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Removal of Tree Pollen craig at 11:31am 05.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1051 We have an unusally large amount of tree pollen in the spring floating in the air. It settles on th
Personal Computer Navagation Software Captain Al at 1:08pm 05.06.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1385 I am looking to purchase a software program to interface my computer with my GPS. Two of the produc
Slip sliding away SailboatOwners.com at 2:26pm 05.06.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1795 For many sailors, the season is just starting again. And unless you sail in the deep south, the wate
Raising the mast buzzzsaw at 2:48pm 05.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1629 Tried to raise the mast on my 84 mac 25. Just the wife and I and she not much help lifting much. I c
How do I find the pivot bolt buzzzsaw at 2:39pm 05.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/974 Newbie to the 84 mac 25 ... where the heck is the hatch to examine the pivot bolt and is this anywhe
Repair jib winches buzzzsaw at 2:25pm 05.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2058 Getting my 84 mac 25 ready for the water and found the jib winches in sad shape. One is completely f
Running wires inside pedestal guard Gary Kunkel at 12:41pm 05.06.07 Catalina 30 2/2393 We have a 1988 Catalina 30 MKII. I am adding a new Navpod and want to run the radar cables, transduc
vancouver customs Monty VM at 12:40pm 05.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/2290 I am sailing north to desolation sound this summer. I usually go through the islands and clear thro
hull fiberglass deformation jul at 7:02pm 05.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1321 Did anybody experienced hull deformation due to lifting out the boat from the waterThe lift up was
forstay Larry at 9:12pm 05.04.07 Seidelmann 0/1236 Does anybody have a measurement pin to pin for the forestay on a 30T?
1986 Mac Gregor Charm at 9:59pm 05.04.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/890 I am going to look at buying a 86 MacGregor 25 today. I will be mooring my boat in a salt water bay
Where to live, Where to sail????? brmn54 at 9:54pm 05.04.07 Ask All Sailors 16/2064 The odd question of the week. I live in New Bern NC, sail out of Oriental. To me this is paradise, m
Troll for fish from a sailboat? (1) Chuck R at 11:43pm 05.04.07 Ask All Sailors 9/3043 Going into my second season as a sailboater and I'm really missing my fishing I did with my power bo
keel centerboard on a 22 Alan at 11:45pm 05.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1195 I need to know how to deal with a rusty centerboard
76 25' rudder jamesewilliamson at 11:59pm 05.04.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/894 looking for a template to build new rudder..
Sticker Shock! Gary Wyngarden at 2:07am 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 46/3139 I just received my annual state license renewal stickers covering my boat until June, 2008. Along wi
Need Help Reparing Hull Deck Crack in Hunter 260 jlarson at 7:52am 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1866 This last summer, our Hunter 260 (2000) developed a leak in the transom area. It was most apparent
Removing vinyl stripes Bill18593 at 6:04am 05.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1132 What's the best way to remove the vinyl stripes / decals on a 25.5? Is there some kind of solvent t
Replacing broken stern docking cleats William Keller at 5:15am 05.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/938 The orginal cleats have broken on the stern. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what procedures did
New owner panther731 at 8:04am 05.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1194 I just recently acquired a 1977 Catalina C-27 and need to know what the inboard diesel engine was us

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TS Henri kappykaplan at 11:02am 08.24.21 Sahara Desert Winds are Dry in that area Plus Sahara dust being blown this way.
O'Day 20 in Narragansett and Buzzard Bays shemandr at 11:02am 08.24.21 Depending on where you launch I think sailing to BI is about a 4 hour sail. In the afternoon you ca
Oceanis 37: stern tube/stuffing box vent or feed pipe? Rob Heath at 11:00am 08.24.21 Thanks @sail sfbay I have an update on this....I have given some incorrect information.... On re-
Coolant Change for a 4JH2-TE Yanmar jssailem at 10:52am 08.24.21 Leave the Thermostat. You do not need to heat the coolant it is 50% water. That is unless it is froz
Near Miss in Port Huron (1) jssailem at 10:46am 08.24.21 This event is like cruising with @Stu Jackson up her in BC waters. You need to have your head on a s
Near Miss in Port Huron (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 08.24.21 If you look closely at the port bow of the Cuyahoga, just above red line, you will see twelve (12) o
Heliatos solar water heater twistedskipper at 10:39am 08.24.21
Hunter 265 w/Nissan throttle/shifter problems sail sfbay at 10:23am 08.24.21 Sorry about that.........Can you post a photo? In the meantime suggest getting the parts diagram an
Near Miss in Port Huron DArcy at 10:15am 08.24.21 I don't think I would have the balls to sail through there without my engine running. Is this a case
Help Identifying my Furler kloudie1 at 10:08am 08.24.21 Looks like Harken parts but I don't see a similar one in their identification sheet: furlingquickser
Hunter 265 w/Nissan throttle/shifter problems Soonersailor at 10:07am 08.24.21 Thanks sail sfbay. What I need is the mechanism itself. The linkage. If the O.E. cant be found, I am
TS Henri JamesG161 at 10:03am 08.24.21 like the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal that was built in New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina?
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 9:59am 08.24.21 You didn't mention what year the boat was built. By the way, she is a 1986 model
Oceanis 37: stern tube/stuffing box vent or feed pipe? (1) sail sfbay at 9:53am 08.24.21 The Volvo stuffing box manual (attached) says "ensure that sea water is circulating through the insi
Heliatos solar water heater NYSail at 9:53am 08.24.21 Guess not too popular
TS Henri smokey73 at 9:53am 08.24.21 On that subject. @JamesG161 do you have any insights on the tropical low projected to develop by Wi
Coolant Change for a 4JH2-TE Yanmar (1) Stephen M at 9:52am 08.24.21 Thanks for the advice. I do have the tee inlets at the engine and at the hot water heater tank. I th
TS Henri smokey73 at 9:49am 08.24.21 Do I read the description correctly that this Hurricane Barrier has a "closable gate" similar (altho
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts Apex at 9:48am 08.24.21 1st image is yes, in head. @Clutch Cargo . I have the shelf and hanging locker removed currently.
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 08.24.21 When they do, it generally takes most of the bottom paint off or at least a large amount of it. T

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