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SEADANCE at 4:45am 07.05.07
12/1620
Hi, Its me I found two leaky port lights yesterday during our thunderstorm that cancelled our trip
higgs at 6:23am 07.05.07
7/1278
There has been some discussion about what the CG can and cannot do to us and no one seemed to agree
Sonny Sharpe at 6:30am 07.05.07
2/1397
The material that was fiberglassed under the port seat in the cockpit area has turned loose. Now whe
d ryan at 7:19am 07.05.07
4/1136
i take the hylas up and down the atlantic twice a year, 1500 miles each way. this does not include h
WIlker at 7:06am 07.05.07
2/1228
Hi. I have been searching the internet high and low for drop boards or 1/2" teak to make my own. D
Brian Voke at 7:22am 07.05.07
2/1250
I purchased an O'day 15 to teach my 4 kids to sail on Cape Cod and need to replace the front and re
Gregg9020 at 7:30am 07.05.07
2/1182
Now what. How do we go about the install of them? Dwyer Mast said to attach with seizing wire, but
mongoose at 7:58am 07.05.07
4/1683
My husband bought this boat last fall. Of course on my first voyage I mess up the head. So we want
Kevin3439 at 7:50am 07.05.07
7/1329
Just purchased a Venture 21. It is missing the boom crutch. Looking to purchase a boom crutch or a
caguy at 7:50am 07.05.07
1/1153
Came across this and thought you might enjoy. ;D Frank
seadaddler at 9:56am 07.05.07
8/1432
Depending on the wind and current watch hill or the race. Any advice on planning a trip to Block Isl
Steven Corey at 9:12am 07.05.07
16/1532
A friend of mine was in Roche Harbor last weekend and talked with a number of fellow boaters who had
GARY MCRAE at 9:11am 07.05.07
0/1023
THIS BOAT WAS IN PEARL HARBOR,HAWAII,IN 1989. I FOUND NAVY PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN EITHER A
KJ13923 at 10:46am 07.05.07
0/755
So are there any QS owners out here. I've been looking at one for sale and was looking for some insi
s sauer at 10:54am 07.05.07
2/1307
I haven't been into Bodkin in a couple years and the channel has had shoaling some years. has anyon
Paul Z at 11:30am 07.05.07
5/1113
I went out today with mynew set of halyards. There is a lot of excess line. How much should I cut
NYSail at 1:40pm 07.05.07
12/2264
hello all My 1986 Pearson P36-2 is in need of a head sail furling system. The sl hood has worn its
Trev at 1:39pm 07.05.07
15/1992
I am planning on buying a barbeque for my mac 25, I have looked at the force 10 and then some of the
Manny at 1:32pm 07.05.07
9/1265
A few days ago I had applied Poli Glo to my cockpit except in the non skid which is a painted on pro
sam20916 at 1:09pm 07.05.07
5/2660
What is the best way to add buoyancy to a dinghy sailboat with internal buoyancy tanks. My concern i

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Adjust lazy jacks while sailing?
AndyL at 7:18am 09.26.21
Thanks to everyone for all their responses. I'm finally back on the boat today and will be taking
M15 engine is overheating
dmax at 7:00am 09.26.21
Was water coming out of your exhaust? If not, it's something downstream from the pump preventing flo
Seafarer 22
sail sfbay at 6:49am 09.26.21
Like the fin keel. They are kinda hard to find, albeit I did find some Seafarer 22's for sale here:
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sail sfbay at 6:36am 09.26.21
In that case, see posts #2 and #4 installed one in this thread Outboard to rudder connection | Sailb
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size
flightlead404 at 6:35am 09.26.21
Lol thanks I was hoping someone had gone down the same road. Stainless acorn nuts are 1.20 at ace. C
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system
Gary Ryan at 6:24am 09.26.21
Thanks guys!
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system
Davidasailor26 at 6:16am 09.26.21
The hoses from the water heater to the engine carry engine coolant to the heater, so no need to worr
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system
dlochner at 6:14am 09.26.21
Don't put AF in the water tanks. It does not flush out easily. Pump the water tanks dry. Drain the h
Loosening Alternator Belt
shank at 6:02am 09.26.21
Loosening Alternator Belt
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:48am 09.26.21
I haven't been able to tighten or loosen the little screw on the adjustment bracket at all. It's ju
Loosening Alternator Belt
shank at 5:27am 09.26.21
I haven't been able to tighten or loosen the little screw on the adjustment bracket at all. It's jus
Loosening Alternator Belt
NYSail at 5:19am 09.26.21
Do you tighten the other bolt as well? And yes a lock washers would help. Greg
Hunter 310 1997 Fuel tank replacement - pics of aft
sailcapt340 at 4:56am 09.26.21
Are you saying you have to cut the wall itself that we see in your third photo? When I enlarge you p
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33)
Jim Legere at 4:46am 09.26.21
I believe Dahmer Marine was the original manufacturer for a lot of the prop struts on the Cherubini
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest...
Will Gilmore at 2:38am 09.26.21
I think posting pictures of you sailing your hobie, pontoon flying, would help. I am a ComPac fan.
Outboard to rudder link
Christopher Williams at 11:07pm 09.25.21
Hello thank you for your reply, I have a tiller regards Chris Williams
A simple list of preparations...
Stu Jackson at 8:42pm 09.25.21
You have a link for the first one? What? That IS the link. What do you mean by both risk toleran
M15 engine is overheating
catalina30 at 8:35pm 09.25.21
Stu, as I mentioned I did take the line off that is down stream from the pump and water we flowing o
M15 engine is overheating
Stu Jackson at 8:33pm 09.25.21
Are you sure it was primed? i.e., it had water "at" it? Those Oberdorfers are pretty reliable.

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