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Avatar test Mike4116 at 2:51am 03.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1049 This post is to test my avatar and see what it looks like.
Server downtime this weekend Phil Herring at 3:47am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 10/942 You've probably noticed some flakey behavior from our server lately... lots of slow page loads, or p
Replacement of Interior Cushions Maine Stay at 7:43am 03.14.08 Catalina 30 6/7989 Need to replace interior cushions, all of them, on 1988 original interior. What's best and cheapest
Sailing Indian lake,Ohio Jerry Lowe at 9:18am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2737 I'm thinking about renting a place with a dock on Indian lake for a week this summer.I don't know mu
New Lifelines Don12480 at 8:47am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1554 Based on the advice from a rigging inspection and the fact they looked really bad I have invested in
Cleaning white ICom mic Scott B at 9:56am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1178 I have a white ICom mic in the cockpit that the PO left sitting out in the sun way too long and the
2 or more Microns for diesel fuel filter? Dave 85 Catalina 30 at 10:14am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 31/15782 When I installed a Racor 500 diesel fuel filter 6 years ago, the factory filter was a 2 micron size.
Why So Many Critics serenity4u2 at 12:43pm 03.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 37/3747 I am new to the sailing world. Plan on buying and living on my boat. Debated monohulls vs catamarans
Hull condensation Phil9039 at 5:51am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 Last summer we spent two months sailing around lake superior on our O'day 30 and with the cold water
ST50 Wind Transducer Update Rick D at 4:39am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1491 You may recall my ST50 wind transducer failed because of damaged prongs on the five-pin plug. I took
Mac Venture 222 rigging Rich Barmettler at 4:39am 03.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2016 Hello,I picked up a Venture 222. The rigging was removed (some blocks in place), but mainsheets, e
Lewmar Low Profile Hatches Replacement Parts Bob at 4:36am 03.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1075 Does anyone have an outlet where you can buy the little plastic grey hinge clips that cover the hing
Brightening up hull paint? (1) mike at 4:33am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1183 Would turtle wax be o.k?
Boat Show Blues Bummed at 4:31am 03.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1049 Just a query for those of you'all who are in marinas that have hosted the big boat shows (Orlando, C
Marking the Roller Furling Genoa for Reef Points rardiH36 at 4:21am 03.14.08 Big Boats 1/2021 The 130% Genoa that is installed on the roller furler on my boat (1980 Hunter 36) doesn't have any m
Quick disconnect your motor jib at 2:30pm 03.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1305 Anyone used Bluewater Yachts quick disconnect adapter on a Honda 50 four stroke? They say you can e
more holding tank vent hose questions (1) richk at 7:29pm 03.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1142 I recently asked about replacing my holding tank vent hose and was rewarded by advice from the Headm
Non-fouling "Paint on the Bottom?" SeacretSailor at 7:20pm 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1064 Fellas,Can anyone suggest a good paint (not bottom paint) for below the waterline? I have a 26S t
Leather Briefcase Rick at 7:55pm 03.12.08 Big Boats 12/1361 All:I purchased a new 44DS last fall and am anxiously waiting for launch in mid-late April. I was d
Tiller Versus Wheel Andy at 2:13am 03.13.08 Ask All Sailors 32/2166 We are looking to buy a new used boat. Two we are considering have a tiller rather than the wheel we

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Barnegate Bay Inlet? Chris Patterson at 11:28am 04.21.21
Lubricant for impeller teacherspet at 11:26am 04.21.21 Dishwashing soap
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions kendyoozed at 11:25am 04.21.21 there are two of these on both sides
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 10:51am 04.21.21 Without describing the deck layup (thickness of skins, method of core replacment) any inquiry about
Holding tank area uses after removal? jssailem at 10:41am 04.21.21 just use space for towels Or RUM...;)
Lubricant for impeller jssailem at 10:38am 04.21.21 mixed up with the Vick's Vaporub in the dark! It would be "a Hot time in the Old Town Tonight..."
Lubricant for impeller Parsons at 10:27am 04.21.21 Ya just don't want to get that mixed up with the Vick's Vaporub in the dark! :laugh: I've never trie
variprop (1) fstbttms at 10:17am 04.21.21 193007 https://ab-marine.com/product/grease-epsal
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 9:48am 04.21.21 How about this? Not where I'd expect to find it but that should work right? :thumbup:
This is crazy DArcy at 9:45am 04.21.21
Dock Tying Alternatives Tom J at 9:45am 04.21.21 My first thought is it would be more difficult to adjust so the boat is sitting just right at the d
Mast setup Crazy Dave Condon at 9:39am 04.21.21 @Justin_NSA is correct about lazy jacks. I believe you have a barrier coat issue. Be glad to talk
Mast setup Scraigward at 9:32am 04.21.21 Thank you all for your replies and information. Having now looked at what a lazy jack is and looking
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler Crazy Dave Condon at 9:30am 04.21.21 @twalker H260 I have asked for two photos to solve the issue to cover what I think is a too long e
Centerboard removal issue Crazy Dave Condon at 9:26am 04.21.21 As you look at the top plate that the bolt head rests on, do not be beat on on it or you could break
Dock Tying Alternatives Terry Cox at 9:24am 04.21.21 Hi Doug, had the same predicament when we purchased our current boat. Decided to add mid ship cleats
Holding tank area uses after removal? Whatfiero1 at 9:20am 04.21.21 Small boat you don't need that much water remove and just use space for towels
Lubricant for impeller JRacer at 9:20am 04.21.21 KY Jelly - Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine, Gluconate, Gluconola
variprop Jake N Eggs at 9:11am 04.21.21 Here is the dealer information in Canada. EXCLUSIVE IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION: Nautilus Propeller
variprop Jake N Eggs at 9:06am 04.21.21 It is a special white waterproof grease. I purchase mine from a Variprop dealer. Comes in a grease g

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