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Oday 37 Hatches Martin Bosman at 12:32am 06.12.07 Bigger Boats 4/1065 Dear Readers,It's time for me to replace my hatches in the Aft Cabin. The once on Port and Starboar
Soft Spots on Deck Dee23149 at 1:00am 06.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1609 Help and GuidanceMy husband and I are looking at a used (1987) 25 foot Catalina Sailboat. We are r
Bits and Pieces Stewart at 1:23am 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/1266 Just got a fixer-upper, anyone have owner's manual for '73 22' MacGregor, and also need tiller and r
Bimiis and Booms J. Barrett at 1:27am 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/777 Can anyone advise of a good source for a bimini top for a 25? Or maybe any specific measurements tha
Shroud tension? Catalina 27- 1984 Bill Luksha at 1:50am 06.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/7602 What tension (per a Loos guage) should I have on my Shrouds on a 1984 Catalina 27 ???
Transon Ladder Charm at 2:17am 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/815 I am looking at putting a transom ladder on my "83 Mac 25'. I purchased a 2 step fold down ladder. A
Pumping Head Dry builds pressure @ pumpout diaphra theArchitect at 3:26am 06.12.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1847 I have an new old boat. When I pump the head dry the diaphram at the holding tank pumpout balloons
ever seen an oday rage its a bowrider/skiboat ? tgp8282 at 3:29am 06.12.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/970 i have an 89 o'day rage that i purchased it is a 19' bowrider/kiboat with an outboard has anyone eve
removing knot meter sending unit on 1989 42 catali philip vizzini at 4:11am 06.12.07 Big Boats 3/1235 is there an easy way to remove knot sending unit from hull. I just took delivery ofa 1989 catalina
Bowed mast Kyle Pulsifer at 4:05am 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2354 Last summer I bowed my mast. There are no kinks or anything, My father inlaw came down this past we
Deck Stepped Mast - Dish situation tcrespo at 4:34am 06.12.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1060 Hi all - I've got a 1975 O'Day 20 that has had a soft spot around the mast step for some time. The
bimini on a catalina 25 zippitydooda at 4:41am 06.12.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5228 we just purchased a 1984 catalina 25. we are wanting to install a bimini, one that we would keep up
stability under motor and sail down; plz help! Craig T at 5:03am 06.12.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1313 I am a beginner in sailing...I motored my 26' sailboat with sail down to try to fish...(don't like
SeaEra for a 365 Tom Schaub at 4:58am 06.12.07 Big Boats 5/917 Ok, I've had enough of my stinky little Jabsco and am ready to go with a SeaEra head. For those of
How to mount a Transducer/Paddlewheel Rob Humphreys at 5:34am 06.12.07 Ask All Sailors 9/3880 I would like to get a fishfinder for speed and depth, but have hesitated because of the need to moun
Waste Tank/Adding Freon Larry Pozzi at 5:40am 06.12.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1262 I am a new boat owner and current live aboard.I am about ready to change out my waste tank and was
interior painting Malcolm & Darlene at 6:03am 06.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1099 ok,,What is the best way and/or paint types to repaint the interior of a Mac.spray ? roller ? epoxy
Changing impeller on 1997 376 randy18488 at 6:06am 06.12.07 Big Boats 5/1295 I would like to change my impeller on my 97 376 Hunter, I have talked with people before and they sa
Insurance Mike at 12:52am 06.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/782 My insurance has gone up every year since I bought the boat. This year it went up like 22% where it
Bimini or sun screen for the Ericson 25+ Richard at 6:38am 06.12.07 Other Sailboats 1/1886 Thanks for the help so far! Is there any site where We could find a Bimini or a full cockpit cover?

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Fix or toss jssailem at 6:58am 03.11.21 While the use of words is under attack, it is my understanding anything you say will have those who
B323 fuel pickup DougM at 6:44am 03.11.21 Doug, don't you have an access panel on the front of that gas tank cubby? Maybe hidden by the aft m
Gel coat scoring and rough spots Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.11.21 I spoke all parties behind the scenes to a resolve I hope. It has been years selling this boat too
replacement pads on my jackstands question dlochner at 6:35am 03.11.21 I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 45cc. AC power GFI? Terry Cox at 6:31am 03.11.21 Glad you found it, John. Was just about to post a reply. Different model boat, but one of ours is lo
replacement pads on my jackstands question LeeandRick at 6:24am 03.11.21 I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull. sail sfbay at 6:23am 03.11.21 Ditto Waltsailor................medium silver metallic is the same color on my 2004 Hunter 386. Reco
Fix or toss dLj at 6:15am 03.11.21 Is "blacksmith" even politically correct now ? After Dr. Seuss, Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben and other s
Not really a question, but a thanks! rgranger at 6:15am 03.11.21 The Admiral isn't too particularly keen on the name though:laugh: Well your intent with "Rough
Exhaust hose replacement JoeK at 6:10am 03.11.21 Thanks for the input. Connecting the old and new hoses is a great idea. I used this approach when r
Hunter 45cc. AC power GFI? John Benson at 5:54am 03.11.21 None of my AC outlets are working on the starboard side. Is there a GFI switch somewhere that needs
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull. Waltsailor at 5:54am 03.11.21
Removing a stuck on prop question NYSail at 5:47am 03.11.21 I removed my prop this off season.... don't know it it had ever been done (15 years). I applied heat
Removing a stuck on prop question barnstormer at 5:46am 03.11.21 The mapp gas burns hotter than propane by the way.
Removing a stuck on prop question dLj at 5:45am 03.11.21
Removing a stuck on prop question barnstormer at 5:43am 03.11.21
Single or double line reefing Parsons at 5:42am 03.11.21 Here is how I rigged the bearings on the cringles. It has now been upgraded from a D shackle to wel
Two new toys for testing antennas CYQK at 5:27am 03.11.21 Brian D Have been reading your posts over the years on tronics ........thks!!!! Ordered the Nano fro
problems filling diesel tank richk at 5:26am 03.11.21 Guys Thanks for the useful suggestions. I've tried the razor blade trick and considered re-routing
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles RoyS at 5:22am 03.11.21 You should not have removed the fuel lines. The ends opposite the injectors go into the delicate inj

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