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windlass?? sailboatlover at 1:16am 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1688 Just bought a QUICK GENIUS 600 WINDLASS on Ebay, I have a CAL34...will this type od windlass do or
Stereo Selection and Power Requirements Jim22199 at 1:07am 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 21/4059 I am new to sailing and I am looking to put a new Stereo in my Sailboat. I have been shopping some
Nor California Hunter Owners Planning Rendezvous Stephen Dale at 12:56am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/925 There are 30 Hunter owners in Nothern California currently discussing a 2007 Rendezvous. To join the
seeking advice from the chain gang Ernie at 12:17am 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1122 Hi all,I'm in the process of changing over to an all chain (or at least mostly chain) anchor rode.
Lifting the Cabin top KevinMc at 10:49pm 03.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1709 OK, let's begin by confessing my lack of knowledge of the proper names of various parts of a sailboa
Adding a generator Steve11027 at 10:49pm 03.20.07 Big Boats 9/1229 I am planning on adding a generator to my 426DS under the nav seat in the salon. I am interested in
Liberty Cup DVD Hugh4753 at 10:33pm 03.20.07 Big Boats 8/1265 Alan, any update on the Liberty Cup DVD's?
Keel woble Dave Teegardin at 2:40am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1354 I recently purchased a 1984 25' macGregor and the keel has approximately 2" of movement at the lower
Painting the Deck - Rasmus ddewolfe at 2:45am 03.21.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/7233 I'm thinking of painting the patterned fibreglass deck of my Rasmus.Has anyone done that with succ
Can we put a 115 VAC generator on our Yanmar 2GM? Tony Z at 2:41am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2984 A thought,Can we put a 115 VAC generator on our inboard motors and make plenty of power under way
Gel Battery Charging Sea Biscuit at 5:05am 03.21.07 Smaller Boats 8/1143 Can I use an automotive charger to charge gel batteries or do I need to use something special.
222 bilge ignorance 48dodge at 3:04am 03.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1430 Well, I've had my 222 for a few months and have just started working on getting it cleaned up and re
Boom clearance on cabin top on a Mac 25 caguy at 3:36am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1047 I've noticed that the roof doesn't clear when raised while under sail all of the time. Sometimes it
replacement stove for 1980 C27 Jed Hartings at 5:06am 03.21.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1169 Does anyone know where I can buy a 2-burner stove to replace the original Princess Optimus stove on
3/8" anchor chain...is it big enough for Cal 34??? JB at 6:48am 03.21.07 Cal 5/657 I've only been sailing for a couple of years and have never anchored, always gone back to a slip. I'
Gas or Electric feejer at 7:35am 03.21.07 Day Sailers 4/1219 Looking at a Hunter 170. I'm on the fence about a 2hp 4 stroke Honda or some type of 12 volt trollin
slide-out sink Keith Jones at 7:46am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1357 I just bought a 1984 MacGregor 25. Missing from the inventory is the slide-out sink and an owner's m
battery compartment jimforest at 8:23am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1088 I have just bought a MacGregor26D, 1990 and I am learning about it. First question: the battery is
8.0 knot suds22334 at 8:38am 03.21.07 Catalina 30 1/1468 I finaley up to 8.0 the wind was out of the East at 15. I set the coarse and then trimmed the sail
Going to Kentucky Lake jib at 8:36am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/917 Anyone know of any nice slips down there? Have never been there before. We are planning on going d

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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
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) captcoho at 9:45am 08.24.21 Congratulations on the boat You didn't mention what year the boat was built. There was a service
TS Henri JamesG161 at 9:44am 08.24.21 (though who knows with climate change) This subject is not part of the Weather & Forecasting forum

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