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Hatch 26D Tom at 3:48pm 07.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/988 Does anyone know how to acquire one of the original man-way hatches with the louvers molded in? I sa
1997 Beneteau Oceanis 465 akpiperandjane1 at 2:53pm 07.23.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1962 We just recently posted our boat. We are in desperate need of an owner's manual for the 1997 Benetea
1977 30' Hunter Dimples in Hull?? Jeff Thompson at 2:30pm 07.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1397 I just received a Hunter 30' (1977) and discovered that where the first stay from the rear attaches
Wiring issue edboat at 2:22pm 07.23.08 Catalina 30 2/1321 I am trying to help a friend sort out an issue with his instrument panel on his 30. It started with
Another collision sailaway78 at 2:02pm 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1072 Late last night, or early this morning, depending on which news you listen to, a 600' barge, coming
Bilge plug Flying Marog at 12:57pm 07.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/904 I've got a '07 M26 with a 40HP Suzuki. I get water in the bilge even with the hatches closed. I un
Could you live on a 430? Rorie at 12:46pm 07.23.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1579 Hi I'm thinking of buying a Oceanis 430 I've seen to live on during the week. Has anyone ever
Lone Star 13 by Chrysler? Breaking wind at 12:43pm 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/11042 So I picked one of these up for a song, all the rigging is good, the sails look to be brand new! and
Boat's name change Wicho at 12:26pm 07.23.08 Smaller Boats 3/1540 OK! I would like to change the name of my boat, and some people tell me that "it s bad luck", other
Purchasing a new Catalina 375? ptgrin at 12:23pm 07.23.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/990 I'm seriously considering purchasing a new Catalina 375 (also looking at a Hunter 38). Anyone have a
A new Hunter 38 or Catalina 375? ptgrin at 11:28am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 18/5569 My husband and I currently have a Catalina 34 (1987), and are very interested in either a new Hunter
356 Anchor shemandr at 10:56am 07.23.08 Big Boats 8/1118 Last weekend after anchoring in sustained 20 Kts. overnight my Danforth 22 came off the bottom with
outboard mounting calamitas at 9:25am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1169 Am finishing a transom rebuild on an O-Day 25 from 1976 and getting ready to remount the outboard mo
Finally Ken at 9:09am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1153 FINALLY -- COMMON SENSE PREVAILS In a remarkable display of bipartisan support for recreational boa
portable generator on sailboat Syversens at 7:59am 07.23.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2187 hey all, we just got a portable generator on the boat, a 2000W from ebay and it works well... howeve
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights (Pieces of crap) Replacement Lindsay at 7:41am 07.23.08 Smaller Boats 0/1156 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for my Gray molded portlights (total junk)on my Hunt
Taking my boat home TFrere at 7:19am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1391 I just bought a 1978 Hunter 27 from Long Beach, MS. I will be moving it to Lake Pontchatrain this w
Mounting Speakers???? MoonSailer at 6:58am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 1/994 The two speakers mounted in my cockpit cubby holes are buzzing so I bought two new speakers. The ol
any members here that are form Onatario-Help Please! sailorKevan at 6:43am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1176 hey ppl: just looking for any members that are from Ontario-preferably out of the hamilton yaught cl
Waterproofing.... Warren Milberg at 6:40am 07.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1718 I got really pounded in a thunderstorm yesterday (a whole other story). In the process, I found my

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1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 3:59am 12.13.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 1:24am 12.13.21 Thanks Ward, experience is the best teacher. The boat is in Tuckerton N J, Dockiside Cafe & Marina o
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Mechone at 9:04pm 12.12.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 8:41pm 12.12.21 Your vents are a different type than mine. Where yours are flush to the hull, mine stand proud of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:39pm 12.12.21 My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck ligh
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:34pm 12.12.21 The Blue Seas Dual Circuit Switch is not for everyone. Here's why: AGM Battery Issues and the Blu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:29pm 12.12.21 The ACR does not need a 2/0 cable, way over kill. This is true although if the ACR is placed ri
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use JamesG161 at 8:06pm 12.12.21 Remember your ET is only needed when your other rudder control is Broken or not functional. I teste
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 7:20pm 12.12.21 Jimmy, I had an 82 O'day 25. Common problems in O 25's and I'm sure should also be checked in O 26'
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 7:03pm 12.12.21 One question. Knowing that you love to sail solo, pretty much doing all the sailing work on the boa
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) DArcy at 6:19pm 12.12.21 I drew a similar setup but I wired the ACR to the battery side of the starter switch so it will char
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985 BKParks at 6:18pm 12.12.21 Thank you all very much, very much appreciated. Sounds like I have my work cut out for me.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 12.12.21
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use jssailem at 5:48pm 12.12.21 exercising a MOB rescue plan. Never done one, but have a mental plan on what to do. That is a good
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 5:29pm 12.12.21 To close this out, I used Quicksilver 80/90 outboard gearbox oil. I opened the plug on the side of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:06pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch heritage at 4:44pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the a
Removing centerboard? Ingram at 4:42pm 12.12.21 I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Outboard size for 23.5 Joe at 4:28pm 12.12.21 Tohatsu Sailpro 6hp would be the perfect choice. Hi thrust prop, long/xlong shaft, 12 volt chargin
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a

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