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cooling system flush YM 3GM30F Don at 9:05am 11.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1382 I am replacing my hot water heater this weekend and as the system has a heat exchanger built into th
Missing Catalina 22 Swing Keel Nate Kirmmse at 8:59am 11.09.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1126 Hi Folks,My Catalina 22's swing keel decided to fall off about two weeks ago- the cast iron must ha
Mast Blocks John Gilbert at 8:18am 11.09.06 Other Sailboats 1/853 I only have three high-density rubber or heavy-duty plastic mast blocks for my Pearson 303. Does an
Shrink wrap or not?? Martha at 12:55pm 11.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/968 This is our first season in the O'Day 23. Since we have gone up 4 ft from our last O'Day, I'm wonder
H26 Newbie invites advice and exaggeration Fred at 2:05pm 11.09.06 Smaller Boats 16/1485 I just towed my "new" H26 from Oregon to Gabriola Is, BC. I have never had a water ballast boat, alt
Replace Battery Charger pdserv at 10:36pm 11.07.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1477 Hello,I'm considering replacing my battery charger and would like some advice.The situation. 19
Boat name offensive? higgs at 11:31pm 11.07.06 Ask All Sailors 36/4562 A freind and I were discussing naming a boat "Robert E Lee" and it was suggested this name would be
Hunter 42 Cutter Rig Option Manuel at 11:34pm 11.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2262 i am buying a Hunter 42 and would like to install the cutter rig add-on option: is it still availabl
Batteries in or out for the winter Seekswind at 12:00am 11.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/976 I just realized after tarping my boat that I forgot to take my batteries out. Should I be going in
An interesting question Brian D at 11:57pm 11.07.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1447 We've talked about sailing under main or jib alone, but no one has discussed sailing under mizzen al
Favorite Boat Names Warren Milberg at 2:22am 11.08.06 Ask All Sailors 118/12573 We all have, or have seen, boats with great names. What are your favorites? Post them here and let
Replacement ring dings Tom at 2:45am 11.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1218 Is there any other replacement that can be used for the ring dings? Tears the fingers up when I try
Port Replacement in head e-29 Jim at 4:17am 11.08.06 Other Sailboats 3/983 The head port is (or was) a sliding port that opened. On mine someone long ago sealed it up and mad
Why are my shaft zincs loose? Jim at 4:56am 11.08.06 Other Sailboats 3/1084 I'm a diver, so I get to take a peek at my prop, shaft and zincs frequently. I find that my zincs a
replace main or jib first rsqare at 5:38am 11.08.06 Smaller Boats 4/1194 Our 82 Hunter 22 still has what I beleive to be the orignal sails. If I can only afford to replace o
Water use with fresh water electric heads davidtre at 5:35am 11.08.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1400 Any thoughts on how long to run flush mode with Jabsco electric fresh water head? How much(how long
DOWN RIGGERS WEEKEND (1) JoeD at 5:30am 11.08.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1146 We sailed from Baltiomoe to Chestertwon Md for the Down Riggers Weekend. What a great sail. Departed
What affordable boats are "similar to a Mac?? CobraEarl MAC26s at 7:00am 11.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1111 A boat that sets low on the trailer, water ballast, lots of room, AFFORDABLE. 25' or 26'. It seems
9hp outboard enough? 29s at 6:45am 11.08.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/893 Want to buy Hunter 27 in Galveston to replace Islander 27 lost in Katrina. Will 9hp outboard be enou
O'day 30 suitability Richard Perry at 6:26am 11.08.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1010 Love to know what you O'day 30 owners think about your boats as coastal cruisers. Not long summers h

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Swim ladder jssailem at 8:21am 07.17.21 All great suggestions. The stand off ladders are easier to use. You need the ladder to be deep enoug
Throttle position while sailing? Ron20324 at 7:49am 07.17.21 When I bought my boat, the dealer put the transmission in reverse on my Yanmar while demo sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:37am 07.17.21 I agree totally. The Amsteel or Dyneema line are great for dinghy rigging. I used Dyneema for my l
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:28am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:26am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 7:23am 07.17.21 Recently moved back from the UK after living there for 3 years and ended up buying new 220v/50hz ele
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell
Throttle position while sailing? sail sfbay at 7:04am 07.17.21 .........Curious if anyone knows of any information or recommendations from the manufacturer on the
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 6:34am 07.17.21 Suggest asking the marina what amperage they supply, either 16 or 32 amp likely and adapter type. Fr
I have a Horizon 1500 windless. I have never been able to get it free drop the anchor, does this windless have that ability? sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.17.21 Manual emailed!
hunter 49 power in the UK? sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.17.21 16 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz and 32 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz. Suggest checking with the induvial marin
hunter 49 power in the UK? Whatfiero1 at 6:12am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
line diameter Hunter 49 Zencra at 6:09am 07.17.21 thanks for replies, I went with a low stretch 12mm and works well.
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 6:06am 07.17.21 Same class! Our first year taking the Legend 37, so lots to learn. Really looking forward to it, w
Confused on outhaul rigging (1) DougM at 5:32am 07.17.21 196298 This is how the outhaul is supposedly set up in a US spars boom. The block with becket is not
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Joe at 5:32am 07.17.21 So..... this 34 ft boat only has two winches? And they are located a distance from the helm , next
Swim ladder thinwater at 5:32am 07.17.21 A short rope ladder, tied from old rope. It should be tied narrower than this one, tied rope ladder
So we did it... kappykaplan at 5:24am 07.17.21 Congratulations! :beer: We like pictures!
Swim ladder BlowMeAway at 5:24am 07.17.21 I agree with @shemandr that the boat will list when boarding from the sides of the boat, but easily

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