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Replacing the Atomic 4 in a Pearson 10M Sea Fever at 2:13pm 12.22.07 Pearson 4/1761 Has anyone replaced a Atomic 4 in a Pearson 10M with a Westerbeke 30 (the old W30 not the new W30B)?
Short Handed Racing Question - Asymetric Spinnaker Orie and Friend at 7:52pm 12.20.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1274 We sail double handed on a 41'.Our traditional spinnaker setup is getting a bit too difficult for
Replacing VHF on 29.5 (1995) VictorB at 10:35pm 12.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1024 I am having trouble finding a VHF with the same or close to the same configuration as the factory in
Beneteau 423 Don764 at 10:31pm 12.20.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2252 We are starting to search for a Beneteau 423 and have a question.Is the center seat in the main cab
Daggerboards Only oreana123 at 11:10pm 12.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2083 Somewhere between forgetting to put the dboard down, and just leaving it at the end of its tether, i
Winter project for North and South sailors alike Paul F at 12:04am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1054 I am always playing with maps. And found this new to me site for US Photo Maps (link below). It is
gulf Coast get together (1) Chuck Creel at 12:15am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1108 Time is drawing near for the first gulf coast get together dinner at fly creek in fairhope,Al.So f
Refrigeration Rob19574 at 1:48am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1128 Hi All -I hope everyone is well. I am about to order a new Isotherm Refrigerator for my Catalina
fuel vent Rich (P303) at 9:24pm 12.20.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1298 Qustion regard the fuel vent. I am up here in the northeast, boat is on stands and covered up; bio
O'Day 22 window size Enis at 9:11pm 12.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1264 Hi, I am away from my O'Day 22 for the holidays but have a chance to have window curtains made for
Carpet stuff on cabin walls. replace w/ vinyl? brobins75 at 2:05am 12.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1026 Hey,I got this 1986 40 legend pretty cheap, but I need to rebuild the interior. The previous owne
Considering a Mac 26M? mykcoon at 4:14am 12.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2455 I'm hearing, from non-Mac owners about the poor pointing ability of the Mac 26M to windward. Is it
Lattitudes and Attitudes Free Jan edition online Don S/V ILLusion at 4:07am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1255 see link - I read this will continue online monthly. Makes me all warm and fuzzy after spending $$ t
Valet Parking rdavis18724 at 4:44am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1330 Oh lot attendant, it's the gray two seater convertible..
30 foot cruiser acer Charles at 5:47am 12.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1004 Hello all,Am familiar with the Cat 310 and 30MKll and am looking at obtaining one of them.Can an
Hunter Marine holiday closures Phil Herring at 6:11am 12.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/755 The folks at Hunter have informed us they'll be closed today and will not reopen until Monday, Janua
From one O'Day sailor to another, MERRY CHRISTMAS (1) Chuck R at 6:21am 12.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/903 MAY THE SPIRIT OF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BRING CHEER, PEACE, AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS.CHUCK ' RICK
batten for my sail Phillip at 8:25am 12.21.07 Trailer Sailors 3/1622 I lost the top batten on the main sail for my Catalina 16.5 - any recommendations on where i can fin
Day rental-Punta Gorda or Boca Grande shorty at 9:54am 12.21.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1221 I will be in Punta Gorda for a meeting 01/21 so I would like to rent a boat for a day sailing Sunday
Dee Caffari dismasted Scott B at 8:20pm 12.19.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1101 Dee Caffari "the first woman to sail single-handed, non stop around the world against the prevailing

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Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket RoyS at 5:04am 04.09.21 I would try 3/8" stock on the broken leg. No need for stainless steel either, just paint. Mysterious
Shipping / brokerage costs to Canada CYQK at 4:45am 04.09.21 Use anything first......UPS last.....!!!!
Don't try this at home! shemandr at 4:39am 04.09.21 At least the hulls are one color! Or, back in the 70's were they all one color? Anyway, it looks l
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket dlochner at 4:38am 04.09.21
minimum screw size shemandr at 4:33am 04.09.21 I put one on my runabout. It had to be on the transom. At 265 lbs (Then) if I tried to climb up th
minimum screw size dlochner at 4:32am 04.09.21
Dynaplate dlochner at 4:28am 04.09.21 I am almost going to agree with this, however, that is old school thinking, right along with the 10
minimum screw size Joe at 3:39am 04.09.21 Can you through bolt to a backing plate? rgranger's comment addresses the more important issue. Y
Engine block de-rusting question Rick Webb at 2:52am 04.09.21 I had a thought that if I went to all the trouble to get it off and cleaned up I'd have the outside
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Ward H at 2:34am 04.09.21 Ward, so sorry to hear. 1. No. Because you know I'd have heard about it. 2. Could be, given yo
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Ward H at 2:19am 04.09.21 At what RPM Ward? Under 1500rpm. We were moving slowly around the anchorage when the wind pushed u
Where do I find this part? garymalmgren at 10:35pm 04.08.21 Vacuum cleaner? Shore power? Cordless vacuum? Diaphragm pump? How about a sponge, rubber gloves an
Halyard wrap with Furlex JRacer at 10:06pm 04.08.21 Yep. Wrong angle for the halyard. Not the furlers fault.
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Stu Jackson at 9:04pm 04.08.21 Is having this bracket breaking actually common? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom? BigEasy at 8:55pm 04.08.21 It is intended to keep the car from moving too far forward when the sail is being furled into the m
minimum screw size rgranger at 8:28pm 04.08.21 Can you through bolt to a backing plate?
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Michael Davis at 8:25pm 04.08.21 Just remembered I did have an anchor line wrap the prop shaft about mid season last year. It pulled
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing rgranger at 8:24pm 04.08.21 waiting for the weather to warm up so we can get our lead belly boats in the water Speaking of lead
Assemetrical No Rush at 8:24pm 04.08.21 A reputable sailmaker will size the spinnaker based on your rig dimensions. Cruising asymmetrical s
Where do I find this part? alexco38 at 8:21pm 04.08.21 The best way to get "ALL" the water out is vacuum cleaner. With shore power (can use inverter): htt

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