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Donna at 5:58pm 04.05.07
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It is time to work on our C27 again. We have taken our mast down to replace wiring for lights and in
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Does anyoneknow the diameter of the sheaves for halyards on the Ericson 25? Thanks. Mark
Ernie at 5:42pm 04.05.07
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Hi all, Once again it's that time of year to perform pre-season maintanence on the old engine. It's
Jim Seamans at 12:02am 04.04.07
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Has anyone installed a gas strut on the lid for the port locker to hold it up. The buggee cord atta
RG at 11:54pm 04.03.07
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I am going to look at a 30ft Islander Bahama on in Seabrook, TX. I know this lake opens to the gulf
Jeff at 1:10am 04.04.07
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I am wanting to purchase a Catalina sailboat in the next 2-3 years with the thought of living on it
richard at 1:36am 04.04.07
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I see a lot of adds for sailboats that include inverters. I know inverters change DC to Ac, but if y
Jules at 1:04am 04.04.07
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Hello to Hunter owners: I have been researching and looking into getting a sailboat. I am very par
Ross at 1:00am 04.04.07
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I see that my GPS has finally caught up and is showing DST rather than standard time.
Marian de Wit at 12:29am 04.04.07
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we had our rigging replaced and were ready to have new rigging put in the furler when we found out t
Dan P at 12:28am 04.04.07
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Does anyone have any suggestions or experience to share regarding changing the cutlass bearing on my
EamonnS at 2:49am 04.04.07
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I've just purchased a 1992 Macgregor 19 and I want to add a Tri Colour, VHF Aerial and White light t
joendj at 3:37am 04.04.07
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Hi All, Can anyone tell me where I can get a replacement vacuum breaker/anti-siphon valve that screw
Zepher at 3:03am 04.04.07
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Hello, I have the opportunity to buy a 73 Macgregor 24 for a pretty good deal, and am still on the f
AADIVER at 4:20am 04.04.07
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Is it possible to convert a pedestal wheel helm to a tiller helm and, if so, how is it done and how
seadaddler at 4:50am 04.04.07
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Ok we are having trouble deciding where to put the boat name and hailing port on the stern of boat.
Bob F at 5:24am 04.04.07
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Looking to replace coolant in my H376 next month. Considering a switch to RED coolant. Getting all t
Nice N Easy at 6:40am 04.04.07
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I must admit that after the recent discourse on the caught in the fog thread, I am wondering what th
Josh at 7:43am 04.04.07
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as a kind of newish 3 years sailor about how to how to do this also. Can I have charts or a sextant?
Jon6436 at 7:39am 04.04.07
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Recently I read a post on this site about installation of a traveler on an O'Day 222. As built, the

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Helman's seat doesn't fit
natep at 5:30pm 08.17.21
OK I did not know what type of tool that was but I looked it up. Do you have a particular brand I sh
Helman's seat doesn't fit
sail sfbay at 5:23pm 08.17.21
File it with a dremel tool.
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/
Benny17441 at 5:20pm 08.17.21
I'm used to gas powered outboard and I already own 2 gasoline powered outboards; why would I consid
Helman's seat doesn't fit   (4)
natep at 5:13pm 08.17.21
Yes. It just sits on the back Rod and a little too close on the front. Someone said just file to dow
Alternator shutoff switch?
ScottySailor at 5:12pm 08.17.21
Turn the key switch to Off. The engine should not have been disabled as it does not need power to
Alternator shutoff switch?
Benny17441 at 5:10pm 08.17.21
Turn the DC breaker to Off at the panel. The engine should not have been disabled as it does not n
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent
LVGS at 5:02pm 08.17.21
Thank you every one for your input. Peggie, Hayden and Smokey were correct...the wiring was reverse
Mast Help - Hunter 27
heritage at 4:53pm 08.17.21
My 1984 Hunter 27 has a Kenyon mast. Curious why the spreaders failed.
Stove Make and Model
dleckenby at 4:45pm 08.17.21
Actually connecting the wires probably won't work. The flame sensor works by generating a small curr
Beneteau 361 new owner
Tally Ho at 4:36pm 08.17.21
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5   (1)
SandyFrank at 4:31pm 08.17.21
197263 83 days after ordering they have arrived! Got my 1/2 starboard and should be installing thi
Catalina 27 mast issue   (1)
sail sfbay at 4:28pm 08.17.21
Welcome the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Thanks for posting a photo. Try unscr
Alternator shutoff switch?   (1)
ScottySailor at 4:26pm 08.17.21
Disconnected positive wire from both house and start batteries still power at the alternator turned
Alternator shutoff switch?
SandyFrank at 4:22pm 08.17.21
Gotcha I just did that but was hoping there would be a switch. Or at least an inline fuse but I th
How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul.
shemandr at 4:15pm 08.17.21
Not an O'Day owner here. But from your diagram it looks straight forward. No, there isn't room on
Alternator shutoff switch?
ScottySailor at 4:02pm 08.17.21
Disconnect the battery Gotcha I just did that but was hoping there would be a switch. Or at leas
How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul.
sail sfbay at 4:00pm 08.17.21
Interesting the rigging diagram is silent on the outhaul that is attached to the clew of the mainsai
Alternator shutoff switch?
srimes at 3:58pm 08.17.21
Disconnect the battery

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