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We've got water in our pond now. Splash on. Ray at 2:20pm 05.21.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1108 I sail on Lake Roosevelt behind Grand Coulee Dam. About 6 weeks ago they started dropping the water
Should Ballast Tank be empty or full under power? Graham at 2:56pm 05.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1279 I understand the ballast tank should always be full when sailing but how about when under power? ie
Genoa Tracks Mike McMahon at 5:22pm 05.21.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/876 Has anyone rebedded the genoa tracks on the h37.5. I have purchased this boat and I have checked and
Bac Stay Adjuster skogie at 8:48pm 05.19.08 Catalina 30 2/1288 When I bought my Catalina 30 - 1986 used - the previous owner did not use the back stay adjuster - I
Saysail boom JimBr at 9:56pm 05.19.08 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1427 Hello All,My boat is wet and I'm trying o get her rigged as a cutter again. The PO had her sloop-
teak refinishing porsche at 9:48pm 05.19.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2594 My teak is in need of refinishing, it looks like someone had varnished it at one time, After sanding
Plastic shear pins Captain E at 12:21am 05.20.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/4032 I was wondering to those who use plastic shear pins (to lock rudder in place) Does anybody have a so
Universal m25 low rpm under load (FIXED !!!) MafaldaII at 12:17am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 5/4418 Last December I posted this topic here and I got a lot of good and logical tips on what could be goi
bath unit fitting Frederick at 11:07pm 05.19.08 Big Boats 4/781 The mastersuite bath unit fittings (stopper)have to be replaced. Does enyone did this project alread
Javelin Boom Vang (1) Meg at 10:39pm 05.19.08 Day Sailers 2/1626 My husband and I just picked up a Javelin and we are reading up on it - can anyone tell me about ins
Heat Exchanger Cleaning Granfalloon at 12:57am 05.20.08 Big Boats 3/1025 What are the procedures for cleaning the Heat Exchanger? What tools/chemicals should you use? How o
Painting Meg at 1:07am 05.20.08 Day Sailers 7/1175 I am hoping someone can lead me in the right direction for the "Painting process?"Also, what epoxy
Knot Meter Question Bad Obsession at 1:52am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1577 When I purchased my boat three years ago the knot meter was not working properly. It was showing sl
Look what I found 24632 at 2:12am 05.20.08 Other Sailboats 4/1098 I went to clean the A/C strainer, and look what I found (fish is alive and well) pop*
Fixing Hole in Anchor Well Mark Juetten at 2:32am 05.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1183 I need to repair a 4" dia. hole in the foredeck area of the anchor well forward of the well itself
Water Intrusion in the Steering Quadrant Stephen K at 12:49am 05.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1080 Update - we have had decent rain since I put in a test "gasket" to help seal this area. I lifted the
lazy jacks patman at 2:38am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1764 I have a 30 ft Catalina tall rig and want to install some lazy jacks. Does anyone have some plans fo
Stiff Helm Dan at 3:48am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2159 My wheel is harder to turn than last year. I'm concerned, but not sure where to begin. Any ideas w
Water jwieneck at 3:53am 05.20.08 Big Boats 6/788 I am not sure I can explain this issues but I will try. If you are a 376 owner facing the engine to
A squeaky wheel and a loose spreader PrincessoftheLake at 4:02am 05.20.08 Big Boats 6/1155 The boat is in the water now and a couple of things I noticed this past weekend. First of all, the

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Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? Justin_NSA at 11:19am 10.28.21 That's a cute little hatch :wink: Can you still use the screen or is the fan too deep? Mine is gett
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check twistedskipper at 11:11am 10.28.21 There is nothing wrong with the pictured fitting the OP is considering. It has a jib halyard sheave
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 (1) DeniseO30 at 11:01am 10.28.21 199604
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 DeniseO30 at 10:58am 10.28.21 From Reading many other discussions on this particular topic it seems that, many people don't realiz
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? (1) Closing Time at 10:51am 10.28.21 I used the attached from Amazon. It has a lower profile below and does not interfere with the latch.
Sailboat agreement with dealer Justin_NSA at 10:34am 10.28.21
Old Salts Justin_NSA at 10:09am 10.28.21 Must be a local thing. Nothing on Google
Old Salts DArcy at 10:03am 10.28.21 I like @nightowle 's definition. My first thought was removing all cardboard packaging from grocerie
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 ScottFreeRick at 10:00am 10.28.21 I had to remove the wheel brake in order to get the new cable in place behind the clamp. Be curious
Another Battery Inquiry DArcy at 9:38am 10.28.21 GC-2s are the best bang for the buck out there ^this is what I found as well I researched differe
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 (1) DeniseO30 at 9:37am 10.28.21 Took it all apart! Going to order a cable, should have it over the weekend, not that it matters this
DIY Fuel Polishing System jssailem at 9:35am 10.28.21 I want to be able to polish my fuel and am considering this Racor system. When I have a flash of a
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) jeepbluetj at 9:28am 10.28.21 May Jabsco electric is so dang loud I keep hoping it will break so I can replace it with something q
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 9:26am 10.28.21 As others have said, the 22 isn't a very heavy boat and you can probably deal with one side at a ti
Containers lost and now a fire Hello Below at 9:24am 10.28.21 Nothing coming from the Government, any Government, should be believed. Politicians have perfected
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 9:20am 10.28.21 I had a trailerable Mac 26s for 10 years and we never took it anywhere. Kept it slipped all season l
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area cb32863 at 9:17am 10.28.21 As others have said, the 22 isn't a very heavy boat and you can probably deal with one side at a tim
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? (2) jssailem at 9:12am 10.28.21 The length of the roller on the '05 33 is pretty short. Does anyone have a line on an anchor which
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area jssailem at 9:07am 10.28.21 I understand the thoughts that: "if I have the boat in the water and all set up, then I'll use it mo
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 8:47am 10.28.21 Good point John. Can you even sail at Boerne Lake? Seems like they have a lot of restrictions I wo

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