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Racor 200SM help please stimpy at 12:54pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1361 I purchased a 1984 sailboat with a Racor 200SM fuel filter. The filter is mounted low... so I cannot
Power Windlass Jeff10628 at 2:51pm 07.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/886 How do I mount a windlass without major fiberglass reconstruction on my 33.5? I have a low profile,
REMOVAL OF PAINT WITHOUT DESTROYING GELCOAT (1) sand sailor at 3:09pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1737 I WANT TO TRY AND RESTORE THE ORIGINAL GELCOAT OR BOND A NEW ONE TO THE OLD ONE WITHOUT DESTROYING I
Raymarine autopilot installation on a 375 Don Wilbert at 10:39pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1381 The old Autohelm 4000 bit the dust and I just ordered a Raymarine S1(West Marine priced matched the
need help with thru hull mystery exhibitdesign at 10:09pm 07.28.07 Other Sailboats 3/1215 I just recently purchased a Capri 25 that was sitting unused for 13 years. At the bottom of the hull
outboard engine margaret deans at 10:07pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/997 we want to upgrade our engine from a 5hp outboard to an 8hp.. what model is recommended.. has any on
Fwd hatch for Hunter 28.5 Lamontf at 12:59am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1304 We need to replace the 21" forward hatch - anyone know where to get one or a suitable replacement? 2
Mobile AL marinas Kerry at 12:56am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 5/1688 I will be in Mobile, AL (by car) next week. Looking the area over for possible relocation. Will be l
knotmeter problem dick12062 at 12:14am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1317 my knotmeter works intermittenly--my first thought was that the wheel was plugged but a week ago a d
heat exchanger? losciale1 at 11:57pm 07.28.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1155 I have no idea where its located or what it may look like on my 1983 catalina 27 or how to aproach d
Sail boats in movies Art at 1:47am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1905 I know this is crazzy but this has been driving me crazzzy! I am sure that most of you have seen t
SSB Installation AndrewC17617 at 1:50am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/971 I am planning on a coastal trip to Southern California, and have recently acquired a SSB radio, ante
ST50 radar not working Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1056 Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Lewmar winch Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 0/853 On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
rigging a foss form rudder Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/859 My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
Not!! Kile ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1508 I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
tabernacle mast on catalina 38 SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2454 Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make
Autopilot for Catalina 30 Hal at 4:32am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1957 Hello,I am considering an autopilot for my Catalina 30 (1979 vintage). I plan to use the autopilo
atomic 5411 exhaust manifold very hot Tang07 at 4:54am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 6/5253 I have a catalina 30 with an atomic 5411 diesel. The last time we were out I had some wires melt do
Trailer weight of a Catalina 18? 90mtx at 4:55am 07.29.07 Smaller Boats 2/3761 I am looking at a traileralbe sailboat and am curious as to the weight of the Catalina 18 on the tra

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NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 7:52am 10.12.21 If you look for replacement tanks for RV instead of marine you'll find lower prices virtually the sa
NOT buying H34 Artey1 at 7:47am 10.12.21 After seeing the price of replacement tanks I am going to repair it! With 3m DP 8005 Exactly! The
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 7:43am 10.12.21 After seeing the price of replacement tanks I am going to repair it! With 3m DP 8005
NOT buying H34 Artey1 at 7:42am 10.12.21 Well if for any reason you decide to sell that tank, I will take it off your hands!
Its funny Friday! 31seahorse at 6:55am 10.12.21 A buck an ear! That is also VERY expensive Sweet Corn. (An old farm joke)
Insight on sail condition rgranger at 6:34am 10.12.21 Perhaps the post title was misleading. I didn't want to say "don't rig a jib downhaul", I just m
False fine alarm ? rgranger at 6:25am 10.12.21 ...Looking under the bed I saw, and smelled, Glinda snoring away peacefully with her rear end aimed
O'Day 40 - Battery setup- what are you using? LouisMK at 5:54am 10.12.21
Still Racing in Texas Bill19233 at 3:31am 10.12.21 The YouTube channel has hit 340 subscribers, kind of meaningful in a way. The last GBCA Rum Race for
Diesel Fueling Question All U Get at 11:08pm 10.11.21 I added a whistle to my vent hose which emits a sound during the filling process. It changes pitch
False fine alarm ? All U Get at 10:52pm 10.11.21 propylene glycol The primary components are either ethanol or propylene glycol. You may remember fr
Insight on sail condition Joe at 9:03pm 10.11.21 Why not ? I know many folks who singlehand with this setup Perhaps the post title was misleading.
Insight on sail condition Joe at 8:58pm 10.11.21 Well it worked just fine for me....:beer: Not intended, in any way, to suggest it won't work. I a
Towing Benny17441 at 8:53pm 10.11.21 It is likely to do what you propose. The towing specs in the US are very conservative as the vehic
autopilot install on an H280 matts997 at 8:49pm 10.11.21 I got busy and had to hire a marine electrician to install it, who did a fabulous job. The guts of
Macgregor 25 Captain Gare Bear at 7:29pm 10.11.21 For exgeologist older post, I know where there is a very nice 1985 MacGregor 25 possibly for sale. I
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Williammiller100 at 6:53pm 10.11.21 You should never have a structural fastener screwed directly into GRP (glass reinforced plastic).
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Captain Larry-DH at 6:41pm 10.11.21 if you ever want to remove it, I would not use 5200 it does indeed stay flexible, but it is very v
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel Stu Jackson at 6:16pm 10.11.21 The O'Day 28 (1985 in my case) was plumbed fuel tank to Fasco pump with internal fine screen and ma
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair jibes138 at 6:15pm 10.11.21 You should never have a structural fastener screwed directly into GRP (glass reinforced plastic). T

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