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Is this the way this should be done? (1) Manny at 12:26pm 01.25.07 Ask All Sailors 20/2008 After peeling off the old spreader boots on my mast, this is what I found. It looks like one of the
Engine raw water seacock criley at 12:53pm 01.25.07 Other Sailboats 4/1235 I have just purchased and 1978 Mariah. The boat has a 2 cylinder raw water cooleYanmar engine. The
Projects anyone? Andy at 1:37pm 01.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/844 I know some of you creative and detail oriented craftsmen (and women) have done some amazing project
heads again tj at 5:04pm 01.25.07 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1274 I am replacing the holding tank in my 1984 Hunter 37c. I've read the archive information, but I did
Towing an H260 with a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Steve Blackburn at 3:48pm 01.25.07 Smaller Boats 19/5488 Hello sailors,This is my first post. I have been pondering the idea of buying a sailboat for a lo
H37C Stanchions dvideohd at 3:18pm 01.25.07 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1172 I have to replace all the stanchions on my H37C.I have seen comments on 24" or taller 30" stanchio
Westerbeke v Yanmar???? essman at 3:11pm 01.25.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4048 I have just read a report recently decrying the Westerbeke engine and suggesting that the Yanmar is
Masthead problems Joseph6508 at 7:19pm 01.23.07 Smaller Boats 3/1174 I am having problems with my mainsheet halyard. It becoming increasingly harder to raise and lower t
Mac 26S Wheel Steering SeacretSailor at 8:38pm 01.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1077 After doing lots of research and reading lots of threads on the chat forums, I've decided to convert
Hard Dodger HUnter 450? Robert Scott at 8:39pm 01.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1708 I am interested in possible installing a Hard Dodger / Bimini on my Hunter Passage 450. Has anyone d
macgregor 19 silva at 8:39pm 01.23.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1400 Does anyone have a copy of original Mac 19 video or know a website where it can be viewed. I would b
IS BIGGER BETTER ? sailormanbigd at 10:02pm 01.23.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1381 hello y'all, I am gettin married May 05, 2007. Sincodemyo(sp). I have two silaboats, Mac26d, and OD2
Evaporator tubing Mike at 9:50pm 01.23.07 Big Boats 4/815 I am replacing the old Cold Machine on my P42 with a new one.The new cooling unit fit into the old
New Cabin Sole (1) Jrpla at 9:45pm 01.23.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1117 Hi,Here is a picture of my new cabin floor. I use Cherry-Holly laminate floor from World Panel.
Xantrex Battery Monitor Product Review Maine Sail at 12:53am 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1739 Hi All,I thought I'd post a product review of the Xantrex XBM battery monitor. After years of gues
Boat elevator Michel Girard at 1:17am 01.24.07 Catalina 22 1/1356 I need to find a drawing of the 1981 Catalina 22 that wouls show the mesurements of profile of the b
osmosis in forward water tank atoraxia at 12:59am 01.24.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1252 Hi found osmosis in forward water tank has anybody else had this problem and could you please offer
New feature: profiles linked to the forum Phil Herring at 1:22am 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 40/2779 Yet one more reason to register for the forums. :)When you see an author's name displayed as a li
Sound insulation Rick at 1:53am 01.24.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1351 We have an older fiberglass boat and a diesel engine and little insulation in the engine compartment
Rope Cutter Colin at 2:10am 01.24.07 Big Boats 8/944 Hi All. I'm thinking of fitting a rope-cutter onto my H356 and would like to know which one is the

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I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 3:42pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links to
Single Handed Docking Stu Jackson at 3:36pm 08.22.21 Hi, Don. Interesting recurring subject. Like anything, docking requires practice, regardless of wh
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? (8) rgranger at 3:27pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:26pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if y
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? sloughsailer at 3:07pm 08.22.21 My boat lives in Suisun Bay near Port Chicago in a small minimum maintenance marina. The water tempe
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:07pm 08.22.21 The Allmand 23 (HMS 23) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/allmand-23-hms-23 looks like it is designe
Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? Astromech1 at 2:43pm 08.22.21 Thanks sail sfbay...much appreciated.
Henri jssailem at 2:40pm 08.22.21 Your story gave me a smile @capta .. Happy your boat and crew made it safely north. Sounds like they
Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? sail sfbay at 2:37pm 08.22.21 Welcome to the forum!! This same subject came up on this thread (see posts #3 and #7): fuel tank re
Alternator problems Maine Sail at 2:35pm 08.22.21 We'll need more information.. How big is the battery bank (Ah capacity)? How low do you discharge i
Question about Insurance Drivers jssailem at 2:33pm 08.22.21 I agree with @sail sfbay. There is a State law, but ask your insurance company to be assured that th
Question about Insurance Drivers sail sfbay at 2:31pm 08.22.21 SailorElliot.......just read my Chubb Insurance policy and it specified "Covered person means: you o
New to cutter rigging, question. shemandr at 2:30pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! dmax at 2:18pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: htt
New to cutter rigging, question. jssailem at 2:04pm 08.22.21 Congrats on your new to you boat. I watched the YouTube video you made of your sailing it on Lake Mo
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 1:59pm 08.22.21 @Scott T-Bird Thanks for the detailed info! Some things to think about.
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 1:54pm 08.22.21 Thanks for the reply JS! That makes sense, when I get the water out on Saturday I'll look for any si
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? ShawnL at 1:50pm 08.22.21 Check out Jim's Little Boat on youtube. He has an video where he takes you through what he does to
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control Calif. Ted at 1:41pm 08.22.21 I should have realized that given the water heater button did not have an amp rating next to it on
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000 dlochner at 1:33pm 08.22.21 Not sure what a "raised ripple" is. A photo might help.

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