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Rick's Picture Don Guillette at 12:35am 01.13.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1630 As I mentioned, I like the picture - I also like the name of the boat "Whiskey Chaser". There are 2
location, location, location Teri Chappell at 10:57pm 01.12.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1444 I'm wondering if you have any insight in regard to where the ideal location would be to install a ho
bottom paint mortyd at 10:54pm 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1169 how can i tell when my bottom needs to be painted and what happens if it isn't?
How is the Providence, RI boat show? RobG at 9:41pm 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1015 On the sailing end of things. I'm thinking of going tomorrow to poke around. I usually do my stuff b
The Magic of Sailing, very nice Warren! KorculaChris at 8:56pm 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 3/787 What a beautifully written article by Warren in Good Old Boat. It should be mandatory reading!
1967 Ericson 26 Firefly15028 at 12:39pm 01.12.07 Other Sailboats 40/10924 I have been looking at a 1967 Ericson 26 for sale, and I am wondering if it sounds too good to be tr
Cut & Shine Polish Barrie McDonald at 12:03pm 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 12/2652 Ahoy Sailors,What's the best metheod of doing a cut and shine polish and what would be the best ma
Check your Trailer! oreana123 at 11:02am 01.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/843 After many years of (ab)use my trailer showed some signs of weld failure. I have my boat off of the
Diesel question Syversens at 10:09am 01.12.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1001 Hi all, this is a question I been wanting to ask for a while but never did. We would like to put bac
What windlass for a B361? Mark L. at 9:47am 01.12.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1956 What make and model of anchor windlass do you have on your B361? Does if work well? Is it a vertic
Ranger 26 and Yahama outboard Dave at 4:46am 01.12.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1473 Does anyone know if the current Yahama 8 hp high thrust four stroke with or without power tilt will
Twist Don Guillette at 4:03am 01.12.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 26/3775 By far the most asked question I receive concerns twist - got one today!! Beginners and some interme
New Ericson Owner and Novice Sailor SeanMorey at 3:53am 01.12.07 Other Sailboats 7/1050 I am a new owner of a 72 Ericson. How do I empty the head which is full?!!
Boom Vang Wally at 3:10am 01.12.07 Smaller Boats 4/1383 I've had my 1987 Hunter 23 for a year and a half now and just purchased a Boom vang and a Boom kicke
Anyone going to the Miami Show next Month??? (1) Ross in Tampa at 3:08am 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1037 My wife and I are going to make a a weekend out the of the Miami Strictly Sail show next. Who else i
cockpit table denis at 2:32am 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 3/988 Anybody have drawing and materiallist to mae a cockpit table. Thanks Denis
Best Bluewater boat 40'-45' rlewis at 2:11am 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 32/19941 My wife and I are thinking seriously about retiring into the cruising lifestyle. After a year or so
Exterior Teak Joe G. s/v Satisfaction at 1:43am 01.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1017 On my 1994 37.5 legend there are teak handrails on top of the cabin (outside) and stern rail seats t
Traveller Removal Margaritaville at 12:37am 01.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 12/1548 I am getting ready to replace my Traveller on my '84 31H. I have already aquired a ronstan system.
Ham Radio, Part II, List you gear... Brian D at 12:19am 01.12.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1793 On the heels of the other Ham Radio post, it would be cool to have a single thread that contains a l

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Battery troubles Captain W at 7:19pm 07.07.21
Battery troubles TimFromLI at 7:17pm 07.07.21 As others have said it sounds like your alternator is not putting out a charge. I had a similar pro
Engine Stalling 3GM30F NYSail at 7:16pm 07.07.21 The yanmar stock fuel pump is a cam driven pump. No electric. Once engine starts no need for electri
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) Monterey385 at 7:10pm 07.07.21
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Tally Ho at 7:09pm 07.07.21 Here is a picture of the water tank with the lines I figured out labeled. When I flip the pressure
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance Tally Ho at 7:00pm 07.07.21
Replacing shower drain hose on Beneteau 351 sognatore at 6:50pm 07.07.21 Hi Mechone I did remove the drain and I can see the hose but that is where it is broken. There is
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard Leeward Rail at 6:47pm 07.07.21 Man, I've never even been able to tell if it's actually contributing to the battery's state of char
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance TimFromLI at 6:33pm 07.07.21 They work with a conventional 3/8" or 1/2" socket extension bar and ratchet. They are great for tigh
Hunter 386 Stern Flag sailboatracer at 5:57pm 07.07.21 Hey Gary, looks like the flag pole is too small of a diameter for the flag pole holder. I am sure y
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard Gene Neill at 5:54pm 07.07.21 Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp comes with a voltage regulator, you only detect charge rate across battery te
New outboard advice MikeHoncho at 5:45pm 07.07.21 Seems like if you could fit a outboard brace on it while tilted it would eliminate any additional st
Transom Replacement (2) Jerk McGerhkins at 5:30pm 07.07.21 Hey guys. Started getting the transom off. This wood is gross. Smells to high heaven. Luckily I'm be
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance Monterey385 at 4:57pm 07.07.21
Replacing shower drain hose on Beneteau 351 Mechone at 4:43pm 07.07.21 Hi Everyone My first time posting I just purchased a Beneteau 351 and in investigating a smelly he
Hunter 386 Stern Flag quadrille38 at 4:34pm 07.07.21 Hey Guys, I have a simple one here. Found a stern flag hidden in our boat. Doesn't stay in the h
Door hardware- 90's era Beneteaus (1) Mechone at 4:32pm 07.07.21 Beneteau P/N 038003 Are you sitting down ...179.68 US Is this what your looking for?
Irwin 37CC non skid pattern sail sfbay at 4:31pm 07.07.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Contact Gibco Flexmold at info@gibc
Hunter 386 Stern Flag kappykaplan at 4:31pm 07.07.21 My flagpole and flag pole holder have holes drilled through them that accept a long cotter pin. Kee
Hunter 386 Stern Flag sail sfbay at 4:26pm 07.07.21 Hey Gary, looks like the flag pole is too small of a diameter for the flag pole holder. I am sure yo

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