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Where to get Bimini for an Oday 25? Ran-Dee9229 at 11:17am 07.01.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2281 Does anyone know the measurements so I can have a custom bimini built or where to get Bimini for an
1985 Catalina25 Sara20994 at 11:33am 07.01.08 Smaller Boats 3/1645 Hi, I am thinking about buying a 1985 Catalina25 and was wondering what the standup head room is wi
Repair help need on centerboard/seat wood support (1) SCOT MARECHAUX at 12:18pm 07.01.08 Day Sailers 4/1305 Problem: wood cleat? brace?? that goes from starboard side of centerboard to seat.Three screws atta
spreader issues? AKA failure of the cast bits? Josh at 12:30pm 07.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1278 Where do I find the replacement parts for this repair/preventative task?thanksJosh
Dutchman guide lines rfrye1 at 8:49am 07.01.08 Big Boats 9/1327 I had one of the monofiliment guide lines from the Dutchman sail system break on Mmy H376. Looks eas
Beta 28bhp Hursty at 8:22am 07.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/997 Hello i av a seamaster 23 with a beta 28bhp engine dose any one no how to tune it up a little as i a
Yanmar blow ups higgs at 12:39pm 07.01.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1244 I called Shumway Marine in Rochester, NY looking for a particular gasket. Rochester is 60 miles awa
mainsail Dan at 12:37pm 07.01.08 Catalina 22 4/1354 When i want to lower the mainsail and head in, I cant keep the boat into the wind to luff and attach
portager 22 advice please 24632 at 12:50pm 07.01.08 Trailer Sailors 6/5887 Looking at a portager 22 (identical to the mac 22/venture 2-22 rebranded maybe) And while it looks l
New Mac 25 Personal Best, Woohoo dancing bear at 9:31pm 06.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1150 Yesterday, on two occaisions, my GPS recorded an average speed of 7.4 knots over about 14 seconds an
Using roller furling New Boat at 10:16pm 06.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2790 I am a new boat owner. I just purchased a 2005 Hunter 216.While I have crewed on other boats, rol
bulging keel Carl at 10:30pm 06.28.08 Lancer 0/1563 I have a bulge in my keel at the top of the ballast level. Also the forward end of the bilge has ope
Trailer axle bearing maintenance David F at 10:23pm 06.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1041 As the owner of this 88 26D for 3 months, I am leaning a lot about sailing (my first boat) by trial
oversizing holes for hardware seth at 12:38am 06.29.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1501 Yesterday I drilled 1/2 in holes to for filling with epoxy before boring holes for mounting hardware
Excessive Vibration on a Beneteau Oceanis 393 equipped with a Yanmar 4JH3E 56 HP Dimitrios Degiannis at 2:14am 06.29.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/4111 My Oceanis 393 (Yanmar 4JH3E 56 HP) suffers from excessive engine vibration when revs go up between
Cat 28 Mast Issue Rex at 2:00am 06.29.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1086 I just purchased a 1990 28 and have a problem with the mast base. Water has settled and leaked thro
Sailing offshore in a Yamaha 30 George at 1:19am 06.29.08 Yamaha 3/4546 Hi,I live in Vancouver bc and I am considering buying a yamaha 30 for sale here. I'd like opinions
Voltage regulator Joetech at 1:16am 06.29.08 Catalina 22 1/1196 I have a Tohatsu 6hp outboard on my Catalina 22. It has a altenator to charge the Battery. At high
Raising the mast Bill Foley at 2:21am 06.29.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/955 While raising the mast the hook on the small port halyard under the spreader keeps popping out. Th
O'day 222 deck organization Wayne Catt at 2:35am 06.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1108 I am a relatively new O'day 222 owner and I would like to set it up for easier single handing with d

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Winter Cruising Question Stu Jackson at 1:26pm 12.31.21 Here's a fella who just got a new 40 footer who is moving from WA to Vancouver. https://www.cruisers
Winter Cruising Question kappykaplan at 1:23pm 12.31.21 Don't look for a propane leak with a flame, it's not sensitive enough. Use soapy water. He tested
Winter Cruising Question Ralph Johnstone at 1:19pm 12.31.21 I am not sure how competent I am, but it also seems pretty straight forward. Use yellow gas tape
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 1:13pm 12.31.21 As John mentioned, a good heater adds to the comfort of cruising. Temps here dropped to 15 this past
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric (2) jssailem at 1:12pm 12.31.21 Weighing the balance of being of being clean and green Please explain these terms. Are we talking
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Tom J at 1:09pm 12.31.21 Hull Speed and Prop Shaft RPM dictate charging amperage. Does that mean on a light wind cruising da
Headsail Length and girth kappykaplan at 1:06pm 12.31.21 Guess it means a trip to the boat yard unless the manual specs are sufficient.. Best to measure wh
Headsail Length and girth Chiriqui at 1:03pm 12.31.21 Oh well I had that listing but thanks for the verification. They do ask for my sail dimensions which
Winter Cruising Question Terry Cox at 1:02pm 12.31.21 Is there anything else I should consider before just going for it? Really wanted to do a Christmas
Winter Cruising Question jssailem at 12:56pm 12.31.21 I am all for adventure. But first trips can be tricky. You have two young children aboard. No time (
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Crusty Ol Salt at 12:48pm 12.31.21 I would consult with these guys for size: Electric Yacht - Electric Sailboat Motors. Complete Solu
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 12:21pm 12.31.21 If this is a properly vented heater, it shouldn't present any problems if properly installed. It i
Winter Cruising Question Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 12.31.21 If this is a properly vented heater, it shouldn't present any problems if properly installed. It it
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dlochner at 11:47am 12.31.21 More to do with the angle of the prop to the water surface. Most sailboats prop are not perpendicul
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric LeeandRick at 11:44am 12.31.21 Saildrives don't have prop walk? Or just less prop walk. because the sail drive is further from the
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dlochner at 11:33am 12.31.21 Saildrives don't have prop walk? Or just less prop walk. because the sail drive is further from the
New to the forum Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 12.31.21 IMHO don't limit your posts to any one make or year. Post EVERYTHING in "Ask All Sailors". The peo
The Proper PROP DArcy at 11:20am 12.31.21 Choosing the wrong prop can be bad for your engine. When I bought my boat the previous owner had the
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 11:08am 12.31.21 I strongly suggest the 10-foot rule. If you can't see it from 10 feet, life is too short to worry ab
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric LeeandRick at 10:56am 12.31.21 How pray tell? How does the propellor know that it is being turned by an electric motor instead of

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