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Broken Swing Keel Cable jeannine421 at 3:06am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1687
CNG stove fuel JohnCelerity at 3:31am 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2248 Does anyone have any info on recertifying a old 1993 CNG tank? I have a specific tank which fits und
H34 Main Ed at 6:32am 07.16.07 Big Boats 1/867 My 34 is in need of a new mainsail. Has anyoe had any experience with sails from the Sail Warehouse
River water sailgirl at 6:02am 07.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1164 We are in a very nice marina that is located on a working river. There are at least 4 shipyards, no
1968 MacGregor 21 Venture. Deborah at 6:01am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2327 We purchased this boat this year and so far have only sailed with the main sail. I am asking for in
Small cracks ? naitafon at 5:48am 07.16.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1702 The included picture clearly indicates some cracks in the polyester nearby the front bilge, just und
O/T Having a bad day? Capt H2o at 5:46am 07.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/975 #1
Sandpiper Wikipedia page Michel Boulet at 5:34am 07.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/926 Here's the link again. Please feel free to contribute. This is our boat's page.
Mast Float for Capri 16.5 Paul at 6:52am 07.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2247 Does anyone have experience with installing the Hobie Bob (either Baby Bob or Mama Bob) on a Catalin
Hull Fittings BJILEG at 8:25am 07.16.07 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/1770 On the 34 ft models are the thru hull fitting bronze ??
Hull Fittings BJILEG at 8:48am 07.16.07 Big Boats 0/828 1984 h-34 are the thru hull fittings bronze ? LG
repair Wilcox-Crittenden winches Carroll Ertel at 8:48am 07.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/1088 I have just gotten some Wilcox-Crittenden winches and want to clean and lube them but can't figure h
Removing centerboard Lloyd franks at 9:37am 07.16.07 Catalina 22 9/2008 I'm looking for information on removing CB from a C22. Can anyone direct me? Thanks.
Gooseneck toggle replacement R. Phillips at 8:05am 07.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1133 I have an 87 O'Day 322 and am trying to get a gooseneck toggle replacement. I have been working to
Holding Tank Leak on Catalina 320 Canada at 7:32am 07.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/2089 We believe our holding tank was full and leaked. We have a 1994 Catalina 320 with the shallow bilge
Coolant and heat transfer to Water Heater Eric on board Selah at 11:01am 07.16.07 Big Boats 5/953 I have a 3JH2E 36 horse Yanmar in my year 2000 Hunter 380. I know there is a coolant system, since
Need clutch lever for Autohelm 4000 Scott21120 at 11:03am 07.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1881 Any chance anyone has a clutch lever for an Autohelm 4000 Mk I (the black wheel disc)? Mine is brok
rpm's Gary at 11:34am 07.16.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1043 my rpm's when set at 3000 will slowly decrease to 2100. I can push the throtle back up to 3000 and t
Hunter 212 vs. 216? 90mtx at 12:16pm 07.16.07 Smaller Boats 7/4098 My wife and I are in the market for a sailboat and like the Hunter 212. I have read about weak rudd
How does a Hunter sail christine15254 at 1:29pm 07.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1258 I am looking to buy a keel boat. I have been in "dinghies" all my life, own a Flying Scot. My husb

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5200 or West Epoxy Ralph Johnstone at 11:04am 09.19.21 This is preferable to using any kind of solvent as the solvent may not completely evaporate and may
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink 31seahorse at 11:02am 09.19.21 Thanks for the additional replies. I knew you people would have many suggestions. (1) We consid
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink 31seahorse at 10:51am 09.19.21 Thanks, Doug. I had forgotten about the stick-on window to hold the yearly sticker. I'll look for
H380 V-berth vanity/sink decommissioned-parts BIGUA at 10:44am 09.19.21 Hi Joelm100, where are you ?, so I could ask a couriere to pick the part, I`m interested in the H38
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Kings Gambit at 10:02am 09.19.21 Omit the blocks mounted between the boom and the mast base completely and go straight to turning b
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink Kings Gambit at 9:55am 09.19.21
5200 or West Epoxy Don S/V ILLusion at 9:52am 09.19.21 I have used 5200 for a similar repair. Was still holding fine after 8 years when I sold the boat.
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler MikeHoncho at 9:51am 09.19.21 Include costs of disposal once done with it and buying an applicable powerboat as, more than likely,
Adjust lazy jacks while sailing? Benny17441 at 9:50am 09.19.21 The Curse of the Lazy Jacks; I hate them and only have them because they came with the boat and the
5200 or West Epoxy kloudie1 at 9:48am 09.19.21 something like the plastic deck boards from Depot/Lowes stuck down with 5200 would be fine.. rot pro
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler Benny17441 at 9:26am 09.19.21 We were in the middle of a 10 day trip in the Chesapeake Bay on our way To St. Michaels when we lost
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) MikeHoncho at 9:26am 09.19.21 Attached is the Dupont Data sheet for the product. Perhaps the product has a lot of volatile chemic
5200 or West Epoxy DAVA390 at 9:25am 09.19.21 If it is unfinished, it probably is not gel coat. Some builders paint the visible parts of the hull
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) (1) jssailem at 9:11am 09.19.21 Attached is the Dupont Data sheet for the product. Perhaps the product has a lot of volatile chemica
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing jssailem at 8:58am 09.19.21 It sounds like the way the reefing is rigged, the line serves to reef the tack and the clue with a s
5200 or West Epoxy SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:56am 09.19.21 I have used 5200 for a similar repair. Was still holding fine after 8 years when I sold the boat.
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:47am 09.19.21 DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant is dry. I use it on my sail slugs & track, works well. Have not not
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel. SailingLoto at 8:09am 09.19.21 Where did the $800 go? We charge 2 hours to clean it out of outboard cowlings and powerhead, 4-6
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink Art12050 at 7:49am 09.19.21
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink markwbird at 7:48am 09.19.21 Sharpie

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