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Macerator Pump Repair/Replacement Bill at 1:22am 06.22.08 Catalina 310 1/2694 Our macerator pump isn't running and I'm facing the prospect of either repairing the pump or replaci
My new 1980 MacGregor 25 page Netrick at 1:18am 06.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1706 Here is my new 1980 MacGregor 25 webpage: http://www.geocities.com/netricks/Sail.html
Rough Starting 2Gm20 Art Pennino at 1:10am 06.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/1260 The 2GM20 on my 92H30 turns over and starts OK, but runs very rough for about a 30 to 60 seconds bef
diesel engine maintenance Rick at 12:53am 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1073 I just finished changing the fuel filter on my yanmar diesel engine. Got the engine started after v
sanding the non skid surface Mark at 6:31am 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 8/4591 Hi Everyone, I am sanding my sailboat and wondered what was the best way to sand the non skid area.
Smelly v-berth wchevron at 7:06am 06.22.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1256 peggy, this winter i installed a new plumbing system ' head after reading your book. raritan phII h
Anchoring and storm question Bad Obsession at 7:36am 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 21/3549 How do you prepare for a storm while you are at anchor? What things do you fear and how do you calm
Removal of Starter from Passage 450 Jim at 4:27am 06.22.08 Big Boats 5/945 I'm looking for advice on the removal of the starter on my Yanmar-powered 1998 Passage 450. There h
193 paulj at 4:18am 06.22.08 Catalina 310 1/1840 This is 192.Who owns 193?paulj
Used Sails - What's the best place to look? Scott Joyner at 5:47am 06.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1159 I'm looking to get a genniker but this would be my first, so I'd like to get a used one to practice
Blisters porsche at 10:11am 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1323 Blisters, some have um some don't. The cat22 I bought was in the water for the past four years at le
Replacing Thru Hulls Beau16545 at 9:54am 06.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 13/2571 Purchased an old Hunter 30 that I am in the process of getting into useable condition. Does anyone k
JIB SHEETS Dave B5103 at 9:28am 06.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1102 I have a Hunter 23 that I am sailing for the first time, and my question is, do the Jib sheets run o
Seaward 26RK Tom at 8:59am 06.22.08 Trailer Sailors 0/2859 My wife and I are considering downsizing to a Seaward 26rk from a 1990 Hunter 30. Have looked at se
Just replaced my head..and the fittings all leak John F at 11:00am 06.22.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2227 I just spent the entire weekend replacing the head. I bought I Jabsco compact toilet (I know, I jus
Mast set up after winter Peter Reynolds at 10:58am 06.22.08 Seidelmann 0/1300 Hi,I am just looking for a little guidance to properly set up the mast after laying on the boat all
C-27 Atomic 4 Problem john mal at 12:31pm 06.22.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1181 All four of the spark plugs on my atomic 4 were rusted. When Marina mechanic attempted to replace th
Service on East Coast paulj at 12:06pm 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 0/943 Nice service for that 6am ride the tide mourning.paulj
Replacing fuel filter agaliha at 11:41am 06.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1428 Anyone got any advice on how to replace the element in a Racor 110 fuel filter (like the one in my B
Finding replacement mast JKelly at 11:38am 06.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/7756 How do I choose a mast for my 1968 Sailstar Conquest/Bristol Corinthian 19? Is length the only fact

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5200 or West Epoxy DAVA390 at 5:54pm 09.19.21 Good to know, still have a port side the same age! Thank you.
1990 Hunter Vision 32' Jib Tension Sailfanatic at 5:48pm 09.19.21 Just enough to stretch the un-tensioned luff. On a windy day, add enough to remove any scallops in
Mystery electrical switch Hello Below at 5:46pm 09.19.21 Photos? :plus:
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Nodak7 at 5:26pm 09.19.21 Finally got into this. Fugly! Clearly hasn't been off in forever, perhaps since new, idk. After
5200 or West Epoxy heritage at 4:56pm 09.19.21 If it is unfinished, it probably is not gel coat. Some builders paint the visible parts of the hull
Mystery electrical switch SoSound at 4:40pm 09.19.21 Sorry... have you checked to see if it switches the AC outlet?
Mystery electrical switch SoSound at 4:34pm 09.19.21 You're going to get PM shortly from some guy in Louisiana, telling you to stop playing with the swit
Fuel Cap Winch SoSound at 4:22pm 09.19.21 I was approved for an account and ordered (and received) my first part. It's fiendishly difficult
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Murgatroid at 4:22pm 09.19.21 I've just been reading some articles about converting my small sailboat to a Trawler. Does anyone
Fuel Cap Winch (1) SoSound at 4:16pm 09.19.21 I got on, it appears that they want you to request a new parts account, send them the info via the w
Mystery electrical switch kappykaplan at 4:12pm 09.19.21 Photos?
need a full set of cushions for a 88 26D sail sfbay at 4:03pm 09.19.21 Salon or cockpit? If cockpit cushions try this site: Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric for Macgregor
Fuel Cap Winch sunlover at 3:56pm 09.19.21 Has anybody been able to get the beneteau parts site to work? I'm a new owner and it won't even let
aescobar100 at 3:55pm 09.19.21 Remove the wooden cable cover, once removed slide tv up.
Fuel Cap Winch cymeyer at 3:50pm 09.19.21 Has anybody been able to get the beneteau parts site to work? I'm a new owner and it won't even le
Fuel Cap Winch sunlover at 3:49pm 09.19.21 Has anybody been able to get the beneteau parts site to work? I'm a new owner and it won't even let
Fuel Cap Winch Ryd at 3:38pm 09.19.21 Has anybody been able to get the beneteau parts site to work? I'm a new owner and it won't even let
Fuel Cap Winch Ryd at 3:37pm 09.19.21 How wide is the 6 pointed star in the fuel cap (opposite tip to.tip)? I'm hoping a piece of flat ba
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues flightlead404 at 3:34pm 09.19.21 Finally got into this. Fugly! Clearly hasn't been off in forever, perhaps since new, idk. After s
5200 or West Epoxy (3) DAVA390 at 3:26pm 09.19.21 Update: Found 2 tubes of West in my supplies so decided to use it. Pressure treated board readily av

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