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Looking for a bilge plug for Holder 14 Jay Joiner at 11:11am 06.28.08 Other Sailboats 7/1814 My dear little Holder ... been under a tarp in my backyard since 1992. Wife has knee problems and ca
MAST BASE G.PICARD at 12:15pm 06.28.08 Columbia 1/2273 I will have to removed the mast at the end of the saisonand Ilike to have information on the mast b
Boat serial numbers ? Earthwrk at 1:36pm 06.28.08 Balboa 2/2616 Just bought a Balboa 20 and was wondering what do the serial numbers on the stern represent. Thank
Can I get this to point higher? waltdrechsler at 1:59pm 06.28.08 Lancer 6/2008 We just started to race our Lancer 25 in a local club. The boat seems fast enough but the most I can
charging batteries over several days Burt22937 at 1:26pm 06.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1090 When leaving my boat after a weekend of sailing, is it better to leave the battery charger switched
extreme waves richk at 9:26pm 06.26.08 Ask All Sailors 3/966 I thought this group might be interested in a book from the National Academies Press called extreme
Outboard question Louis at 12:37am 06.27.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2849
Vented loop before connection to holding tank jkhill at 12:39am 06.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3564 I'm replacing the head on our boat (old Jabsco with a new Jabsco). I've got everything in place but
We should be Hunter heroe's. Edwin at 1:11am 06.27.08 Day Sailers 2/1187 To paraphrase David Bowie, we should be heroes for Hunter Marine. Most of the posts in this forum co
Benefits of Vessel Documentation? Ralph18414 at 1:16am 06.27.08 Ask All Sailors 22/4641 I am in the process of buying a boat (Survey takes place on Tuesday). The boat is documented. I ha
26S trailer bearings? Ben at 1:46am 06.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1099 Anybody knows that size of the bearings and seals?Thanks in advanceB.
Sailing in Indianapolis (2) jrpla at 2:12am 06.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2193 Hi;I am a sailor from the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, living in Indianapolis until Dec.I am getting
Slow-draining shower (1) Capn Pete at 2:38am 06.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/963 The shower in my 322 drains way-y-y too slowly, and I'd like to troubleshoot the system, but with a
Cleaning the "beard" from the bottom of your hull R. A. Lueck at 12:36am 06.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1380 I'm about to remove my 26S for some modifications and will need to "clean" the bottom of the hull to
At work or at home? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 3:26am 06.27.08 Ask All Sailors 33/2280 This is a question out of curiousity. Right now, are you at work or are you at home?I for one am
Need details for reconstructing keel guide on H-23 trailer bill h. at 4:39am 06.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1543 This is a 1987 vintage Kens Welding fabricated trailer for my H-23. The plywood base has rotted awa
hot water knob on cabin shower needs replacing Sharon Burch at 5:05am 06.27.08 Big Boats 2/1406 Help! My hot water knob stopped functioning in our shower. It acts like the gripping inside the kn
PARTS FOR RENAULT RC8D, Water Pump REBUILD nighttrainrider at 3:45am 06.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1743 Anyone in need of parts for the Renault RC8D, can contact Tony at Rcouach@aol.com in the UK or Richa
Shroud & Stay tensions for Catalina 22 Capt Jim24025 at 5:19am 06.27.08 Trailer Sailors 2/2281 Please help. I have two students that are wetting their Catalina 22 tomorrow and they asked me to h
Buying a Ranger 26 George at 6:56am 06.27.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/2025 Hi. I am the proud new owner of a '74 Ranger 26, and would love to hear about any tips or tricks for

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Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 Rick Webb at 2:34pm 11.08.21 rip saw
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:24pm 11.08.21 https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-1-missing-comma-just-cost-this-company-5-million-but-did-make-it
More on Maine Sail shemandr at 2:19pm 11.08.21 I've made a donation via his website. I would like to know what forum members consider an adequate
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 2:14pm 11.08.21 Picture of your engine with help. I'm assuming you have the same 3GM30? From the strainer to the p
Replace windows questions kloudie1 at 2:10pm 11.08.21 Ralph, I did not prime or sand the spots where the blocks went on, just wiped down. They easily pop
New toilet and holding tank system KZW at 2:10pm 11.08.21 Where did you source the Raritan Sani-Flex hose? Did the tank come with the fittings to attach the
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 senang at 1:52pm 11.08.21 There are plenty of tubes in my boat and some of them had pull strings already. You are lucky, no pu
Need advice on replacing engine mounts on Yanmar 3GMF Artey1 at 1:52pm 11.08.21 Has anyone had their bolts on the L brackets connected to the fiberglass stringers wallow out? Any a
Single handing Will Gilmore at 1:52pm 11.08.21 If you're using it wrong, does that mean it WILL punch a hole in your hull ? That's worrisome o_O.
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. senang at 1:47pm 11.08.21
Finally went for a sail Artey1 at 1:36pm 11.08.21 So super dumb question here - but my H34 doesn't have this same vented loop? Is there a reason mine
Replace windows questions Artey1 at 1:21pm 11.08.21 I have just used Rustoleum Marine Top Sides paint in black for this same thing, and it has worked be
Tall Rig or Standard Parsons at 1:00pm 11.08.21 Probably a tall rig. When you get new sails, the sailmaker will tell you the measurements, if you d
Tall Rig or Standard CaptainEHWard3 at 12:36pm 11.08.21 Measuring the boom tomorrow! Well now... I measured my boom and it was 12'-10". ???? Now wha
Injector pump Rich Stidger at 12:36pm 11.08.21 Listed below in order of ease of checking- No/low fuel in tank Plugged filter(s) Defective lift pump
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 flightlead404 at 12:20pm 11.08.21 There are plenty of tubes in my boat and some of them had pull strings already. However entry to th
Single handing Ralph Johnstone at 11:55am 11.08.21 No hole in the hull, unless you're using it wrong. If you're using it wrong, does that mean it WI
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! JoeWhite at 11:53am 11.08.21 After the fluid has dripped into a plastic container below, it is impossible to remove this flexible
Replace windows questions Trick at 11:47am 11.08.21 I work in a cabinet shop, and we use that method a lot works great Was planning on using those.
Replace windows questions Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 11.08.21 Note the little locator blocks that I hot glued to thhe cabin. How tightly did the locator blocks

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