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Timber for bowsprit jason20515 at 2:01pm 03.29.08 Ask All Sailors 26/11131 HI, all. Due to rot I will have to replace my 6' wooden bowsprit before doing any 'serious' sailing
new thruhull transducer, which 3msealant do you use ,4200 or 5200 vincent at 12:32pm 03.29.08 Ask All Sailors 11/4158 hi i bought a new thruhull depth finder,raymarine st40,i took the old datamarine out, putting the ne
Macerator not picking up. AndrewB at 10:43pm 03.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1909 My Jabsco 18590-2092 macerator will not pick up even when the holding tank is full. It is only about
Whisker pole oday2817154 at 9:06pm 03.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1588 I'm interested in learning where I could obtain a whisker pole for my Oday 28. Occassionaly while he
mast crutch for transporting Yankee Sailor at 10:59pm 03.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1448 Does anyone have a good design for a crutch for the mast when down. I have tried pvc pipes but did
Rat lines sailortonyb Allied Mis at 11:13pm 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3274 I have always made rat lines for all of my boats. A). They look really CoolB). Its fun to climb ju
Which is it, Mac21 or V21 SketerV3481 at 12:07am 03.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1153 I have a, Mac21 or V21, and so is the problem. It probably doesn't make any difference in as much as
Exterior Shine Jeff75 at 12:03am 03.28.08 Catalina 310 4/1921 Just purchased our first boat, 2001 Catalina 310, last October. I have scrubbed and washed the hull
Physically Challenged DC1417 at 11:49pm 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 35/2643 I know I can't be alone in this concern. As the last of the snow melts away and I begin thinking
Sole refinishing...final steps J Page at 1:43am 03.28.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1088 OK, The last of the sanding is done on the sole ( 60, then 100, 150, 200 grit)and I am ready to
Mast to shroud T fitting guide (1) soling42 at 2:16am 03.28.08 Smaller Boats 0/1024 Posted a safety fix for those who step their masts and worry about the mast to shroud and forestay T
Water Separator filter change cmorin at 1:37am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2893 Hey,I have a Racor fuel/water separator on our Catalina 30 that I have not changed for 3 summers.
Mast shroud and stay guide (1) soling42 at 2:05am 03.28.08 Trailer Sailors 11/3962 A simple $2 fix to those who step their mast and worry about the mast shroud/stay "T" fittings not s
port holes for 1983 27ft hunter scottish at 2:21am 03.28.08 Smaller Boats 1/1100 Does anyone know where i can get replacement ports holes for a 1983 27ft hunter? I want to install
Sanitation system issue HeadHoncho at 3:23am 03.28.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1688 I own a pumpout service. Today, one of my clients called me to say that despite our bi-monthly servi
Barrier Coat Steve at 4:08am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1462 If a boat for sale is advertised as having a"West System Epoxy Barrier Coat on Bottom", would this
Rigging Tension Sunaroo at 4:24am 03.28.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1796 Where can I find the rigging tension for a Catalina 22 (year 81) ? I have been working on her for th
Someone mind checking my work? oldskoolslacker at 4:41am 03.28.08 Irwin 2/1862 I've read everything I could find on the internet about replacing stringers. I guess at some point y
injector pump timing 2qm 15 mdhenrich at 6:30am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1457 the 2qm on my hunter 33 smoked over half throttle, but did not stop me from sailing. last week it f
Request for specs please rubymd at 6:35am 03.28.08 Irwin 1/2236 Can someone point me in the right direction where I can find specs on an Irwin 39.9 Citation, specif

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Marelon Seacock fail! Ralph Johnstone at 10:58am 10.29.21 @Hayden Watson , I'd name this thread "Forespar Fail". Why not just name the thread "Teflon Phhhh
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 10.29.21 What would you recommend I do with it? I can see it now. The start of a whole new boat project.
Running hot dave_and_dd at 10:52am 10.29.21 Additionally, in my limited experience, running an engine without a thermostat takes longer to come
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 10:48am 10.29.21 UPDATE: after 2 years of sending pictures of the cover, the owner stopped by today and conceded th
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.29.21 If ya really want to drill the head of a hardened bolt (carbon steel), heat the head with a torch u
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 10:47am 10.29.21 There is a CAUTION sticker on my spare Danforth I just took a large Danforth off my boat and broug
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 10:45am 10.29.21 That was some steam tractor. Power to the fields. Coal fired carbon/steam power.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 10.29.21 A sticky mud bottom in 20 ft of water. No kelp balls to foul you hardware. There is a CAUTION sti
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 10.29.21 With regard to Plow Type Anchors consider this accidental dragging test (looks like 44 CQR's to me)
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hayden Watson at 10:26am 10.29.21 I am thinking that I will just install Loctite red. It will need to be heated if I ever want to rem
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 10:24am 10.29.21 Yes, and no. Marelon said no aggressive sealant, by which they meant a locking type (they specifie
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange kloudie1 at 10:12am 10.29.21 If ya really want to drill the head of a hardened bolt (carbon steel), heat the head with a torch un
Marelon Seacock fail! thinwater at 10:11am 10.29.21 I would disagree given that they are leaking even though I installed them exactly per their instruc
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange dlochner at 9:57am 10.29.21 Just read this article from Steve D'Antonio. A timely editorial on set screws. https://stevedmarine
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Terry Cox at 9:55am 10.29.21 The wire itself isn't meant to stop a bolt from loosening, Uuh, yes it does. Worked on jet engines
Its funny Friday! DaveJ at 9:52am 10.29.21
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank Scott B at 9:30am 10.29.21 Hello Dan, I acquired a Beneteau 323 this summer (and love it) but the propane tank is 10 years old
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 9:25am 10.29.21 199627
Running hot DeniseO30 at 9:23am 10.29.21 I'm sorry, but could you explain what a "raw water cooled exchanger engine" is? I've not heard this
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 9:22am 10.29.21 199626

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