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Waste Holding Tank Mascerator Qs. Fred Miller at 3:39am 12.31.06 Big Boats 2/948 OK, I admit it Peggy was right; I finally caved in and replaced the OEM aluminum holding tank on my
Replacing Odorsafe hose with PVC... Douglas Washburn at 3:58am 12.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/992 While replacing all of our sanitation hoses this autumn, we decided to insert a section of PVC betwe
Start board transom wedge peterbud at 5:54am 12.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/971 I am going to be replacing my transom wedge this spring as part of installing an new outboard bracke
Swing keel inspection Jerry21707 at 5:52am 12.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1521 We own a 92 Mac 26S. Fresh water sailing. I want to inspect the cabeling and attach point on the sw
Glenn or Brian - you there? Tereza at 4:52am 12.31.06 Day Sailers 1/1167 Hey boys...So it looks like I WILL be in the neighborhood - Jan 20 or 21...Email me at via the fo
Cabin lights. How do you . . . Rusty at 4:49am 12.31.06 Smaller Boats 2/900 How do you get the light fresnel off? They seem rather fragile and don't seem to "pop off" easily.
Cabin bulkhead replacement Gaf at 6:22am 12.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1214 Greetings! I plan on replacing the port and starboard bulkheads located in the cabin this winter on
Downsizing - J22, Capri 21, any other? daytripper at 6:21am 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 20/4873 Hi Everyone -I am downsizing from my Pearson 30 to a smaller boat that I can keep on a trailer and
Crappy Diesel Larry at 7:10am 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 22/1728 ok, we bought a used Hunter 4 months ago.We had not added diesel or pumped out the hold tank but d
Mirage 26 arullo123 at 10:02am 12.31.06 Other Sailboats 3/1865 I am looking for a service/owners manual for a '78 mirage 26 footer....anybody know where i can get
Head replumb: vented loop or straight to tank? Dave at 3:31am 12.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/934 I am replumbing the head on my 1987 Catalina 27. The holding tank is under the V berth and the conn
A drilled hole in side of sailboat mast Presley at 7:47am 12.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1184 I have a 1982 27' Catalina. I am wondering if anybody can explain why there is a round hole drilled
Damage to my Hull John S at 2:10pm 12.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/840 I have a hole in my outer hull! I discovered the damage yesterday when I was installing new submersi
Here's to All of Us. (1) You Yours at 1:53pm 12.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1048 Have a Grand New YearWas having a warm cup to celebrate the New Year with everyone
Rigging Main Halyard Amir at 3:45pm 12.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/979 Hello All,Happy New Year and hope 2007 is a great sailing season for us all.I have a Hunter 336.
Peel Away Marine Safety Strip Dan H at 9:27pm 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1970 Has anyone used this material and does it work well? Is it worth the hassel?Any advice?I will be s
looking for a replacement Andy at 11:01pm 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1284 I've decided to reduce the number of sailboats I have from 4 to 3 by replacing a 17' Islander daysai
Can't get the diesel smell out of my boat... hunterjana at 10:51pm 12.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 9/9032 We recently purchased our boat and we are having no luck getting the diesel smell out of it. Prior
Jammed self-furling jib Jay at 12:33am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1275 The self-furling jib on my Hunter 36 has jammed. I can see that the furling line is fully extended
Air Head composting toilet Clint at 11:54pm 12.31.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3696 PeggyI am very interested in the Air Head composting toiled. This a "dry" toilet that uses peat mo

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Line length for traveler AwwShucks at 4:33pm 08.08.21 I did not check that site - thanks for the link!
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) Scott T-Bird at 4:32pm 08.08.21
Engine control protector. (1) sail sfbay at 4:24pm 08.08.21 Suggest going to your local plastic retailer and purchase a custom cut 1/8" thick acrylic cover. I d
Line length for traveler KZW at 4:21pm 08.08.21 Did you check Catalina Direct? They say two lengths of 5/16, each 33 ft long https://www.catalinadir
Engine control protector. BigEasy at 4:21pm 08.08.21 how does one find an acrylic protector for the engine control? 2005 Beneteau Oceanis. I could
New owner sea cock question KZW at 4:16pm 08.08.21
Beneteau 361 2001 Lower Chainplates replacing damaged rubber seal BigEasy at 4:15pm 08.08.21 It's supposed to be stainless. Try using metal polish to renew the finish. It is actually a one pi
Line length for traveler sail sfbay at 4:14pm 08.08.21 Suggest sew/tape a tag line to each end and pull the line through, remove the line, measure it, purc
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? dlochner at 4:11pm 08.08.21 [QUOTE="thinwater, post: 1710937, member: 103071 The other thing expereince teaches you is to be car
Yikes! We need whisker pole 101 Juice6576 at 4:07pm 08.08.21 Ok so we are on the western shore of Lake MI. Tomorrow we have to sail north. We will have at least
New owner sea cock question KZW at 4:06pm 08.08.21 Manual fire extinguishers
I lost a second batten! Captain Larry-DH at 3:52pm 08.08.21 Have your sailmaker sew in some Velcro closures
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? kappykaplan at 3:08pm 08.08.21 anchoring would have been a VERY good option, one that is under utilized in the heat of the moment
What is best outboard for 1972 Catalina 27 jon hansen at 2:59pm 08.08.21 we want pictures. we love pictures
How much chlorine for 40 gallon tank? Tally Ho at 2:46pm 08.08.21 Reading Peggie's book, page 49 says 4 ounces mixed in a gallon and use one gallon for 5 gallons of
Head motor hung Roger Holloway at 2:40pm 08.08.21 I removed the motor. It is jacked. Going to replace it. It's only 13 years old!
Which winch bolts will work for me new winches? thinwater at 2:37pm 08.08.21 Because the tow operator panicked when he saw I was 1/4 mile away from shore. He was scared, I wasn
Sailing or not Tally Ho at 2:37pm 08.08.21
Sailing or not (1) Tally Ho at 2:32pm 08.08.21 Greg, we have entered a brave new world when guys are expected to participate at bridal showers. Wa
What is best outboard for 1972 Catalina 27 TheThunderCat at 2:31pm 08.08.21 I don't know. I'm just starting on my first sailboat. My only experience is ski boats. This thing h

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