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Ice Box insulation. Can I use the home depot styrofoam and Bob at 6:24pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2211 glue it outside of the existing box? 1" is R5 so I figure 4" would give R20 There's noo insulatio
Did our 4th of July sail. Benny at 3:59pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/781 Watched the DC fireworks in the Potomac River from the deck of "Coco Loco" our Starwind 223. It rain
Hurricanes and the H37C. Ed Schenck at 3:33pm 07.25.08 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1144 Do any of you H37C owners have hurricane experience? Specifically I worry about the strength of the
Handling a knockdown with a B&R rig Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08 Big Boats 5/989 Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1469 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2867 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2882 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1163 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4719 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1408 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1231 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/2971 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1850 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1277 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/965 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1041 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4219 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
Sails and Shrouds RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/969 Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
Back stay for Hunter 216 BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 7/1525 I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
50'50 then split or split then 2 30's Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1056 Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are

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H41 prop, please tel me with prop do you have Valerio at 1:59pm 11.14.21 I forgot to mention, "X"= N and "Y"= D do you have de 40 hp engine ? these are my settings too but
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild (2) sf34dtw at 1:56pm 11.14.21 You can do it without the tool! But you need two set of hands. One to hold it together while the oth
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 1:50pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't senang at 1:49pm 11.14.21 If I remember correctly it has to do with the weeknumber being coded up to 999 and then starting aga
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 1:46pm 11.14.21
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy dlochner at 1:35pm 11.14.21 Hi Dave, hoping this gives you a better idea. Thank you. So long as the halyard is strong enough
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) dlochner at 1:32pm 11.14.21 If the wind is blowing and there are 1-3 ft waves it will be faster to sail than motor. When passag
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:08pm 11.14.21 And smells and consistency of water.
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:00pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't Davidasailor26 at 1:00pm 11.14.21 Tom is close - GPS had a rollover of its dates a little while back. Like Y2K but with the dates in t
Forestay and furling genoa chip veres at 12:56pm 11.14.21 That second hole in the forward chainplate is just there. Perhaps it can be used if the forestay is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina PaulK at 12:51pm 11.14.21 If the boat never left dry dock and has no engine, the yard must have some idea where they have put
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 12:13pm 11.14.21 Could the white smoke be steam? The water could be from the raw water pump. Look for water at the
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 12:12pm 11.14.21 200141
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 seadaddler at 11:48am 11.14.21 I got very lucky when WM would have Bogo sale on Lewmar winches every year and I saved even more by
Water in Engine Pan? Benny17441 at 11:37am 11.14.21 If it is due, is due. Look at hoses and clamps. Does it smell like coolant or water?
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 11:37am 11.14.21 Thanks again.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina (7) rdmerhar at 11:14am 11.14.21 No engine, no steering wheel, slots cut near entrance and friend Ralph.
Beneteau 331- Replace head (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 11.14.21 I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan. Excellent choice. I recently change
Add a battery Richard19068 at 11:06am 11.14.21 In case of emergency the switch is temporarily set to Both to get the engine started and then ret

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