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Buying first sailboat Tom at 7:38am 05.07.08 Smaller Boats 12/1293 Hello, I am new to sailing and considering purchasing a used sailboat. I plan on using the bo
wood flooring MLA at 9:29am 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1815 I am considering putting wood flooring in the cabin of my 26D. I was thinking of using a solid teak
propeller strut rookie1 at 9:51am 05.07.08 Ericson 2/2319 hauled out my e35. bronze support for the prop shaft is off center by 2". also bent due to a dock li
Breaker Information Needed gpd955 at 10:04am 05.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1146 I am in the process of replacing the 30A main breaker on a friends '86 Hunter 31. The old one is an
sailability ratings? porsche at 11:36am 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1723 I am not sure what it is called but I have heard that there is a system that rates a boats ability t
Extra Halard for P303 Charlie at 11:46am 05.07.08 Pearson 6/1721 As some of you may have noticed, I have been responding to some of the 303 items. I recently purchas
Catalina 27 Starting Problem Bill Dorman at 12:29pm 05.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1909 My '84 Catalina 27 inboard Yanmar diesel has three switches to start.Turn ignition key to on.Pres
H216 Questions -- Mast base bolt hole posiiton and recommended tensions for uppe Lamar Sumerlin at 12:46pm 05.07.08 Smaller Boats 2/1522 While I know this has been discussed in the archives --- spent quite a bit of time there today with
Help- Halyard line broke in Roller Furling Selden Mast Yvonne Anderson at 12:55pm 05.07.08 Bavaria 1/2352 I was wondering if the mast had to come apart to re-rig the halyard or if anyone had any advice on h
Modification to rudder post cover patrick at 12:59pm 05.07.08 Big Boats 0/887 I have found that there are six fairly small screws (#10 - 2 inch or so sheet metal screws) which ar
mussels and boating - colorado news walt at 1:10pm 05.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/852 http://themountainmail.com/main.asp?SectionID=4
Changing Depth transducer Pat at 1:30pm 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2283 I have to change out my Raymarine ST50 depth transducer with an ST60. I looks like I have to just sc
Seidelmann 25 cabin windows? Ed at 2:16pm 05.07.08 Seidelmann 3/2093 Hey folks,Looking to replace the tinted cabin windows on my Seidlemann 25, as one is cracked and le
CNG Refill Update for Toronto Area Bill at 2:09pm 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1514 COntact Debbie at Enbridge in Mississauga (used to be consumers gas). they charge 20$/tank 1
scary event sailor Jack at 5:13pm 05.07.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1533 I am not the most experiance sailor, only four years now and mostly weekend type stuff on the bay wi
solo dock handling alans at 11:19pm 05.05.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1208 hi, i dock my boat stern in. my bow has a port and starboard piling. 90 percent of the time we have
Polarity Tester Brian at 11:05pm 05.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/923 On my 120 volt breaker panel is a "polarity tester". It is a spring loaded toggle switch. When I pus
Batteries tgrass462 at 10:54pm 05.05.08 Smaller Boats 14/907 Getting ready to launch my 94 H-26. I'm charging the batteries in the basement - put the Automotive
Shaft Packing Chief at 10:51pm 05.05.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1027 I have used the Gore GFO Packing for several years and try and replace every two. I am due and I bel
Oil Base or Water Base???? Popeye18296 at 11:47pm 05.05.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1325 Okay, So now I have removed the headliner,scraped and wiped down below deck and am ready? to prime!

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P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:01pm 12.12.21 I've found that using little kids in boats is absolutely vital in many cases. Why child labour was
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:52pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:46pm 12.12.21 I checked the USCG regulations and you are correct: Diesel engine boats are not required to have an
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:13pm 12.12.21
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Mechone at 2:55pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement marchem at 2:37pm 12.12.21 I always thought the blower was to remove heat from the engine area? That said, I seldom use mine.
Bilge blower hose replacement (2) Closing Time at 2:24pm 12.12.21
Outboard size for 23.5 Rick Webb at 2:08pm 12.12.21 I am looking to buy a 23.5 that comes with a Tohatsu 9.8hp. Seems too big and heavy so considering
Bilge blower hose replacement Ralph Johnstone at 2:04pm 12.12.21
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dLj at 1:29pm 12.12.21 I have it all set up to travel to see the prospect boat i want to buy. A 1985 O'Day 25 CB. i plan o
Just Say'n Pagan Baby at 1:09pm 12.12.21 Congratulations to Navy:beer: they played a great second half and completely dominated Army who coul
Outboard size for 23.5 waterman30 at 1:06pm 12.12.21 Sailboat transoms were designed for motors rated at 10 ho max and that includes the 23.5. As for
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 12:51pm 12.12.21 The only things that come off that as you note are 2/0 to starter switch, 2/0 to ACR, and fused aux
Bilge blower hose replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 12:50pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. All gasoline fueled inboards are required to have one,
Masthead Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 12:38pm 12.12.21 What year is the boat?
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 12:38pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. It's purpose is to remove explosive vapors from the b
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 12:26pm 12.12.21 Thanks for all the great responses. Dave, the 1-2-B allows me to parallel if needed as well so I'l
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeHoncho at 12:22pm 12.12.21 I made the error and bought the smaller external regulator ( which is all that I needed for the regu
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. David in Sandusky at 11:58am 12.12.21

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