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Bleeding a fuel line Mike Hollingsworth at 1:41pm 06.18.07 Bavaria 7/3367 I really need help...PLEASE. I performed a routine primary fuel filter change for the start of the s
Overcharging Golf Cart house bank batteries? CalebD at 1:53pm 06.18.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2530 I checked the archives on this subject but I am not quite sure that I got all the subtleties so I am
Is a Cat 30 a little much for a first boat?? Prospector at 2:07pm 06.18.07 Catalina 30 10/1985 My wife and I have been sailing for a year now, and are actively hunting for that elusive first boat
inverter/chargers Chuck Creel at 5:23pm 06.18.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1457 i just ordered a solar system that charges at 7.5 amps peak sun 5 hrs a day/ .i see inverters
Extreme High Tide Bob Gump at 9:59pm 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1653 Got back from sailing on the River last night and found the local ramp flooded; the piers were almos
Jammed rudder Kenneth Gustavsen at 8:09pm 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1235 Is any one out there who knows how to fix a jammed rudder ?Please contact me !Kenneth
Isomat gooseneck query dave at 1:45am 06.16.07 Other Sailboats 2/1323 I am a Pearson 303 owner and have recently had to attempt to replace my old Isomat gooseneck assembl
Disposal of Old Gas Gary Wyngarden at 2:38am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 27/3582 I almost never use my outboard (Mercury 3 hp two cycle) since I row my dinghy almost everywhere. But
Bimini alternative?...Anyone own a Pro-techt cover markm at 3:00am 06.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1281 I'm looking to install a bimnin on my 26S but the boom height can be an issue. I found this product
Size of outboard for a 1969 26' Oday Ranger? Mike at 3:10am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1581 I am new to sailing and just bought a 1969 O'Day Ranger 26". I need to get an outboard but unsure og
Outboard motor for 25 year old16' DaySailer II Manypeaks at 12:17am 06.16.07 Day Sailers 3/6026 How do you do -- new friends. I am a new owner of an old, but beautiful DaySailer II. I have inqui
Retrieve an H23 with a Mazda Protege? DaveN26 at 11:51pm 06.15.07 Trailer Sailors 7/1866 Hi all.I belong to a trailer-sailor's club where all boats are kept, rigged, on trailers. With ra
transom thickness on O'Day 20 LordNelson at 11:44pm 06.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/883 Does anyone know what the transom thickness is on an O'Day 20?I recently mounted a new transom swi
Steering problem-Merriman Michael Passero at 5:35am 06.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/927 I have a problem with the Merriman steering system on my 1982 Ericson 33. A pin seems to be missing
Styrofoam in '73 O'Day 22 Deebee at 6:08am 06.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1485 Hi,Just bought a '72 O'Day 22. While cleaning it out and assessing what it needs to get it in the
prop MIKE1009 at 6:08am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1270 I purchased a new bronze prop,and would like to know how to keep it from corroding,pitting,and accum
sails MIKE1009 at 6:01am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1085 What is the physical difference in a inshore cross-cut mainsail and a offshore crosscut mainsail?
Parrel Beads or Tacker DonC3222 at 9:15am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 5/3748 Parrel Beads or TackerI am trying to rig up my asymmetrical spinnaker. I think I know exactly what
Shroud or stay clips... Brian D at 9:12am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2613 I'd like to fly flags or a burgee off my back stay or shrouds. I saw a guy do it but could not see w
Need a Widgeon tiller and rudder Mary Hosier at 9:23am 06.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1046 I'm looking for either plans to make/or used rudder and tiller for my boat. We lost it when we tippe

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Please, when can I come back? Hello Below at 9:52am 10.10.21
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 9:46am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:45am 10.10.21 199166
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:44am 10.10.21 ah shite pictures attached
New Airmar Technology dLj at 9:21am 10.10.21 The paddlewheel can definitely be frustrating, but in our area, the difference between paddlewheel
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 10.10.21 This is a "right tool for the job" thing. As others have said, 5200 is an adhesive, not a sealant. I
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 9:10am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dLj at 9:08am 10.10.21 I'm not seeing pictures? dj
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 8:58am 10.10.21 Basically the two boats are the same! The upgraded engine is a Yanmar 54HP for both and both have 50
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 8:33am 10.10.21 Legislature. How else are we going to be the village idiots?
Please, when can I come back? SoSound at 8:28am 10.10.21 Absolutely worth a trip! We bought this cruising guide two years ago, when we were planning to spen
Can't find the intake water strainer Ward H at 8:26am 10.10.21 My raw water pump would stop pumping water after a day sail.. Turned out a bad o ring seal for the p
Auto-Pilots WayneH at 8:24am 10.10.21 , two displays and masthead unit: all in around $7k refit. Check the price of a Wifi option and a
Force 10 Stove Replacement for Legend 35.5 sail sfbay at 8:18am 10.10.21 Most of the time compact galley equipment, like sinks, microwaves, ovens, cooktops, refrigerators, f
Anyone out there with a 2017 Beneteau 41.1? (1) sail sfbay at 7:32am 10.10.21 Not the same boat but this 411 owner installed an Artic Air 16,000 BTU unit (see photos) Beneteau 41
Can't find the intake water strainer Hayden Watson at 7:24am 10.10.21
Please, when can I come back? Terry Cox at 6:14am 10.10.21 when can I come back to where I love to be? Hi Dave, ditto. Been into Buchart Cove and Todd Inlet
Fun day ShawnL at 5:46am 10.10.21 Nice. Glad others are still having nice weather. We spent the afternoon yesterday packing ours up
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 5:09am 10.10.21 I found the following is a drop in replacement. It is close (not a perfect match) to the height, siz
Bare lead keel prep Davidasailor26 at 3:33am 10.10.21 I won't be using 2000e because I have at most 10SF to cover so I plan to use West System epoxy. Sa

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