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Oil change -- getting all the oil out of a Yanmar YSB 12 CaseyF at 3:08pm 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/6257 I just changed the oil in my Yanmar YSB 12 by syphoning the oil out through the dip stick hole, whic
Recessed bulkhead compass?? Brian M H23 at 2:43pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1186 Hi all, I'm looking for a compass. I had one, and it was nice, but it is no more. You see, it was
Reef lines for a 23.5... what size and how long...? Scubajeep at 2:08pm 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1175 Hello, I'm trying to get my stuff together befor I head to the lake and was hopeing that someone wo
update on oil spill in New Orleans link didnt work Chuck Creel at 1:52pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1022 MISSISSIPPI RIVER OIL SPILL RESPONSE UPDATE NEW ORLEANS (30 July): Efforts to clean up and conta
update on New orleans oil spill Chuck Creel at 1:50pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/962 Here is an update i just recieved today on the clean up efforts and extent of damage on MS River .
Woods Hole / Marthas Vineyard trip for a new sailor Bob S at 12:21pm 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 31/10804 This may sound like a crazy question but being new to sailing and navigating, I need some advice. I
Aft Bomar Hatch Jason1271 at 10:27am 07.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1728 I've noticed the Bomar Hatch in the aft cabin of my 2004 H33 is allowing water to get in during heav
Where to install bilge pump on O'Day 25 Tito C. at 10:11am 07.31.08 Day Sailers 1/1497 I just bought a 1982 25' O'Day. The boat is in pretty good shape for it's age. I am getting ready to
What spare parts to carry? PrincessoftheLake at 10:11am 07.31.08 Big Boats 4/1202 What spare parts would be recommended to carry on board (Lake Superior Cruising)our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Boat gelcoat polishing topic jviss at 9:05am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 50/6406 This question, or series of questions is perhaps most appropriately directed to MainSail, since he h
what is this? LordNelson at 8:50am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/859 can anyone tell me what this is, what it goes to, and maybe what it's worth?
What is this? LordNelson at 8:46am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/781 This was given to me as I have a sailboat but I do not know what it is. Does anyone know what is is,
What is it? LordNelson at 8:40am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/920 This was given to me but i don't know what it is. does any know what it might be and to what size bo
fuel stain on hull bernie at 7:58am 07.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1344 does anyone know of a good product where to help remove a small fuel stain from my catalina 309? it
zincs Bob at 7:21am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1234 Has anyone experienced problems with the Chinese zincs? This Spring, all of the outlets had only the
Lewmar Opening Ports Dennis Honeycutt at 7:16am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1617 I know there has been a lot posted about opening ports but I can't find anything in the archives. M
Clean for a few days Rick Sylvester at 6:35am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1089 after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
Chesapeake Questions bffatcat at 6:33am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1042 As a New England sailor I usually cruise the coast of Maine or Cape Cod and the Islands Ive never b
Clean for a few days Rick Sylvester at 6:31am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/928 after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
Broke the rudder on our 222 O'Day Chuck R at 4:47am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 22/2425 My brother and I were on a broad reach after a good start on our Wed evening race last night. We ha

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2007 31-2 questions from potential buyer sail sfbay at 6:50am 01.15.22 Can the salon table be lowered / is it designed to convert to a bed? If not, are there any easy solu
Resting Keel on Bottom RoyS at 6:34am 01.15.22 You need to be sure your sailboat does not lean too far over after it contacts the bottom. You can g
What is this? RoyS at 6:22am 01.15.22 One side of that object has countersunk mounting holes for flat head screws. The other side has a fu
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? Light air at 6:06am 01.15.22 I"m a sucker for "lost causes". Worst come to worst, you can part it, if it came to that, out for t
What is this? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54am 01.15.22 That does not help me
Re-rigging a Flying Scot (halyards led aft) Light air at 5:53am 01.15.22 Welcome to the forum!! how do plan to avoid getting the mainsail stuck in the mast track? Ho
1987 Cat 22 SK: Cutting Halyards with Hot Knife Light air at 5:38am 01.15.22 I just re-rigged my boom vang while in the water. I used a butane lighter to melt the outside of th
Trailer Weight Tater at 5:35am 01.15.22 Have it weighed. I think bathroom scales will work one wheel at a time. Maybe today. Thanks.
Trailer Weight Tater at 5:34am 01.15.22 If you have the VIN ... The VIN sticker is readable with GVWR and GAWR. There is no trailer/tare o
Sailing 2021 round up (1) garymalmgren at 4:52am 01.15.22 Thank you for the video. Looks like you enjoy your sailing. I tried to look up your Canal25, but co
Sailing 2021 round up (1) garymalmgren at 4:46am 01.15.22 Hi Paul. I will take a vid of my home port. It is a very small fishing harbor that was spared by the
Looking for a Westerbeke 30BThree or 40B Four V-Drive Davidasailor26 at 2:58am 01.15.22
Rudder Post on 1983 C&C32 Len Ingalls at 10:49pm 01.14.22 After cleaning,suggest you re-lube with lanolin based waterproof grease.Lanolin resists washing away
Resting Keel on Bottom Len Ingalls at 10:44pm 01.14.22 Twice per day OP0cpXpw8yk
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge??? eianm at 10:00pm 01.14.22 sorry- thought I had posted an update here- it turned out the fuel return lines were weeping. They m
Unknown Part and function Jimc91 at 9:38pm 01.14.22 My latest findings. The damaged compression wood post bottom sits is a very slight pocket formed in
Help! Identify Antenna's Brian D at 9:18pm 01.14.22 @dLj With SSB the normal antenna would be a modified backstay. Meaning, the backstay would be cut an
2022 PacificNW Weather Update nightowle at 9:00pm 01.14.22 Thanks for posting this.
What do I do with PO's shit? nightowle at 8:56pm 01.14.22 there are pump out stations installed by the state all around the sound. I don't know where you're
Trailer Weight (1) Benny17441 at 8:37pm 01.14.22 Have it weighed.

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