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Lost the rudder Anamaria at 12:16am 03.08.07 Columbia 4/2058 Hi,We recently lost the rudder of my boyfriend's Columbia 28 boat. Does anyone know of a place her
Outboard motor size Sully11171 at 4:10am 03.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1101 A question about outboard motor size: what is the minimum hp needed for an O'Day 23?
30ft Islander Bahama, 1981 RG at 4:22am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 7/16424 I am trying to find some information about these boats. I have started searching but also would appr
cabin ventilation michael at 4:54am 03.08.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1258 HI, I am the new owner of a Oceanis 350, and have read that the cabin ventilation is marginal.Has an
Universal M-25 Alternator Upgrade Maine Sail at 4:32am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1092 Hi All,I wrote a detailed description a few years back for the Catalina 36 association and they ha
Plastic Lover (1) oreana123 at 5:04am 03.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1146 I really like strong plastic. I like UV protected plastic even better. I like to replace sharp edged
Thank you Peggy, and another question Paul H at 6:13am 03.08.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1289 I must admit, your moniker "head mistress" is well deserved. Thank-for your explaination of head odo
CDI furler for 1985 O28 JoeR at 6:08am 03.08.07 Bigger Boats 6/1446 I've completed the refit of my 1985 O28 and found the jib halyard won't work with the CDI roller fur
Doyle mainsail battens for 26x any ideas? porty at 6:21am 03.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1090 I have been trying, unsuccssfuly, to research online, the dimentions needed to replace the lower two
Racing the Hunter 27 model 1989-1994 QuantumLeap at 6:16am 03.08.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1050 Does anyone race the Hunter 27 model year 1989-1994? If so what is your rating and where do you rac
NJ Safe Boating Course JC192 at 6:27am 03.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1085 Does anyone know anywhere in northern NJ offering the boating safety course now required in NJ?
An Around About Sailing Observation Don-MT at 6:29am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1289
Moor Analog Knotmeter, any negatives besides it CalebD at 7:40am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 2/2709 not being digital and linkable with autopilot which I dont currently have? I know that this is kind
Wind Instument advice NYSail at 7:33am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1406 Hello allI am currently looking to purchase a wind instrument and need advice. I am looking to
Boat graphics/decals... Brian D at 7:49am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1532 My Lancer 27 decals are faded to the point of having no color. Sure would like to replace them. I lo
swing keel is wedged.....help Miss Millie at 8:40am 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1184 My boat was not used for second half of summer and now the keel will now come up. The line is jamme
V Birth Hatch Mark M26D at 9:04am 03.08.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1281 Has anyone used a replacement V-Birth Hatch from Cruising Concept? At $495.00 it seems real steep,
Storage Options Jimboyyy at 8:50am 03.08.07 Catalina 22 1/1389 I am interested in putting additional storage lockers into Pog. I saw recently on pictures of "Boat"
1981 H-33 Cutlass Bearing Change-out Scott A. at 9:52am 03.08.07 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1350 The weather looks like it is starting to turn around and I am looking forward to some boatwork soon.
BILGE PUMP FUN...Oh Yeah...... abe at 12:11pm 03.08.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1259 See what your bilge can do. Next time you are in your boat take the hose of your galley through haul

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Help with a fresh water system issue lemoiney at 7:02pm 08.30.21 Agree with others that it sounds like a leak on the suction side of the pump. For their more recent
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock LeeandRick at 6:58pm 08.30.21 One final question - what's the best way to determine the right height for the ring (e.g. so the p
Auto-Pilots Apex at 6:44pm 08.30.21 Watching spme intro videos and past semonars on the youtoobs...b&g is more sailor oriented, garmin s
Alternator shutoff switch? DayDreamer41 at 6:34pm 08.30.21 Alternator are wired to the starter then to the starter battery ... so unless you disconnect the ba
Auto-Pilots nramsey at 5:47pm 08.30.21 I don't know if that is logical. I have an Alfa autopilot with an underdeck ram that is very effici
Alternator shutoff switch? leo310 at 5:43pm 08.30.21 Alternator are wired to the starter then to the starter battery ... so unless you disconnect the bat
Surveys are a waste of money FastOlson at 5:30pm 08.30.21 One of the best (and much sought after) surveyors in the NW has a saying something like: The seller
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames sail sfbay at 5:24pm 08.30.21 To answer the OP's question in the title: Bimini top frames are available in aluminum and stainless
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? Ward H at 5:20pm 08.30.21 One thing to consider is despite being wireless you'll want to remove the mast head unit when traile
Replace 222 centerboard line in water without being able to access other line from inside cockpit Wood Jigger at 5:19pm 08.30.21 lewsid, You may be able to get a wire to follow the path, but the line attached to the centerboard c
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames Ward H at 5:07pm 08.30.21 That's some nice work there. Where would one go to find such mounting hardware and tubing? Surely t
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic Galind at 5:03pm 08.30.21 I installed a Marinco Solar Vent in the front hatch. I taped both sides of the hatch where the cut w
Single Handed Docking DArcy at 5:02pm 08.30.21 snuggles Yes, good word for it!
Fuel line crack. Sailfanatic at 4:59pm 08.30.21 My marine insurance company wanted all fuel hoses replaced after five years.
Surveys are a waste of money Alan Gomes at 4:52pm 08.30.21
RF ground Brian D at 4:48pm 08.30.21 Boats normally do not have RF ground(s). When we talk about Radio Frequencies, we are discussing Alt
Jib Halyard Swivel problem? Two Sails at 4:44pm 08.30.21 Just to cover the base, you should not ease the jib halyard before furling the jib, or you will ex
Jib Halyard Swivel problem? Two Sails at 4:41pm 08.30.21 Thanks! I just pulled everything down (in advance of now tropical storm Ida) and have the upper swi
Single Handed Docking jssailem at 4:35pm 08.30.21 no one has mentioned anything about those of us unfortunates who share a slip with another boat. B
Hunter 430, how do I run a seatalk cable between pedistal and instruments in the arch? Also to the nav station? JamesG161 at 4:29pm 08.30.21 still can't pick up the RADAR on SeaTalkng You must have Digital Radar now. Thus my conversion to

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