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Irwin 28' Mark IV parts specifications? dadsboat at 9:47am 04.08.07 Other Sailboats 0/2061 I own a 1977 28' Irwin Mark IV. I need information on the main spar (mast), boom, and centerboard as
Pampering the crew Ross at 11:19am 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1599 last week i asked Nancy if she would like roast duck for Easter Dinner. She said that sounded very p
Difference between Hunter 356 and Hunter 36 ? 4 hills at 12:02pm 04.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/4392 I would like to know if there are significant differences between the Hunter 36 and the older Hunter
How long is your boat commute? CalebD at 2:18pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 47/3438 For those of us that do most of it ourselves it is usually quite important how long it takes to get
I need help hooking up NMEA Will12155 at 12:26pm 04.08.07 Catalina 310 6/1738 I have just installed an S1 Wheelpilot and Garmin 498 on my 2004 310. I have read all the post I can
Looking for a Flying Junior Manual Marty at 2:23pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1552 Hi thereRecently accguired a Schock Flying Jr. Need to find a manual or rigging info.Can anybod
Solar bursts may threaten GPS John Nantz at 1:57pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 1/879 For info, an article today on the CNN web site said "Solar bursts may threaten GPS". According to th
Steering Failure James at 1:01pm 04.08.07 Bavaria 7/2321 I have a 2005 Bavaria 39 which has been a great boat until this weekend. Reversing out of the pen at
Teak tock SailboatOwners.com at 12:43pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2302 It's spring, and whether you sail all year round or not, it's time to deal with the woodwork on your
A/C installation in Hunter 326 John at 9:59pm 04.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/955 I have a 2003 H326 and had A/C installed over the winter by my home marina technicians. Everything
LED light replacement dan26x at 9:47pm 04.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1014 I have a 2001 26x and have purchased LED replacement bulbs that are single pole, double contact bayo
need to remove strut on O'Day 302 .Help! Dennis2936 at 11:10pm 04.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1081 Doe's anyone know how the strut is connected to the hull of a 302? I have to remove the bearing and
Windlass Installation MarkL. at 10:42pm 04.06.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1071 I recently purchased a Lewmar V2 windlass for our B361. I'm look for any picture that you may have
Wiring Mac 25 Trev at 12:06am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1815 I recently bought a 85 Mac 25. I am getting some hull repairs done in the shop (feel like I should
Beneteau interior finish bebebleu at 1:53am 04.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3553 All,Can anyone confirm what the right procedure and right finish is to make repairs to the interio
Tune Up Day and Swap Meet oreana123 at 1:59am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 Today the Southern Idaho Sailing ASSOC is holding a combination rigging tune up and a swap meet for
Replacement Window for '88 28.5 Needed Rick at 3:17am 04.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1076 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just opened up my '88 Hunter 28.5 after the winter and noticed that the port-si
Does the Ballast on a 26X require any special care Nick at 3:59am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/864 Hi everyone.I don't own a boat yet but looking to buy a 1997 26X spent the last 2 seasons in the wa
OT Still Snowing! Capt H2o at 4:30am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/855 And below freezing! Can't work on the Mac so I think I'll throw another log on the fire...
not the April I ordered either john at 5:18am 04.07.07 Day Sailers 1/1019 My kids have been going around singing "I'm Dreaming of a White Easter!" It is slightly easier to t

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CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THE BALLAST IS MADE OF Justin_NSA at 5:20pm 09.04.21 A magnet would tell you. Cast iron is a PITA to try to stop rust. Lots of threads here about it.
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out" Stu Jackson at 5:13pm 09.04.21 Incidentally, I am still unable to find the length of the exhaust hose for my '97 MKIII. Did you a
CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THE BALLAST IS MADE OF sail sfbay at 5:04pm 09.04.21
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 4:55pm 09.04.21 You might find this article might be helpful: DIY: Replacing Fixed Portlights - Sail Magazine . Good
M-25XP Raw Water Blocked Stu Jackson at 4:35pm 09.04.21 Are you sure your thru hull is clear? Have you blown back through it? Looks like you're approachin
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 4:23pm 09.04.21 Thanks for all your help. I think I will try removing and replacing the lens.
Invest 99L jmce1587 at 4:22pm 09.04.21 Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned h
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 4:09pm 09.04.21 Looks like a custom window so replacement will be expensive. Lowest cost is to replace the lens only
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 3:59pm 09.04.21
Another Anchorage Gone shemandr at 3:55pm 09.04.21 In the Peconic Bays there has been a lot said about the eelgrass and its disappearance especially af
Windows for Niagara 26 sail sfbay at 3:24pm 09.04.21 Looks like a fixed window with an aluminum frame. Do you want to replace the frame and window lens
Marinco Solar Vent Installation SycloneDriver at 3:09pm 09.04.21 Here is my advice and my opinion. Don't do it. Do a little research, note all the failed units. M
Windows for Niagara 26 (1) George Jarvis at 2:40pm 09.04.21 Here is a photo of the current window.
Near Miss in Port Huron dlochner at 2:29pm 09.04.21 Scary when a ship is bearing down on you and is blowing his horn five times! I was sailing up the
Windows for Niagara 26 (1) sail sfbay at 2:20pm 09.04.21 Welcome the forum!! Please post a photo of the wiindows you want to replace. Is it like the one in
Near Miss in Port Huron Tom J at 2:13pm 09.04.21 When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they
Another Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak. rpell1@msn.com at 1:39pm 09.04.21 Look on the bright side - it makes it harder to pull any more hair out :) Get well soon. Sure.. ma
Near Miss in Port Huron dlochner at 1:08pm 09.04.21 When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they f
Another Anchorage Gone thinwater at 12:53pm 09.04.21 Sad but true about Boston Harbor and the raw sewage. The government during those years of deliberat
sailboat refrigerator units Terry Cox at 12:35pm 09.04.21 Our 1991 boat came with dual air cooled Adler Barber 12V units; freezer and refrigerator. Freezer un

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