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Changing throttle and Gear Cables Paul H at 12:57am 04.13.07 Ask All Sailors 6/3095 When getting my stuffing box replaced, the mechanic told me that the throttle cable and the gear cab
Waterlox Lee at 9:22pm 04.12.07 Smaller Boats 1/1249 Has anyone used Waterlox on their exterior teak? If so, how has it held up and how many coats were
H216 jib block position Ranger Paul18578 at 2:41am 04.13.07 Smaller Boats 3/1432 Mr. Ernie: You said you were going to go out with a sailmaker and have him look at the sail setup, i
Hatch Lens Replacement Dan at 3:07am 04.13.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1147 One of the items on my (arm's length) list of projects is to replace the crazed and scratched hatch
Lofty claims by PRI-G RobG at 3:00am 04.13.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1302 Is anyone buying it? Do you use it? I used Stabil for the first time last year. My previous year's g
34 Rudder David Bangasser at 11:31pm 04.12.07 Seidelmann 4/1646 My rudder has broken off at the post at the water line. It happened at the dock and I think lies on
Bottom Painting J. Barrett at 4:52am 04.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/844 I'm looking for ideas to lift my 25 off the trailer enough to paint the bottom where it rests on the
Y valve paulj at 5:10am 04.13.07 Catalina 310 1/1776 Good AfternoonI found this Y valve under the head sink.It's not labled like all the rest of the va
nasty looking rub rails Steve at 3:57am 04.13.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/983 Starting to look at used Hunters in the 33-36' range and it seems the rubber rub rails on every one
Tiller Tamer on a 26M? ClownPilot at 3:42am 04.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1005 I am an owner of a MAC25. Interested in buying a 26M, and am wondering how one tiller tames a steeri
Radar - Request for Information Brian D at 6:45am 04.13.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1287 Not having found a larger boat where I live, I've decided to do some upgrades. One of the upgrades i
Anti-fouling treatment for prop Larry Jackel at 7:26am 04.13.07 Big Boats 13/4408 I am looking for suggestions on antifouling treatments for my MaxProp and shaft. The local boatyard
Mast Ding Mike Daus at 5:34am 04.13.07 Big Boats 9/977 Completed my annual up-the-mast inspection last weekend and am happy to report all appears to be jus
Forestay length Richard at 11:31am 04.13.07 Other Sailboats 1/990 Theforestay on my Greenwich 24 broke last season and need the measurement for a new one. I measured
The Ultimate Head? ClownPilot at 10:56am 04.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/813 Stumbled on this website that offers toilets that incinerate the byproduct rather than traditional s
Wow Ron20292 at 9:15am 04.13.07 Big Boats 2/782 Wow, I'm out there too. 2004 H36. Never thought they would start shooting at us.
3 blade prop for an O'Day 37 davidm at 8:28am 04.13.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1093 Can anyone tell me the right size and pitch for a 3 balde prop for a 37?David MarrisonToronto
Dingy with Wheels EDUCATION................. abe at 12:15pm 04.13.07 Ask All Sailors 4/975 ...ever tried to go back out to sea with your dinghy with stern wheels? PUT THEM DOWN!!!!!!!!!! or
Installing a rudder sensor David at 12:33pm 04.13.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/996 How can i install a Raymarine rudder sensor on my Beneteau 311? What problems should I expect?
Bimini plans for the Handyman David S. at 3:03pm 04.13.07 Day Sailers 1/1330 Where can one find plans to home build a bimini for a 1979 O'day 22 that show frame and cover dimens

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Yanmar 2GM Blitz at 6:42pm 07.29.21 way to go, and to stay at it. think of all you learned about your engine that should help you in the
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? fstbttms at 6:41pm 07.29.21 BMW. Boat Marine Worker Close but no cigar. Boat Maintenance Worker
Rig Shimmy Artey1 at 6:40pm 07.29.21 In 1984 Hunter was using Kenyon Isomat masts and booms but later Z Spar and then Selden after Z Sp
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? jssailem at 6:19pm 07.29.21 BMW. Boat Marine Worker Like BMW mechanics only on water.
Beginner Questions Crazy Dave Condon at 6:07pm 07.29.21 As a former dealer, I concur with @sail sfbay that you need to tell us more what you want to do wit
Replacing bulbs in cabin lights Juice6576 at 6:05pm 07.29.21 Thanks, it's what I thought but didn't want to break anything. As it turns out, the light in questio
Need help identifying JohnShannon at 5:50pm 07.29.21 Looks like a Snipe to me. Old design with reverse transom 15.5 ft long
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49pm 07.29.21 As a former dealer, I heard all the comments knocking lines represented at one point beneteau, Hunte
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? Tally Ho at 5:41pm 07.29.21 OK maybe I'm wrong but OP said he bought Micron which I believe is ablative. As far as "BMW"'s ask
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? shemandr at 5:34pm 07.29.21 OK maybe I'm wrong but OP said he bought Micron which I believe is ablative. As far as "BMW"'s ask
Replacing bulbs in cabin lights Hello Below at 5:23pm 07.29.21 Try popping the outer ring off the flange it is attached to? Correct. If you look on the outside o
Rig Shimmy Crazy Dave Condon at 5:11pm 07.29.21 In 1984 Hunter was using Kenyon Isomat masts and booms but later Z Spar and then Selden after Z Spa
Rig Shimmy Tally Ho at 5:06pm 07.29.21
H23.5 sliding hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 5:01pm 07.29.21 Tried to remove the slider by myself which feel on my bare foot. Taken to hospital and was in a c
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? Tally Ho at 5:01pm 07.29.21
H23.5 sliding hatch twistedskipper at 4:51pm 07.29.21 and wear shoes for safety I love these extra insights from Dave. Seriously.
Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 Jeff Tirey at 4:50pm 07.29.21 I have a Bavaria 40, 2002. The engine hours LCD went dark in 2019 while on an extended cruise. The
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Rjm st.petersburg at 4:47pm 07.29.21 I'm hanging tight for ORCA to come to the USA.
Beginner Questions Benny17441 at 4:38pm 07.29.21 First tell us where do you intend to sail, what's your budget and what's your intended tow vehicle.
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? shemandr at 4:32pm 07.29.21 Just to refer back to the OP, the bottom is prepped, the owner is paying for all material costs all

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