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Phil --are the archives not working???? Bill Murray at 11:30pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1146 They were accesible last night - but this morning I cannot get the archive forum to open????????????
PHRF for the Chesapeake Bay Velero49 at 12:40am 09.11.07 Big Boats 2/2188 Just completed a couple of "charity races", the Leukemia and Hospice Cups and the RCs game me differ
Mainsail Trim - Top Telltail VT Fitz at 1:34am 09.11.07 Smaller Boats 17/2068 I have read several sailing books, so I think I have a good theoretical knowledge of the issues invo
CharlieCobra's EXCELLENT adwenture!!! CharlieCobra at 2:13am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1283 The weather in the PNW was gorgeous for a change with temps in the mid 70's and winds from the North
Sailbpat explodes and sinks.... Rick A19476 at 2:29am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1201 Too early to say what happened...http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=75bccb9c-5
Wood in transom is soaked Dean at 2:36am 09.11.07 Bigger Boats 9/2019 I've noticed that the wood under the deckplate giving me access to the top of the rudder post for an
selden rodkicker gas cylinder John Higbie at 3:05am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/3569 I'm thinking of adding a gas cylinder to my existing Selden rodkicker type 10 boom vang in order to
Any Tricks for Installing Zincs?? MoonSailer at 3:09am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1269 I am planning to dive this weekend and replace my prop shaft zinc. Any tricks as to a way to do this
BoatUS on EPA Discharge Permits Warren Milberg at 3:17am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/992 "EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational BoatsFor 34 years the federal Environmental Pro
CDI Roller Furl Bob Fox at 3:19am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1372 After doing some research and talking to a few people I opted for a CDI roller furlfor my 1975 Pear
1972 Catalina sailboat Don Corbett at 3:42am 09.11.07 Smaller Boats 4/1908 I would like to know what specific worn ares to look for in this boat.
new jib stevevoyce at 4:08am 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1024 I am buying a new jib for my 1989 Hunter 30. Do I want to stick with a 110% or move up to a 130%?
Help found these good looking folding teak tables caguy at 5:24am 09.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1197 I want to use it for the cockpit. Found them on Ebay but can purchase directly from seller for $17 a
Edson Wheel Steering- Balance/Adjustment? Barry7363 at 6:29am 09.11.07 Catalina 30 2/1470 We have a 1983 C-30 which we bought last year. We have an oe Edson wheel and this year have noticed
Yamaha 30 dodger/bimini Frank at 6:38am 09.11.07 Yamaha 4/2314 Hi:Has anyone tried to add a dodger and/or bimini to a Yamaha 30? It seems difficult to do proper
buying a yankee 30 jeff osborne at 7:14am 09.11.07 Other Sailboats 0/1482 I am looking at buying a 1972 yankee 30 hull #85 and was wandering if anyone could tell me what mark
Edson Wheel Steering- Balance/Adjustment? Barry7363 at 7:10am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1407 Our 1983 C-30 has an oe Edson wheel and this year we've noticed a distinct "pull" to Port when motor
Hunter 25.5 Port replacement laketravisman at 7:32am 09.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1181 I want to replace the side and front ports. I would like to get recommendations for where to purchas
Shaft Strut replacement Randy P at 7:25am 09.11.07 Big Boats 5/1415 Hello,I have to replace the cutlass strut on my 1988 hunter 37 (broke in half). The boat will have
Volvo 2003t repower Yanmar Autoprop for sale David Knebes at 7:57am 09.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2585 Well my 2003t has finally given me enough grief to repower. I have made my choice between a Volvo D

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Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chip veres at 12:13pm 10.09.21 One thing that hasn't been mentioned: Please crank the engine every morning with the electric start
Outboard issues chip veres at 12:05pm 10.09.21 Use your ohmmeter to test the windings of the pulser and ignition coil. Pulser and ignition primary
Can't find the intake water strainer Stu Jackson at 11:03am 10.09.21 I reconnected the hose and tried again, but still no suction from the engine. The engine doesn't s
asymmetrical spinnaker sock jrowan at 9:09am 10.09.21 We just use a spinnaker bag which clips to the bow pulpit & then attach the spin halyard to raise it
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? jrowan at 9:04am 10.09.21 Yeah, I guess after all the waiting & money spent you still have to drill the holes for the mounting
O'Day 40 - Battery setup- what are you using? jrowan at 8:50am 10.09.21 We have two group 31's on our O'Day 35. Is there room in your battery box to at least upgrade the s
Auto-Pilots sail sfbay at 8:26am 10.09.21 .........New boat is a C&C 30 MarkII. Wheel steering............. A wheel pilot would work on that
Insight on sail condition rgranger at 8:06am 10.09.21 Buy new sails for that boat. She looks like she deserves them. Put your fenders away, she deserve
Any feedback/opinions on a dripless shaft seal TidesMarine vs PYI PSS? sail sfbay at 7:44am 10.09.21 My experience is limited to PYI PSS, which was recommended by my boatyard, on a powerboat with two n
Insight on sail condition Scott T-Bird at 7:26am 10.09.21 Buy new sails for that boat. She looks like she deserves them. Put your fenders away, she deserves
Insight on sail condition Joe at 7:16am 10.09.21 If that's the only thing holding you back then go for it. Replace the sails as your budget allows.
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil Nichole340 at 7:14am 10.09.21
More on Maine Sail dLj at 6:40am 10.09.21 I am in Mass and if he needs help, I am only a 2 or 3 hour drive away to be able to go help winteri
Auto-Pilots Apex at 6:35am 10.09.21 so some local knowledge has it, hearing technical difficulties in B&G of recent? Any experience for
Outboard issues Ken Cross at 6:30am 10.09.21 My honda issues stemmed from rinning car fuel in the engine. I pulled the fuel bowl and found all so
Insight on sail condition Ken Cross at 6:26am 10.09.21 When I finally pulled the trigger on new sails I went with this site right here (Sailboatowners.com)
Insight on sail condition sail sfbay at 6:15am 10.09.21 Welcome to the forum!! Yep ........go sail with the existing sails, and when you are ready, buy new
Can't find the intake water strainer nbraasch at 6:12am 10.09.21 I'll take the impeller cover off today and report back - with pics
Handrailing and copanionway top sliding teak for R/L (1) sail sfbay at 6:06am 10.09.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Handrails: make measurement based o
Can't find the intake water strainer Davidasailor26 at 5:57am 10.09.21 Strange that there would be a piece of rubber on the intake side of the pump - usually the impeller

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