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9.9 hp vs 8hp? Bob Perry at 4:16am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1146 Will dropping from a 9.9 hp kicker motor to a 8hp seriously affect my ability to navigate my boat th
Sail power vs diesel Al - s/v Persephone at 3:44am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2293 With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
WM Discount Retcoastie at 3:12am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1127 Mad Mariner has a deal with West Marine for a 12% discount on any order until 4/30, no minimum. Use
Size Matters! Tim R. at 4:41am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1100 I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the t
Something more serious sailaway78 at 8:34am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1436 All you Yanmar experts, here is a real and not theoretical question for you. Today I was going to b
Wheel Brake Tom23400 at 1:03am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1170 I'm trying to replace the wheel brake on my '8427' Hunter. I removed the compass but can't seemto
Botom Paint Remover Duke13540 at 9:43am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 8/6021 Has annyone used Pettit Bio Blast bottom paint remover. Any secrets in using it?I tried using it t
Leak by mast Duke13540 at 9:47am 04.05.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/957 I have a leak where my wires from the radar go down the mast and into and thru a small like box on
'78 21 foot drop keel housing John at 9:13am 04.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1122 I have heard that this vintage has had problems with the drop keel housing ...what should I be watch
Engine Mounts For Yanmar 3GMF Dick Dixon at 9:10am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1477 Will someone please tell me the most economical place to purchase engine mounts for a Yanmar 3GMF?
Liferaft...? John at 9:08am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2176 I am looking into getting a used liferaft for coastal cruising. I'm wondering if there are any reaso
Cleaning Stainless steel Bar-B-Q KenHartfield at 9:00am 04.05.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1227 Can anybody suggest a cleaner for a marine stainless steel Bar-B-Q?I have tried a variety of cleane
1972 O'Day 22 help Wackman at 10:10am 04.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1337 I have just become the proud (?) owner of a 1972 O'Day 22.As I basically know nothing about this bo
New Hunter 36 and Jeanneau SO 36i Craig at 10:01am 04.05.08 Big Boats 8/1655 Has anyone got a view on the pros and cons of these two models?Did anyone recently consider both a
Coal Tar from Piling Selena at 10:25am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2492 Any suggestions on how to remove black soot deposit on my ladder area from the exhaust. Next, how t
Centerboard replacement / repair Jerry Ganshorn at 10:20am 04.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1646 My centerboard sticks/jams when in up position. I know it is a composite material. I know there is a
What goes at bottom of mast?????? jackhartjr at 11:51am 04.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1101 Hi folks, I have a 75 Oday 22.Looking throught the D'R Marine site I saw a "Mast Step Casting". I
cabin heat - any natural gas models available ? bob at 11:48am 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2884 my H40 has Compressed natural gas stove which I am happy with. I want to extend the season a bit a
Master cabin storage... Doug/Karen at 1:00pm 04.05.08 Big Boats 1/917 On the aft wall of our newly acquired H356, there is a removable panel held in place by two sliding
Cannot separate shaft coupling from transmission ... MafaldaII at 12:43pm 04.05.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2705 Last year a bought a Catalina 30 84 with a m25 motor. The boat had been basically abandoned for a co

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1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 3:59am 12.13.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 1:24am 12.13.21 Thanks Ward, experience is the best teacher. The boat is in Tuckerton N J, Dockiside Cafe & Marina o
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Mechone at 9:04pm 12.12.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 8:41pm 12.12.21 Your vents are a different type than mine. Where yours are flush to the hull, mine stand proud of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:39pm 12.12.21 My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck ligh
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:34pm 12.12.21 The Blue Seas Dual Circuit Switch is not for everyone. Here's why: AGM Battery Issues and the Blu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:29pm 12.12.21 The ACR does not need a 2/0 cable, way over kill. This is true although if the ACR is placed ri
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use JamesG161 at 8:06pm 12.12.21 Remember your ET is only needed when your other rudder control is Broken or not functional. I teste
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 7:20pm 12.12.21 Jimmy, I had an 82 O'day 25. Common problems in O 25's and I'm sure should also be checked in O 26'
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 7:03pm 12.12.21 One question. Knowing that you love to sail solo, pretty much doing all the sailing work on the boa
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) DArcy at 6:19pm 12.12.21 I drew a similar setup but I wired the ACR to the battery side of the starter switch so it will char
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985 BKParks at 6:18pm 12.12.21 Thank you all very much, very much appreciated. Sounds like I have my work cut out for me.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 12.12.21
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use jssailem at 5:48pm 12.12.21 exercising a MOB rescue plan. Never done one, but have a mental plan on what to do. That is a good
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 5:29pm 12.12.21 To close this out, I used Quicksilver 80/90 outboard gearbox oil. I opened the plug on the side of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:06pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch heritage at 4:44pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the a
Removing centerboard? Ingram at 4:42pm 12.12.21 I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Outboard size for 23.5 Joe at 4:28pm 12.12.21 Tohatsu Sailpro 6hp would be the perfect choice. Hi thrust prop, long/xlong shaft, 12 volt chargin
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

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