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Boat Slippage on Trailer Robert at 10:36pm 09.11.06 Trailer Sailors 9/1838 I have a 2006 Catalina 18 MK 11. When the boat is loaded onto the trailer in the water I can winch t
Best Roller Furler? bay raider at 11:25pm 09.11.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1116 Hello, What roller furler would be recommended for a 33 foot Hunter?
Commander Hull Material Herrick2354 at 12:31am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 0/693 Does anyone know if the Commander 26 has a balsa wood core? If so, what kind of problems can I expec
Cockpit Speaker Replacement Mike O'Toole at 12:44am 09.12.06 Big Boats 6/1430 The plastic grill coverings on my cockpit speakers have been broken over the years due to sun damage
Downwind sailing Bob Mann at 2:51am 09.12.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1743 Don, I just re-read your article on Downwind Sailing. Suddenly, it hits me. The very last sentence,
Rudder Repair Abby Normal at 2:03am 09.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1014 Here's a simple repair tip:The rudder on my '85 M-25 had a lot of slop in it, I tried shimming it
niagara 35 and balsa cored hull KennyH at 1:58am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 5/4895 Looking at a Niagara 35 built by HINTERHOELLER YACHTS. The hull is cored with balsa wood. Anyone w
Dagger Board Maintenance Gary16288 at 1:53am 09.12.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/921 I am restoring a 19 ft Mariner Daysailer that I recently acquired. It is going very smoothly but rec
Raising a 24' alum mast JaneWright at 2:40am 09.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/903 After months of having my father's 1970 21' Venture in the shop for a keel rebuild, wiring, new winc
Replacing a Stern chock BananaToe at 2:27am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1069 I need to replace the stern (Port side) chock on my Beneteau 361 (2000). Trouble is- I can't seem to
ericson 35' over haul jmj at 5:10am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 8/1922 I recently bought a very old, beat up ericson 35' sloop for $1000.00 It has no mast or any other rig
Hunter 30 fixed side windows? Bob at 4:42am 09.12.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1248 Has anyone replaced the fixed side windows on thier boat recently. Mine is a 1976 Hunter 30 (a grea
Visiting Point Judith jviss at 4:03am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2504 I would appreciate some advice on anchoring or docking in and around Point Judith, specifically, clo
Bottom survey Franklin at 4:02am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 4/903 No, not that bottom :)Forgive me if this has already been asked, but feel this is way too hard to
Hose from dock into Pearson 37 Jerry Loomis at 3:59am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 2/922 Does anyone have advice on where to drill a 3 inch round hole so as to install a 30 psi regulator in
Starwind sailboats RG at 6:48am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 14/16801 Does anybody know anything about Starwind Sailboats. I am going to look at a Starwind27 this weekend
Hunter 46: Blue Water or not Blue Water? John Mc at 6:37am 09.12.06 Big Boats 14/5858 I am contemplating buying a Hunter 46 (2000 - 2004) and am interested in comments regarding its "sea
Glogged holding tank dump hose Mark15189 at 7:36am 09.12.06 Bavaria 3/2110 Hi All:As the season is winding down, I finally encountered a head problem- or, more accurately, a
1971 P33, Mystery sound in cockpit while motorin mpm at 7:43am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 0/815 I have a drive train question. My son bought a 71 Pearson 33 that has been converted to a Yanmar Die
Mast Grounding? Rusty at 9:27am 09.12.06 Smaller Boats 1/1270 It appears that my mast is grounded to the centerboard mount. Is this Hunter's method of grounding

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Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 4:41am 05.08.21 Yes, I see it now, no cap nut. Interesting assembly, I wonder who made it.
Survey day! nightowle at 2:33am 05.08.21 Congratulations on finding a nice boat in good condition. It's not often that a survey only shows a
Atomic 4 and muffler nightowle at 2:20am 05.08.21 I had an A4 without that issue. I don't believe it is common. You should contact Moyer marine or v
Yanmar SB-8 Shift/Throttle Controls garymalmgren at 12:13am 05.08.21 Hi Npaulay. The only way that you are going to find if this works is to set it up and try. Shift cab
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt artboas at 11:45pm 05.07.21 Yes two of them agree on serious. All the wires in the pics are tied to the main 110V line source
New addition to thr fleet Tom J at 10:50pm 05.07.21 Congratulations! She will clean up nice!
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now (1) Tom J at 10:43pm 05.07.21 f kilter and it's low. I was on the boat when they picked her up. 193829 This pad is forward of the
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now Tom J at 10:24pm 05.07.21 f kilter and it's low. I was on the boat when they picked her up. 193829 This pad is forward of the
Not really a question, but a thanks! Tom J at 10:16pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins. Loo
Catalina 310 dinghy davits Tom J at 10:12pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in
Flags Paul Mermelstein at 10:01pm 05.07.21 I can tell you about the last two on the right; they are from the United States Power Squadrons. The
Flags Kings Gambit at 9:56pm 05.07.21 From Left to right: Probably a local club pennant. A Vice-Commodore Flag. Power Squadron. A yacht
Catalina 310 dinghy davits marchem at 9:42pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in w
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:38pm 05.07.21 The drain plug plastic housing leaked on mine
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:37pm 05.07.21 For those of us who don't know, what material is the Puffer made from. Fiberglass, and yes, the ce
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel CarlN at 8:42pm 05.07.21 The best shackle to get for G4 galvanized chain is a Crosby 209A - one size larger than the chain. T
Not really a question, but a thanks! (1) NINEv2 at 8:14pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins.
sink exhaust hose advice Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14pm 05.07.21 You don't want to use any clear fresh water hose for sink drains...most aren't rated for below-water
sink exhaust hose advice pipedream at 7:50pm 05.07.21 Too bad the border is closed... Fisheries used to fly parts up, even to Desolation sound. This typ
sink exhaust hose advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 05.07.21 but we do offer them and ship to Canada That I did not know. Even more opportunity to shop 'til

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