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Peggy - Recommendation for a fresh-water flush Idratherbesailing at 10:38pm 01.20.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1228 Peggy, I've a new to me Gulfstar 37 that I want to put a fresh water flush new head on. The current
CABIN TOP HAND RAILS Gary16084 at 10:36pm 01.20.07 Other Sailboats 8/2912 I have a 1985 Pearson 303 and would like to replace my cabin top hand rails. Does anyone know if the
SAIL SIZE FOR 23 JIBS smitroe at 11:17pm 01.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/984 Does anyone know what size the the blue and white as well as the yellow sail should be for my 1979 N
Help with V24 running rigging Radioop at 12:05am 01.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1012 I really need some help here. Last fall I became the owner of a 1972 V24 project boat hull #813, and
Propeller for Jeanneau 40.3 Ken at 11:50pm 01.20.07 Other Sailboats 2/1591 I am considering replacing the fixed propeller on my 2006 Sun Odyssey 40.3 with either a folding or
26S Brake and Axle Questions.. CobraEarl MAC26s at 12:30am 01.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1012 Ive read a lot already and Know what I want to do.Its a big boat, and while its a light boat, it s
On the economies of navigation Ross at 12:13am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1245 I guess that a little balance is in order today. I have been thinking about the cost of navigation
Keel Repairs Joedad at 12:51am 01.21.07 Smaller Boats 2/800 Ahoy,Considering the purchase of a Hunter 22. Beautiful shape but keel needs repair.Any feedback
Interior teak finish Paul8821 at 1:03am 01.21.07 Big Boats 2/1526 What does the factory use to finish the interior teak in the 350? I recall seeing something in the m
Visible rust on keel bolts... Brian D at 1:03am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 0/894 And what appears to be stress fractures where the bow sprint meets the bow. Do these seem to be some
Steering cable Replacement DAVE C.5111 at 1:16am 01.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1589 Hello all, I'm getting close to the need to replace the chain/wire steering system on an O'Day 302.
transmission placement while sailing Todd at 1:13am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 6/939 We just purchased a 1980 hunter 33 and were wondering what is the correct placement of the transmiss
Philly boat show - just got back Jim Seamans at 1:25am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1327 In a few words - very disappointing. It was about a third of it's size from two years ago. Very fe
Hull Prep. - Boat Name NYSail at 1:31am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 4/962 Hello allPlanning the work and need advise. I am taking all stripes, above water through hulls an
285 bildge hole Rick at 3:26am 01.21.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/991 Has anyone with a hunter 285 drilled a hole in the bildge so all the water that collects in the aft
Selling Moorings or Sunsail Weeks bernie17665 at 3:24am 01.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1189 Can anyone point me to a site where owners of Beneteau yachts that are part of the Sunsail or Moori
Replacement Alternator chief14326 at 4:30am 01.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2062 I am looking to replace my current standard factory alternator on an 89 Universal M25XP. Spoke to th
Alcohol Stove ......Alcohol sailortonyb Allied Mis at 5:46am 01.21.07 Ask All Sailors 33/2858 I have an alcohol stove and was wondering where I can get the best price on 1 Gal and 5 Gal. cans. T
Power versus speed Phil at 5:52am 01.21.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2120 Up to a point, a sail develops more power when trimmed with a greater max camber. Power is work per
Y26 - couple of questions Mike Salter at 6:32am 01.21.07 Yamaha 1/1893 Thinking of buying a 1984 Y26 - have a couple of questions:1. Anyone have any issues with the cast

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Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Sailfanatic at 10:42am 06.02.21 Our solution to topping lift issues is to sister a 3 foot length of shock cord to the lower end of t
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 10:38am 06.02.21 for a little levity. A fun movie BTW. 'Summer Rental' jKmLOxe-tYU
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... Harry Mathias at 10:32am 06.02.21 Thank you Chris Excellent and very useful information. I really appreciate this. Harry
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump odaydokay at 10:31am 06.02.21 Shurflo makes great pumps, though you may be able to get seals and parts for the one you have, it ma
best way to clean a water tank? odaydokay at 10:23am 06.02.21 I have that type filter/strainer screwed onto my Shurflo fresh water pump. I keep an identical spar
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 10:15am 06.02.21 Just because you can protest doesn't mean you have to. Every fleet has its tolerance level for mino
Catalina 310 line drawing appeal? Alansails at 10:14am 06.02.21 This is who we have used for our shirts with our boat name on it. He also does other boats. He is fa
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 10:13am 06.02.21 You might even be able to detect the leak by running your hands wherever there's a possibility of o
Another Electrical Question (speakers) DayDreamer41 at 9:59am 06.02.21 Not looking at wattage output, we have a pair of Sony SRS-XB43 blue tooth speakers which work very n
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor Justin_NSA at 9:54am 06.02.21 You might even be able to detect the leak by running your hands wherever there's a possibility of on
What do you use for fire extingushers?? (1) sail sfbay at 9:53am 06.02.21 CYQK ...........besides USCG-approved fire extinguishers you might consider an automatic heat releas
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) LakeShark at 9:51am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner worki
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) sail sfbay at 9:40am 06.02.21 Sorry to hear about the contact. Had a "near" collision one a race in the San Francisco Bay a few ye
What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 9:39am 06.02.21 As stated previously, I would not carry a B-C extinguisher over a ABC on a boat unless it was a supp
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 9:39am 06.02.21 I don't race, but I would think the other boat should have been reported. Not only did they get away
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) cb32863 at 9:36am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner workin
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 9:35am 06.02.21 I am a few years late to this thread but I am having this exact same issue. Purchased my 1990 Hunte
Another Electrical Question (speakers) (4) Maine Sail at 9:31am 06.02.21 Speaker wattage ratings are for the most part irrelevant and also very often bold faced lies. With c
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump (1) sail sfbay at 9:22am 06.02.21 ............ Is this replacement as "simple" as finding a new pump that is compatible with my freshw
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? LakeShark at 9:16am 06.02.21

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