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lost battens David Wilson at 10:48am 07.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1228 We've watched our battens fly out of the pockets into the water! There doesn't seem to be any built-
Great sail Saturday...finally had a camera RobG at 10:58am 07.09.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1049 So I thought I'd share:)Great steady wind at 8-10.
torqeedo John R. at 11:10am 07.09.07 Ask All Sailors 30/2733 I am planning to buy a small dinghy and a motor for the dinghy. I've read a little about and seen th
Modify ski boat trailer for Oday 22 Wes Brown at 11:22am 07.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1127 I am going to buy an 1980 O'Day 22'. I have an 18' Ski boat trailer that I want to modify for the b
hull number kms at 11:29am 07.09.07 Big Boats 2/1260 Where can I find my hull number on the registeration?kms
quadrant deck plate Susan Campbell at 12:12pm 07.09.07 Catalina 30 2/1518 MY QUADRANT DECK PLATE IS SPONGY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED...CATALINA NO LONGER STOCKS THE PART...ANY
shakedown cruise report Steve Feinsilver at 12:53pm 07.09.07 Big Boats 6/1367 Spent 9 days on our new 44DS ,hull 234. Boat is fitted with CO and smoke detectors, total of 6 unit
Original 23' Venture Sails? Thomas at 3:22pm 07.09.07 Other Sailboats 0/776 I have recently completed the renovation of my 1973 23' MacGregor Venture; However, I do not have an
CDI Messenger Line ggassman at 3:20pm 07.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1505 We purchase our 270 a few months ago and have no experience changing the headsail with the CDI furle
catalog or owners manual for a 80s vintage O'Day 1 dusty at 5:05pm 07.09.07 Day Sailers 0/1096 Do you have a copy or a scanned image of the sales brochure or owners manual for a 1980s vintage O'D
hard starting when hot pete at 8:42pm 07.09.07 Big Boats 5/913 I have a 2003 420 that has a problem that has been becoming progressively worse the last few seasons
Why cheaper Gevrey at 8:50pm 07.09.07 Bavaria 6/3583 Just a naive question.I'm looking for a sail boat, I compare the layouts, equipements, ... and bava
keel cable Cleatus at 10:13pm 07.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/970 The first time I took out my 25 when it was rough. The Keel sounded like it was slamming around. I c
pedestal lever housing parts jtmccue at 10:36pm 07.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1169 yatch specialties pedestal partsI have an early H28.5. The pedestal's "!plastic!" housing (Y321-01
Changing the Oil Ray2325 at 10:47pm 07.09.07 Catalina 310 8/2379 I have never changed the oil on my 310, but it is about time. In the Universal manual they mentioned
One pin or two? sPk at 11:56pm 07.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1051 When I was raising my mast on my O'Day 25 at my old marina last year, one of the guys helping me men
Built in cooler not all that cool? sPk at 12:01am 07.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1245 I finally got my O'Day 25 into Lake Superior last week. YEAH! Now that I will probably be spending
R-33 turnbuckle? Ray at 1:47am 07.10.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 3/2061 I,m reinstalling my standing rigging and I,m missing the turnbuckle for the aft stay, does anyone kn
porta bote John R. at 2:04am 07.10.07 Ask All Sailors 7/2644 Is anybody familiar with the folding "Porta Bote"? My wife and I are planning to get a dinghy for ou
Generator on 23? Brian M H23 at 2:38am 07.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/869 So i had this idea yesterday, while I was helping my dad install a new generator in his 36', 10,000l

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M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:16am 09.26.21 The M15 Universal 5411 in my Catalina 30 is raw water cooled (no fresh water side or heat exchanger)
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system cymeyer at 10:03am 09.26.21 What's the best way to winterize our air conditioning system? Any pointers for running antifreeze
Loosening Alternator Belt (10) jssailem at 10:00am 09.26.21 I would suggest reviewing the information on bolt issues and design issues with various alternators
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... Leeward Rail at 9:27am 09.26.21 so if they are quoting an Atomic Stevedore and 30 hp likely a listing error. As clearly noted in
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Mechone at 9:20am 09.26.21 Never heard of anyone trying that, but it sounds like a good idea! Let us know if it works for you
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table Hollyberry at 9:06am 09.26.21 Thanks ! Will do, not home at the moment.
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 09.26.21 Yes on cockpit panel-which has a indicator with a battery+- symbol .This light goes out when engine
gel coat on textured areas (1) sail sfbay at 8:23am 09.26.21 ...........Or you can buy a commercial product, Gibco Flex Molds and repair the section. In either
Loosening Alternator Belt Don S/V ILLusion at 8:08am 09.26.21 Do you know if I have the flawed alternator bracket? Old Bracket Not sure how a hunk of metal ca
M15 engine is overheating (1) sail sfbay at 7:26am 09.26.21 Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the seaw
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table TButler at 7:26am 09.26.21 Oh wow - very beautiful work and ingenuity in the design! Would you be able to share the approxi
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:
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... DougM at 6:40am 09.26.21
Outboard to rudder link (1) 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

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