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P303 Boom PaulM at 5:25am 11.30.07 Pearson 5/2609 I have the Isomat NB-26 boom on my P303 with internal reefing and outhaul. I'm trying to determine t
Gulf Coast Get Together sailaway78 at 6:58am 11.30.07 Ask All Sailors 27/2167 There are several posters on this board who are on the Gulf Coast. From New Orleans over as far as F
It! Happened gerry17139 at 7:00am 11.30.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1463 The holding tank on my Legend 35.5 is not holding. After reading dozens of posts I'm interested in t
I Want to learn to build a Sailboat! miniflowers at 1:51pm 11.30.07 Ask All Sailors 27/2170 Hi all, I need some help. I'm 34 and seriously would love to learn to build a sailboat. It's somethi
Engine Vibration During Start 1999 Hunter 34 Richard at 11:13pm 11.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1203 When I start my engine I get a vibration for about 40 seconds then the engine purs like a kitten. A
whisker pole pokey at 11:59pm 11.28.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1152 Could anybody tell me what size whisker pole would work onmy 1980 Mac 25..Thanks , Mike.
Prop Choice Paul H at 12:26am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1375 I'm planning (like alot of you) to have my boat hauled in a few weeks to get some maintenence done,
Beware of Optronics lights, nearly burned my boat Tim R. at 1:36am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 22/1827 I bought an Optronics(QR-2001) rechargable, 2mil candlepower spot for the boat this summer. Charges
260 engine Dave O. at 2:18am 11.29.07 Smaller Boats 3/985 Has anyone ever checked into seeing how hard it is to install and how much it costs to convert a 260
Some Wind (1) higgs at 2:07am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2144 Last Tuesday we had gusts up to 54 kts. I went to check on Trav'ler and found two damaged stanchion
Oh Happy Day! Gene Kinney at 2:22am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1197 Well, we want to thank all of you for your advice. We kept looking and have just found and bought a
Hunter 25.5 Replace Portlights Keith at 4:59am 11.29.07 Smaller Boats 2/894 I'm looking to replace the portlights on my 1984 25.5, If you have anyinformation you can share that
where are you when you have this information? Ross at 7:12am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 45/2387 The sun has reached its highest point in the sky at 10:30 am eastern standard time. The sun made a
310 information paulj at 8:26am 11.29.07 Catalina 310 1/2002 Over the past few months, my engine has developed a coolant/antifreeze leakin the closed cooling ci
Yanmar Fuel Problem Kimbal at 7:47am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1287 I have a fuel problem. My 3cyl yanmar GM30 cuts out when put in gear unless throttle is advanced imm
Just got a Xmass gift from Hunter!!!!!!! abe at 7:25am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1070 ...not exactly. But I had my vaulves replaced (remember the vaulve recall issues) 2 weeks ago...sent
Use Boat Gas In A Car? mrboatman at 7:22am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 29/20115 I have some two-stroke outboard motor gas (50:1 ratio). Would it hurt my six-cylinder Chrysler car
Pennant for Sailboat Owners dot com caguy at 7:21am 11.29.07 Ask All Sailors 25/2775 I realize that Sailboat Owners is a forum and not a club but I think it would be cool if the Chandle
Bilge Pump Popeye18296 at 7:18am 11.29.07 Trailer Sailors 3/1805 Getting closer to the water.Have a Venture 25,circa 1976.Figure a hand pump goes without saying,howe
Free Mac bill@tahoe at 7:16am 11.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/949 There is a free 25' Mac on Craigs list, SF,Ca.just listed today

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Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 1:46pm 11.14.21
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy dlochner at 1:35pm 11.14.21 Hi Dave, hoping this gives you a better idea. Thank you. So long as the halyard is strong enough
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) dlochner at 1:32pm 11.14.21 If the wind is blowing and there are 1-3 ft waves it will be faster to sail than motor. When passag
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:08pm 11.14.21 And smells and consistency of water.
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 1:00pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't Davidasailor26 at 1:00pm 11.14.21 Tom is close - GPS had a rollover of its dates a little while back. Like Y2K but with the dates in t
Forestay and furling genoa chip veres at 12:56pm 11.14.21 That second hole in the forward chainplate is just there. Perhaps it can be used if the forestay is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina PaulK at 12:51pm 11.14.21 If the boat never left dry dock and has no engine, the yard must have some idea where they have put
Water in Engine Pan? Tom J at 12:13pm 11.14.21 Could the white smoke be steam? The water could be from the raw water pump. Look for water at the
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 12:12pm 11.14.21 200141
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 seadaddler at 11:48am 11.14.21 I got very lucky when WM would have Bogo sale on Lewmar winches every year and I saved even more by
Water in Engine Pan? Benny17441 at 11:37am 11.14.21 If it is due, is due. Look at hoses and clamps. Does it smell like coolant or water?
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 11:37am 11.14.21 Thanks again.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina (7) rdmerhar at 11:14am 11.14.21 No engine, no steering wheel, slots cut near entrance and friend Ralph.
Beneteau 331- Replace head (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 11.14.21 I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan. Excellent choice. I recently change
Add a battery Richard19068 at 11:06am 11.14.21 In case of emergency the switch is temporarily set to Both to get the engine started and then ret
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 11:00am 11.14.21 I agree I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina (5) rdmerhar at 10:59am 11.14.21 More pics, inside was stained and two long slots were cut by entry, maybe for lights. I used duct ta
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 10:59am 11.14.21 I agree. I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan.
Beneteau 331- Replace head Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 11.14.21 Maybe the first question here should be WHY as opposed to a conventional, shall we say Raritan ? Ma

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