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Universal M 25 Don at 11:55am 06.28.07 Catalina 30 2/1317 I need to repower and have a 5411 in a 1980 Catalina 30. Will a universal M-25 fit in the same space
Irwin 34 frmreilly at 8:39pm 06.26.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1534 Is there a reason that this boat typically sells for less than $20,000 -- I have seen a number for s
Affordable AC Option Hugh4753 at 9:23pm 06.26.07 Big Boats 5/1056 Was on this site the other day and saw a post about portable air conditioners. Started looking and
Used Sails? Paul Law at 8:58pm 06.26.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1253 I just bought a mariner and would like to get a bigger jib but I don't want to spend more than I did
WM 150 combiner install H-36 at 9:42pm 06.26.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1879 I am installing 150 west marine combiner and directionssay 6' 6 ga. between combiner and positive t
upgrade john12339 at 9:38pm 06.26.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1183 I've been looking to upgrade from a 22 to a 27 and I've noticed that there are a lot more Catlaina 2
rudderpost cap j haef at 12:37am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1027 I need to replace my rudderpost cap mine is a cast aluminum cap with swingup for the tiller when not
New mariner owner Where is the water coming from? Marc14877 at 10:19pm 06.26.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1209 I recently purchased a 73 oday mariner. THe owner reports it had not been in water for 10 years or s
Roller furler sail for O'day 26 Mike8088 at 12:36am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1536 I'm interested in replacing my 110% jib with a new roller furling genoa on my O'day 26. What size d
1976 O'Day 27 Mast and Rigging BMurph at 11:19pm 06.26.07 Bigger Boats 0/1237 I am trying to find the mast, boom, and rigging for a 1976 O'Day 27
Deck paint color Mike4116 at 12:45am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1046 The deck on my 1980 O'day 28 has a few blemishes and age related chips and marks. I would like to to
Salt Water Wear Pierre at 1:09am 06.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/851 1- PREVENTION: Are there efficient products which protect chromed parts? Do you use grease on the st
America's Cup exciting! (no race results posted) Brian D at 1:35am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 21/1980 I've been watching the America's Cup races and the boats are evenly matched. The skippers and crew a
415 mizzen collar calking John B at 1:50am 06.27.07 Morgan 0/1534 The calking around the mizzen was leaking into the aft head so I removed the boot, collar (2) and th
rigging as a yawl t kipp at 1:52am 06.27.07 Islander 1/1969 I would like to rig my 1967 Islander 37 as a yawl am I correct that some were so rigged? if not wo
Jammed Drum on Jib Pthelen at 2:58am 06.27.07 Smaller Boats 2/1029 I was out last weekend and had a wonderful sail in perfect conditions for the 170. My crew went to f
Fuel venting hose Harvey18655 at 2:55am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/805 Hi - I've recently upgraded to a 30' 1982 O'Day from a 25'Catalina ' we're new to having to deal wit
Dinghy wheels Moondancer at 2:44am 06.27.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1517 I want to get transom-mounted wheels for our Zodiac (285 air floor, Honda 15" shaft 5hp) and was loo
Looking for AMF Apollo riggins specifications. lambert at 4:33am 06.27.07 AMF 4/10505 Rebuiding a 1981 AMF Apollo sailboat. Need Rigging specifications to replace Forestay and Shrouds.
Cleaning Bilge Larry Schroeder at 4:26am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2405 OK, so we have the smelly bilge. I was off to buy some lysol to really give it a cleaning, but is t

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Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed Ted at 7:54pm 10.19.21 The numbers in the first column are the wind angles.
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed Tally Ho at 7:26pm 10.19.21 6.1 knots definitely is slow for that boat. If you are measuring your speed with a knot meter, it m
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. PaulK at 7:24pm 10.19.21 Also, I wouldn't expect boat paint to hide cracks. Grind 'em out, fill with the appropriate epoxy
H280 Service Manual sail sfbay at 7:04pm 10.19.21 Never seen a Hunter sailboat service manual. You will need to develop one based on best practices do
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 6:54pm 10.19.21 Well, I had the boat out this evening and noticed that smoke exiting the engine cover. It abated aft
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke dlochner at 6:44pm 10.19.21 This may be the issue. Have you noticed correlation at between time of day or temperature? As the
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 6:40pm 10.19.21 Well, the tank has a "vent" knob on the cap, but it is useless. The only way to relieve pressure in
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. Johnb at 6:31pm 10.19.21 Universal problem with messy oil changes. Some, maybe all, Yanmars have horizontal oil filters. Try
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant randerson5726 at 6:30pm 10.19.21 Thanks! I'll give the rectorseal a try.
Bombay Clipper 31, 1979, portholes sail sfbay at 6:04pm 10.19.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! If you cannot find one from portlig
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice. dlochner at 5:49pm 10.19.21 House paint will chalk and peel off. You will rue the day you applied it. In general the more effo
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed (1) Ted at 5:38pm 10.19.21 6.1 knots definitely is slow for that boat. If you are measuring your speed with a knot meter, it ma
Trailer lug nut tightness David B. at 5:35pm 10.19.21 Thanks so much for all of your replies! Evidently the ft. lbs. in the manual is not a misprint and
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. TimFromLI at 5:32pm 10.19.21 The problem with funnels and hoses is storing them on the boat when done. They make a mess unless th
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 5:29pm 10.19.21
H280 Service Manual Tally Ho at 5:18pm 10.19.21
Air conditioning condensation pump (1) Mechone at 5:16pm 10.19.21 It looks to me no more than a low pressure chemical injector about 30 dollars on ebay and as far as
Late season storage options in Maine. Captain W at 5:03pm 10.19.21 Chebeague Island Boat Yard might have some room too. Because they are on an island a short ferry ri
Trailer lug nut tightness Siamese at 5:01pm 10.19.21 My 26' travel trailer required about 100lbs. torque on the lug nuts. I used an old, beam style (no
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. NYSail at 5:00pm 10.19.21

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