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Anchor/Chain Question Hugh4753 at 9:19pm 07.23.07 Big Boats 11/1261 Don't anchor much but when I do my boat has about 48ft. of chain and a good size Fortress anchor. W
Head Treatment cellotak at 12:13am 07.24.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1515 I hae been using the Head Treatment System by RTEC (also known as Pangiel Corp). West marine and ot
marine heads Tom at 12:18am 07.24.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/853 My 1990 Hunter 30 needs a new toilet. Would appreciate any opinions on the best brand to buy. Curr
THE CHOICE OF WORDS RANDY at 12:19am 07.24.07 Other Sailboats 1/770 AFTER A COUPLE YEARS BRINGING THE FIRST 42 UP TO NEW STANDARDS DOING A MAJOR RETRO-FIT, THE WIFE AND
Capsizing chucker1 at 12:34am 07.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1147 Capsizing and I did go through the archivesI plan on hitting the open ocean off the coast of San Di
H-23 Winch handles chiefjgreene at 11:15pm 07.23.07 Smaller Boats 4/1039 I have an 1986 Hunter 23. The stock winch and handle has a push button on the top and a ball detent
cleat covers e simon at 10:26pm 07.23.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1520 I am looking for cleat covers, not tape and/or tennis balls. I understand that there is a product on
help with roller reefing claw Bob W at 10:20pm 07.23.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2555 Does anyone know anything about roller reefing claws? The manual for my 66 Mariner 19 suggests a re
Twist Don Guillette at 12:32am 07.24.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/2674 We've discussed twist many times but as new mates enter the world of sailor this subject will tend t
Knot Speed Check... Am I slow? Cheeky Monkey at 1:09am 07.24.07 Smaller Boats 3/1008 I have finally been getting out in my Hunter 26 and having a great time with my family on Green Bay.
Changing Transmission Fluid cmorin at 1:26am 07.24.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1789 While I have added fluid to the transmission of the M-25XP in our Catalina 30, I have never fully ch
Crack concern oday 19 ells at 2:20am 07.24.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1283 I have an Oday 19 that is developing a crack in the lower right corner of the companion way opening.
Anyone heard of a Newport 600? stvngale at 2:45am 07.24.07 Newport 0/1439 I just bought a 11' dinghy. The title says it is a 1966 Newport 600. Does anyone know anything abo
Sailing catalogs and websites SEADANCE at 3:14am 07.24.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1688 Hi guys and gals,Can you list me some (or if you can't list here,can you e-mail me them) of your fa
ANYONE SAILED A MAC 25 IN CHOCTAWATCHIE BAY FL SPOTYAPP at 2:50am 07.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1062 LOOKING TO TAKE MY MAC 25 DOWN TO DESTIN FLORIDA THIS APRIL/MAY ' SAIL AROUND CHOCTAWATCIE BAY.ANY
shades Justin_NSA at 3:31am 07.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/881 Besides points for the cool factor, what sunglasses do you recommend on water? I know I want polariz
Aluminum Water Tanks Diane - dilubu@hotmail.com at 4:37am 07.24.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1517 What can be used to remove deposits and keep them from reforming on aluminum water tanks. The deposi
Props to IdaSailor! Kevin C 26S at 4:52am 07.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1333 Just wanted to give a shout out for IdaSailor. My 2 year old IdaSailor rudder began to fail where I
Installing an outboard motor mount on a 1987 C25 Kerbs at 5:23am 07.24.07 Smaller Boats 1/1353 My wife and I recently purchased a 1987 C25 already outfitted with an antique motor mount. The inst
Crazed hatch glass Kevin R Quinn at 6:03am 07.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1225 What to do about crazed hatch and port lights? Can the glass itself be replaced or do you have to r

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Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 12:01pm 09.26.21 198643
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... rgranger at 11:55am 09.26.21 @DougM It sounds like you have paralled some similar issues. One of the reasons I moved to Charles
Loosening Alternator Belt quadrille38 at 11:47am 09.26.21 Hello, I have an 82 Catalina 27 with a Universal 5411 and the drive belt (there's only one) keeps
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Davidasailor26 at 11:38am 09.26.21
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M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 11:11am 09.26.21 wow you have been extra helpful and who ever you are thank you very much! You're welcome. I'm just
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 11:05am 09.26.21 wow you have been extra helpful and who ever you are thank you very much!
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 11:03am 09.26.21 Where would you hook up your hose pipe to do the flush in each direction? I would unhook the water
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) SamLust at 10:56am 09.26.21 Very good information! Happy to see it is not a lost cause! And at this point I have NO recollecti
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:55am 09.26.21 Once I remove it how exactly do you test it? To properly test it. Warm it in a pot of water on the
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:52am 09.26.21 Also how exactly do you remove the thermostat from the housing while the engine is running? Let th
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running SoSound at 10:51am 09.26.21 Is it possible to put too much grease in it? I had mine replaced last fall. I had noticed uneven w
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 10:45am 09.26.21
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:43am 09.26.21 I guess first step would be just pinch off the return line and see if that helps the engine cool I
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 10:41am 09.26.21 That's actually the thermostat housing. The thermostat could be new or look even worse. How long ha
M15 engine is overheating (1) catalina30 at 10:40am 09.26.21 You can do a back and forward flush with hose water. No chemical harm will come. Inspect what comes
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:40am 09.26.21 I will attach a picture of the thermostat, it is pretty old and looks possibly original. That's ac
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 10:38am 09.26.21
M15 engine is overheating jssailem at 10:36am 09.26.21 You can do a back and forward flush with hose water. No chemical harm will come. Inspect what comes

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