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Finish for new tiller R. A. Lueck at 8:33am 09.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/860 I'm replacing me old tiller with an IdaSailor tiller. I'm searching for personal experiences regard
Another P42 tip... Terry Cox at 7:58am 09.02.06 Big Boats 1/893 As you may know both P42 reefers drain into the aft shower sump. In the past I've inserted drain plu
'80 hunter 30 (full keel 5'3 Pete at 6:31am 09.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1010 Hi, I am buying stands for my hunter. are the following specs a good fit?Six adjustable sailboat
inflatable foot pumps Jack2438 at 5:31am 09.02.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1132 I am in need of replacing the foot pump for my dingy. I thought it would be a no brainer but as I sh
MapTech charts Brian D at 4:26am 09.02.06 Ask All Sailors 4/910 I use them in my boat. Yes, I have GPS but not a chart plotter. I still like using paper charts.My
Rain Water under rear seats??? Patrick Lombard at 3:32am 09.02.06 Ask All Sailors 3/928 I have a 1987 Hunter 31, I started get rain water in the rear locker under the seats. I don't know w
Raritan PHII - Feedback... Rob at 3:25am 09.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/2511 I have the standard Jabsco head in my Hunter 340 and after 5 years it is ready for replacement. I h
Hunter 170 auxiliary motor size Pat Nevins at 3:09am 09.02.06 Day Sailers 8/2111 I am considering buying a 170. Regarding aux power, I already own a 4hp Yamaha standard shaft. 170 l
Turnbuckle tool?? Hoosier Kevin at 1:37am 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1096 This should be a simple question - what is the name of the tool that is used to tighten a turnbuckle
Water in Keel _ O'day 22 David Ware at 9:27am 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/846 I have recently purchased a 1973 O'Day 22 which is in need of some updating and maintenance includin
Winter storing a Hunter 170 kaganesrj at 10:12am 09.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1085 I would like some input on storing my new Hunter 170 for the winter. I don't have a garage. Should
Yanmar engine stop circuit Oliverhg at 9:33am 09.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2067 I recently put a post up on not being able to stop the Yanmar 3GM30F engine on my 2004 Hunter 33.I
Sail Cover specs for Cal 20 GNoice at 10:00am 09.02.06 Cal 0/568 Does anyone have the specs for a Cal 20 main sail cover? I am waiting for a mast from Seals and can
Holding Tank Hose Leak Joseph at 11:00am 09.02.06 Ask All Sailors 2/810 I recently got a small leak in a hose going to the holding tank. I removed and replaced the hose. Th
Can you ID the make of this boat? (1) Julison at 1:34pm 09.02.06 Trailer Sailors 3/1517 Hi,I recently purchased a small sailboat and would like some help identifying its make.There are
Replacing bilge hose WildBill at 1:51pm 09.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2569 My old bilge hose is leaking, I would like to replace it but am unable to remove it.Nor can I figure
phrf rating for Mac 22 bluem27 at 2:54pm 09.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1288 Does anyone know the PHRF rating for A Macgregor 22?Seen any racing tips for this model?Thanks,em
snap on canvas wind rain cover for cuddy karl mattson at 3:53pm 09.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/814 where can i aquire a canvas snap on cover for the cuddy on my mariner,oday,or wooden doors etc. than
Looking to buy used Yanmar 3GM30F engine Where to Chuck711 at 9:26pm 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1282 Looking to buy used Yanmar 3GM30F engine Where is a good place to find?email : CLCJR54@hotmail.
Ernesto (1) Peter at 11:57pm 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1072 Ernesto is packing a little more punch than I thought it might. Currently getting 45-50 knot gusts o

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COVID restriction violation All U Get at 5:18am 05.06.21
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays Maine Sail at 5:02am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator
Tapping threads in mast dLj at 4:59am 05.06.21 Good advice above - I'll only add in when you go to tap the hole, kerosene is a good cutting fluid t
Bent Starboard Stern Rail DougM at 4:59am 05.06.21 I had a slightly bent bow pulpit once, no kinks. The boat was on the hard and in its cradle. The yar
Bent Starboard Stern Rail RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21 I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day! ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21 She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
Tapping threads in mast jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21 Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21 5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:44am 05.06.21 that sounds like mine--the reason I posted was the salt I saw. thanks!
In-mast fuller foil DougM at 4:41am 05.06.21 Just an assumption on my part, but the mast is possibly a US Spars (Z spar). Give them a call, and t
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q RoyS at 4:40am 05.06.21 You should remove the old gasket with a razor blade or similar tool.
Dripless propeller shaft Mechone at 4:39am 05.06.21 As a millwright for over 40 years and has changed thousands of seals....carefully,it can be tapped i
Newbie questions #2 jssailem at 4:38am 05.06.21
Tapping threads in mast RoyS at 4:35am 05.06.21 Wires are usually in a plastic conduit. You can find that by looking for the rivets that secure the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING DougM at 4:34am 05.06.21 I agree with the use of a Loos gauge. Just follow the recommended numbers for the gauge setting base
Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 4:26am 05.06.21 How would you "press in the spare" without removing the shaft?
Covid-19 Vaccination RoyS at 4:24am 05.06.21 If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Ralph Johnstone at 11:08pm 05.05.21 the raw water impeller housing has a thin paper gasket from the factory. Same thing I've got on t
Hot water plumbing Ralph Johnstone at 11:00pm 05.05.21 Also never heard of a boat with copper plumbing. Plastic tubing is so much easier and no metal tast

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