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Shoal draft keel support material on the trailer?? Chuck R at 11:03am 08.10.06 Trailer Sailors 3/1521 I am in the process of reconditioning my 222 O'Day bunk trailer. The 2X8 wood support that the shoa
traveler for Hunter 27 1991 Tony Frohnhoefer at 10:57am 08.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/989 Where do I find a travel set up for my 27 hunter 1991?
Sunshine Daydream picklefreek at 10:14am 08.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1345 Here is a photo of the new paint job (and name) on my '73 O23. Came out pretty good for my first ti
clogged pipes eric at 8:31am 08.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/921 my galley sink seems clogged i have removed the hose and it is clear what can i do to clear the pipe
anyone able to run a 16k heat pump on a Mike8245 at 8:06am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1056 Honda Eu2000i generator? Or know if it is possible to use an inverter with it to get over the start
Mac 25 Starboard Sheet Pulley Abby Normal at 7:28am 08.10.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/894 The roller on my starboard pulley is shot, since that looks like an essential part of the main sheet
S299 tankage Daves299 at 6:27am 08.10.06 Seidelmann 3/1485 ok... I am replacing my fuel tank. I have a large tank in the port side settee that I believe is was
Flat sail. Thanks. Jim G at 6:02am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 0/853 Thanks everybody for your replies. I learned from them. Jim G.
CABIN HEAD ROOM IN THE 1980 H33 Gregg W. at 6:02am 08.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1028 CAN YOU TELL ME THE HEIGHT OF THE CABIN, "HEAD ROOM" IN A 1980 H33 THANK YOU.
"Great stuff" yey or ney? Al at 5:57am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 9/12080 I'm thinking of replacing some of my floatation foam blocks. Some of them turned into dust, some are
Bleeding a 4JH3E Yanmar Rick at 4:06am 08.10.06 Big Boats 3/5223 I am sure that there is a lot written but can you tell me the details of how to bleed the fuel syste
Any advice on how to reduce spiders and webs JeffC21331 at 4:04am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 34/2849 The spiders are so bad at my marina now, that it only takes one day for them to build webs all over
Water bowl for Racor Filter S3232UL Chuck at 3:47am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2596 Yesterday I tried to replace the fuel filter element on my Yanmar 50 HP diesel engine. I use Racor S
autohelm belts Ed at 3:40am 08.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/896 Want to get a spare belt for mt Autohelm ST4000. In the archives I found reference to a McMaster Car
DAMN FLIES in New England Ernie at 3:25am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 21/4123 Has anyone else in the New England area noticed a large increase in the number of flies out on the w
First sailboat Tony23670 at 3:21am 08.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1224 Just recently bought a 1984 25.5 Hunter sailboat with lots of "stuff" and am trying to figure out wh
HELP! What Kind of Sailboat is this?? (1) Dana18573 at 2:36am 08.10.06 Destinations 5/2023 I bought this boat at a garage sale in April. I have no idea what kind of sailboat it is! Does any
TIPS or TRICKS for Backing out of Slip Bill at 2:34am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 24/11667 Any TIPS, TRICKS for backing out of a slip with a inboard? I have about a 50% success ratio, just wh
screens Belle at 2:33am 08.10.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/927 Where do I find screens for the port/starbord opening portals for our 1985 Catalina 30 TR?Thanks, B
Cupholder/Step Michael15707 at 2:32am 08.10.06 Smaller Boats 4/919 The wooden cupholder/steps on my 94 H26 are getting along in years. Anybody replaced those? What

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Is this config acceptable? Justin_NSA at 7:20am 01.11.21 Nope. Thanks. That's what I'm thinking unless there's a good reason to have it. I prefer a straigh
Is this config acceptable? justsomeguy at 7:16am 01.11.21 does it need the "trap" seen below the cabinet base? Nope.
323 air conditioner justsomeguy at 7:12am 01.11.21 Great photos. What is the make of the A/c unit? Photos show "Dometic".
Eye Splice double-braid (1) ricksoth at 7:12am 01.11.21 I completed my first double braid (Stay Set 3/8") eye. I used home-made fids (knitting needles cut
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21 Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Whatfiero1 at 6:59am 01.11.21 For the cast iron keel I used osphoric acid to prep the steel prior to the epoxy paint install. read
323 air conditioner braddexter at 6:57am 01.11.21 Here are a few pictures of my AC install. The unit is installed under the settee with red and whit
26X speed when loaded Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 01.11.21 If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat
Replacement feathering prop Justin_NSA at 6:52am 01.11.21 Practical Sailor has a nice article on folding and feathering props. I have a Gori twin blade foldin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access DougM at 6:51am 01.11.21 Ron, your 2006 model must have had the optional velcro upgrade included in the price increase over
26X speed when loaded Joncons at 6:50am 01.11.21 You might get 20Knots with an empty boat and the sails off ( maybe the mast as well.). I have been s
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 6:47am 01.11.21 Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctly
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Closing Time at 6:28am 01.11.21 I have been where you are several times before. You are on the right track. First, by a moisture met
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dLj at 6:15am 01.11.21 Just a bit of an update. I emailed Goiot and they responded. Told me everything I needed to know, se
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Maine Sail at 6:14am 01.11.21
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 6:07am 01.11.21 You guys are on a roll this morning!! :laugh:
AIS Receive Problem Identification dlochner at 5:53am 01.11.21 It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
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Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 5:43am 01.11.21 188994

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