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rigging as a yawl t kipp at 1:52am 06.27.07 Islander 1/1965 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 2/1024 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 2/1516 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 4/10501 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 4/2404 OK, so we have the smelly bilge. I was off to buy some lysol to really give it a cleaning, but is t
O-192 Topping Lift and Boomvang?o JC192 at 4:55am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1137 I've seen pictures of 192s with topping lift and/or boom vang, and some without. Mine ("Judy Magee"*
Texas Rain JungleJetJock at 6:15am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1361 I've been gone to work for a few days and in my absence it has rained in Texas, A LOT! I keep my bo
Manuals for the Ventures Gregg9020 at 6:16am 06.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/914 I know there are manuals out there, but the site we all used to go to is gone. I know someone that
Won't speed up Butch Beard at 6:20am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1864 It is always something. My latest problem with old Yanmar(YSM12) is that after slowing to idle speed
Lewmar Genoa Cars John Ehricht at 6:01am 06.27.07 Big Boats 1/1090 We have a 2004 Hunter 36 which we purchased new from a dealer in 2006. The one year warranty with H
flapper valve again Mike8193 at 6:13am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1634 I am finally getting around to repairing my jabsco marine head. I will this winter as Peggy has reco
fresh water pump Tom at 6:53am 06.27.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/945 I plan on installing a new fresh water pump for the galley and head sinks. Seems like a siple enoug
Raw water anti-siphon valve djbeach at 7:49am 06.27.07 Big Boats 6/3408 For the 2nd time in 2 years I am having a problem with the anti-siphon valve. The manual for my Yanm
Lewmar Genoa Cars John Ehricht at 8:06am 06.27.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1068 We have a 2004 Hunter 36 which we purchased new in 2006. So now the one year Hunter warranty is up.
irwin 27 centerboard winch Tom Tracy at 10:00am 06.27.07 Other Sailboats 0/959 My centerboard winch is rusted beyond repair and I need to replace it. I don't know the make of this
companionway hatch slide & 'toerails' DPT at 9:31am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2025 Hi everyone, I was wondering about the companionway hatch slides and the 'toerails' (I am assuming t
Installing a T series macerator pump Rick9619 at 9:30am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1581 Hey gang! I have an EcoVac "uflush" fresh water head to a Y valved overboard/holding tank system.
Catalina 38 S&S kms at 10:47am 06.27.07 Big Boats 6/2279 I am looking at buying a Catalina 38ft S'S. Are there any owners out there that I can comunicate wit
Tow insurance Manny at 2:15pm 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2456 Hi All,A question about tow insurance - My Boat US tow insurance is expiring soon and I am conside

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Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Len Ingalls at 3:26am 10.16.21 http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?203526-Anyone-Have-Stimson-Bow-Roof-Shed-Plans-Can-t-Reac
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Hayden Watson at 9:07pm 10.15.21 The math geek in me cannot get past the "The 99% of the 50+ boats in our marina are stored mast up."
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Tally Ho at 9:02pm 10.15.21 What supports in front of the mast ? Halyard ? There is a loop for a halyard and I usually put my
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 8:55pm 10.15.21
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing Monheganlover at 8:53pm 10.15.21 Hope you don't mind, but it looks like one of the seacocks in your photos (maybe one in the hatch in
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 8:43pm 10.15.21
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Tally Ho at 8:39pm 10.15.21
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 8:30pm 10.15.21 The concern with plastic is UV near round. UV is the scourge of almost anything unfortunately.
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? thinwater at 8:21pm 10.15.21 Yup, similar reasons in summer here. But, No insects living here in winter Plastic doesn't absorb
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy! Roadking Larry at 7:36pm 10.15.21 As we used to opine on the boats - 246 years of tradition unhampered by progress. :biggrin:
H34 Compression Post ScottFreeRick at 6:17pm 10.15.21 Thanks for all the replies.
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down dlochner at 5:51pm 10.15.21 The voltage drop can be the result of seemingly random events. For example the AP engages at the sam
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down (1) BarryL at 5:49pm 10.15.21 Hey, Power TO the Zeus should be provided on the dedicated power port. The Zeus does not get power
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 5:45pm 10.15.21 7Y1mXfpuoIo -Will
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:36pm 10.15.21 199304 -Will
Replacing Cabin Sole BigEasy at 5:33pm 10.15.21 As noted not all silicone caulks are the same. Caulks like DOW 795 and GE Silpruf have a different
Trucking a Yacht SandyFrank at 5:29pm 10.15.21 Last estimate I saw for a similar oversized load (but not a yacht in particular) was $3.00 per mile.
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down dkdoyle at 5:22pm 10.15.21 Check all the connections to make certain they are good. A drop in voltage can cause electronics t
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down dlochner at 5:10pm 10.15.21 Check all the connections to make certain they are good. A drop in voltage can cause electronics to
Propane solenoid valve jeepbluetj at 4:54pm 10.15.21 Battery powered rotary (Dremel) tool. Grind the gelcoat off the screwheads and clean them up. Or, ba

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