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Replacement port light / fixed window (1) Paul at 11:21am 04.23.08 Day Sailers 2/1055 Greetings,I am seeking a port light replacement. Both the plexiglass and its frame are broken and
Punta Gorda Sailboaters seadaddler at 10:58am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1236 Do you sail out of PGI in punta gorda, in and out of ponce de leon park ramp.Is it a problem with
Twisted shackle vs D shackle Scott B at 10:52am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1654 What's the difference, ( in application ) in a twisted shackle vs. a straight D shackle.When I pul
Hey Charlie Cobra Dave Groshong at 9:05am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1581 Was there any interest in a Liberty Bay, Poulsbo, or other closer to Seattle rendezvous this summer?
Anyone else want to go on a little cruise sailaway78 at 9:03am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1157 We have a short three week cruise planned for the end of May, first of June. Looks like we will be l
Toilet Rebuild Bonnie Riser at 2:58pm 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1007 Hi All,I put a slide show up of my toilet rebuild on my blog (address below). If you see anyerror
Hazard at fuel dock Gertys Ride at 7:52pm 04.21.08 Ask All Sailors 2/949 Public Notice to Whittaker Creek Yacht HarborIt was noticed April 20, 2008 that the Whittaker Cree
fuel spill anchormate at 7:40pm 04.21.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1118 We are still new to most things about our boat. This past weekend we went to the boat to bottom pain
Charleston, S. C. - 48 Dodge Shoaldrafter at 9:46pm 04.21.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1105 48 Dodge:I notice that you claim Mt. Pleasant, SC. Some questions about the Charleston, SC area.
Additional Cockpit Hatch KennyH at 1:42am 04.22.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1105 I did a search and could not find anyone who had added an additional cockpit locker hatch to the por
Telltales Don Guillette at 2:35am 04.22.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/3526 As anyone who follows this forum knows I feel telltales are the most important sail trimming devise
Replacing hoses PrincessoftheLake at 2:56am 04.22.08 Big Boats 7/1173 My husband and I are going to replace the discharge hose from our PAR/Jabsco manual head located in
Toilet wax ring? Popeye18296 at 4:57am 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2009 Here i am again.This time need input re:placement of depthfinder transducer?Seen to remember somethi
Halyard aft to cockpit Brian19385 at 5:23am 04.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/996 I'm looking at running my control lines aft to the cockpit, mostly just the main halyard. Does anyon
Need forestay length for 1983 TM Hunter 27 Keith Fawcett at 3:38am 04.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1657 Hello you all,Does anyone know the length of the forestay for a 1983 Hunter 27 TM? I appreciate th
Painted Prop ??? Duke13540 at 6:13am 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1600 Do you paint the prop and shaft or not. I once spent $30 for a can of spray that was to work wonders
Birthday Sail Tomorrow!! Ed Schenck at 4:02am 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1153 My H37C is in North Carolina. So for my birthday my significant other chartered a nice H290 for the
shut off and shifter cable replacement 1985 universal 25 cat 30 frank at 7:38am 04.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1387 I need to replace both cables in my cat 30 it has a universal 25 and wanted to know how easy this is
Mac 22 Keel Overboard Papuan Matt at 8:47am 04.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1149 I have a '95 Mac 22 that I love. My wife and I sail and scuba off it at all the magnificent areas ar
Peggy, sewage hose question Bob at 12:26pm 04.22.08 Big Boats 1/844 Peggy, your answer to a previous posting finally solved a perplexing question that I had in relation

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remove siezed motor mount bolt jssailem at 7:15am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
remove siezed motor mount bolt Sailor Sue at 7:13am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
Are You Ready????? sail sfbay at 7:06am 04.29.21 I always announce to my crew during the safety talk BEFORE leaving the dock that no one goes overboa
Refrigeration help jssailem at 7:04am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 7:00am 04.29.21 ..........If the boat feels a little squirrely while towing, check the tongue weight. You may need
Refrigeration help JAE at 6:53am 04.29.21 So I discovered a couple of things causing the problem. 1) The main black wire was loose causing int
remove siezed motor mount bolt (1) Hayden Watson at 6:52am 04.29.21
Durango tow vehicle questions Justin_NSA at 6:50am 04.29.21 Should be cake, but take @rgranger's advice on the brakes. I went thru the whole surge brake system
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 6:50am 04.29.21 Did you pass on the Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl truck? Tow capacity reportedly 5000 lbs per this link: 2014
Alternator adjustment bracket JoeWhite at 6:50am 04.29.21 As predicted my alternator bracket broke due to engine vibration on my M35B universal. I too questio
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink rgranger at 6:43am 04.29.21 Same dimension can be found at RV stores :plus: Check RV and camper supply stores. They specializ
Durango tow vehicle questions rgranger at 6:40am 04.29.21 A quick google says the V6 has a 5000 tow capacity. The 26D weighs 2550 empty... add another #1000
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Caboteur at 6:33am 04.29.21 Seems a bit smaller on other Hunter sailboats? https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=38&c=10&p
Anchor light not working kappykaplan at 6:14am 04.29.21 Happy days :) Well done! :beer:
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio jssailem at 5:35am 04.29.21 And Les has had his boat out, at anchor, in 40knot breezes holding against strong tidal currents, Of
Anchor light not working dleckenby at 5:16am 04.29.21 Well, it looks like I'm a lucky punk! Turns out all of my light fittings are the same - festoon (con
remove siezed motor mount bolt RitSim at 5:09am 04.29.21 Is the motor mount bracket bolted to the engine block? If it is then take the bracket out and deal
Alternator adjustment bracket RitSim at 5:03am 04.29.21 Nice job. The belts come in 1/2" or 1" (can't remember for sure) increments so that is also a solut
Anchor light not working shemandr at 4:39am 04.29.21 I'm probably late to comment but I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any oth
Alternator adjustment bracket Maine Sail at 4:06am 04.29.21 Looks great and that is exactly what I was describing above. You could really use a Grip-It Washer

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