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stern tube? Del Wiese at 8:17am 01.17.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1134 Does anyone have experience with replacing the stern tube? Not sure I have the right nomenclature,
how is the S-37 in a real blow vincent at 8:35am 01.17.07 Seidelmann 5/1747 i just wanted to know how the 37 handles some real wind? Can the boat handle 30 to 35 knots. how wi
Looking for a Vagabond-47 Kurt O at 8:40am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1203 Just wanted to let everyone know, I recently sold my Tayana-37, and my wife and I are in search for
Looking for a 331 Ralph Hudson at 8:51am 01.17.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1024 Looking to buy a fresh water Beneteau 331 (2001-2005)Please send info to ralph.hudson@sbcglobal.ne
Book captain at 9:13am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 7/935 I just wanted to inform everyone they can read my book (for free), at www.awhaleofabook.comI think
Hull Topsides Painting Info? Debra B at 10:08am 01.17.07 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1389 Am considering painting my boats topsides. I was wondering if anyone has done this with either Ster
Ever had your ladder taken? (1) RAD at 10:29am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1956 My boats on the hard and the easy way up is from a small 3ft wood ladder that gets me to my swim lad
Jib Sizes jaydog5000 at 10:17am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 20/6544 Couls someone explain the Jib sizes. 150%? 140%? and when they should be used?
Peelaway Strip Paint remover jaydog5000 at 10:39am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1635 Has anyone used "Peelaway Strips"? It is a chemical paint remover. If not how has everyone handled
Aluminum Spreaders for Cat 30 Dan Nichol at 12:09pm 01.17.07 Catalina 30 2/1508 I need to know where I can get a pair of spreader boots to fit the aluminum spreaders on a Catalina
C30 Compression Post Base repair??? Deacon Blues at 12:27pm 01.17.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1232 I'm looking for a step by step guide, or even just photos of what's involved with removal and replac
Ok, now opinions on the Hunter 260 Alan Russell at 1:10pm 01.17.07 Smaller Boats 20/21137 My wife and I have been sailing our 19' potter on the East and West coasts of Florida for over a yea
best prop for a 320 fiddlers3 at 2:58pm 01.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1610 Please share info and ideas regarding the best kind of prop for a Catalina 320. Thanks, Roger.
Bimini for 26S?? CobraEarl MAC26s at 12:53am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1229 Are they available?? Im told the factory never made one for the "S" boat.Earl
Trim issues, Flying genoa on fractional rig 21 Doug W. at 12:46am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2270 I have a 1971 Venture 21 with a fractional rig. It has a forestay that attaches to the deck about 2
prefilter? Rob at 11:35pm 01.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1252 Good Morning Peggie,for the last few years I have had an issue with algee and sea grass drawing int
Gin pole ken at 8:58pm 01.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1093 I am still trying to wrap my mind around the gin pole concept for lowering/raising mast. As I unders
Get It Clean Margaritaville at 7:30pm 01.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/1090 Does anyone actually take showers in the head? What did you have to do to change the stock configu
My 2004 310 will be arriving soon! Will at 4:20pm 01.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1726 Hi all, I have bought a 2004 Catalina and it will be arriving shortly via trailer. Basically the bo
More Florida news - whale washes up on Cocoa Beach Wanderer138 at 1:59pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 0/950 If you're having a slow day at the office, click on the link below for details. When you're done rea

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12V Fans - Quiet, Durable Maine Sail at 12:03pm 08.20.21 Our Caframo Bora's are about 15 years old and still going strong..
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? capta at 12:01pm 08.20.21 In a word, "NO". Shouldn't take more than a few minutes.
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable capta at 12:00pm 08.20.21 We have found these quiet and they move quite a bit of air. H2O makes 12" box type fans that are qu
Prop Specs fstbttms at 11:53am 08.20.21 I had the paperwork with the model #, they knew exactly what prop I had. They also said it was obso
12V Fans - Quiet, Durable tfox2069 at 11:40am 08.20.21 The archives are your friends, my...friend. A quick search provided these representative links: Ca
Prop Specs (1) vmaks at 11:20am 08.20.21 I'm confused. Martec never made a 3-blade folding prop nor ANY prop that had zerk fittings. I had
Prop Specs vmaks at 11:09am 08.20.21 wow, Vmaks, would you mind sharing the name and contact info of the person at mack bo
Prop Specs vmaks at 11:03am 08.20.21 I suppose it is possible that some of your engine troubles could have something to do with being ov
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? sunlover at 11:02am 08.20.21 If you DIY, buy two. One to drop. :)
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? fstbttms at 10:49am 08.20.21 Got to wonder if that surface coat of bottom paint and all the attached growth is ready to slough o
Backstay adjuster (1) sailingsoon at 10:45am 08.20.21 There are numerous examples of various systems via google. Ronstan and Harken are two manufacture
Beneteau 361 shaft seal DougM at 10:45am 08.20.21
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 08.20.21 Ablatives do this as well. If they did not, these paints would be ineffective while the boat is not
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? fstbttms at 10:30am 08.20.21 Your explanation of how a bottom paint slowly releases its biocide over a period of time and then b
Midship cleat on toe rail? Sailfanatic at 10:19am 08.20.21 One drawback of adding a cleat to the deck or rail, is it's going to tend to catch the lazy sheet an
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 08.20.21 Clearly you do not understand how anti fouling paint works. My understanding is that ablative ant
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 10:12am 08.20.21 Fix was to get a new part from a Canadian guy who 3D printed a replacement clutch arm. https://www.
Looking sternward... Bob S at 10:02am 08.20.21 It's just plain beautifully written. I think we've all been there enough to understand what he feels
Beneteau 361 new owner sail sfbay at 10:00am 08.20.21 Have you tried the suggestions on posts 3 and 4 and successful in getting mainsail out? If so that'
replacing sanitation hoses Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:59am 08.20.21 It doesn't hurt to have a pack of disposable diapers on hand not to mention a bucket of water with

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