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That noise Deadline at 6:20am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1109 Hunter neglected to screw down the compression post plate on my 320, so I helpfully obliged. Then I
Hoisting a hard dinghy aboard Taylor at 8:04am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/2900 Its mixed snow and rain in the northwest today, and a perfect time think about boating. I'd like t
Inflatable dinghy floor, slat, wood, or air floor Mike8245 at 10:08am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 13/11950 Does anyone have any other than the obvious positives or negatives to each of the 3 floors available
Silver Marine dinghy, thumbs up or thumbs down? Mike8245 at 10:02am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1935 I am considering a Silver Marine inflatable dinghy, does anyone have any experience with them? It wo
Webasto Heater Install 323Cruiser at 9:26am 01.28.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3760 I recently purchased a Webasto AirTop 3500 desiel heater for my Beneteau 323 and need to make the de
Beckson Ports (1) Gosselin R�gis at 9:02am 01.28.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/940 Hi, I would like to know if somebody among you would have the dimensions of the opening Beckson of O
Epoxy ready to apply Kerry13709 at 8:21am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1947 Ready to start coating my teak ' holly plywood flooring, 23 or so pieces all together. According to
Raymarine Smartpilot X-5 or S1 Smartpilot. Which would you choose? Joe Mullee at 11:20am 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1235 Has Raymarine come out with a new autopilot called the Smartpilot X-5 or have I just been asleep at
Sanitizing the head holding tank Cruisin30MKIII at 11:30am 01.28.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1145 Just purchased a 1995 Cat 30 MKIII :). The inside has a bit of odor from the head. I think i need to
1993 legend 40.5 jeff 93 40.5 at 9:08pm 01.28.08 Big Boats 2/1581 first time hunter owner here. beautiful used 93 hunter legend 40.5! any problems or tips to share?
Baltimore Boat Show Ray at 8:29pm 01.28.08 Catalina 310 0/1145 All, Went to the Baltimore Boat Show this past Saturday. Chatted with the dealers, but did not see a
From last week - Teens lead rescue of boaters in lake [Pontchartrain] Norton at 9:33pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1064 Young sailors save the day! http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1201156509244670.xm
ship aground in ChesBay richk at 11:10pm 01.28.08 Ask All Sailors 8/985 The incident happened around 5 p.m. north of the Bay Bridge near Sandy Point State Park.Error: Error
Stuffing Box Mike Hancock at 3:07am 01.29.08 Mid-Size Boats 9/1218 Our Sea Scout Ship on Galveston Bay has a 1989 Hunter 27. The packing is leaking. On this boat, whic
Nautical chart Broke sailor SV Marcell at 3:48am 01.29.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1215 Anyone know the chart number that covers Newport, RI to Saint Martin thru Bermuda? I have been look
new flax packing for the stuffing box mike16498 at 6:44am 01.29.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1633 I need someone with experience in replacing the flax in the stuffing box a Hunter 27. The engine has
backstay/sternrail interference Capn Bill at 6:53am 01.29.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1468 I reciently bought a Catalina 270LE. The split backstays were pressing on the outboard side of vert
Inflatable - Helium captain at 8:26am 01.29.08 Big Boats 10/1707 I hesitated posting this question with this crew, but what the heck I threw caution to the wind. E
Traveller For Classic Mac? hodge3000 at 9:13am 01.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1082 Hello Fellow Mac Skippers!I am looking for a traveller for the cockpit of my 92' Mac 26S. I have
Ninty dollars an hour alibi at 10:27am 01.29.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1307 Gentelman, My first 285,1987 Beneteau is undergoing some remodeling and maintainence. I needed to re

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More on Maine Sail Artey1 at 7:04am 10.21.21 Donated! Get well soon Rodd. He has done so much to support the sailing and boating communities, now
Hunter 45CC Chest Freezer SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:54am 10.21.21 There should be a small computer like fan next to the compressor. If the compressor is running, the
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. Sailm8 at 6:41am 10.21.21 Y use a 12v transfer pump and store all of the tools, pump and gizmos all in a plastic shoe box with
Can anyone Id this? rgranger at 6:34am 10.21.21 Me too, but it would've been called a bosun's THONG..... Yikes! Damn.... now I have that image in
Boat away rgranger at 6:32am 10.21.21 I love the Little Gator... one of my favorite parts of the country. I hope to retire in that area..
Trailer lug nut tightness Knuttle at 6:20am 10.21.21 I would like to add something simple to putting a wheel in place. If you do not tighten the nut cor
Boat away SFS at 6:17am 10.21.21 Flat is the best way to experience the Albemarle.
Outhaul tension RoyS at 6:02am 10.21.21 You are missing some blocks inside your boom to yield, say, 3:1 purchase.
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 Closing Time at 5:36am 10.21.21 Thanks for the reply. I have identified the area under the quarter berth for one outlet. I can get a
Boat away dlochner at 5:13am 10.21.21 Likewise, it was delightful here on the Chesapeake as we resumed our journey south after a week in A
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues SFS at 4:48am 10.21.21 The level of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. Great post Rich.
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 4:41am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience sailme88 at 4:33am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
Outhaul tension shemandr at 4:00am 10.21.21 The usual way to add purchase for an outhaul is a block in the boom. I would like a small winch on
Outhaul tension ScottFreeRick at 3:55am 10.21.21 I do think I need some kind of mechanical advantage to tighten it, as the cleat is only about 2 feet
Boat away Bob J. at 3:22am 10.21.21 Nice!
Hornets All U Get at 10:49pm 10.20.21 No worries, the big hairy spider will take care of them.
H280 Service Manual (1) JamesG161 at 9:01pm 10.20.21 Well, that stinks. This is from the H280 manual and shows the Rudder and bearings. Hopefully you u
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. dziedzicmj at 8:56pm 10.20.21 how about something like this: Hopkins 10704 FloTool Spill Saver Measu-Funnel (2 Pack) : Amazon.ca:
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 10.20.21 I had an A4 in my 30' Morgan 25 years ago, but I will throw out some ideas. I would put in new plugs

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