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Rubrail sailmates at 10:26am 09.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/830 I've purchased a 1996 376. I cleaned the rub rail with standard West Marine rubrail cleaner. It look
Remember Glenn? (1) Brian9674 at 10:15am 09.16.07 Day Sailers 1/1228 Glen was a frequent contributor to these pages and the guru of mast foaming. We went out on his new
Holding Tank Odor Ray at 10:50am 09.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1410 I am getting a slight odor from what I think is my holding tank. My head does not smell, but the por
Backwinding a headsail Rick Howard at 10:44am 09.16.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/6523 I am a daysailer.I know that when coming about, you backwind the jib thus pushing the bow thru the
A note of thanks -- Desolation Sound info Stevep at 11:59am 09.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1036 Hi All - I just wanted to send thanks and appreciation to you for all the useful information that wa
TO MUCH LIFT Randy at 12:53pm 09.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1017 This problem is is on my "FIRST 42" but should be common to any performancemodel built. Our 42
Holding Tank He& (1) S/V Corvette at 11:19am 09.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1782 Greetings folks, this is my first post. Too bad its on this topic.I just bought a 2003 Beneteau 4*
BVI's Chief at 12:17am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1500 I know there have been many posts regarding sailing in the BVI's. We have been booked since February
Shaft length RNMohs at 2:08am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 What size outboard (iron sail) shaft lengh is best for the 26S? Long shaft is about 20"'s and extra
Replacement Table leg? Mike at 1:52am 09.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1015 Any idea where I can get a replacement leg for my table? Any good websites that sell parts for older
Want to buy Used Prop for my Hunter 34 Rigoletito at 1:21am 09.15.07 Big Boats 0/1061 My actual prop is broken , would like to by a used prop 15 X 11 or 15 X12, please advice if their i
Missing rudder part!@#%#@!! mystery117 at 3:17am 09.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/862 I cannot find the sleave/collar with locking bolt which holds the rudder up. Where can I get one?
Finally on my way to 2 harbors caguy at 4:28am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/925 Shoved off a litele late but since not going to avalon I only have 30nm to cover. Just got joined b
Replacing Port Lights jonathan romero at 5:45am 09.15.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/954 Trying to get info on replacing my port lights. the one opposite the heads leaks and I'd like to reb
Considering Ranger 22 as first sailboat Nodachi at 5:38am 09.15.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 24/15534 Perhaps I'm premature - which is the reason I've joined this forum - but I learned to sail just this
November Cruise - Charlotte Harbor Florida Jack h23.5 at 7:09am 09.15.07 Smaller Boats 5/907 For 5 years now, I've gone on a November Cruise and I'm planning the next one for November 9-12 in C
Bunk length comparison Honeybee at 10:03am 09.15.07 Big Boats 4/1718 My husband and I are looking to buy a 30 - 36 foot (used) Catalina. He is 6'2" and I am 5'9" - can
Swing Keel Simple Sailor at 12:05pm 09.15.07 Catalina 22 3/1272 I am purchasing a C22 for use in SW Texas where the water is very shallow. I need opinions on sailin
Idasailor Rudder doesnt fit Addled Booty at 11:47am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2450 I just got the Rudder/tiller from idasailor for my 26D and went to install it today. I put the assem
Shaft seal and bearing Robert Whiteside at 6:08pm 09.15.07 Columbia 2/1875 Does anyone know the prop shaft bearing and seal type for a 1977 8.3 Columbia?

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MEDICARE Brian D at 4:19pm 10.22.21 Freudian slip? I was thinking midi at the time. Midi as in Musical Instrument digital interface. L
Repairing crack on deck (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:13pm 10.22.21 Have sealed the crack with epoxy, but need to address the underlying problem. As you say, without
O'Day 30 Tally Ho at 3:59pm 10.22.21
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Tally Ho at 3:50pm 10.22.21 "I have an ancient Lowrance unit now. It has the basics" What's the basics? would a tablet with the
O'Day 30 Steven Jeffries at 3:48pm 10.22.21 FWIW those photos look nearly identical to the interior of my 1985 O'Day 31 FWIW those photos loo
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? Rich Stidger at 3:38pm 10.22.21 I use a 12V adapter plugged into a 12v socket in my berth. My CPAP draws maybe 2A. I don't use a h
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. AlastairLC at 3:33pm 10.22.21
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 3:20pm 10.22.21
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed mdibella at 3:08pm 10.22.21 You said you bought a new 140...get the sailmaker out on the boat to advise you...they should do tha
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 3:04pm 10.22.21 I'll ask for professional advise and help, maybe you are right.
Leaking Head-To-Hose Connection Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:52pm 10.22.21 I suspect you may have to replace the rubber gasket 'cuz if the over-tightened bolts have been in pl
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? LloydB at 2:46pm 10.22.21 "I have an ancient Lowrance unit now. It has the basics" What's the basics? would a tablet with the
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. (1) TomY at 2:31pm 10.22.21 Thanks Tom. What paint do you use? (Looks the right color too.) Is she for hire? :) That was Vals
H280 Service Manual JamesG161 at 2:31pm 10.22.21 I would guess there could be about an 1/8 inch of movement on the forward to aft axis. Bearing are
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 2:05pm 10.22.21 I think you may be right. A handheld may be my best choice . The Navman looks interesting, but a HH
MEDICARE shemandr at 1:57pm 10.22.21 I think my brother does something like this with USPS. He lives in Georgia and has a place in Islam
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. AlastairLC at 1:45pm 10.22.21 Thanks Tom. What paint do you use? (Looks the right color too.) Is she for hire? :)
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. (1) TomY at 1:40pm 10.22.21
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 1:34pm 10.22.21 When out of the water, push/pull on the rudder to see if there is "Play" or significant lateral mov
Isotemp water heaters jssailem at 1:12pm 10.22.21 @Stu Jackson, A very good HVAC contractor to boot.

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