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Who on this forum has the biggest... Brian D at 6:44am 04.18.07 Ask All Sailors 43/2971 Boat? (Dang you got a dirty mind) ;)Just curious. I know I don't with just a 27 footer. But I know
Attention Ky 170 Sailors Edwin M at 9:01am 04.18.07 Day Sailers 14/1353 I've noticed that there are at least 4 Ky 170 sailors that post on this forum.Thought it might be i
holding tank problems Reasons Too at 8:26am 04.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/801 My holding tank keeps filling up with salt water no matter how I set the holding tank values. Dirrec
New Boat Joe Wienecke at 8:23am 04.18.07 Big Boats 5/960 Just closed the deal on our (new to us) 1998 376 yesterday. After a wash/wax and paint on the botto
Strut-Shaft alignment Brian Matthews at 10:09am 04.18.07 Big Boats 15/2831 Pulled the boat (2004 H36) for bottom paint. Found worn Cutlass bearing. This is the second time I h
Smaller steering wheel for a 466? billbigdog at 11:41am 04.18.07 Big Boats 3/1004 We just bought an '05 466. The steering wheel is really big, and difficult to maneuver around. Do
will be participating in a regatta...!! Tono at 11:55am 04.18.07 Day Sailers 2/1289 ..and its an open sailboat competition. I will run against cruiser sail boats which I consider them
Where to order parts and accessories? MJohnson at 11:59am 04.18.07 Day Sailers 3/1113 Anyone know where I can order the fiberglass pieces that keep the canvas raised (for the storage are
Yamaha 25 Review in Good Old Boat magazine George at 9:46am 04.18.07 Yamaha 10/14840 Good Old Boat magazine did a review of my 1977 Yamaha 25 in the upcoming May/June edition. I wrote
Yet another bottom paint question Scott B at 12:06pm 04.18.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1003 At what point do you recoat. Ours has random bare spots on the bottom and keel. At what point do y
What size stands for the Hunter 27 BradG at 5:17pm 04.18.07 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1172 I am putting my boat up on the hard at my house and need to buy stands, I would just go measure the
Head room Help Needed! Griffin Avin at 2:43pm 04.18.07 Other Sailboats 0/691 I am trying to find a relatively comfortable bay/coastal cruiser. I am looking at the 43 MKIII CC a
Modify knowledgebase Terry Cox at 12:57pm 04.18.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1105 Hi Phil, would it be possible to add another section to the knowledgebase for destination articles?
ADVICE ON PURCHASING CATALINA 27 Brent9546 at 12:42pm 04.18.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/5523 HI,I am just in the process of buying a sailboat (my first one) and considering a 1974 Catalina 27
Simple wiring guidelines? Uncle Salty at 9:02pm 04.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1123 I am about to embark on rewirng my Mac 25. After browsing the archives in the general forums, a boo
Volvo engine reliability?? Dick Auge at 12:40am 04.17.07 Islander 6/2128 We are looking at a 1980 Islander 30 with Volvo engine. I have heard that they are not a good engine
Volvo engine reliability?? Dick Auge at 12:57am 04.17.07 Ask All Sailors 15/6798 We are looking @ a 1980 sailboat with a Volvo engine. I have heard that they are not reliable and ex
Paddle wheel sizes? Bay Sailor at 1:35am 04.17.07 Other Sailboats 2/1511 I got a bargain-priced Signet Marine speed-log impeller on Saturday. When I went to replace the on
Marina insurance policies Brian D at 1:26am 04.17.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1748 Has anyone ever gone to their marina office and asked to see their policy? The reason I ask is I hav
Whisker Pole Jeff at 1:09am 04.17.07 Big Boats 1/855 I have a 466/2004 and am looking to purchase a whisker pole. Any thoughts as to the pros and cons.

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Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? sesmith at 6:08am 06.21.21 One thing I'd add. You mentioned not wanting to use a buffer. If so, I would wet sand up past 1000
Paceship PY26 Anchor (1) sail sfbay at 6:02am 06.21.21 Consider stowing on a rail bracket like the Windline Rail Mount Anchor Bracket Windline Rail Mount A
2000 H240 SnapFurl CF500 issues Crazy Dave Condon at 5:50am 06.21.21 Picture of entire sail first and how attached to furling drum please. In the future put your ques
tachometer not accurate Maine Sail at 5:47am 06.21.21 Charge bus simply means; anything else charging the batteries when you ran this test? A 3/8" belt
H240 Compression Post Water Ingress SolentHunter at 5:45am 06.21.21 I had this problem last year on my previous '98 240. I first noticed the leak at the base of the com
1990 Hunter 18.5 Stay T-Ball Receivers Crazy Dave Condon at 5:43am 06.21.21 There are backing plates that should be on the mast for the t balls. Advise boom/mast manufacturer
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:43am 06.21.21 Being you have a 310 and I a 30 w/ dinette, I didn't think you had the same location options as I h
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:41am 06.21.21 An important note. The round sensor rotates in the fitting used to attach the unit to the boat. Th
What's in your toolkit? (1) Pagan Baby at 5:38am 06.21.21 195469these have saved my bacon many times!
How far down should she be dunked? SailingLoto at 5:36am 06.21.21 The bracket is somewhat adjustable. . Thank you for highlighting that paragraph. I was getting r
What's in your toolkit? dlochner at 5:32am 06.21.21 A foam garden kneeling pad. You will spend a lot of time on your knees. :biggrin:
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:31am 06.21.21 thank you - will do...i think i can get there tonite or tomorrow to take pictures.
H260 Model Year Differences? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 06.21.21 Your welcome sir
Roller furling Crazy Dave Condon at 5:28am 06.21.21 Take a picture or two and send them. I also want to see how the line exits the furling drum. Inc
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:21am 06.21.21 @Crazy Dave Condon thank you! btw - the rotation clip is changed, but still not working well. will t
What's in your toolkit? RoyS at 4:50am 06.21.21 I would not worry about corrosion. Keep tools in a strong, dry plastic tool box(s) or similar. You w
Sail slugs DougM at 4:49am 06.21.21 If you broke only one, I would suggest replacing all, because the others may not be far behind on th
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance rpludwig at 4:40am 06.21.21 order some oxalic acid, powder on Amazon for use on the really tuff stains, I use it mainly on the h
Ok Kids Help my solve a disagreement Rick486 at 2:43am 06.21.21 Attached are 2 pictures of the companion way doors on our boat. In one you can see the latch at the
Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? DAVA390 at 2:37am 06.21.21 thank you.

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