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How tight? tcrespo at 3:08am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1444 I'm sure this has been answered before, and I've searched the archives, but I need to ask. 78 Hunte
Who's right? Shellac vs Varnish frankw15560 at 9:30am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 12/11217 The past summer I was griping while applying yet another coat of teak oil to the wood on my boat. A
Keel bolts dale17781 at 8:51am 11.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/830 Does anyone know the correct torque value for the 5/16" keel bolts on a Catalina 22?I have heard al
Water in the Mac 19 bilge George16927 at 8:44am 11.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/994 Hello, I have recently purchased my 1995 Mac 19 so I'm still in the process of learning about her. W
"The Edmund Fitzgerald" Cap'n Ron at 8:21am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 10/2183 She was a big freighter, bigger than most at 13,000 tonn. 729 ft in length, 39 ft high, breadth 75ft
whisker pole Alfred Janiga at 8:19am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 I am the owner of Beneteau Oceanic 321, 2000 and I would like to know where I can buy whisker pole f
Handheld GPS recommendations stickman at 8:13am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1235 I'm looking for recommendations for a handheld GPS that has mapping capabilities. For a point of re
Mounting a Yamaha 9.9 HT outboard Ted22520 at 7:03am 11.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/4907 I'm working on getting a newly purchased 1993 Mac 26 D model seaworthy. Based on numerous comments
Window Replacement usna1974 at 6:53am 11.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2927 I am in the process of refurbishing a First 35, and am replacing the old crazed windows (not the por
Hunter 41 Bow thruster Glenn labatt at 5:11am 11.16.07 Big Boats 12/2197 I purchased a 41 foot Hunter and the boat does not react as expected in a moderate blow (8-10 K). Th
Allergen Invasion Chad at 5:06am 11.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1042 I have recently been troubled by allergies while in my v-birth. ive bleached the carpet on walls and
Say goodbye to "Boatworks" Warren Milberg at 4:38am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1269 "Boatworks" is folding its tent with the current fall issue. Apparently, they are going to give all
Posts for window replacement usna1974 at 11:36am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1020 I am in the process of refurbishing a Beneteau First 35, and am replacing the old crazed windows (no
rudder specs/drawing for Cal30 Cal30 at 4:43pm 11.16.07 Cal 0/1664 Aloha ka'kou Cal people, Need your kokua (help) in finding the specs and or diagrams for the Cal
Hunter 44 speed davidtre at 12:42pm 11.16.07 Big Boats 13/1070 I have a 44 AC, and wanted to see what kind of maximum boat speeds other people with 44AC and DS wer
winter covers Tom Colley at 11:33pm 11.14.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1393 Any genius ways to cover a boat with tarps in the winter...I have an Ericson 23; leaving in on the t
Cruise was a smashing success:) (1) Jack h23.5 at 11:36pm 11.14.07 Smaller Boats 10/918 After a day of sailing around Punta Gorda, and a night at the Lashlie Municiple Marina, we set sail
Cherubini Hunter 36 - Jibsheet Fairlead Locations rardiH36 at 12:36am 11.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1501 I'm still early on the learning curve with my 1980 Cherubini Hunter 36.The boat does not have a de
Hunter or O'day 25 Alain Pascal at 3:29am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1223 Good day,I would like peoples opinion on the two boats mentionned above.Sailing characteristic co
Transitioning from a dock to a mooring :( Tim at 3:58am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 19/1943 Hello All!I've just received the disturbing news that as of next season I will be losing the dock t

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Grounded or ungrounded boat? Stu Jackson at 1:32pm 04.04.21 I do not have an engine. I am worried about lightening. I am making a camper out of my boat. I hav
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) SycloneDriver at 1:31pm 04.04.21 Brilliant ! Why didn't I think of something like that ? Maybe $100.00 for the flow switch. $0.00
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger dhandzy at 1:30pm 04.04.21 Is it the engine, or just the housing around the engine that is causing the problem ? Use just t
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) Ralph Johnstone at 1:28pm 04.04.21 Then you have a reminder to open your engine raw water valve.:banghead: Brilliant ! Why didn't I
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. (4) skipperclaud at 1:28pm 04.04.21 Hello guys, I have some update on this weird situation. After emailing thousand people, asking for
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger Ralph Johnstone at 1:22pm 04.04.21 If you didn't disturb the hold down bolts, then life is worth living again :dancing:. Next winter,
Equalizing batteries Benny17441 at 1:22pm 04.04.21 Remember that 6V batteries connected in series will not balance by charging or equalizing. After
Looking for 386 Red and Green Interior Courtesy Lights JimP at 1:22pm 04.04.21 These lights are mounted behind a cover at the outboard edges of the headliner, red over the Nav sta
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) SycloneDriver at 1:21pm 04.04.21 Some sailors hang their ignition key on their freshwater thru hull lever so they can't forget. :re
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger dhandzy at 12:58pm 04.04.21 @Ralph Johnstone : Ugh, that does make sense. This is exactly what the PO said he had to do: pull t
Grounded or ungrounded boat? Borbeck at 12:55pm 04.04.21 Mast up in the water. Ready to sail.
mast wiring q's fred1diver at 12:53pm 04.04.21 So the wiring of the mast is done, wasn't easy, but it's done. fished the Coax, anchor light and dec
1979 Eight Horsepower YANMAR Terry Cox at 12:49pm 04.04.21 Price seems pretty fair to me. You can always counter. Advice up to this point all good. Stuffing bo
Prevent engine starting in reverse Benny17441 at 12:38pm 04.04.21 Before getting the transmission back on neutral it is recommended to slow the boat speed down to und
1979 Eight Horsepower YANMAR Benny17441 at 12:32pm 04.04.21 Echo Kloudie's recommendation about the raw water impeller, if possible I would replace it. Fresh
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? No Rush at 12:17pm 04.04.21 Go loose footed. I have measured and installed sails on over 100 boats when supporting a large inter
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 eherlihy at 12:14pm 04.04.21 what's the correct repair method?? Drop the keel, replace any damaged bolts, rebed and reinstall t
Equalizing batteries dLj at 12:10pm 04.04.21 The problem with folks who don't know how to equalize batteries is that they do it before they have
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 DonEvans at 12:05pm 04.04.21 i dyed a gallon of water and poured it in the bildge. Guess what, I have red water weeping out of th
Spring Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 11:58am 04.04.21 Sail to Easter Island. Sheesh! What a hike. If I make it to Parks Bay, will I be close enough?

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