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Inflatables on Airlines Rick Webb at 8:53am 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1121 Great news for boaters who wish to take theirinflatable PFDs aboard when flying to theirdestinatio
On my way south ;D Claude L.-Auger at 9:48am 10.10.07 Other Sailboats 1/890 Hello guys,Back about 3 weeks ago I posted a message mentioning that I was leaving the Montreal ar
Repower an Ericson 27 Gary Germain at 10:09am 10.10.07 Other Sailboats 1/1185 My Ericson 27' has been powered by a Yanmar YSB8. I am told the motor is beyond repair because repl
Westerbeke Disel Ron at 10:24am 10.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/852 Does anyone know the Model # of the disels in the 272LEs? I am trying to fine a manual for mine.Th
Flush anti freeze from engine coolant Chris at 11:02am 10.10.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1217 We have a 3GM30F Yanmar which is 8 years old. about 135 hours on the engine. I read that the engin
johnson 9.9 seahorse long shaft ted thompson at 5:45am 10.10.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1135 Where can I get a copy of an owner's manual for a 1987 9.9 Johnson seahourse longshaft outboard. I b
Battery boxes for 6 volts? Mike8245 at 11:31am 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1289 I like many on this list have decided to go with 4 six volt deep cycle batteries. I will add more if
through hull fittings gerry aboud at 12:31pm 10.10.07 Catalina 22 0/1176 I am looking to but a Catalina 22 and am confused by the fact some boats have through hull fittings
Suddenly Hard starting YSM12 Rob at 12:43pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 2/989 My YSM12 suddenly became hard to start last week. Batteries are topped off, it has fuel, cranks well
Cradle for a Catalina 30 tall rig w/fin keel steve.s.frank at 1:19pm 10.10.07 Catalina 30 1/2377 Does anyone have plans on how to construct a cradle for a Catalina 30 tall rig w/fin keel. If anyone
Money is no object higgs at 2:30pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1269 What boat and what size would you own if money was no object.
Electronics advice needed, GPS,Autopilot,VHF,Depht Toby11535 at 2:53pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1268 Hello Everyone, I would like your advice in this matter:After just purchasing a 1977 Hunter 27, I a
GSP / Autopilot suggestions? Toby11535 at 2:50pm 10.10.07 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1109 After just purchasing a 1977 Hunter 27, I am looking to add some electronics, a tiller autopilot, ne
Bent Lower Strut Mount Erik Doll at 5:30pm 10.10.07 Smaller Boats 0/906 Just took my H240 out of the water for the season. Lowered the mast with the mast raising/lowering
Mac26s Centreboard (1) Flyingscozzies1 at 8:46pm 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1520 While competing in an overnight yacht race, we broke the 26s centreboard clean off the yacht.As al
Water under compression post Steve at 11:19pm 10.08.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/933 There's water seeping from under the very bottom of the mast compression post onto the floor of the
O'Day 12 questions David11174 at 12:19am 10.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/879 Hello!First time here, probably not the last.Just bought an O12. Haven't even brought it home.
Overdue Sailing Vessel... Gary Wyngarden at 12:26am 10.09.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1487 I was down on the boat yesterday afternoon, cleaning up from our weekend cruise and putting Wanderlu
After all this time, I should show the V-21 (1) CharlieCobra at 12:33am 10.09.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1193 1976 V-21
Turnbuckle size? Kevin C 26S at 1:10am 10.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1126 I'm planning on replacing the shroud adjusters on my Mac 26S with turnbuckles.Does anyone know wha

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Why are marine toilet bowls so small? justsomeguy at 4:07pm 10.24.21 Profit. The smaller the boat you can fit one in, the more toilets you might sell.
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21 Maybe so they fit easier in tight spots?
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21 I attach a 6' hose with garden hose fittings. You may need a longer hose to reach your bilge. At t
Boat away All U Get at 3:25pm 10.24.21 We went off-shore last night at Beaufort, NC and caught the green flash at sunset. As we continued
Port leaks BigEasy at 3:20pm 10.24.21 I wipe off the acrylic and the gasket pretty much every time I close a port when leaving the boat.
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank Tally Ho at 3:02pm 10.24.21
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? rcompton at 2:44pm 10.24.21 The hole I made is just big enough to slide a phone into and I have some idea what's going on down t
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 2:23pm 10.24.21
MEDICARE capta at 2:19pm 10.24.21 We're lucky. We have a family member who will receive, open, and if it is important, scan it and ema
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... capta at 2:08pm 10.24.21 Sounds more like a wiring problem. Is there someplace the positive or (most likely) negative wiring
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 1:54pm 10.24.21 Check that. It is the ship/containers on fire not the containers in the water. It was still someth
Containers lost and now a fire capta at 1:51pm 10.24.21 This is absolutely hilarious! "A High Wind Watch is in effect" "A high wind event" (85 knots susta
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 1:25pm 10.24.21 Check that. It is the ship/containers on fire not the containers in the water.
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank sail sfbay at 1:19pm 10.24.21 You will find some good ideas in this thread: Best way o drain hot water tank? \| Sailboat Owners For
Windlass wireless remote control kit (1) Nachismo at 1:19pm 10.24.21 Finally got around to it. Used this cheapo from Harbor Freight. If anyone uses this on a H41DS/Lew
CNG Joshua770 at 1:12pm 10.24.21 @Joshua770 Where it says 3AA2250 means the rated pressure is 2,250 psi. I would be very nervous f
CNG Richard19068 at 1:02pm 10.24.21 @Joshua770 Where it says 3AA2250 means the rated pressure is 2,250 psi. I would be very nervous fil
Thanksgiving and Christmas jssailem at 12:57pm 10.24.21 Getting into the party spirit a little early, are we?
Containers lost and now a fire jssailem at 12:54pm 10.24.21 Darn. A High Wind Watch is in effect through Sunday morning for the north and central Washington co
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 12:40pm 10.24.21 Possible water reactive materials. Peroxides or corrosives would be my first bet

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