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Bimini reloaded Vitger at 7:19am 04.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1524 Gentlemen! I am sure this has been extensively discussed already. The problem is as you probably we
Am I the only one? Mike4116 at 7:06am 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/982 Am I the only O'day 28 owner out there with six opening ports? All of the other 28's I have seen hav
keel crack spellbinder at 7:02am 04.10.08 Smaller Boats 1/1378 Goog morning everybody! I would like to have an idea how to repair my joint of keel on my Catalina 2
FYI Alan at 7:02am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2129 A class action law suit was brought to Federal District Court in California representing boat owners
bleeding M25xp RussT1950 at 7:28am 04.10.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1588 I have just replaced my Racor filter ' engine filter on my M25xp. I have an electric fuel pump, raI
Sons Widgeon Project Christ Toro at 7:27am 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1347 My son and I are refurbishing a 1978 Oday widgeon.needs wood seat rail specs and info.MIssing head
What do you guys who cruise with outboards do? KennyH at 7:46am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1585 As I plan for my retirement I think keeping my current boat, a 1981 25 hunter Cherubini, might be fi
Hunter Marine web site down today Phil Herring at 2:00am 04.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/854 We just received a note from Hunter that their site (http://www.huntermarine.com) will be down for t
bent keel pivot bolt removal tricks venture rick at 1:39am 04.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1286 ok this is anouther one for my dads boat. The pivot bolt has a slight bend in it probably from a nea
Please help me identify this boat (2) travis at 6:47am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3411 greetings. i recently purchased a dinghy class sailboat called a Dolphin Sr. It is 14' 5". the f
International crusing Brian D at 6:21am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1038 This was some time ago, but after reading the thread about the cruising couple who arrived in Austra
Cal-29 dodger and cockpit enclosure Impulse19207 at 6:17am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1397 Hi, I own a beautiful Cal-29 (no.3 hull) up here on the west coast of Vancouver Island, we get alot
Anyone ever try sailaway78 at 6:02am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 25/2002 I have a boat which has a flat bilge and no sump. It is virtually impossible to get all the water ou
Missing Shackle Pin Randy Jarrell at 8:53am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1416 Lost the pin from my halyard shackle. Does anyone know of a source that sells the pin without buying
towing a sailing dingy for the kids bob at 9:32am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1316 we're planning to buy one for the kids to play with at multi-day anchors but I'm not sure how I'd to
1988 O'day 302 - looking for thoughts on this boat Karin at 10:13am 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/4571 I am looking at buying a 1988 O'day 302 and am wondering what anyone who has owned one or has one th
34 windows TheGreatEscape at 10:27am 04.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1413 Hello all, we have recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 34 and are new to sailing. One of the things th
Compare Oday 30, 302, 31, 322 saberlin at 11:52am 04.10.08 Bigger Boats 3/2723 I am looking to purchase an Oday in this size range and I am confused between the models 30, 302, 31
Which way do the cables go? Geoff Kloster at 11:47am 04.10.08 Pearson 4/1484 Refitting my boat. 3 years ago removed the steering pedestal and all cables. Now installing a new on
out board mortor John Lester at 12:12pm 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1110 I am with my Father putting new sails and motor on our Mariner. We can not agree on the the minum 6

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Blister on Rudder dmax at 11:55am 11.16.21 Drain now as everyone says - you'll also want to find out how the water is getting in the rudder and
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 11:52am 11.16.21 38 year old fuel tank! Almost guaranteed you have an inch of sludge in the bottom, clogged fuel pic
US SPARS Question (1) joker460 at 11:37am 11.16.21 Beneteau parts site doesen't have it? No, it's a part specifically for UsSpars.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DayDreamer41 at 11:27am 11.16.21 You should check the fuel pickup tube for pinholes as well, the old pickup tubes were made of copper
Worth the Cutter Rig? Boomer2it at 11:20am 11.16.21 I have been thinking of installing a temporary forestay for more options in heavy weather for better
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? sail sfbay at 11:18am 11.16.21 Rent a MacGregor 26 for $125 for 4 hours here: Rent a MacGregor Yachts Macgregor 26 in Harpswell, ME
Blister on Rudder sail sfbay at 11:12am 11.16.21 Water in the rudder is only a problem if you get hard freezes. Drill and drain solves that one. Fill
Blister on Rudder Don S/V ILLusion at 11:11am 11.16.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 11:10am 11.16.21 Yard tech suggest to change both fuel filters again, even though they only have less then 20 hours
Worth the Cutter Rig? sail sfbay at 10:58am 11.16.21
Blister on Rudder Justin_NSA at 10:53am 11.16.21 I'm no expert but I would open it now. Then you have all that time for it to dry out before you repa
Winter Jackstands and Blocking Morgan donor at 10:49am 11.16.21 Yards typically charge for each stand used. But it would be wise (in my opinion) to add more stands
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Dalliance at 10:42am 11.16.21 There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The o
US SPARS Question cymeyer at 10:23am 11.16.21 Finally they got back to me. Looks like I'm on my own. I'll have to make the part. Beneteau parts
Add a battery jssailem at 10:04am 11.16.21 I agree with @Scott T-Bird the Balmar SG200 is a great monitor. They are a bit expensive, but a goo
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 11.16.21
Worth the Cutter Rig? jssailem at 9:44am 11.16.21 I think I'll order the 150% soon. New sails make your boat feel new. Better to order and enjoy tha
Add a battery Scott T-Bird at 9:36am 11.16.21 Does anyone think it odd that the battery charger appears to be on (indicator is glowing) but the b
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? gfrazzle at 8:50am 11.16.21 Valerio, I like Mainsail's setup better- saves having to occasionally empty the water bottle.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Benny17441 at 8:41am 11.16.21 Any valve clatter? Check the engine valves lash. It would really help if you advised about Max R

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