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H41 Graysailor at 2:03pm 09.10.07 Big Boats 8/1059 Just took delivery of a new H41. Nice little rocket. Seems to move quite well. Updates and questions
H410 Compass for the Autohelm. AndrewB at 7:00pm 09.10.07 Big Boats 7/1115 I have a H410 Year 2000 and I am trying to find the "Compass" for the Autohelm. I have the Raymarine
Cockpit Cushions Rob19574 at 11:12pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1407
Phil --are the archives not working???? Bill Murray at 11:30pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1147 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 2/2210 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 17/2089 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 2/1286 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 4/1206 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 9/2069 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 1/3581 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 8/1271 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 4/996 "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 5/1374 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 4/1933 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 5/1027 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 8/1208 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 2/1485 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 4/2327 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 0/1503 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 8/1413 Our 1983 C-30 has an oe Edson wheel and this year we've noticed a distinct "pull" to Port when motor

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Stanchions for Oday 25 tcbailey67 at 4:25am 10.26.21 Still looking for Stanchions etc? I'm parting out a '78 25. Jerry, I didn't see this. Yes, I'm s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission Marmalade at 3:44am 10.26.21 My A4 would quit after 10-15min, then not always restart until 20min later... turned-out it was the
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance. valcour at 2:28am 10.26.21 sometimes it helps to soak the very end of the hose in boiling water to soften up the rubber just pr
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? BigEasy at 2:17am 10.26.21 Unrelated to your immediate problem, but are you reusing the angled adaptor that attaches thru Hull
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? BigEasy at 2:03am 10.26.21 Ideas? I keep thinking there must a sleeve like socket that would mate with it to tighten and loo
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Captain Larry-DH at 1:52am 10.26.21
Bent mast Annamarie at 1:16am 10.26.21 Place the mast between 2 trees and bend it back in shape.......that is what I did on a Catalina 22
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? (1) JamesG161 at 10:00pm 10.25.21 This is a cool no socket wrench.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BZRVR2Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_as
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? All U Get at 9:47pm 10.25.21
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Captain Larry-DH at 7:48pm 10.25.21 snip I'd get out the grinder, cut it off and buy a new one before destroying the fiberglass. snip
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Pagan Baby at 7:35pm 10.25.21
Bent mast sail sfbay at 7:34pm 10.25.21 Place the mast between 2 trees and bend it back in shape.......that is what I did to repair a Catali
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission nightowle at 7:34pm 10.25.21 Trans oil is the same as the engine on an A4. Otherwise, I'm stumped by your stopping problem other
Containers lost and now a fire (2) SoSound at 7:01pm 10.25.21 Getting back on topic. Screen shots; From @USCGPacificNW the lost containers 199537
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) TimFromLI at 7:00pm 10.25.21 The batteries you have are similar in size to the 4D. Some lifeline 4ds might fit in that same space
Hoses from somewhere going nowhere. Panera at 6:56pm 10.25.21 Probably going to the water heater. Standard arrangement. Filled with normal engine antifreeze.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Crusty Ol Salt at 6:49pm 10.25.21 Have you considered shower valve wrenches? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Valve-Socket-Wrench-Set/
Sailboat agreement with dealer Captain Larry-DH at 6:47pm 10.25.21 Include stipulation to prohibit test sails. :plus: test sails AKA sea trial should ONLY be done a
Containers lost and now a fire Crusty Ol Salt at 6:40pm 10.25.21 Wonder what was in the 10 containers that caught fire and could the fire have been prevented by eli
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? 31seahorse at 6:35pm 10.25.21 Have you soaked the nut and threads in PB Blaster or another of your favorite penetrating lubricants

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