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Removing Cap't Tolley's Crack Cure Ken Ross at 2:04am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4136 I'm afraid I was a bit over enthusiastic using Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. I spilled some
37.5 or 40.5 Sailgunner at 2:01am 05.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/936 I am beginning to plan for my retirement boat and really like the 91-95 Legend series, 37.5 and 40.5
2002 26X cover amschellin at 3:53am 05.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1042 Still looking for a cover for my 26X - We store it on a lot - mast down....The tarps we used to co
Heavy-Duty Stinkpot Tsehum Pete at 4:58am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1379 A friend sent me this. Here's the latest drug runner toy from Europe ... This thing belts acr
Widgeon centerboard sticking MSchneider at 5:02am 05.23.08 Day Sailers 3/1362 I have a '79 Widgeon. The boat is in great condition. The only problem I have is that the centerbo
All Lancer Models Information Brian D at 4:10am 05.23.08 Lancer 11/2531 I am currently uploading all the info I have for all the Lancer Boats. They can be found in the Boat
Trailer Tires Tom Roberts at 6:52am 05.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1145 I recently replaced the tires on my 26D trailer after completely refurbishing it. The folks at the
Leaking port water tank Anthony Rigone at 8:11am 05.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1013 Does anyone have any experience removing port water tank. It seems to have developed a leak over win
Inflatable tender, inflatable floor or slat floor? Wind Dancer MDR at 9:22am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2311 I own a 27' Hunter and need a new tender. Smaller boat, smaller tender. I have done my research an
water pressure problem Ron at 10:56am 05.23.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1531 After filling the water tanks and bleeding the system on my C320, the water pump takes about 15 seco
Windex Problems Bad Obsession at 10:53am 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1364 The windex on my Catalina 30 is in a location where it is impossible to get a tool around the bottom
setting depth meter offset from waterline CAt 30, 4'4" draft Dave Z at 11:26am 05.23.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1124 setting depth meter offset from waterline CAT 30 1987, 4'4" draft. Trying to set the offest for my
Gritty deposit in head hoses and valves AtlanticBryan at 11:02am 05.23.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1384 What is the yellowish, gritty deposit that accumulates in my head hoses and valves? It's not particu
Would you do what I'm doing? DonofPaw at 2:22pm 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1074 Hey guys I sucked it up and started using my drill and an allen wrench to get the soaked balsa out :
Dry Tortugas Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 2:51pm 05.23.08 Ask All Sailors 0/901 Just finished a 9 day adventure to the Dry Tortugas. Took off from Port Richey, Fl. Spent 3 days b
Moving on up! BobM at 9:56pm 05.21.08 Lancer 2/1440 Weezie (my Wife Louise) and I are moving on up to an S2 9.2A! It is all done except for the cryin
Moving control on 27'1979 hunter nighttrainrider at 10:30pm 05.21.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/796 Previous owner changed over from tiller to pedestal steering and never moved the controls,I have pul
Basic Battery system and AGM battery charging Geoff at 11:41pm 05.21.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1775 I am a rookie re the battery and charging system and have tried to educate myself by reviewing this
Hunter 340 ST 4000 auto pilot settings Geoff at 11:52pm 05.21.08 Big Boats 2/1148 Does anyone have experience with improved settings on their autopilot vs the default? Mine are in de
replacement portlights mark at 12:03am 05.22.08 Cal 4/2116 I have a 1968 cal 28 and the 24x8 sliding port lights are corroded and leaking does anyone know of

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Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices dLj at 5:42pm 12.18.21 True, it is not a generator. And true, they are being built to make a profit for the manufacturer.
How old is Grandpa? Castrilper55 at 5:07pm 12.18.21 In some places, like rural America, prices could have been that low. The average in '47 was around
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... (2) Ralph Johnstone at 5:00pm 12.18.21 201088
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:41pm 12.18.21 PO may have had a problem and randomly started disconnecting wires. :yikes: :banghead:He reminds m
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices heritage at 4:38pm 12.18.21 It is not a generator. It is a 22 pound battery with an inverter. It doesn't generate anything exce
310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 4:36pm 12.18.21 I don't sell anything. I have just turned wrenches my whole life and the most accurate test for cra
Should I add fiberglass Grumps at 4:15pm 12.18.21 Ouch!! The degree of blistering will dictate the repair strategy as discced in these articles: Fib
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior jmczzz at 4:03pm 12.18.21 thanks Dave, i will do this as you suggest. jimmy mc
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 3:52pm 12.18.21 Sorry i did not see this before i left to go up there. I did inspect the boat and made a tenative of
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior dlochner at 3:51pm 12.18.21 Gelcoat cracks are common in older boats and are generally a cosmetic not a structural issue. The
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 3:44pm 12.18.21 That's not far from my boat. I'll in the area on Thursday, maybe Wed. Let me know if you want a s
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... Don S/V ILLusion at 3:18pm 12.18.21 As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which point
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:09pm 12.18.21 Amazing the differences in our production boats. On my C310, the glow plugs come on when I turn th
Should I add fiberglass Grumps at 3:08pm 12.18.21 If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
Should I add fiberglass rgranger at 2:35pm 12.18.21 If I were itching for a project (pun intended) I would go with a layer of Kevlar on the bottom if I
Rigging attachment question rgranger at 2:32pm 12.18.21
searching for a leak and needing advice Tom J at 2:03pm 12.18.21 Since you don't think it is the water tank, I would concentrate on the depth sounder transducer and
Gemini Catamaran Transom Plate CarlU at 2:02pm 12.18.21 Hello sail sfbay, Your my first and only reply. I do not have any photos. What I need is a Transom
Jabsco to Raritan Sea Era freshwater wyctoronto at 1:13pm 12.18.21 Great idea thanks
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 1:11pm 12.18.21 Slightly different boat, but could this mystery switch on the back of my 309 instrument panel be th

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