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Why did't I think of that earlier! (1) Jim Seamans at 9:38pm 02.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1214 I've been working on some companionway boards for the last couple of weeks. After sanding between co
Beneteau comparison Nick at 8:57pm 02.18.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1196 Hi fellow sailors,I've been sailing for a couple of years now and am planning on buying a new boat
Drilling a S.S. pushpit agaliha at 8:34pm 02.18.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1938 I'd like to drill a small (1/4") hole in the stainless steel tubing of my stern pulpit (pushpit) to
Squealing wheel agaliha at 8:30pm 02.18.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1212 The wheel of my B361 (2002) squeals slightly when I turn it counterclockwise. Anyone know how to pr
450 Passage Topics Phuketpassage450 at 10:17pm 02.18.08 Big Boats 3/1117 Hi all,Thanks to all those who have taken the time to post excellant info. I would like to start
Bleach vs. Waste Marine John at 2:00am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 31/2751 I've been refinishing some of the teak inside my boat. I misplaced the $30 bottle of teak cleaner I'
Adding Sail slugs and shackles (1) Dan D at 2:04am 02.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1249 I bought sail slugs and shackles from Sailrite and am planning to install them this Spring (can't co
Any 30 9.2C for sale on the West Coast? h2ojem at 2:03am 02.19.08 S2 0/1268 We are looking for a 9.2C in good condition for the PNW/West Coast. Any help would be appreciated!
Surveyor in or near Worton, Md Clark at 12:49am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1322 A friend is shopping for a larger boat and has been admiring one located in Whorton, Md. Can you gu
PHRF for a 25 Boat n Bus at 2:59am 02.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2658 I'm thinking about doing the 'Beer Can' racing in the Bay this summer and was wondering if anyone ha
Pacific Seacraft Warren Milberg at 3:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2483 Can anyone confirm that Pacific Seacraft has gone belly up? A friend of mine who lives in NC said i
Anchoring in Lake Montauk seadaddler at 4:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 12/11446 Starting to plan some trips for 2008.Has anyone anchored out in lake montauk with a 5 ft draft.Fri
Mechanical Question.... Paul H at 5:43am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 52/3392 I was out in my boat yesterday, moving it from one marina to another...about a 30nm trip. When we sl
Lancer40 specifications sharon lapin at 6:18am 02.19.08 Lancer 1/1734 I recently purchased a Lancer40 motorsail (actually 38' with a 2' swim platform), and am in the proc
Bottom Paint suds22334 at 6:40am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1239 My time is up it is time for a bottom job on my 30 footer.Saw Pettit at the boat show. Has anyone us
Intercoastal along Gulf Coast r. gallagher at 5:56am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1542 I have been reading a lot on the internet about the Altantic Intercoastal Waterway but have not foun
the best way to remove chalk on boot stripe? Chuck711 at 7:27am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1325 What's the best way to remove chalk on boot stripe? I think it's from the gelcoat oxidation.........
harmonic oscillation Bob V at 8:34am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1446 I have a radar reflector mounted on my backstay in what is a pretty typical installation. My C42 ha
27' help please Barry15458 at 8:36am 02.19.08 Ericson 1/2028 Am desperately seeking the bases (4) for the stern pulpit for a 1975 27' Ericson. If you have any i
Johnson 6 HP longshaft motor Mac at 8:36am 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1406 I need your imput. I used this motor on my Mac 25 all last summer and it ran really well. It is a

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Hunter 49 Variprop lemoiney at 4:47am 11.02.21 I replaced a three blade fixed prop with a 3 blade Flex-o-Fold a few years ago. I was able to compa
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? NYSail at 3:20am 11.02.21 Also if it is the marina, a galvanic isolator is a fine upgrade. Good luck Greg
Marelon Seacock fail! Ralph Johnstone at 10:35pm 11.01.21 I do not figure that there is any way that they will do anything to make me whole. I think you wo
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 9:28pm 11.01.21 Two Sails, it is size but also it is displacement. I agree with you that a 35 would help you sleep
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? jssailem at 9:23pm 11.01.21 It is like fishing for a solution without the proper equipment. If you want to know your boats elec
Electric head on 340 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:06pm 11.01.21 Your toilet is a Raritan pH II that seems to be missing its pump handle...The PH SuperFlush is the c
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 8:40pm 11.01.21 I am finally understanding why you're so pissed with Marelon. ... I do not figure that there is an
Electric head on 340 sail sfbay at 8:07pm 11.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! You can convert a raw water toilet to fresh water toilet but make sure the t
Hunter 386 dinghy davit (1) sail sfbay at 8:01pm 11.01.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new 2004 Hunter 386!! Lots of after-market dinghy
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? Ralph Johnstone at 7:40pm 11.01.21 1) Yes, was in a bad marina for a spell and had to hang a zinc to be sure I didn't lose the shaft zi
Air conditioning timer or remote start fullbore at 7:36pm 11.01.21 Similar to Benny on post#7, but perhaps easier. What I did. Get small dehumidifier, place it in the
Marelon Seacock fail! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:20pm 11.01.21 I am finally understanding why you're so pissed with Marelon. I've never worked on a thru-hull on m
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank fullbore at 7:11pm 11.01.21 Might be much better to go with smaller 5 lb tank rather than pay so much for 10 lb. (What I need is
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? (1) Two Sails at 7:10pm 11.01.21 I have a 2005 Hunter 33 and replaced the Danforth with a Delta spade anchor, 22lbs. I kind of wish
Odd wave dlochner at 6:23pm 11.01.21 Some of the early footage looks like 2 different wave trains crossing, or as @Apex says, most any da
Fuel gauge not working JamesG161 at 6:06pm 11.01.21 That is a Wema meter now KUS. The older models, like the one I had, was a Float problem. The coati
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21 LeeandRick at 5:57pm 11.01.21 @Trick Check this out. https://sites.google.com/site/sanjuan21fleet1/rigging-ideas-tips/outboards
Odd wave capta at 5:36pm 11.01.21 In my experience, it's always the wave you don't think is going to drench you that does and the one
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage Apex at 4:52pm 11.01.21 Keep us updated on rudder repair efforts: I will be doing the same on my new to me C&C. So far I
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage jdrutten at 4:37pm 11.01.21

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