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Hole in the top of the trunk Joetech at 1:08pm 05.12.08 Catalina 22 3/1198 Working on the boat this past weekend I was standing on my head in the forward seat where the keel b
Dinette post dimensions for 84 Hunter 31' Ken Honeycutt at 1:05pm 05.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1237 Does anyone know off hand the height and diameter of the dinette post for an 84 Hunter? Any input ap
slow curing fiberglass resin Bill Leathen at 12:54pm 05.12.08 Ask All Sailors 7/13108 I am adding a second battery to my boat. On Saturday I fiberglassed the battery housing I built for
Glue for laminating pinboards. jackhartjr at 12:38pm 05.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1181 Hi folks, I asked about the teak plywood the other day for my companionway hatch.After looking at t
sailing alone taters at 3:15pm 05.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1787 i am new to sailing and just doing research. i do have a question though. can one person sail the ma
Scott Boomlock John Marty12799 at 6:35pm 05.12.08 Big Boats 2/1582 Just wondering if anyone has recent experience with the Scott Boomlock. I found several posts in ver
First 42s7 firesail at 10:24pm 05.10.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1350 Just bought a 1984 first42s7 looking for an owners manual for it. Benneteau says hard to findThanks
Gel Coat ? Rich (P303) at 10:21pm 05.10.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1299 I have a self-inflicted chip (down to the glass) on my non-skid. (size a little larger than an erase
Cleaning the exterior Jason at 12:55am 05.11.08 Smaller Boats 2/1589 I have just purchased a 250. Despite the boat being kept only in fresh water, the exterior could us
Tune a 26 rig AircooledPatriot at 12:08am 05.11.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1170 Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.The owner's manual for my 1985 Oday 26 leaves some to
My New Boat Wayneoh at 1:25am 05.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1027 I've been lurking for a while....I just bought an '88 26D and wanted to let everyone know.I'm th
Groco Won't Go Steve L22188 at 1:41am 05.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2563 Have a 2-year old Groco HF that I installed as a replacement (yes, your consistent advice about the
The Cherubini Legacy Ed Schenck at 1:48am 05.11.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1278 Rainy day here on the Pamlico so here I sit at the clubhouse. So I pick up a copy of "Professional
Solar Vent B. Leone at 1:56am 05.11.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1115 I am looking to install on the forward hatch a nicron day/night plus solar vent on my 1985 catalina
Learning the ropes. graham@icscopper.com at 2:20am 05.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/968 Just bought a MacGregor 2002 model but with no manuals etc.Trying to figure out if I have a Mac 25,
universal 5411 vs 25 Cris Courter at 2:29am 05.11.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1663 In general for a Cat 30 is a universal model 25(25 hrspower) with higher hrs(1800 hrs) better than
Kick up rudder Jennie Happe at 2:54am 05.11.08 Smaller Boats 3/1495 I cannot get the brake to release and was wondering if anyone out there has had the same problem. I
Dodger specs and plans Mike McMahon at 4:01am 05.11.08 Big Boats 1/1372 I ahve recently purchased a 1994 Hunter 37.5 I am looking to put a dodger on the boat. I am looking
Standard Horizon Depth Finder Tom23400 at 3:12am 05.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/3269 I have a Standard Horizon DS50 Depth Finder and when I turn it onit starts at zero and continues th
Stove Problem Revisited Steve at 4:26am 05.11.08 Big Boats 2/931 Thanks to all for comments about my stove problem. However, there seems to be some disagreement abo

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confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat nightowle at 11:08pm 11.17.21 I could be facetious and say it's all about weight, and maybe a full keel. But I suggest you read o
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? Sailor_Al at 11:07pm 11.17.21 My vent hose is directed forward 3 feet too the engine compartment then turns up behind a dresser 5
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question (1) JamesG161 at 9:58pm 11.17.21
Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38 (3) JamesG161 at 9:45pm 11.17.21 That is outside work, not Anchor locker work. It is the Bow area that has special structure to take
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat jssailem at 9:31pm 11.17.21 Fred. I believe, that only you can answer this question. We all can share our ideas, and perhaps som
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 8:40pm 11.17.21 clear ridged tube into the tank until it bottomed out to pull a sample out from the bottom. Looks g
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Benny17441 at 8:36pm 11.17.21 Don't forget to check the fuel tank vent. A partially clogged vent can produce the same symptoms.
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat fred1diver at 8:31pm 11.17.21 I was looking for something a bit bigger to be honest, as there will be 2 people on the boat, I was
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat justsomeguy at 8:26pm 11.17.21 A Flicka.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Alan Gomes at 7:40pm 11.17.21 Number "3" how did you check? A negative pressure would indicate m a clogged pickup tube screen, y
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 7:30pm 11.17.21 Number "3" how did you check? A negative pressure would indicate m a clogged pickup tube screen, y
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:26pm 11.17.21 got onto the boat today to do some of suggestions from the group. 1. got rpms to about 2600 in neut
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 7:18pm 11.17.21 got onto the boat today to do some of suggestions from the group. 1. got rpms to about 2600 in neutr
seacock corrosion (2) jssailem at 7:18pm 11.17.21 Dave's statements above are of great help. The issue is, most times you do may not see all of the p
Frostbiting on a grand scale? PaulK at 7:00pm 11.17.21 The first of the Ultime Tri's has rounded the island off of Southern Brazil and is headed back up to
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question splax at 7:00pm 11.17.21 exhaust elbow
seacock corrosion dlochner at 6:36pm 11.17.21 thank you for the answer It is scheduled for January or February. That would be a good time to re
Blister on Rudder WasabiRush at 5:54pm 11.17.21 Thanks for the replies and great info everyone. I went there today and drilled three holes in the bo
PNW flooding, terrible.. SoSound at 5:30pm 11.17.21 I think BC got hit a lot harder than we did. There are a lot of micro climates in this region, and
seacock corrosion Don S/V ILLusion at 5:30pm 11.17.21 Your pictures likely resemble the seacocks in half of all boats in any marina. Not the best design b

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