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"Y" Valve Brian at 2:30am 07.23.07 Big Boats 3/946 Hey Guys, I am going to be cruising soon. Has anyone out there put a "Y" Valve from the aft head for
Keel Cable length on an O'Day 15' D Newman at 2:17am 07.23.07 Day Sailers 1/1061 My keel cable broke. Since I have had the boat the cable has been spliced, so I don't know its orig
spinnaker car dkanel at 2:16am 07.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1204 I own a 1992 Oceanis 370 and I am looking for a spinnaker car that fits the built in track in the fr
Rocna anchors Bob V at 2:12am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1412 I was planning to order a Rocna anchor and have heard that some boats have had to extend their bow r
NEWPORT NEPTUNE 18 RGRAVANTE at 2:11am 07.23.07 Newport 0/1538 I PURCHASED A 1981 NEWPORT NEPTUNE 18. THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE SELLER. THE WIRE RIGGING CABL
Fuel filter Gene at 3:08am 07.23.07 Big Boats 10/1359 Was wondering if anyone with the Hunter legend 35.5 series has replaced the original fuel filter. My
P303 Propane System Kevin Twine at 3:08am 07.23.07 Other Sailboats 2/949 I bought a 1985 Pearson 303 a month ago. It had been sitting on the ground for 5 years, and I put i
Powerboaters beware Don S/V ILLusion at 2:44am 07.23.07 Big Boats 0/873 who said you can't ski from a sailboat?
Looking for dodger pattern P38 Frank Murphy at 2:36am 07.23.07 Other Sailboats 3/911 We own a 1996 Pearson P38 Hull #22 built by Bristol Yacht for Cal-Pearsonand are seeking a dodger p
keel bolt repair dave at 4:58am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1151 after removing the keel on my 22, i noticed one of the bolts was loose. under inspection it came awa
Honda BF12 Outboard Impeller replacement Terry W at 5:11am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1244 Hi all,I'm the proud new owner of a 1985 Oday 222 with the original Honda BF12 outboard.The impe
wow, what a smell Ed Reiss at 5:12am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1549 Peggie; I replaced my Grocco with a Lavac. My significant other blames the unit for the awful smell
Question on vent line / sealander traveler pjbrownva at 3:47am 07.23.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1334 Peggy,I am hoping to get your opinion on vent issues related to the size and the locationfor a ve
O'Day 23 main sheet question Dave E at 3:32am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1159 I have the original, factory pully system on my main sheet, which includes a cam cleat with notched
Potomac hammered by thunderstorm Jim Seamans at 4:09am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1290 We had a once in a summer thunderstorm go through on Thursday July 19 in the afternoon. All of this
I Blew My Outhaul Peter Milne at 4:00am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1178 While sailing a couple of days ago, the outhaul let go or at least partly. The clew of the sail fle
Refastening Bracket to Edson Pedestal peter133 at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1327 The screws that fasten the bracket holding my Autohelm drive motor to the Edson wheel steering pedes
Rigging a Widgeon A Cook at 3:58am 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/908 I just purchased a 1984 Widgeon and I am looking for some assistance with the rigging. Any owners o
Just what every sailor wants ... ;) Scott at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1359 My wife and I had an anniversary over the weekend. Honest to God, she bought an anchor and a chain
how old is my boat? (1) dave at 4:18am 07.23.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1096 i have recently brought a catalina 22 and would really appreciate it if someone out there could tell

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I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 9:59am 08.24.21 You didn't mention what year the boat was built. By the way, she is a 1986 model
Oceanis 37: stern tube/stuffing box vent or feed pipe? (1) sail sfbay at 9:53am 08.24.21 The Volvo stuffing box manual (attached) says "ensure that sea water is circulating through the insi
Heliatos solar water heater NYSail at 9:53am 08.24.21 Guess not too popular
TS Henri smokey73 at 9:53am 08.24.21 On that subject. @JamesG161 do you have any insights on the tropical low projected to develop by Wi
Coolant Change for a 4JH2-TE Yanmar (1) Stephen M at 9:52am 08.24.21 Thanks for the advice. I do have the tee inlets at the engine and at the hot water heater tank. I th
TS Henri smokey73 at 9:49am 08.24.21 Do I read the description correctly that this Hurricane Barrier has a "closable gate" similar (altho
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts Apex at 9:48am 08.24.21 1st image is yes, in head. @Clutch Cargo . I have the shelf and hanging locker removed currently.
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 08.24.21 When they do, it generally takes most of the bottom paint off or at least a large amount of it. T
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) captcoho at 9:45am 08.24.21 Congratulations on the boat You didn't mention what year the boat was built. There was a service
TS Henri JamesG161 at 9:44am 08.24.21 (though who knows with climate change) This subject is not part of the Weather & Forecasting forum
TS Henri dmax at 9:37am 08.24.21 New Bedford is considered the safest harbor on the east coast with respect to hurricanes. The barrie
TS Henri JamesG161 at 9:35am 08.24.21 Check your private messages @Bob S John and I are updating this link soon... Storm Surge versus St
TS Henri Bob S at 9:20am 08.24.21
Henri JamesG161 at 9:13am 08.24.21 NOAA or GFS, plus all other World Area models, like ECMWF, do collaborate. Most of the Satellite Inf
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove sail sfbay at 9:07am 08.24.21 I want to retrofit a microwave in the cupboard above the stove..............Could anyone advise the
Galled stanchion removal Captain Larry-DH at 9:06am 08.24.21 Cut the pipes with hacksaw, remove the load from the mounting screws. That will make it easier to r
Replace Dorade with Solar Vent sail sfbay at 8:47am 08.24.21 If the Marinco is unreliable suggest a Nicro like the ones on this site: Nicro Solar Vents, Fans & P
Replace Dorade with Solar Vent gfrazzle at 8:35am 08.24.21 I replaced my dorade with the 4" Marinco a couple of years ago. Very little air circulation for as l
Henri (2) jssailem at 8:34am 08.24.21 I discovered YR.no. they do a surprisingly good job forecasting weather in remote places. Nice sit
H41 aft shower sump-out time? sail sfbay at 8:30am 08.24.21 ........ I find the aft sump takes 5+ minutes to pump out..............Is this normal? No..........

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