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Iron-on sail patch George16771 at 1:08am 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/6521 We're trying to get one more summer's use out of the existing mainsail on an O'day Daysailer that we
Replacement Rudder Rich Johns at 1:11am 07.25.07 Seidelmann 1/1618 Lost our rudder on a Seidelmann 25 - looking for low cost replacement.
The smell is almost gone Bob at 1:49am 07.25.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1645 Peggie,First a little history about our head. I bought an Ericson 32-3 (1987) early last year. D
Angled Screws Aldo at 2:39am 07.25.07 Catalina 22 8/1499 Does anyone know where these 2 screws go on a C-22?
clicking on links Sherry at 2:50am 07.25.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1241 When I am reviewing a message in the forum, if I click on one of the links along the right hand side
Replacing Motor Mounts soundangel at 2:57am 07.25.07 Newport 0/1722 It appears that the engine mounts in our 1982 Newport were installed before they installed the fuel
Pumping out underway... Gavin Peters at 3:13am 07.25.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/2926 Hi,After a cruise up in Maine, where pumpouts were scarce (and one overflowingincident, yuck!), I
3GM Starting Problems QED Rob2435 at 3:13am 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1031 As I had documented in an earlier post, I had intermittent starting problems, when you hit the push
Genset for Hunter 326 Djenkins at 4:11am 07.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1020 Can anyone with such experience advise me regarding adding a generator to my 2004 326? Where to loc
Decisions, decision!!!! chinny at 4:11am 07.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1386 Hello everyone,I'm desperately looking for information relating to a mid-80's Hunter 34. I've been
Harkin small boat traveller review. CharlieCobra at 5:41am 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1116 I recently installed one on my Venture 21 to replace the clumsy triangle sheet system. Boy! What a
Autohelm ST50 masthead windvane. Patrick at 5:43am 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1586 Just had the rigger take down my ST50 masthead windvane which is inoperable after the last hurricane
Mississippi coast marinas? Persy at 7:55am 07.25.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2045 I am considering moving my boat to the Mississippi coast. Does anyone know which marinas are back o
Second anchor on a 410 AndrewB at 6:32am 07.25.07 Big Boats 8/1273 A H410 has two anchor rollers. One protrudes further than the other. Has anyone found a anchor that
Bottom paint prep ericorion at 6:20am 07.25.07 Smaller Boats 1/908 After 2 hurricanes blew through the area, my neighbor's 1982 Hunter 22 sank in the canal. I raised i
shroud tension arturo devitalis at 5:49am 07.25.07 Trailer Sailors 5/1887 Do you have insight about using the Loos Guage to tension ALUMINUM, not SS shrouds. How do you adjus
Things I changed Ray at 5:48am 07.25.07 Catalina 310 9/2270 Hi All, Since this is my first year with my boat I have been making a few changes. For one I did ins
Oday 26 Spinnaker Track Location Jim V at 8:40am 07.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/999 Does anyone have a 26 with a spinnaker track? I just picked up a chute for my 26 and would like to
H34 1984 Fiberglass fatigue, crack, or sag justice at 9:30am 07.25.07 Big Boats 1/903 How to tell when fiberglass chaffing, fatigue, sag, or crack are "serious" or normal?Photos of var
Self leveling radar scanner mount Split backstay Chris Connor at 9:28am 07.25.07 Catalina 310 0/1577 I am considering installing a radar scanner in a Catalina 310. I was contemplating a mast mounted s

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Yanmar 3jh3e Winterize Gary Ryan at 7:48pm 09.28.21 Yep...changed the antifreeze a couple weeks ago.
Fuel Filter Replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 7:39pm 09.28.21
When is diesel fuel too old? ontherocks83 at 7:27pm 09.28.21 @ontherocks83 - you miss my point. I agree with you that a completely empty tank (as Maine Sail) t
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 7:19pm 09.28.21 @ontherocks83 - you miss my point. I agree with you that a completely empty tank (as Maine Sail) te
When is diesel fuel too old? Davidasailor26 at 7:18pm 09.28.21 I see your point, but (and I could be wrong) what if you look at the amount of fuel in your tank as
When is diesel fuel too old? ontherocks83 at 7:12pm 09.28.21 I believe that there is some "middle ground here" that has to be considered. If a tank is complete
Adding kayak to sailboat SoSound at 7:12pm 09.28.21 Hoping weather improves. Want a sail across Juan D Fuca in the morning. ...Small Craft Advisory...
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 7:05pm 09.28.21 The big point (I believe) is that the idea of topping off your tanks to prevent moisture build up i
When is diesel fuel too old? MikeHoncho at 7:02pm 09.28.21 That seals it for me!;) To paraphrase an old financial commercial "When Maine Sail talks, people li
When is diesel fuel too old? ontherocks83 at 6:53pm 09.28.21 Yea, I'll be sure to tell my buddy with the Grand Banks 43 Eastbay that he should pump out his 450
MODIFICATIONS TO MY B331 DUE TO HEALTH REASONS Bluenose at 6:52pm 09.28.21 Thanks to you all for your kind comments. As to the Stack Pack, that's what he'll be doing - convert
Its funny Friday! (1) Captain W at 6:47pm 09.28.21 198782
Bringing dogs aboard Captain W at 6:43pm 09.28.21 Love all the pictures - I can tell there are some great companions out there!
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 6:41pm 09.28.21 We sail all year long down here in South Carolina so emptying the tank would be somewhat of an incon
When is diesel fuel too old? jviss at 6:40pm 09.28.21 Yea, I'll be sure to tell my buddy with the Grand Banks 43 Eastbay that he should pump out his 450 g
When is diesel fuel too old? ontherocks83 at 6:38pm 09.28.21 @Charles Erwin , please note that I deleted my post after reading the Maine Sail website discussion
When is diesel fuel too old? Charles Erwin at 6:31pm 09.28.21 @Charles Erwin , please note that I deleted my post after reading the Maine Sail website discussion
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 6:29pm 09.28.21 Pretty sure Dow is right. However, since you disagree, please explain the results of your experime
When is diesel fuel too old? (1) ontherocks83 at 6:29pm 09.28.21 I'm not saying I am a Maine Sail fan boy but he has not let me down yet. A lot of my refit was based
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 6:13pm 09.28.21 Give this a go. Does an Empty Marine Fuel Tank Condensate? - Marine How To That seals it for me!

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