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Recommision Groco Manual head Mickstr at 12:06pm 06.01.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1295 I'd like to start using the manual Groco head on my newly purchased 87 O'Day 272 LE. It hasn't been
1979 Catalina 30 questions 79 Cat30 at 12:28pm 06.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2611 I just bought a 1979 Catalina 30 with little documentation. It has a "fuel" cap and a "gas" cap, I w
SC Coast Boydaclies at 1:51pm 06.01.07 Smaller Boats 1/952 We're heading to the SC coast next week w/ our 260. We're planning on putting in around Beaufort or
41DS: Fresh Water Isolator Valve question karmaf16 at 8:34pm 05.30.07 Big Boats 6/1577 Hi all,I've got a 41DS but I'm only getting fresh water out of the stbd tank. Port tank is full b
Replacing a Non-metallic Cutlass bearing on my 281 JG21843 at 11:39pm 05.30.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1294 1997 Beneteau 281 Oceanis: the 'Cutlass Bearing' has been pushed inside the housing has Genoa sheets
Doing the Great Loop in a 260 LKYusnret at 1:44am 05.31.07 Smaller Boats 6/1686 The wife and I are doing the America Loop (7800 NM) on our 260. We started in Jacksonville FL and ar
Roller Furler SEADANCE at 2:04am 05.31.07 Ask All Sailors 19/1716 Hi Guys and Gals!Found a good boat but it does not have a roller furler on it. Hubby asked me to a
What is it (1) scolil at 2:00am 05.31.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1504 I recieved this boat from my father. It has no hull ID. It is 26ft LOA. The gentleman who sold it
H26 topping lift/boom rigging/ballast tank Fred at 2:32am 05.31.07 Smaller Boats 22/2207 I have a line on the back of my mast that looks right for the topping lift, but it just ends with th
Science Question Vinny at 2:40am 05.31.07 Big Boats 8/1125 I know I've been told and I think I know the answer but I'll ask the Form, someone is sure to know.
Reefer Madness Joe McGinty at 2:49am 05.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/920 I just installed jiffy reefing on my '79 MacG 22. I have a reefing hook and line near the mast, and
What size of flax packing do i need for a P30? Allan Miller at 3:54am 05.31.07 Other Sailboats 1/858 I want to replace the packing material in the stuffing box of my 1971 P30.I was told there were lot
Advice on replacing Cutlass Bearing JG21843 at 3:58am 05.31.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1268 Replacing a Non-metallic Cutlass bearing 1997 Beneteau 281 Oceanis: the 'Cutlass Bearing' has been
Pics from Pensacola trip Near Bliss at 5:54am 05.31.07 Other Sailboats 6/1084 Well I made the trip to Pensacola. Sailed to Orange Beach and then to Destin and back to Pensacola.
Where can you get support in Northern California? scott21028 at 3:47am 05.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/932 I just bought a used 2006 26M which was purchased new and set up by Inmon Yachts but never used by t
June 1 starts the beginning .... Alan at 6:03am 05.31.07 Ask All Sailors 20/2027 ...of low sulfur diesel production. As of tomorrow all refineries will be producing low sulfur dies
Water hose change Tim Op't Holt at 6:21am 05.31.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/903 I'm about to embark on changing all the water hose from the seacock through the fresh water pump and
Trailer hitch Pierre at 6:56am 05.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1004 For a 26X, what is the ideal height of the ball, measuring from the ground to its top?
clevis pin clips jimforest at 7:18am 05.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1124 I am just learning to sail and equip my Mac 26S and I do not like the circular clips which go throug
Drafts size from Hull # SEADANCE at 7:30am 05.31.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1044 Is there a way to find out what the draft size of a boat is based on the hull number?B/Seadance

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Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 4:11pm 09.16.21 The only options are to clean the fabric with mild soap & water, let it dry thoroughly, and spray
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Don S/V ILLusion at 4:06pm 09.16.21 Yes, I have - the answer is always "make new!" Not the answer you wanted to hear but ...
H41DS. What is a cut wire doing under galley? (1) ice breaker at 3:48pm 09.16.21 Wiring diagrams attached. Most wires should be listed. Very useful. The wire harness includes all
Backstay adjuster sailingsoon at 3:30pm 09.16.21 I opted for the Wichard model are/rigging-adjusters/backstay-adjusters/with-wheel/part-5526 Works
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas BigEasy at 3:09pm 09.16.21 The only options are to clean the fabric with mild soap & water, let it dry thoroughly, and spray i
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing DougM at 2:39pm 09.16.21 Hard to tell, but either the lines have aged and/or swollen from their specified diameter. I had n
Searching for a unicorn prop nut! DeniseO30 at 2:38pm 09.16.21 Its definitely not a metric, i've tried them all :( I'm happy to get one cut but am struggling to f
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 2:35pm 09.16.21
Sell day is NOT one of the happiest.. Leeward Rail at 2:21pm 09.16.21 Too bad. :ass: The mystery has been spoiled by too much transparency. Can always delete the threa
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Don S/V ILLusion at 2:05pm 09.16.21
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas sail sfbay at 1:51pm 09.16.21 This is a million dollar question!! Unfortunately once a fabric has lost it's color, not much can b
I left the lights on Ward H at 1:41pm 09.16.21 And... Here's the easiest solution. Do nothing. Use the boat. If you're used to how long the batter
Question about a racor230r2 and anti-siphon valve (vetus) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.16.21 In case you are interested in sizing the primary fuel filter refer to this Racor technical bulletin:
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing skunther at 1:28pm 09.16.21
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Sailgunner at 1:21pm 09.16.21
1984 Hunter 34 roller furler Stu Jackson at 1:00pm 09.16.21 Compare features, too. I have a ProFurl that I sized properly for my boat (LCI32). One of the fest
Fuel delivery issue SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:57pm 09.16.21 Why not completely eliminate the existing fuel supply? Rig up a diesel fuel supply from a small 1 ga
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? eherlihy at 12:50pm 09.16.21 I did not see on the drawings the alignment holes for the bolts to install the strut on your boat.
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing BobH57 at 12:48pm 09.16.21 The reefing lines on my Hunter 410 are 7/16", as specified in the owners manual. As others have sugg
I left the lights on jeepbluetj at 12:33pm 09.16.21 A load test can be reasonably done with a simple load (Incandescent light bulbs, 12v heat, the frid

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