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mixing elbow? Lyn at 12:48pm 10.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1062 Anyone have pics of this project or the location on 1gm. Also, should exhaust be replaced as well.I
New steering pedestal Valen at 8:22pm 10.07.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1749 Anyone installed a new steering pedestal on a 352? The existing one have been repainted once but sta
Rudder Problems WalterM at 9:55pm 10.07.07 Other Sailboats 7/1272 The rudder on my 303 must be removed. The rudder post appears to have a metal wedge/pin that preven
forestay and shroud tensioning John Annandale at 9:38pm 10.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1604 HELP..looking for assistance to get correct tension on shrouds and forestay(with CDI)rollerfurl and
B&G Depth reverts to meters Ken at 10:52pm 10.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/939 Unit is original on a 1994 C-270 and recently keeps reverting to meters if i power down. owners manu
Catalina 30 Hugh4753 at 10:39pm 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1113 What's the difference between a Catalina 30 and a Catalina 30 Tall Rig. Obviously the Tall Rig is t
Rigging tips for Hunter Legend 35 Peter8969 at 12:13am 10.08.07 Big Boats 1/1228 I'm still tweaking my rigging and wondering the success of other owners. My stays seem to be stretc
Centerboard Hairline Crack & Cable Attachment? Michael at 12:17am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/900 I'm considering buying a Venture 17 (1970). The asking price is $950 (w/trailer)and the boat, sails
O'Day 222 keel specs kdmjme at 11:51pm 10.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1213 I am in dire need of keel specs for O'day 222. I've purchased a boat on mooring and in process of ha
Hauling & Luanching fees Ardnakinna at 11:49pm 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1134 I recently received my first launching bill and was shocked. They are charging $200 for hauling, $1
Trailer for a 11,000 lb sailboat Ctskip at 12:55am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 19/4922 Ive got a 31 ft, 11,000 lb, 12' wide, 4 ft draft sailboat. I am wanting to do some work her, on land
Winterizing halyards John at 12:59am 10.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1290 I am un-stepping and storing my mast this season. What does everyone do with their halyards?
Radar Ken Prichard at 1:19am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1157 Two Questions:- If your vessel is equiped with radar must that radar be turned on when underway if
Snap, crackle, and pop SailboatOwners.com at 1:35am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 31/3660 You're enjoying a pleasant sail in 8-10 knots of breeze, beating to windward on a starboard tack.
1 cell of 6 tests poor: replace battery? tadd5181 at 1:44am 10.08.07 Big Boats 3/897 One cell out 6 on my 12 volt house battery tests (with a hydrometer) "poor" while the other 5 test "
Happy Columbus Day! william24424 at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 29/2228 A day to all reflect on the accomplishments of a great sailor, navigator, and explorer. Sailing in
Replacing Vindows on 1971 Venture 222 Bmcgoff@comcast.net at 2:07am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1290 I am restoring a 1971 Venture 222 and looking for tips on fixing or replacing the windows that are l
Sail tracks for 222 pbud at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/954 I am planning on moving my genoa tracks doewn to the deck over the winter and would appreciate if an
Mast Step Rig for a 192 Capt Jack at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1203 I would like a recommendation a GOOD mast stepping rig for a 192 - thanks.
Home vs Marine smoke detect and CO detect bob at 2:44am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1181 Interested in getting some thoughts on which way to go ?.

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Hornets (1) All U Get at 7:43am 10.18.21 This morning the rigger went up the mast to adjust the antenna and said all the hornets were gone.
Sell or Repair? jssailem at 7:38am 10.18.21
Sell or Repair? sail sfbay at 7:23am 10.18.21 From what you are describing it sounds like a minor repair. Suggest getting a couple of quotes for
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:54am 10.18.21 Here's the story as I recall it. I do not know the owner of the boat you are looking at. The owner
Looking at a boat...that sank! dlochner at 6:43am 10.18.21 Here's the story as I recall it. I do not know the owner of the boat you are looking at. The owner o
1981 H22 Forestay Chainplate replacement/roller furler (1) sail sfbay at 6:40am 10.18.21 1981 Hunter 22
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:18am 10.18.21 I think I know this boat. Did this boat sink on Lake Ontario? While not as damaging as salt water,
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:15am 10.18.21 Why not buy an un-sunk Hunter 32 or 34? It sounds like you're ready to enjoy some cruising time.
I need help sailing elipis at 6:15am 10.18.21 Day three update Well I have taken apart the aft wet locker. Taken the chair next to it our. Trying
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down dkdoyle at 6:07am 10.18.21 Thanks for the responses. I am going to move power to a dedicated breaker and see if this gets res
Looking at a boat...that sank! dlochner at 5:33am 10.18.21 I think I know this boat. Did this boat sink on Lake Ontario? While not as damaging as salt water,
Looking at a boat...that sank! shemandr at 5:01am 10.18.21 Why not buy an un-sunk Hunter 32 or 34? It sounds like you're ready to enjoy some cruising time. W
Should the prop shaft flange be painted? DougM at 4:51am 10.18.21 The prop shaft flange on my boat was painted red, not that the color makes any difference. I never h
Looking at a boat...that sank! DougM at 4:38am 10.18.21 If the boat had truly been sunk for only 48 hours, and was immediately subjected to the drying out p
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? Jim Legere at 3:39am 10.18.21 I would think that the end is a pop rivet inside a conduit, has the potential to tear the insulatio
37c projects Jim Legere at 3:28am 10.18.21 I have the same problem. Will be doing the same this winter 2021. Thanks for the info on the plan
Owners manual - B�n�teau First 33.7 chiodo fisso at 2:17am 10.18.21 Hi could you get the manual ? would you be so kind to share if so ? Thanks Alberto
Tiller "slop" thoughts Will Gilmore at 1:40am 10.18.21 Charlie and Thaniel have it. Watch the video and you can see the left side or starboard side of the
Beneteau 473 decals/stickers NYSail at 11:51pm 10.17.21 Beneteau spare parts site has them as well
Are Boat Shows Good Places to get Deals on New Sails? ricksoth at 10:51pm 10.17.21 I just when through the whole process of determining what type of furling genoa I wanted for a soon

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