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Tow vehicle Marty at 1:45am 02.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/948 I need to buy a tow vehicle for my 26D. Trying to keep the initial cost low as possible, be reliable
How long do you plan to keep your present boat? Ross at 1:31am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 40/2855 There has been much discussion of late about buying and selling boats. This has caused me to wonder
Mysterious Disappearance Gary Wyngarden at 2:39am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 5/986 In case you haven't followed the story, Dr. Jim Gray 63, a well known and highly respected Microsoft
Boat Leak from up above. Pres Broussard at 4:54am 02.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1132 I have water leaking into the boat from up above. Not sure if its a chainplate, a toe rail, a stanc
NEW E27 OWNER CARROLL ERTEL at 4:59am 02.03.07 Other Sailboats 4/1767 I BOUGHT MY 1973 ERICSON 27 IN LEWES DELEWARE IN JUNE OF 06.I HAD NO EXPERIENCE IN SAILING BUT AFTER
Stories Don Guillette at 7:21am 02.03.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1564 Alan made me think of this. When I would go on a boat at the request of a skipper I never really kno
Running line through the boom Bruce Eilts at 8:16am 02.03.07 Bigger Boats 3/1607 I need to replace a line through the boom. I tried to pull the new line when I removed the old line,
keel bolt problem (1) Alex at 9:27am 02.03.07 Catalina 30 6/2738 I am thinking of trading up from Capri 22 to Cat 30 and have found an '89 boat in average condition.
got my exshaust mixing elbow fixed Syversens at 9:14am 02.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1023 Hi All, I posted a question about a leak some weeks ago and I finally got it fixed, thanks to all fo
6 folks on a 26S??? CobraEarl MAC26s at 9:59am 02.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1189 Two in the back.Two in the front,One on the Port sideWhere does the SIXTH one sleep? I know i
Auto Pilot Advice Needed NYSail at 10:57am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1473 Hello allIn my boat there was a Alpha marine 4404, however it was not working. I have sent it off
Sailors who are IPOD experts-what would you do? Zach at 11:48am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1196 IF I had a flat panel TV, could I play movies from an IPOD vidieo? I'm thinking about the ultimate
Now, Here's the Deal: Joe on Alure at 11:35am 02.03.07 Ask All Sailors 1/823 Now here's a deal. I want to crew up the ICW this spring, 2007. We live in Chesapeake, VA, have slip
Prop diameter and pitch - 79 . H30 R. Bounds at 4:29pm 02.03.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/834 Anyone know the factory diameter and pitch on a '79 H30 with a YSM12 ' what the best pitch would be
Which Sail is the "Engine"? Hugh4753 at 9:11pm 02.01.07 Big Boats 12/3913 I'm pretty sure I know the answer but wanted some clarification. On the 35.5 Legend which sail prov
Hunter 320 engine Ben at 8:51pm 02.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1197 Looking to move up to a Hunter 320 my only concern is the engine size of 18 hp. Any feedback on perf
Mildew Cushions MikeB at 12:07am 02.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/950 Anyone know of a cure for mildew smelling berth cushions. They are the 14 year old originals with vi
Mooring a Mac JimK23175 at 12:14am 02.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/882 This may be heresy to the trailer sailors out there but I am moving my 26M to a mooring this spring.
Understanding we're now in winter's cold grip..... Dick Dixon at 10:31pm 02.01.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1005 ...here's a link to a fun-packed sailing video. Comprised of photos taken during our May 2006 saili
C27 Spreader Bracket (1) Ferg at 10:30pm 02.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1345

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Backstay adjuster (1) jssailem at 10:04am 08.19.21 I opted for the Wichard model ttps://marine.wichard.com/en/stainless-steel-hardware/rigging-adjuster
Dish Soap Rinsing DArcy at 9:52am 08.19.21 I like to use the foot pump for washing dishes, much easier to control how much water is used. When
Westerbeke 42b 4 cylinder engine manufacturer Maine Sail at 9:51am 08.19.21 Most are Mitsubishi but some larger models are Isuzu. Westerbeke however has a contractual agreement
Window unit air conditioner through quarter berth/lazarette wall? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:48am 08.19.21 Cheap - yes. Easy - yes. People do that. Remember to put on your noise canceling ear muffs, collect
Wooden DArcy at 9:35am 08.19.21 Here in Ottawa we have always had some schools that were specialized in certain areas. I went to an
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:17am 08.19.21 I also had a Hunter 386 and now 46. To run the engine rpm out of gear you to depress the black rubb
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:17am 08.19.21 Thanks all. The H356 has the same button. I ordered.
A few quick battery box questions (1) Bob S at 9:09am 08.19.21 I built my own battery box for six GC batteries. Just be sure to epoxy the inside of the box so it c
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 8:56am 08.19.21 I posted a mod for the spreader lights for the 1977 27 Hunter....here is link: Hunter 27_75-84 Owner
Wooden Leeward Rail at 8:53am 08.19.21 (Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia) and I saw the decline in a
How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul. (7) Revolutionary at 8:47am 08.19.21 I've looked at the pics again on my Mac and it looks like ... a mess. That re-enforces my opinion
Removing 3M 4000 from aluminum window frames jeepbluetj at 8:46am 08.19.21 Debond Marine formula adhesive remover does indeed work but it's $$$. Denatured Alcohol works but ve
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR Alan Gomes at 8:43am 08.19.21 The GM Series Operation Manual, published by Yanmar, repeatedly refers to it as a "throttle." Ditto
Wooden Tedd at 8:38am 08.19.21 Books are cheap compared to equipping a machine shop classroom Good point. I'm sure that factored
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR markwbird at 8:36am 08.19.21 Some you pull the lever outward on its shaft and then in either direction for revs without gear. (
Wooden rgranger at 8:27am 08.19.21 And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and IT that seem to be the thing. Very true....
Need source for boat plumbing parts Dr. D at 8:17am 08.19.21
Wooden Leeward Rail at 8:03am 08.19.21 So little by little the trade curriculum eroded And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and
Wooden Tedd at 8:02am 08.19.21 I believe it was an unintended consequence of the "No Child Left Behind" policies enacted in the ea
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install Rjm st.petersburg at 7:57am 08.19.21 My Fluxgate Compass is amidship in the bilge area next to the settee and dining table. I had to stic

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