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LAZY JACKS INSTALLATION Bruce21401 at 12:19pm 09.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1114 Can anyone out there provide information with respect to proper installation of lazy jacks? Lazy
outboard flush Ron20444 at 12:18pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1619 I have a 1985 Mercury 9.9 outboard . Can i reverse flush my cooling lines by feeding hose pressure
Mac's ability to rest on the bottom at Low Tide! SeacretSailor at 1:06pm 09.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1171 Wanted to share these photos of my Mac 26S at Low Tide here in Maine! I live/work in Kennebunkport
VC 17 in the Fall Bill Leathen at 1:01pm 09.10.07 Smaller Boats 3/933 Does anyone know if it is OK to put a fresh coat VC-17 on the boat before we put it away for the win
Hunter 260 vs Hunter 26 Dan Robisch at 2:56pm 09.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1776 Hello,I'm researching my first sailboat. Besides being newer, what's the difference between a Hun
Anchor set up Trev at 2:27pm 09.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1150 I am looking for ideas on how to set up/store my anchor and rode. I have about 15 feet of chain wit
H41 Graysailor at 2:03pm 09.10.07 Big Boats 8/1060 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 7/1116 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 8/1408
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 17/2092 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 9/2070 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 1/3582 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 4/1934 I would like to know what specific worn ares to look for in this boat.

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Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 10:05am 10.26.21 Wow that was fast! Does it lock in the down position or does it rely on weight?
New Pop Ups Phil Herring at 10:04am 10.26.21 So the ad is still there in the background potentially collecting everyone's data? That's not how
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? All U Get at 10:01am 10.26.21 Here is the correct tool. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End%2C-inches/1-2%22-Drive-2-1%2F2%2
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? (2) RussC at 9:58am 10.26.21 I'm curious about your modification to the notch less part. I'm in no hurry to modify my mount so n
Hunter 26/260/270 Rally in Sarasota, FL rs1sensen at 9:58am 10.26.21 Hey all - the new event date is confirmed for Dec. 27/28. Those wishing to attend, please send me a
when does cordage typically go on sale? Apex at 9:56am 10.26.21 UPDATE Thanks for the chat and lines Dave. After a few minutes on the phone talking about merits
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? Hello Below at 9:36am 10.26.21 Try through bolting and use a nyloc nut.
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? stuartsw at 9:26am 10.26.21 On my 2007 Hunter 45CC the stanchions are attached to the bases by a bolt/nut fitting which passes
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Jake N Eggs at 9:24am 10.26.21 Here is the correct tool. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End%2C-inches/1-2%22-Drive-2-1%2F2%2
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 9:13am 10.26.21 I'm curious about your modification to the notch less part. I'm in no hurry to modify my mount so no
Simple head question dlochner at 9:12am 10.26.21 We store the boat in a yard that is on the Chicago River. We pass through 29 bridges that lift for
Tabernacle replacement Project_Mayhem at 9:11am 10.26.21 Are you sure they arent through bolted? A pic of the underside would help Try getting something und
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? RussC at 9:09am 10.26.21 @RussC Do you have any more pics of your modified mount? I can take as many as you need. the boat
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission jeepbluetj at 9:07am 10.26.21 An A4 is basically 4 briggs&straton lawnmower engines stuck together. 1930's technology. Suck, Sque
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? LloydB at 9:03am 10.26.21 SUPERIOR TOOL Sink Drain Wrench, Zinc, Compatible with Manufacturer Part Number 3915, Open End
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 9:01am 10.26.21 @RussC Do you have any more pics of your modified mount?
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Project_Mayhem at 8:43am 10.26.21 Auto part stores also have some large sockets in their rental inventory for FWD axle replacement. Th
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? thinwater at 8:42am 10.26.21 Perhaps this adjustable wrench: adjustable plumbers wrench Also, you will probably need the interna
Simple head question Project_Mayhem at 8:40am 10.26.21 We finally used up the Camco stuff and got our hands on Odorlos. The admiral said the head smelled u
Thanksgiving and Christmas kappykaplan at 8:28am 10.26.21 I'm with you guys! Ex-wife unit was an English major. :beer:

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