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Mounting a Yamaha 9.9 HT outboard Ted22520 at 7:03am 11.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/5860 I'm working on getting a newly purchased 1993 Mac 26 D model seaworthy. Based on numerous comments
Window Replacement usna1974 at 6:53am 11.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/3017 I am in the process of refurbishing a First 35, and am replacing the old crazed windows (not the por
Hunter 41 Bow thruster Glenn labatt at 5:11am 11.16.07 Big Boats 12/2501 I purchased a 41 foot Hunter and the boat does not react as expected in a moderate blow (8-10 K). Th
Allergen Invasion Chad at 5:06am 11.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1121 I have recently been troubled by allergies while in my v-birth. ive bleached the carpet on walls and
Say goodbye to "Boatworks" Warren Milberg at 4:38am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1354 "Boatworks" is folding its tent with the current fall issue. Apparently, they are going to give all
Posts for window replacement usna1974 at 11:36am 11.16.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1060 I am in the process of refurbishing a Beneteau First 35, and am replacing the old crazed windows (no
rudder specs/drawing for Cal30 Cal30 at 4:43pm 11.16.07 Cal 0/1789 Aloha ka'kou Cal people, Need your kokua (help) in finding the specs and or diagrams for the Cal
Hunter 44 speed davidtre at 12:42pm 11.16.07 Big Boats 13/1350 I have a 44 AC, and wanted to see what kind of maximum boat speeds other people with 44AC and DS wer
winter covers Tom Colley at 11:33pm 11.14.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1512 Any genius ways to cover a boat with tarps in the winter...I have an Ericson 23; leaving in on the t
Cruise was a smashing success:) (1) Jack h23.5 at 11:36pm 11.14.07 Smaller Boats 10/991 After a day of sailing around Punta Gorda, and a night at the Lashlie Municiple Marina, we set sail
Cherubini Hunter 36 - Jibsheet Fairlead Locations rardiH36 at 12:36am 11.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1566 I'm still early on the learning curve with my 1980 Cherubini Hunter 36.The boat does not have a de
Hunter or O'day 25 Alain Pascal at 3:29am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1343 Good day,I would like peoples opinion on the two boats mentionned above.Sailing characteristic co
Transitioning from a dock to a mooring :( Tim at 3:58am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 19/2361 Hello All!I've just received the disturbing news that as of next season I will be losing the dock t
Steering wheel Brake Tom at 4:22am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1300 Does anyone know if a pedestal steering wheel brake was standard ona 1984 27' Hunter. On my pedesta
Beneteau engine jumping in reverse David21341 at 6:13am 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1804 Any Beneteau 351 or related, owners have any experience with an engine that "jumps" when put in reve
H22 Floor Boards HattieCreef at 6:43am 11.15.07 Smaller Boats 1/797 I got on the Hattie today and noticed a wet spot in the center of the starboard floor board. Right
wooden side rails around cockpit leak symmes1 at 11:14am 11.15.07 Bristol 4/2623 I just bought a 1965 Bristol 27. I am not real familiar with the Bristol 27's The boat has wooden r
Venture 17 is now listed on this site gord17531 at 11:57am 11.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/941 Thank you to webmaster Phil for adding the Venture 17 to the list of models on this site. I have th
cleaning an inflatable dinghy Mike4116 at 12:19pm 11.15.07 Ask All Sailors 12/9894 It occurs to me that I haven't seen a post dealing with cleaning the hypalon or PVC inflatables. My
Question for Great Lakes Sailors Hugh4753 at 8:38pm 11.13.07 Ask All Sailors 14/2072 Was watching a show on History Channel yesterday about a schooner that sunk in Lake Ontario about 13

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Winterizing bilge on my H37 Jim Legere at 2:57am 10.28.21 So...you drill a hole in the keel low down for this and leave it open? Yes. I installed it at the
More on Maine Sail JamesG161 at 9:34pm 10.27.21 Geez. Is there a "don't like" on this board? yes... :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdow
Bent mast mermike at 9:03pm 10.27.21 I splinted the mast above and below the bend so that the fix was localized.
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 9:00pm 10.27.21 Thank you all for the welcomes and for the ideas. I'll report back what I end up doing.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 10.27.21 Hi Terry, you've been very lucky over the years and have led a blessed life. It's either a strong r
S/E Marina Recommendations rgranger at 8:38pm 10.27.21 Charleston City Marina is one of the best marinas I've ever stayed in, anywhere in the world. When
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 7:38pm 10.27.21 199594
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check Sailfanatic at 7:32pm 10.27.21 EDITED: The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is to locate it so it is above the forestay. A
Sailboat agreement with dealer JRT at 7:24pm 10.27.21 When we considered a new boat, the dealer, was offering 3-4 year day charter their captain only, all
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Terry Cox at 7:17pm 10.27.21 the anchor mount is made for a Danforth anchor which is a PIECE OF CRAP in my very humble opinion
More on Maine Sail Goobs at 7:04pm 10.27.21 Geez. Is there a "don't like" on this board? no
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode John Marrone at 7:03pm 10.27.21 I am greatly appreciative of all the help this new or once a sailor 30-years ago is for all the simp
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 6:52pm 10.27.21 Update: Adding a petcock to my fuel line seems to have done the trick. Still on my agenda is replac
Bent mast stickinthemud57 at 6:43pm 10.27.21 The bend in your mast is slight enough and you have enough lever-arm distance that the above-mention
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode Gene Neill at 6:41pm 10.27.21 I agree with Lakeshark and Leeward. Three-strand is what you want for an anchor rode. You never wa
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 ScottFreeRick at 6:24pm 10.27.21 There is a shop in Halifax NS. He thought they had the proper rod and ends to do the repair. I did p
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere. BOSSailor at 5:54pm 10.27.21 I would suspect a leak in the heat exchanger somewhere and a previous owner just removed the HX from
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere. mjsb at 5:53pm 10.27.21 Definitely sounds like the lines for a water heater. Do you have hot water when underway? No, no h
1987 Catalina 27 cabin bilge pump? SailingLoto at 5:44pm 10.27.21 If you look on your port lazarette (locker in the cockpit seat) you should see a manual pump with a
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 DeniseO30 at 5:39pm 10.27.21 I had to replace my throttle cable late summer. It was a bit of a challenge. I removed the old ca

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