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Would you buy your boat again? swampcreek at 7:52pm 02.19.08 Trailer Sailors 31/5480 Hi all...my maiden post here.Last year I got back into sailing with a 1981 Hobie H16. Love that bo
Best time of year for the North Channel Scott B at 9:00pm 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 28/4479 We're headed up to the North Channel, Lake Huron, this summer for 2 weeks. We have 2 windows of opp
tiny leak Shoaldrafter at 8:17pm 02.19.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1258 I have an O'Day 26 and have developed a tiny leak. I have seen leaks all over boats and have fixed
Help buying a compact GPS/Chartplotter unit BaySailerBill at 9:33pm 02.19.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1541 I could use a little help from the experts choosing my first GPS/Chartplotter unit.I own a 1973 Od
Mac 25 trailer upgrades Max 7814 at 10:50pm 02.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1170 I just purchased a Mac 25 and wonder if I should upgrade the trailer a bit. Maybe wider bunks? The
Jib Sheet Lines Syversens at 12:20am 02.20.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2190 Hello all, we have a 99 361 and I have a question about the jbi sheets. they run thru a block on a t
135 or 150 genoa? Capnedo at 12:47am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 8/3712 I have a C25 tall rig that I've sailed for about 6 years. My sails are shot and should be; they're
Sailing up the Potomac. Benny17441 at 1:57am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 13/10327 We are planning a trip to go up the Potomac into Washington DC. My question is, how easy or difficu
Bottom Paint for 216 scottg at 2:21am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 5/1183 I need to paint my 216 bottom. At purchase, I was told I had to use a specific paint or I could "mel
Topping lift WindRose24502 at 2:18am 02.20.08 Smaller Boats 3/1039 H22 sailers, what do you do with the topping lift when sailing? Do you take it off the boom and tie
stanchion repair on an oday 27 franz a at 3:00am 02.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1419 One of my stanchions for the lifeline broke off at the base (when I had a tarp covering the boat)- a
Mast redo rad at 2:38am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1606 I am in the midst of a mast refit. I was planning on installing a spreader light in addition to the
Completed Varnish job (1) Jim Seamans at 5:58am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1008 These are the companionway doors I've working on for the last three weeks. Finished them off today a
Yanmar experts sailaway78 at 7:16am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1272 A 3gm Yanmar. Engine has approx. 1500 hours. It always runs perfect. But when it sits for two or
Galveston Bay to Mex.? in November? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 7:44am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1632 I know the norther Gulf can get pretty bad in November. South Texas is always rough.Does it get bet
ODAY GRAY TOUCH UP PAINT DON at 7:51am 02.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1906 I AM IN NEED OF GRAY ODAY TOUCH UP PAINT FOR HULL SCRATCHES. DOES ANY ON HAVE A SUPPLIER?DON
Who tipped Lake Erie and Lake levels up slightly Scott B at 9:23am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1319 Feb. 7 Great Lakes Level News .... Lake Erie tipped 4.7 metres or close to 15 ft..... downhill water
What Type Of Plastic Is The Fuel Tank Made From? Joe Mullee at 9:54am 02.20.08 Big Boats 5/1234 I have a 1983 H34 with the 25 gallon fuel tank (at least that's what it says on the label still atta
At 39 north and 76 west Ross at 9:51am 02.20.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1212 the eclipse of the moon is starting to be visible through broken clouds. Try not to spill your glass
Barnaget Bay NJ GB NJ at 11:06am 02.20.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/3378 I have a 1984 H31 with 5'6" draft. I am looking at a house in Bayville with a lagoon. Does anyone

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confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat DArcy at 7:46pm 11.18.21 My memory may be hazy, but if I recall they did it on a Cal 25. That could be, it was a long time
US SPARS Question (1) joker460 at 7:28pm 11.18.21 Have you tried rig-rite or Z spars UK ,maybe you will get lucky and they have old stock on shelf. I
uneven strut anode wear Hayden Watson at 7:06pm 11.18.21 Stainless is a poor electrical conductor so the connection of bare bronze to zinc is the primary pat
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Tally Ho at 6:23pm 11.18.21 Some one (moderator) should have combined these 2 parallel threads (this one and the one in Engines
Winter Season & Project Plans (1) Tally Ho at 6:19pm 11.18.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 6:07pm 11.18.21 Ran engine with new fuel lines and bypassed the fuel tank, changed both primary raycor and secondar
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? jibes138 at 5:50pm 11.18.21 Do you have an electric fuel pump like a cylindrical facet style pump? If so there is a filter in t
uneven strut anode wear Richard19068 at 5:50pm 11.18.21 You must have bought the left handed model. orientation of boat w/r current, unequal conductivity
Add a battery acudavid at 5:38pm 11.18.21 @jssailem You're still a kid! As soon as the abrasions heal I'll be back in the bilge for round 2!
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat jibes138 at 5:35pm 11.18.21 Pacific Seacraft 34 or 37. 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 ricksoth at 5:24pm 11.18.21 Possible but access is a bitch and they are rusted badly. I have them soaking in spray on lube so m
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 jibes138 at 5:20pm 11.18.21 Those mounts are bolted on, Cant you just remove them instead of cutting them? At the worst cut the
seacock corrosion Tom J at 5:10pm 11.18.21 Not for nothing, but the hose on that valve is a sanitation hose, and the valve is open.:yikes: If
Hull crash shemandr at 5:01pm 11.18.21 The yard is already on the hook for repairs. They can have this contract with the customer or that
uneven strut anode wear Don S/V ILLusion at 5:00pm 11.18.21 You must have bought the left handed model. orientation of boat w/r current, unequal conductivity t
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Alan Gomes at 4:59pm 11.18.21 Good point, although that may be a bit of exaggeration... for most boats. My boat was under-maintai
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Alan Gomes at 4:56pm 11.18.21 A couple of years ago, another forum member was concerned with only seeing a few drops of fuel from
Downgrade from Furler Ianw at 4:53pm 11.18.21 The furler can be removed from the forestay you have. you do not need a new forestay. You may be ab
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? heritage at 4:50pm 11.18.21 A couple of years ago, another forum member was concerned with only seeing a few drops of fuel from
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 ricksoth at 4:15pm 11.18.21 The biggest issue is that the mounts extend the width of the motor past the opening by several inche

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