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yacht broker Rick at 11:05pm 11.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1122 If a guy wanted to be a yacht broker, how would he go about it? Is there a special license certifica
Trojan batteries Chuck Creel at 5:00am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1964 Just found out I have a source for used but decent trojan t-105 batteries.Just wondering the pro's
Keel Problems dale17781 at 5:04am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1680 I would like to know what problems and there are with a fixed keel boat? I have a swing keel, and I
Raising Boom on First 310 Larry Wilson at 6:47am 11.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1495 Does anyone know how to raise the boom on a First 310? Cockpit floor to bottom of boom is 66 inches
Pressure Water pump? MrBill_FLL at 6:38am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1148 I'm thinking of adding a new water tank.what do you suggest for a pump?
Venture 17 Keel Replacement David T. at 5:46am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2270 I just inherited a 1972 Venture 17' in pretty good shape (mostly cosmetic issues) EXCEPT it just sur
Ericson Cruising 31 Rudder Emblem Chuck at 7:57am 11.11.07 Ericson 1/2942 We have an accepted offer on an Ericson 31C and would like to put the (original) emblem back on the
looking for references for a mechanic in Tampa Bay Jack at 7:50am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/977 I am looking for references for a good, fair diesel mechanic in the Tampa Bay area. I have done the
In-Mast furling VS Performances ??? Guy St-Pierre at 9:40am 11.11.07 Big Boats 6/2055 Hello,I would like to know HOW in-mast furling system decrease performances, more than 10% ??( com
Prime or not to prime SHADS at 9:45am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1210 I'm planning my spring reno on our boat. I would like to paint the anti-slip paint on the deck and
Doyle Sails - St. Pete, FL - Customer Service Sherry at 8:46am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1229 I know we tend to be vocal when we get bad service from a supplier, but I also believe in being voca
Changing the fuel filter russ downen at 9:09am 11.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/993 Can anyone out there tell me how to go about changing the fuel filter on the yanmar 1gm10?
portie-pottie with pump-out Beargerr at 9:02am 11.11.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2503 I followed the advice and purchased a Thetford porta pottie which can hold 5 gal. It seemed that for
winterize cruise air reverse cycle Chuck15670 at 8:53am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1533 Anyone out there have a good way to winterize a cruise air system. I have two units in my boat,but I
We can't forget to say thank you to our Vets! r.w.landau at 8:48am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 50/3151 Sincerely!r.w.landau
self-tending jib for Mac 26M pupluv at 10:42am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/926 What happened to the self-tending jib that MacGregor said was in development for the 26M?Will it b
outboard weight for 26X ? pupluv at 10:30am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/9134 I'm thinking of buying a used 26X. However the boat has a 70hp Suzuki outboard that weighs 356 lbs.
pointing Bob at 10:08am 11.11.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/961 I sail a Hunter 33 82, a Cheubinni Hunter. I have a 150 Roller Furrling headsail. I've raced this bo
centerboard issues painters at 3:27pm 11.11.07 Pearson 2/1958 Have heard people talking about centerboards as a issue. Clunking from side to side as one. Problems
seidelmann 37 electrical schematics mike 4134 at 8:52pm 11.09.07 Seidelmann 1/1895 Hello All,We just bought a 1980 37' Seidelmann!! Just curious if anyone knows or has information

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Removing fuel pickup on 280 Tally Ho at 3:06pm 11.01.21 IIRC, the tank is accessed behind a wall in the aft berth. i did not pull mine out, but once you
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage jssailem at 3:06pm 11.01.21 At this point you are trying to do as much as is possible till the winter freezes come. Open it up (
OEM Hatches for 1989 O'Day 302 Tally Ho at 3:01pm 11.01.21 Hi All, I have a 1989 O'Day 302 and I wanted to know who the manufacturer used for hatches. I've
Inner shell cracks on haul out nightowle at 2:57pm 11.01.21 An unfortunate reality of modern fiberglass production boats. A haul-out and/or blocking can do it.
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 jssailem at 2:56pm 11.01.21 I live near Portland. If your coming up after the 16th of NOV let me know. Perhaps we can look at th
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 JamesG161 at 2:55pm 11.01.21 What batteries are you planning to Solar Charge? Jim...
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed. jssailem at 2:49pm 11.01.21 The PCR test as not free if you want to get the results in time to meet the visit deadline. It was
Odd wave PaulK at 2:49pm 11.01.21
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends Timbo33 at 2:40pm 11.01.21 How to align intersecting holes? Good question. I do not remember how I did that, but I do remember
Fuse in small solar setup thinwater at 2:34pm 11.01.21 Mixing wire sizes is not problem. However, crimping two different sizes can be annoying. There are s
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20 brazenarticle at 2:30pm 11.01.21 The prop size is determined by the hull length, the design, strut and rudder position as well as the
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage Captain Larry-DH at 2:27pm 11.01.21 Considering you're in the Minneapolis area, it's going to freeze overnight. It appears to have alre
Single handing (1) patbratton at 2:22pm 11.01.21 Having never had a cabin boat I am quite intimidated about single handling. The Wet Dog does not hav
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 SailorFrank at 2:06pm 11.01.21
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 baycloud at 2:01pm 11.01.21 baycloud.........where in Richmond, CA is your sailboat? I am in Boardwalk Port Marina (formerly Br
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 baycloud at 2:00pm 11.01.21 That makes a lot of sense. I some how got in my head that you were going to remove and inspect the
Cock pit table size brazenarticle at 1:58pm 11.01.21 Sea Teak sells a couple versions at reasonable prices - item # Seateak 60392 and Seateak 60294 avail
Just a gentle grounding / rudder damage dlochner at 1:55pm 11.01.21 Let it drain and dry over the winter. Gravity not air will help it dry. Next spring, fair the botto
Odd wave Rick486 at 1:48pm 11.01.21 looks like any other day on the great lakes! And on RI Sound on a nice summer day with a 10-20 kt
Odd wave jssailem at 1:16pm 11.01.21 looks like something out of Bizarro world from the Superman comics Close... Isle of Rhe in France

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