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Antifreeze loss? Rae at 6:22pm 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/948 I have a 18 hp volvo engine in my Beneteau 285 ,and I'm loosing antifreeze , can't find where it's g
Went for a nice Sunday sail, pity it didn't stay that way... CharlieCobra at 6:14pm 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1117 Turns out, Oh Joy's season is over after the old Perkins threw a rod. We started out on a nice hull
So. Calif sailors Catalina Help Bob F at 6:02pm 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 4/917 I usually go to Catalina in June/July. This year Im considering the second/third week in Sept. But I
Inner hull leak Mike D at 5:17pm 07.21.08 Day Sailers 3/2262 we frequently drain 2 to 4 gallons of water from the inner hull drain, but we cannot find any eviden
hunter 23.5 water ballast Paul at 3:11pm 07.21.08 Trailer Sailors 15/16020 Hi I'm thinking of moving up in size to a hunter 23.5 with water ballast and i'm not familiar wit
Anchoring in rocks Northern Sailor at 2:19pm 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1148 Any advice on anchoring to a rock bottom lake? I have two traditional anchors available.
MG 21, Jib & Sails Dimensions Jay at 12:06pm 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3856 I am looking for a JIB ' Main Sail for MG 21. Does anyone has a set or either one for sale? If not w
Power to Engine Instrument Panel Problem BreakAway at 11:33am 07.21.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1062 1992 First 310: When I flip the toggle switch to bring battery power to the cockpit panel to start
Junk Breaking wind at 10:47am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 3/957 gives new meaning to the term "junk"
Mooring ball All U Get at 10:41am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1829 While tying up to a mooring ball for the night, the boat responded to the wind while the tide change
Handheld GPS Tony at 10:37am 07.21.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/740 Got a Garmin 76cx as a birthday present and this wekend I installed the Chesapeake Bay Blue Chart( a
Mac 25 rudder, Shrouds and Thunderstorms Max Godde at 10:26am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1162 I am considering purchasing a aftermarket rudder. Do they increase performance? Also how do I know
95 26S mint. What is she worth? Michael Brennan at 9:34am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/936 Our very nice S has got to go for lack of time to use it. Given the trailer is excellent and the bo
Another Yanmar Question Don at 9:24am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1065 After motoring for a couple of hours the engine loses RPM's all on it's own. I throttle right back a
Your opinion on inflatable floor dinks please..... Bob F at 9:13am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1308 I am considering a new inflatable floor dinghy vs. a RIB. Its lighter, stowable. But the RIB has it
Fuel tank Jim at 8:31am 07.21.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1062 For some reason I am having trouble locally finding a 6 gallon fuel tank that will fit into the exis
Dining while sailing? Joel at 7:59am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1303 This weekend me and my wife went out sailing in the St. Pete basing, our new digs. It was about 6:30
Can't tilt outboard Kevin C 26S at 7:58am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1705 Hey all, as stated in a couple of threads here, I just got a new Tohatsu 8 hp outboard. I can't f
Battery comparments for hunter 26 Thomas Holland at 6:49am 07.21.08 Smaller Boats 6/1021 Can you use comparment in deck for gas tank and a battery for the motor. Hunter 26 batteries are har
Leaks and mainsail sliders Sirocco at 6:49am 07.21.08 Bavaria 13/3451 Hi people - we have two major problems here, the first of which is that the starboard side fixed pan

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charlieann JamesG161 at 9:02am 12.23.21 You can get smaller size in their repair kit from Spectrum. Here is their "How To" Video. _SQY2_y4Zh
Hunter 45CC, 2007 Anchor light bulb jssailem at 9:02am 12.23.21 I was having concerns about the base, and the yellowing lens The latent Engineer in me thinks that
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 jssailem at 8:58am 12.23.21 It is a skill of balancing the trim. Think about the two sails. You need to balance them so that the
Heave To Question jssailem at 8:29am 12.23.21 Under sail, at 2 knots. Hold your course. Please show us your paperwork... Ok which do you want me
Fumoto drain valve? Terry Cox at 8:28am 12.23.21 The annual suck is safer. Ditto.
Heave To Question Terry Cox at 8:24am 12.23.21 Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Same here. There were five on board this rig
Should I add fiberglass LeeandRick at 8:22am 12.23.21 I need a little more data on how far you stripped. Did you strip the gelcoat off only, which should
Fumoto drain valve? jssailem at 8:14am 12.23.21 that draining from the bottom would be better I think you are right. Only question I had with the
Heave To Question jssailem at 8:06am 12.23.21 Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Sure. If you are at the helm you have to sta
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 7:42am 12.23.21 I got it I got it for a good time for a good time call In my area it is Danny's Auto Glass....
H 34 deck organizers sail sfbay at 7:42am 12.23.21 When I replaced the deck organizers on my Hunter 31 I could not find ones to match the existing bolt
H 34 deck organizers (2) Claude L.-Auger at 7:01am 12.23.21 I wanted to bring halyards, reefing lines, downhaul and outhaul to the cockpit so I needed to replac
Headsail Length and girth Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 12.23.21 Are you talking about a roller furled sail or spinnakers
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Dil at 6:23am 12.23.21 Actually is was thinking the one hit wonder Tommy 2 Tone, Jenny Jenny I got it I got it for a good t
Should I add fiberglass Crazy Dave Condon at 6:23am 12.23.21
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior njlarry at 6:16am 12.23.21 Easy functional fix using Captian Tolleys penetrating sealer repair.
Fumoto drain valve? RoyS at 6:06am 12.23.21 The goofy designer of my Yanmar 2QM15 thought it best to not include a drain plug. Probably saved ab
Heave To Question ifmdalvey at 6:00am 12.23.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim... Last time i was boarded the
Fumoto drain valve? Justin_NSA at 5:42am 12.23.21 I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very
Fumoto drain valve? shemandr at 5:29am 12.23.21 I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very e

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