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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 1/2941 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 6/2053 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 50/9131 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 1/1894 Hello All,We just bought a 1980 37' Seidelmann!! Just curious if anyone knows or has information
Beneteau boat or engine training classes Ted1394 at 11:22pm 11.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1231 As a former Catalina owner, I'm familiar with classes offered around the U.S. by Moyer Marine specif
welland canal Russell20668 at 11:24pm 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 2/2934 I'm looking to buy a boat locally (Montreal area) but I'm also looking further afield. If I bought a

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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
Cock pit table size sail sfbay at 1:14pm 11.01.21 Need to measure the cockpit width as you will need some room to move around it, so it cannot be too
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 kappykaplan at 1:13pm 11.01.21 where in Richmond, CA is your sailboat? boat is in Oregon
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 sail sfbay at 1:10pm 11.01.21 baycloud.........where in Richmond, CA is your sailboat? I am in Boardwalk Port Marina (formerly Bri
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5 jssailem at 1:04pm 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 d
OEM Hatches for 1989 O'Day 302 sail sfbay at 1:01pm 11.01.21 You can remove the hatch, dissemble it and replace the lens. You might be able to purchase a replace
Hunter 49 Variprop SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:57pm 11.01.21 George, it would be great if you can thoroughly document the difference in speed before and after yo
Hatch replacement on 322 David Walsh at 12:48pm 11.01.21 It's a bit late but I have an '89 O'day 302. The hatch near the mast is 18" by 13" and in the V ber

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