at a 1998 Hunter 170 on Friday. It sounds like it is in good shape. Is the
marking sitting areas walt at 9:21am 08.20.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/834 Somewhat of an oddball mod.. I sail at a high mountain lake and certain times of the year, thunderst

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mast raising MacBeane at 8:44pm 01.10.22 Great info! I looked at your trailer winch mod, and coincidentally earlier today I was eyeing my tra
110v into boat ingramsail at 8:39pm 01.10.22 Thanks, I have already ordered parts and will go in and cleanup this rat's nest. Joe thanks for the
Marelon Seacock fail! cagreen75 at 8:24pm 01.10.22 After reading this entire thread I have to say that is important to know how these threads work. A q
Update JRacer at 7:32pm 01.10.22 Glad you are on the mend, Rod. You have been missed and lots of prayers have been offered up on your
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 7:28pm 01.10.22 That is Baker out in the distance, but we were in Semiahmoo Bay. You can see the entrance to Drayton
New tool :) justsomeguy at 7:23pm 01.10.22 I just ordered one.. From Sailrite? A five dollar grounding clamp with a couple of thumbscrews and
Update Joe at 7:14pm 01.10.22 It's fantastic to hear this update directly from you Rod. You inspire us all. Everyone is delighted
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 7:00pm 01.10.22 Curious as to what, exactly, you are having problems with. Were you able to raise the mast to its v
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:54pm 01.10.22 201669
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 6:53pm 01.10.22 For storm prep we do that with both spinnaker halyards, wrapping them each in opposite directions.
Jibing The Mainsail Davidasailor26 at 6:35pm 01.10.22 there are a couple of jibes he does from 19:00 to 20:00 that just made me nervous to watch. What do
110v into boat Davidasailor26 at 6:28pm 01.10.22 Yes, there should be a breaker on the boat. ABYC says it should be within 10 feet (along the length
110v into boat Joe at 6:19pm 01.10.22 My 27 footer's shore power is similar, in theory, to the system described here: Shore-Power Upgrade
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan markwbird at 6:11pm 01.10.22
Racing Rules Davidasailor26 at 6:10pm 01.10.22 By inference, for the start, does that mean when any part of the "hull" crosses the start line and
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 6:05pm 01.10.22
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 5:58pm 01.10.22 A quick trip over to Semiahmoo to fill up at their fuel dock and then out into the bay. Drayton Ha
110v into boat CaptainRan at 5:38pm 01.10.22 I don't know specifically where in your boat but you want it as close to the AC plug as you reasonab
110v into boat ingramsail at 5:35pm 01.10.22 Where you mount it?
110v into boat CaptainRan at 5:32pm 01.10.22 I have 30amp AC plug coming into transom, wiring goes to the battery charger. As it is connected to

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