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Height of Motor Mount on a 23.5 Rick Webb at 1:58pm 07.18.08 Smaller Boats 4/896 I have ordered an extension for my outboard. I was trying to describe the advantage to my idiot brot
What part of a sailing trip makes you.... sailortonyb Allied Mis at 11:27am 07.18.08 Ask All Sailors 23/1598 the most nervous/apprehensive/anxious? For me, its anchoring out and sleeping or trying to. Most o
Bronze prop vs Other??? The Friar at 9:50am 07.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/895 Ola gang! need some advice. I have a Bronze 3 blade prop on my 27. And it seems to be a magnet f
Yamaha 21 Adam at 9:39am 07.18.08 Yamaha 0/2006 Hi...I'm looking to buy a Yamaha 21 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this boat? a
Pearson 23 Centerboard Leak Wind Power at 9:23am 07.18.08 Pearson 0/2030 The centerboard on my 1979 23 foot Pearson sailboat has side to side play and the seals around the p
Anchor Roller for Cat 36 Nunzio at 8:25am 07.18.08 Big Boats 6/1898 I would like to mount a bruce anchor on the bow but my 1984 Cat 36 only comes with a double anchor r
Spinnaker advice please? Breaking wind at 7:36am 07.18.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1493 I had a mouse get into my turtle and gave me a few 1/4 inch chew holes in a few spots on the chute,
Fearless or experienced? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 7:25am 07.18.08 Ask All Sailors 47/2371 If you had a choice and could only pick one trait, would you rather venture out on a coastal cruise
Cat 36' (85) MerSea at 7:24am 07.18.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1135
Beneteau 310 Sail Trim Rig Tuning drvrdad at 7:15am 07.18.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2550 Looking for sail trim and rig tuning tips for our recently purchased Beneteau 310. We have done some
Beneteau 361 - please help Phil at 12:59am 07.18.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/20651 Hello, I am considering the purchase of a Beneteau Oceanis 361 Clipper (French built), 2002 model,
O'day 192 -- Water in the bilges... Jim at 11:40pm 07.17.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2449 All- I started taking on massive amounts of water in the bilges - to the point where it flooded a
Need to replace Jerry at 8:38pm 07.17.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1405 I need to replace the struts on the frig. Does anyone know where I might find them? Has anyone rep
where's the bilge? Chris at 8:08pm 07.17.08 Day Sailers 5/1230 please forgive this newbie post... but where is the bilge on my 84 O'222? Do I access it from the s
Overheating Atomic 4 San Juan Cruiser at 7:50pm 07.17.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1429 Epic rookie mistake here, I forgot to open the through hull for the cooling on my atomic 4 engine an
New Owner/Sailor-Questions regarding Winch Mechanism and Swing Keel Hunter20 at 6:57pm 07.17.08 Smaller Boats 6/2227 I have recently been given a 1983 Hunter 20 from my uncle and have a few questions I was hoping the
Universal M25XP (and M25 modified) "New" Style Alternator Bracket Failure Report Stu Jackson at 5:37pm 07.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1340 Please see the link for important information.
shower angelo at 3:35pm 07.17.08 Lancer 2/1537 MY SON WANTS TO ADD A HEAD SINK AND SHOWER ON HIS 27 POWER SAILER. ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUEL I
sel-tailers on Mac 25 Dan at 3:19pm 07.17.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1110 I have a MacGregor 25. I would like to replace the jib sheet winches with self-tailing winches. Howe
Depth Sounder Larry at 2:33pm 07.17.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1203 My boat is equiped with an SR marine depth sounder. It is reading five feet all the time. I checke

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Lewmar Hatch handle O ring RitSim at 12:29pm 12.06.21 I believe I used McM 9262K144 1.6mm cross section dia x 11.1mm ID
Raising the Mast Project_Mayhem at 12:29pm 12.06.21 The PTO pin I used finally started to show surface rust after 4-5 seasons. It held upto the loads of
A couple trailering questions bmorr at 12:26pm 12.06.21 With either trailer you will figure it out. The important thing is which boat best fits your needs.
Keel bolts torque specs (1) sail sfbay at 12:04pm 12.06.21 Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and the alloy of the metal
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 11:54am 12.06.21 Always a breeze? If I turn my ceiling fan on high, you bet!
Advise for Ranger 20 Sam Wilkes at 11:46am 12.06.21 I just purchased a Ranger 20 11/18. Hull #194. Looks like a great boat. I am going through the boat
Third Propulsion Option Captain Larry-DH at 11:37am 12.06.21 My last boat came with a 6HP OB on a transom bracket that could raise and lower with spring-assist.
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:27am 12.06.21 Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? th a 25" lower unit... and 6A altern
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:24am 12.06.21 Hey Mark. Merry Christmas. It is certainly possible to attach a motor mount to a Hunter 25. I would
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht jssailem at 10:48am 12.06.21 At least the weather's always good in my computer room. Always a breeze?
keel bolt torque sail sfbay at 10:20am 12.06.21 Welcome to the forum!! Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and
Flag Clips Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 12.06.21 Maybe try a thicker diameter flag halyard. I have the same clip that relies on a small hook which
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 9:37am 12.06.21 I paid for nonexistent Full Self Driving in my Tesla, so (grimace) I suppose I'm a candidate for buy
Flag Clips Justin_NSA at 9:36am 12.06.21 Having not yet rigged flag halyards on the Wet Dog I tried using flag clips that I purchased from A
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht LloydB at 9:19am 12.06.21 I do not get mildly seasick when I have been sleeping on the boat for a week or when I am in control
Tank system monitor Justin_NSA at 9:08am 12.06.21 Did you have to re-calibrate the system?
What color for your Bimini? Justin_NSA at 9:06am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 9:00am 12.06.21 How hot does that roof get in the Arizona summers? a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 8:57am 12.06.21 Cation.. a bit technical.. Last night I looked at the heat flow off the top of the Propane heater tr
What color for your Bimini? Benny17441 at 8:48am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,

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