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Is this right? HAL at 8:44pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1045 Vang same as traveler ; except when the traveler is to windward creating a mainsheet angle which all
Lessons from last weekend JungleJetJock at 11:53pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1400 So there I was....Sailing on my H260 on a broad reach in strong gusty winds. There was a regatta
Shaft Packing Chief at 10:14pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1222 I posted this yesterday without any responses. I did check the archives, and I believe the correct s
keel bolts I.R. WC at 10:10pm 05.06.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1258 Was wondering if forward keel bolt can be replaced if the boat is not hauled out.Mine is slowly leak
sound reduction John6057 at 10:06pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 0/956 Good Morning all, I sail an 75 Oday 25 with a vire 7 horse inboard 2 strokeand am looking to knock
Instrument Panel Out - 321 Harold at 9:47pm 05.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/908 Instrument Panel is out. No gauges, buzzer or starter button work. I must have disconnected someth
trailer tires Dave O. at 11:44pm 05.06.08 Smaller Boats 5/1736 Does anyone know the size and load rating for tires on a 260 trailer?ThanksDave O.
Where to haul out near Chicago PT at 11:42pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1083 I have to have the boat hauled out to replace a depth transducer (long story). Where is the nearest
Nothing in the head that hasn't passed thru your body tcbro at 11:54pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1431 I posted this on another thread earlier and decided I shouldn't hijack that thread. I have heard sev
WANTED, picture of your Perkinks M30 to compare RDavis at 1:41am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1250 I'm looking for a picture to compare to another M30. Thanks in advance..
Weather Station (1) AircooledPatriot at 1:43am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2367 I'm thinking of putting a wx station on my O'Day 26 using a pole on my transom to hold the instrumen
lines aft pics Justin_NSA at 2:53am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1020 I had promised to post pictures of my lines led aft project. This was a quick and dirty page I crea
lazy jack bill@tahoe at 2:44am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1085 Iam planning on making my own lazy jack system, Iam looking at 1/4" shock cord, is this the correct
Adjusting/Setting your magnetic compass? Brian D at 2:24am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 23/3250 Do you know your magnetic variation, or, declination as I like to use the term? Check out this link.
Boatings Best Deals ??? (2) Maine Sail at 3:23am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1490 OK, we've all heard how high the prices are at West Marine, and we know Fred does not like WalMart,*
Mooring for Dummies.... what should I use on my 22 O'Day Don at 4:01am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2974 Ok so I bought an O'Day 22 last year I grew up on 17's so I was wondering what should I use to moor
Trying to replace discharge hose PrincessoftheLake at 5:46am 05.07.08 Big Boats 10/1141 We tried last weekend to pull the old discharge hose on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 but it seems to be thor
Decorative Hull Tape Hey Sailor at 6:29am 05.07.08 Pearson 3/1498 Does anyone know a good online website for purchasing the 3 stripe tape. I've located a few in the U
Surge Brakes strobeone at 7:52am 05.07.08 Trailer Sailors 10/2301 I want to know if surge brakes are a necessity or just a nice to have, for towing the 26S with a Hon
Oberdorfer Water Pump Chief at 7:06am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1219 Stopped off at the local Catalina dealer to buy some Universal Engine Parts, filters, pump impeller

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Invest 99L jssailem at 6:17am 09.04.21 I am not sure, but I think the guys in the yard have given Jim's boat a new name.... PATCHES...
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install sailtheworld79 at 5:46am 09.04.21 Forgot one other thing. If you decided to buy a new Ray MFD don't forget to buy the NMEA2000 to StNG
Rookies first outing, hunter 260 Ottdreamer at 5:45am 09.04.21 I'll be around Thursday and Friday next week. Let me know if you need a hand. I'll be going to the
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install (4) sailtheworld79 at 5:42am 09.04.21 So, just an update and a heads up on my electronics install. The APU ended up being under the aft ca
Oday 28 1980- shaft log njlarry at 4:39am 09.04.21 As I remember the 28 you might get better access thru the stern section of the quarter berth or by r
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Sailgunner at 3:01am 09.04.21
Toe Rail extrusion (1) Hugo2go at 2:09am 09.04.21 Welcome to the forum!! Thanks for the photos. Will need dimensions to verify the part. Might try
Near Miss in Port Huron MitchM at 1:46am 09.04.21
Wheel pulling to the right MitchM at 1:24am 09.04.21
Fuel line crack. MitchM at 1:11am 09.04.21 A dramatic loss of rpm s like josko has can also be due to a clogged exhaust elbow .
Surveys are a waste of money MitchM at 1:03am 09.04.21 In my port of erie there are 2 surveyors: one worked in the well respected Tartan yachts factory w
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames MitchM at 12:30am 09.04.21 In our marina in erie bay , i watched an aluminum frame bimini on a catalina 27 collapse and tear t
Bilge pump placement on my H376. Tally Ho at 10:47pm 09.03.21
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Windpilot at 9:54pm 09.03.21 Don't laugh, I had the same problem, I glued a dime to the float. This might work for you, test by p
Catalina 315 Instruments Ward H at 9:21pm 09.03.21 Just curious why you want a i70 and also dedicated instruments, eliminating room for the AP on the n
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:12pm 09.03.21 A friend who does work on boats as a profession told me about a tank he removed from a boat that sat
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines Albanach at 8:01pm 09.03.21 I have had no luck removing the lock screw on the inhaul line. If any one has a way to remove it pl
need part - line guide (??) mdibella at 7:40pm 09.03.21 That's port above. Starboard is 057181. Not sure why the pics show two-hole mounting. You'll
Catalina 315 Instruments CaptBob at 7:04pm 09.03.21 Thanks Stephen. This info helps. Bob
New toilet and holding tank system jepomer at 6:35pm 09.03.21 You're right that plastic tanks rarely if ever permeate, Stu...but permeation isn't the only issue

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