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Charterworld.com higgs at 11:03pm 10.04.07 Ask All Sailors 0/868 Any experiences with charterworld.com?
Gross Tonnage Calculator chinny at 12:16am 10.05.07 Big Boats 4/27193 I'm trying to figure out the gross tonnage of a mid 80's Hunter 34. I'm interested in this both for
Electric Vs Vacuflush Chuck15726 at 12:43am 10.05.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3661 I'm new to this site and this probably too basic, but I have a 2002 C36 MkII and am thinking of upgr
Stuffing box splatter (1) TN at 1:59am 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1834 I had a yard repack the stuffing box in my boat for the first time. I had them repack it with the go
Garmin 276c gps to Simrad WP32 ap (1) soling42 at 1:23am 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1698 Read what I could find in the archives on interconnecting my gps to my AP and dsc vhf but I'm still
Trailer for C22 and C25 Michel at 3:48am 10.05.07 Smaller Boats 2/1348 I am looking to move up from a C22 to a C25, bothe swing keels, and am wondering if the C25 would fi
winchers Justin_NSA at 3:42am 10.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1177 I would like to buy a pair of these. Does anyone know what dimension to use for the Lewmar 6 winches
Companionway 3 piece door paddyk at 5:55am 10.05.07 Smaller Boats 2/1871 Need to replace original wood hatch door, 3 piece. Any idea where can get one. Would consider a ple
leaking handrails Yehudi at 6:23am 10.05.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1057 I fear my handrails on the coach house roof are leaking. Has anyone removed and rebedded the rails?
galley tiles JoMama12879 at 7:55am 10.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1088 Has anyone replaced the galley tiles on their 26X? If so, how tough was it, and how does it look no
Wide Load Cliff16334 at 8:32am 10.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1047 Teresa and I have just purchased a Hunter 26 in Eastern Pennsylvania. We will be hauling it home to
Going to buy Venture 17: Inspection tips? Michael at 10:13am 10.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1026 I'm going to inspect a 1970 Venture 17. I'm only a beginning sailor. Am not familar with Venture,
Signing off Bill Roosa at 11:30am 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 37/2457 Hello everybody.I'm going over to the westernmost big sand box (Iraq) tomorrow for an 8 month rota
Plasdeck, Tek-Dek - any experience with either? Hal at 12:01pm 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1827 Does anyone have any impressions about Plasdeck or Tek-Dek? I'm interested in knowing what you thin
Neil Pryde, FX, Scott, Sail Warehouse, etc- which? Hal at 12:16pm 10.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1092 I need to get a new mainsail for our recently purchased 1975 O'day Mariner, and I would appreciate a
Neil Pryde, FX, Scott, Sail Warehouse, etc- which? Hal at 12:18pm 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1727 I need to get a new mainsail for our recently purchased 1975 O'day Mariner, and I would appreciate a
Rotten balsa layer below deck .. need help :( (1) Vin11979 at 12:20pm 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1734 Currently trying to renovate a 67' Meridian (25') .. here is my most recent headache.Due to poorly
Changing A Racor Filter Greg W at 12:25pm 10.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2628 I am looking for instructions on how to change out or replace a Racor fuel line filter. I have not d
C27 o/b motor trim Cosmo at 1:39pm 10.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1198 Hi, I need some advice please. I have a 1980 27 Catalina with 15 Johnson ob which fits perfectly i
Autopilot Power Supply Neil McDonald at 2:09pm 10.05.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1208 I have just received my new Autohelm S1 package which is to be fitted as an upgrade for an elderly S

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If you had one of these... SFS at 6:22am 09.08.21 So what were you if you had the same device, but it said HEATHKIT on it? Depending on the timefram
sailboat refrigerator units RoyS at 6:09am 09.08.21 I installed the isotherm SP unit that uses the galley sink thru-hull for water cooling. Works great
Shoal vs Wing Keel GbayJay at 6:03am 09.08.21 I emailed Catalina with this question and they replied in about an hour! Basically said they have ab
Lost Prop Beneteau 473 DayDreamer41 at 5:56am 09.08.21 I can't help with the prop size, I am just wondering how one loses a prop? did it just fall off?
No-see-ums RoyS at 5:56am 09.08.21 Once saw a photo of Prince Charles (I think) on safari. He and his companions had brimmed hats with
Shoal vs Wing Keel GbayJay at 5:54am 09.08.21 Yes looking at pics/drawings of the boat, the wing keel is about in line with the rudder. Would not
If you had one of these... Daveinet at 5:39am 09.08.21 So what were you if you had the same device, but it said HEATHKIT on it?
If you had one of these... rgranger at 5:29am 09.08.21 I remember watching Gilligan's Island on an old (small) B&W with rabit ears that we covered in alumi
If you had one of these... rgranger at 5:26am 09.08.21 The biggest problem was that the TV didn't "act-up" when the TV repairman was there. -Will Same
Will Soda Blasting affect the adhesion between hull and liner RoyS at 5:22am 09.08.21 After that, cease applying a new coat of bottom paint annually, no matter what your marina recommend
Lost Prop Beneteau 473 Davidasailor26 at 5:05am 09.08.21 The Beneteau spare parts site lists a few different options; maybe there were different engine optio
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly RoyS at 5:04am 09.08.21 There are flexible driver tools available or you can use an open end/box wrench to tighten or loosen
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly njlarry at 4:56am 09.08.21 Can you get to it from the cockpit locker or quarter berth with a panel removed? If not maybe let f
If you had one of these... Will Gilmore at 4:48am 09.08.21 I don't remember the TV repairman coming to the house by the time we had the "clickers". Before tha
New toilet and holding tank system Monheganlover at 4:40am 09.08.21 Thanks! I am also concerned a innatentive guest may forget to turn off the gate valve so I may disco
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly rogjack2 at 4:32am 09.08.21 The fuel tank sits directly over the box with only two clamps accessible
luger 27 fairwinds safe for icw or Florida sailing SFS at 4:23am 09.08.21 What @rgranger said is at the heart of the issue of safety. Your knowledge base is your first line o
Rudder bearings H34 DeniseO30 at 4:16am 09.08.21 How, Did they help? Yes I Sent in a request.
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) kappykaplan at 3:11am 09.08.21 Looks good, @Rabe ! :beer:
If you had one of these... sailme88 at 2:32am 09.08.21 You were Upper Middle Class in your neighborhood.

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