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I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2950 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1182 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4855 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1460 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1279 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/3026 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1870 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1325 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/1011 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1076 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4239 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
Sails and Shrouds RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/998 Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
Back stay for Hunter 216 BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 7/1553 I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
50'50 then split or split then 2 30's Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1089 Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are
Spreader Boots Ralph18414 at 5:10am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1321 I am in the process of commissioning the Morgan 415 Out Island I just acquired. I am having trouble
Sealing repaired rudder with Interlux 2000 Arturo at 11:29pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1031 I have finished repairing some blisters on my rudder and I am about to seal the rudder with Interlux
alternator switch al at 10:31pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1056 i recently was left a 1987 36foot catalina and am new to sailing....i have the owners manual and whi
Got my whisker pole track up Syversens at 8:53pm 07.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1260 Hey Agaliha and all, I finally put the last piece of the whisker pole attachments to my mast and all
epoxy spill on deck Madelon at 8:13pm 07.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/956 While securing some through-deck bolted fittings, I spilled some epoxy (no filler) on the anti-slip,
26x helm seat hinge Rolly at 7:56pm 07.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1376 The hinge on my helm seat is loose. How does one tighten the bolts on the hinge attached to the ster

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Just committed to an 82 C22. LakeShark at 9:34am 01.08.22 These pic are when the seller used the boat this past summer. Nice Boat! So are your plans to cr
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat daydreamerjr at 9:32am 01.08.22 Howdy, I am doing a trial sail of a Soverel 33 on Sunday, to confirm if I want to proceed to purcha
I still don't quite get rule #2... (1) Calif. Ted at 9:19am 01.08.22 201588
Traditionally made boat fenders DArcy at 9:12am 01.08.22 You often see these at classic boat shows but they are usually made from cotton rope so they don't m
New to us Hunter 40.5 Rick D at 9:12am 01.08.22 Good list. I won't pile on. As to the anchor windlass, suggest you look over another 40.5 to see wha
I still don't quite get rule #2... rgranger at 9:11am 01.08.22 I feel your pain Scott which, is why I ignored this thread at the beginning. I knew it would become
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Stu Jackson at 9:09am 01.08.22 Ward, since ya already got it out, replace it. Good ideas here as to options of how to do it. CD s
Traditionally made boat fenders (3) rgranger at 9:03am 01.08.22 So there are a lot of choices in color to choose from. I think a black fender would hold up to UV t
Traditionally made boat fenders (1) rgranger at 8:58am 01.08.22 That would not last, but using a hose for the core is also traditional. What about using a piece o
I still don't quite get rule #2... cb32863 at 8:49am 01.08.22 You've got to be kidding me! :facepalm: I find it hard to believe that this video can cause any c
Just committed to an 82 C22. Jacktar at 8:08am 01.08.22 really, pensacola
I still don't quite get rule #2... Scott T-Bird at 7:55am 01.08.22 You've got to be kidding me! :facepalm: I find it hard to believe that this video can cause any co
Catalina 320 start problem nveater at 7:54am 01.08.22 Do what Roy said- I also ran a new #10 wire from starter to the button on my panel- easy DIY project
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace (1) brazenarticle at 7:01am 01.08.22 When my exhaust riser finally crumbled I made a new one out of schedule 40 stainless pipe nipples pu
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel Crusty Ol Salt at 6:59am 01.08.22 Its crazy Doug. I grew up in Indiana. After the blizzard of '78, I joined the Navy. I spent most of
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue bwagner187 at 6:57am 01.08.22 Great advise Jim !!! I keep my rudder amidship with the steering brake nice and snug when she's ber
Towing Light air at 6:36am 01.08.22 As someone told me when I asked about pulling an Oday with my CRV, it's not the pulling but the stop
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel DougM at 6:34am 01.08.22 Saturday morning: Finally had power restored last night after being down since Monday morning. Gotta
Catalina 320 start problem RoyS at 6:30am 01.08.22 That damn key switch. I have the on/off only model. Completely useless and the key does fall out. Ne
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 5:59am 01.08.22 The under decking in the javelin is a small space that will have water intrusion. part of the design

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