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Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Wm. Gill at 10:07am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1293 This 42 year old new to me C'C is mechanically, and structurally sound, and is seaworthy, but is als
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 9:22am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1102 I currently have two Deka GC25 (relatively new) batteries and need to replace two aged 8AGC2 batteri
New condo development? (3) dbk0630 at 9:00am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1144 I keep my '86 Catalina 22 on dry dock... and had a surprise when I showed up yesterday to go out for
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues 1Gordo3 at 8:13am 05.04.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1545 Hello everyone:) My name is Albert. Im new to the forum. I recently purchase a 1984 Hunter 34. Im ne
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 Rhubarb at 6:58am 05.04.21 Ask An Oday Owner 17/3261 How can I rig a spinnaker on my Oday Javelin 14? It has no hardware or pole. Asymmetrical or Symmetr
Oday Javelin advice Rhubarb at 6:53am 05.04.21 Parts Search 1/484 How can I rig a spinnaker on my Javelin? It has no hardware or pole. Asymmetrical or Symmetrical??
Buying Used Sails - Size Measurement Tolerance Jimbeaux at 6:43am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 5/779 I'm looking at buying a wardrobe of used sails from kijiji. I know the whole topic of buying used i
How to enter in owners registry? wdonovan at 6:27am 05.04.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/276 Can't figure it out.
New and Interesting marine related TV show on the Weather Channel sailme88 at 6:16am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 1/591 If you haven't seen or heard, The Weather Channel has a new show called Deep Water Salvage. While s
Can anyone recognize this boat? Arek Lys at 12:50am 05.04.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1048 Hello there This is Arek Lys. I've just registered to this forum. I'm from Poland, used to love sail
1984 Hunter 34 ...A/C circuit issues 1Gordo3 at 11:08pm 05.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/363 Hello everyone:) Im new to the forum. I recently purchase a 1984 Hunter 34. Im new to sailing and am
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 9:20pm 05.03.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1245 I have a 36' Hunter monohull with a 30lb bruce for my primary anchor. I just purchased a Fortress FX
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel (1) skunther at 9:17pm 05.03.21 Ask All Sailors 31/4580 I noticed some rust on the first two links of G4 chain attached to my SS anchor swivel. What is the
Newbie questions. Xstream at 7:34pm 05.03.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1720 Looking to purchase 1996 Oceanis 281 and have some questions: there is a on/off valve in area of pr
Roller furling (1) Southern Crux at 7:31pm 05.03.21 Ask All Sailors 7/851
WTB: O'Day 272 w/ trailer 0verdrive at 6:43pm 05.03.21 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1096 I've been looking for a trailerable sailboat that can sleep 4-6 for overnights or short weekends. O
26D Rudder kendyoozed at 6:06pm 05.03.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1126
O'Day 34 cabin top going soft Busy Living at 5:02pm 05.03.21 Bigger Boats 4/1057 I thought I had re-bedded the fittings on the cabin top of the 1984 that I bought just a few seasons
Window Caulking Pat cool skip at 4:07pm 05.03.21 Ask All Sailors 17/4257 Hi sailors, what kind of clear caulking should I put around my leaking window. Thanks
Mac 25 rudder lifting line diagram ? whudatt at 3:31pm 05.03.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1790 Good afternoon all, does anyone have a picture or a diagram of how the rudder lifting line runs that

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Runaway diesel dLj at 10:21am 01.31.25 Even with the socket on the crankshaft with an electric drill approach? That's the one that seems p
Cover for Cataline 22 on Trailer. Crazy Dave Condon at 10:16am 01.31.25
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:50am 01.31.25 No problem if the engine fires off. The crank just disconnects and you are off and running. Even w
Runaway diesel dLj at 9:46am 01.31.25 And if/when the engine fires off, then what? Sounds pretty dangerous. The crank for my Yanmar 1GM--
New Ham Alan Gomes at 9:14am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in. CW rules!!
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:05am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? It doesn't look like there are bolts in those holes. Is it just held o
Runaway diesel (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? Held on with small machine screws as I SEEM to remember : ed. But le
no eyelet on the tack of my main sail Von Clipper at 8:38am 01.31.25 got in touch with Bob Yeager of Yeager sails in Spokane Wa. He laughed at my situation but said he
Handcrank starting a small engine. dLj at 8:34am 01.31.25 OK, I understand that. But if the engine requires battery power or electronics to run, then a hand
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING Urban Hermit at 8:32am 01.31.25 I won't use a tricolor because it costs too much. I'm not going to spend close to two bills for a l
Home Pumpout System Tedd at 8:18am 01.31.25 @dlochner and @Project_Mayhem , Yes, I used Shields and, yes, it's about as flexible as schedule 40
New Ham sailcapt340 at 8:01am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in.
Handcrank starting a small engine. colemj at 7:51am 01.31.25 Most modern engines require electronic systems to run from electronic ignition, to electric fuel pu
Runaway diesel dlochner at 7:44am 01.31.25 What was the saying? It's 5 O'clock somewhere... dj Ah, I forgot, Florida is in its own time zon
Runaway diesel dLj at 7:29am 01.31.25 A little early in the day for a MaiTai, isn't Greg? What was the saying? It's 5 O'clock somewhere.
Handcrank starting a small engine. dLj at 7:22am 01.31.25 Sure, but I'm still not understanding how loss of the electronics prevents starting the engine. Ma
Runaway diesel dlochner at 7:21am 01.31.25 That I will do Ralph! Cherrs!
Runaway diesel (1) Tally Ho at 7:20am 01.31.25 Hmph ! At least have a Mai Tai for each and every one of us while you're down there. That I will d
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING dlochner at 7:08am 01.31.25 First, the use of masthead tri-colors are not without controversy. Perhaps the biggest issue is the
Oday 22 Sliding Hatch Project_Mayhem at 7:06am 01.31.25 I'm leaning towards no but I could be wrong. Call Rudy at D&R marine. He would know for sure

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