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Need Help Installing A Vacuum Gauge Joe Mullee at 11:26am 06.01.08 Ask All Sailors 11/3826 I have a Racor 230 fuel filter. I'd like to add a vacuum gauge to the setup but am having problems f
looking for #662 rhonda at 5:38pm 06.01.08 Pearson 0/1266 looking for pearson 30, #662 (windspirit) previously in Huron, Ohio.
Getting hitched SailboatOwners.com at 5:31pm 06.01.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2070 If you could pull your boat up on a trailer (and many of you already can!), hitch it to your car, an
Mac 25 cockpit drain thru transom Tydings at 5:03pm 06.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1629 I have a MAC 25. The cockpit floor has a drain to the transom which is connected with a "rubber" fl
S1 autopilot rudder sensor installation Andreas T at 4:09pm 06.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1173 I'm about to install the Raymarine S1 autopilot to my Hunter 336 (1995). I don't know how to install
Max outboard horsepower? Tydings at 3:55pm 06.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1116 I am putting my Mac 25 back in after 6 years of dry land.......I want to purchase a new 4 cycle outb
jib sheet Dan at 9:50pm 05.30.08 Catalina 22 8/3125 (New sailor here) Using a larger (110 i think) jib. The knot that attaches the clew and the sheet
H 23 traveler bumpers Greeknee at 8:43pm 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 1/1085 The bumpers on the original traveler on my H23 have rotted due to age and exposure to the sun. Does
h-34 steering steve at 11:56pm 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1075 my steering feels loose. It seems like I can turn the wheel a couple inches in different directions
Traveler line cat.27 DaveinNola at 12:14am 05.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1217 I would like to replace my traveler line on my 84 27. Anyone know the lenght or where I can get a pr
New Thermal Imaging Camera's Very Cool, but did Practical Sailor mis-speak again Tom S at 12:34am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1233 I was reading through the PS article on the new Thermal Imaging camera's that some companies are com
Rough Idle Chief at 12:38am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 8/5480 Boat was launched yesterday and all went well except that I noticed that it ran very rough even for
37' Charter fishing boat sinks in Lake Michigan Ken Honeycutt at 1:23am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1556 Hard to understand why he was out when there were weather advisories all day in the area.I think a
Catalina 27 floor board (bilge cover) Tim at 1:39am 05.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/6233 Does anyone know where I can purchase the floor board that covers the bilge in an 82 Catalina 27? I
25-28 footer wanted TI doug at 2:29am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 23/2913 Hi all, looking to buy a used sailboat 25-28 foot range, cost approx. 10K - 16K, mostly will use it
Hull id number Roy at 3:12am 05.31.08 Ericson 2/2402 I have a 1973 Ericson 27 I just purchased and have a FL title. I am trying to register it in New Me
AC Into Boat - Ground Safety Question rardiH36 at 3:59am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1468 I have my doubts that the following is a good idea, so I'll put it out for opinions from those that
Note to Donalex re: Legend-series Door Latches Rick D at 3:50am 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/932 Don: thanks again for the note regarding the heat tempering of the piano-wire springs I made up for
SoCal Sailors: 2008 H&S Sailboat Rendezvous Rick D at 4:04am 05.31.08 Other Sailboats 0/909 at Two Harbors, Catalina Island July 17-20, 2008. I think this is what used to be the Hunter and Jea
Replacing Keel Bolts Oceanis 43... horst at 4:10am 05.31.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1346

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Pick one... rgranger at 7:45am 12.16.21 I heard from the Columbian Consulate many years ago, "It is the freshness of the roasted bean, ...
Pick one... Leeward Rail at 7:43am 12.16.21 tools I use on the boat. A burr grinder like that makes a difference. Consistent grind size. I u
Heave To Question colb218 at 7:42am 12.16.21 Hi Colb The concept is that the jib/headsail wants to push the bow one way (either port to starboar
Heave To Question (1) jssailem at 7:29am 12.16.21 it is far and away the best first response to an MOB situation As my TV friend Mr Kotter, "Welcome
Heave To Question Sailfanatic at 7:23am 12.16.21 My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course, I tack the
How old is Grandpa? Leeward Rail at 7:17am 12.16.21 There were grease fittings on the ball joints, various steering joints, and even the drive shafts
Beware of flopping jib sheets Dr. D at 6:59am 12.16.21
How old is Grandpa? jssailem at 6:50am 12.16.21 Roy S, Kloudie1, Rgranger, and Leeward Rail.... Those were the days my friends.. Boy, the way Glen
Rigging attachment question Ward H at 6:48am 12.16.21 I use the fender clips John shows when hanging fenders from horizontal railings. I use their life l
Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 6:44am 12.16.21 mZdkcaHhMWw My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course
Heave To Question JamesG161 at 6:40am 12.16.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim...
Pick one... (1) jssailem at 6:39am 12.16.21 I like my women, hot, black and wet". Is this what you have in mind?
Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 6:37am 12.16.21 I have heaved-to many hundreds of times in all wind conditions. In fact it is a rare day of sailing
Heave To Question RoyS at 6:28am 12.16.21 First response when someone falls overboard. You will nearly stop very close to the victim who shoul
Heave To Question Sailfanatic at 6:28am 12.16.21 mZdkcaHhMWw
Pick one... (3) jssailem at 6:28am 12.16.21 I heard from the Columbian Consulate many years ago, "It is the freshness of the roasted bean, the g
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 6:23am 12.16.21 I am 73. I worked in a Texaco gas station when I was 16. That was about 1964. I pumped a million or
Bimini for 1987 Hunter 28.5 (1) sail sfbay at 6:22am 12.16.21 Bimini frames and canvas are custom built, albeit you can purchase a pre-built kit to for your boat.
Heave To Question Pagan Baby at 6:21am 12.16.21 Heaving to is not just a storm tactic, but useful whenever you need/want to take a break. Think of i
How old is Grandpa? kloudie1 at 6:13am 12.16.21 I will be 74 in two weeks.. We had air conditioning when I was an infant...but it was quite rare. I

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