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Physically Challenged DC1417 at 11:49pm 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 35/2675 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 2/1098 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 0/1033 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 6/2997 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 11/4087 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 1/1105 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 8/1704 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 12/1471 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 4/1827 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 2/1931 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 2/1468 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 1/2268 Can someone point me in the right direction where I can find specs on an Irwin 39.9 Citation, specif
Trailer capacity and weight Walter6016 at 6:52am 03.28.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1440 Hi - Trying to decide on a trailer for Oday 22 1980. - I was recommended for a Load Rite. - I found
135% Jib or bigger on a Hunter 340 Levin at 7:04am 03.28.08 Big Boats 9/2590 Hello everyone... I was just wondering if anyone around here has a Hunter 340 (I have a 2000 mode
Boat Armour Capt. Kermie at 7:21am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1073 Boat Armour Easy on Bottom Coat, I think it is put out by Marine-tex.Anyone used it? Can you commen
You guys should get a kick out of this (1) ruedi ross at 6:47am 03.28.08 Smaller Boats 1/973 I pulled the Agave out of it's winter storage today. Getting it ready to go to the Sea of Cortez in
a few questions about my 27' 1980 accroy at 7:43am 03.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/859 Sorry to post so many questions. We just got a 1980 27' and really love it. Though very well loved,
National Pearson Owners Association Ariel at 9:45am 03.28.08 Pearson 1/12121 This message was posted this week from Bill Lawrence. Anyone want to pick up the ball?Changing of
Universal 25hp maintenance tips Bonnie Riser at 9:32am 03.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1330 I just published a slide show of some of the work that was done for my engine's 100 hour maintenance
Wow, What a day... (1) Jim Seamans at 9:12am 03.28.08 Big Boats 7/1194 I got deathly ill today and went to the boat. ;DToday was wax on wax off.I used 3M Imperial Comp

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Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger luisglezi at 11:56am 11.28.21 Why not just get rid of your FLA house bank? It would make life alot simpler... Good point. That
Connecticut yards..... bottom job shemandr at 11:53am 11.28.21 When I wanted something done right I would take my boat from the North Fork to Mystic Shipyard.
Touchless Sailing jon hansen at 11:34am 11.28.21 "sailboats steer with their sails, the rudder is for trim" how i was trained, what i teach. the
leaky boat (3) jssailem at 11:26am 11.28.21 The corrosion on the through hull would bother me. ce the valve and through hull. My reasoning come
leaky boat Don S/V ILLusion at 10:52am 11.28.21 The packing gland looks suspect, the thruhulls are very corroded and most of the hose clamps are rus
Touchless Sailing Pagan Baby at 10:47am 11.28.21 A drill that I often used when coaching a collegiate sailing team was rudderless sailing. Weight dis
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom sailme88 at 10:37am 11.28.21 Thank Jim - sounds good. Rigid vang seems like a nice upgrade...of course there are lots of things
Traveler Change ... Don Guillette at 10:23am 11.28.21 Thanks for the information ... It does look like the pulling angle would be off. I will still have
leaky boat Tom J at 10:22am 11.28.21 The packing gland should leak a drop or two every ten seconds or so while the boat is in gear. It s
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 10:06am 11.28.21 Not on Hull #48...there is no such drain hole. I wondered about that. Interesting that there are
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:29am 11.28.21 You might try consulting with Garhaurer for their opinion and possible solutions. After all... the
Traveler Change ... (1) sail sfbay at 9:27am 11.28.21 Welcome to the forum!! I like a straight vs. arched traveler since it is not likely to get hung up
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:25am 11.28.21 You might try consulting with Garhaurer for their opinion and possible solutions. After all... the
Traveler Change ... mkraybill at 9:24am 11.28.21 Are you asking about moving it to the front of the hatch cover? That would be very far forward and
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. CaptainRan at 8:59am 11.28.21 I ordered the retainers then noticed they say H240. I'm assuming they will work on my H26.
Traveler Change ... Joe at 8:51am 11.28.21 You might try consulting with Garhaurer for their opinion and possible solutions. After all... they
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion. jssailem at 8:42am 11.28.21 For something as critical as this is, I would consult the manufacture about their product.
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. CaptainRan at 8:37am 11.28.21 There were retainers? Holy cow that explains a lot! My boat came from AZ, so they probably dried up
Irwin Viktor Partyshev at 8:36am 11.28.21 Depends on the model. The Citations (which were designed to be more performance oriented) had bolt
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S AndyVS at 8:33am 11.28.21 We like to stop and swim or explore too so the small stern rails work good for me. I also attach the

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