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Floor Repair Steve G at 11:09am 08.19.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1378 I recently bought a Tanzer 16 ($200) as a project boat. It was pretty neglected but I love restoring
Powering a Cal 20 Gordon Noice at 11:05am 08.19.06 Cal 4/1695 How large of a trolling motor would get a Cal 20 in ' out of a calm harbor? I really don't want to
iron keel repair Jeffandmike at 1:43pm 08.19.06 Grampian 1/2422 our G26 has been recently taken out of the water and a crack has developed along the length of the k
second generation C22 transducer placement? Tom at 12:46pm 08.19.06 Smaller Boats 4/1065 Anyone know the best place to start trying a depth finder transducer in a 86 or later model C22?I
Peggie: Comment on Jabsco electric, please. Ivan at 12:28pm 08.19.06 Big Boats 5/938 Peggie: I have a Hunter 356-2003. It came with a manual Jabsco head, which you say is the bottom qua
Removing Ceiling Liner? TxSkipper007 at 2:44pm 08.19.06 Other Sailboats 3/1012 I am considering removing the ceiling liner on an Irwin 37. The liner is in good condition, but not
What would you do? ex-admin at 2:24pm 08.19.06 Ask All Sailors 105/5844 (Editor's note: This is a new idea brought to us by Gary Wyngarden and it's something we may run on
depth sensors Sunil at 9:28pm 08.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/837 I need to fit a depth sensor, the forward facing would be best. As we plan to sail along the coast g
photos of Kirby Blazer 23 cele at 9:42pm 08.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/2730 Now I'm looking for any photos of the Kirby Blazer 23, preferably under sail.I have heard there's a
Project Boat Steve G at 10:57pm 08.17.06 Ask All Sailors 8/3941 I'm a fairly experienced coastal sailor. My wife and I have sailed our Hunter 33 along the New Engla
burn rate for yanmar 4JH3-TE? newly anonymous at 12:40am 08.18.06 Big Boats 13/12223 Has anyone been able to calculate the burn rate in gallons per hour for the 4JH3-TE at about 2800 rp
NEW BERN VACATION CHET P at 12:59am 08.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/990 i posted this request on ask all sailors and only got a few replies so i'll try you hunter people.
Stained Sail murm16762 at 1:49am 08.18.06 Ask All Sailors 6/973 I have purchased a boat that had not sailed in quite a few years. The sals are serviceable but a bit
Big Wheel John McCandless at 1:36am 08.18.06 Ask All Sailors 2/872 At present I am working with a 36 inch diameter stainless steel wheel. I find it just a little too l
Mac parts Mac at 1:34am 08.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/825 Ok, it looks like I need the spreaders and the shrouds for both sides of my Mac 25. The fore and af
Thinking About a Catalina 30 Capn Bob at 2:50am 08.18.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/2201 We are thinking about moving up to a Catalina 30 in the '78-'80 vintage. Got the Admiral's "all ahe
Whats wrong with this boat / price? feejer at 3:13am 08.18.06 Smaller Boats 12/1355 This ebay add sounds too good to be true. 2001 Hunter 26 selling for $7800.00. Any of you guys know
Puzzled Limey Sailor. Pugwash at 3:24am 08.18.06 Racing 5/1977 As background to this post please have a look at :- http://www.sailingmagazine.net/boattest_hunter3
Charting features using weather predictions Tony Litvak at 3:45am 08.18.06 Ask All Sailors 4/839 Are there any charts that allow you to plot a course from point A to point B using weather predictio
Halyard Exit Plate Lee Y at 5:03am 08.18.06 Smaller Boats 1/1018 I need to replace the upper exit plate on my Z190 mast. I talked to Rigrite and US Spars. They hav

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Low East Of Corpus Christi? shemandr at 2:18pm 06.29.21 Thank you for a detailed answer that obviously took time to compose. I am digesting it. I have oth
Paceship PY26 Anchor jssailem at 1:29pm 06.29.21 @Nemo Nusquam Looking at your bow, you will have an issue locating the bow roller due to the nav li
Looking for an H260 in the PNW Doug J at 1:29pm 06.29.21 I sold nearly a quarter of the production for both lines. If 1995, it is a 26. Hull number please
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues shemandr at 12:27pm 06.29.21 Put enough heavier gage wire on board to run from the starter switch to the solenoid in case you hav
Changing aft heads toilet from manual to electric Legend 41AC Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:21pm 06.29.21 The Raritan Marine Elegance is the top rated macerating electric toilet....an all-china "throne" de
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement shemandr at 12:20pm 06.29.21 INSCO's want invoices for winterization (And now maybe removing canvas and sails) to prove that it w
Need Help Tampa Bay area with Perkins Prima 50 engine sail sfbay at 12:20pm 06.29.21 Might try Perfection Marine (they are mobile and service Clearwater): ~Marine Mobile Boat Engine Rep
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging shemandr at 12:09pm 06.29.21 This may be late advice but I don't like to tape halyards or other running rigging together to repla
Which boson chair do you use? Rich Stidger at 12:01pm 06.29.21 The Harken chair is my choice. I have used others but the Harken is comfortable and feels safe with
Beneteau 323 Bimini? LynnM at 11:38am 06.29.21 Thanks for the responses...I contacted one of the reputable shops here in town (St Clair Shores) and
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues WrangelliaGeo at 11:19am 06.29.21 A big thank you to all the great advice from everybody! @Don S/V ILLusion, @Tally Ho @SirMichael @nv
Engine Stalling 3GM30F nveater at 11:02am 06.29.21 Except for the manual lift pump there is no electric fuel pump on the engine- will check the fuel ve
Adding Mast Base Blocks Scott T-Bird at 10:58am 06.29.21 The parts you circled in the diagram clearly calls them L brackets and gives the part #. Try callin
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working Davidasailor26 at 10:56am 06.29.21 Thank you. I will try that. I think the issue though must be before the strainer since I'm not s
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 10:44am 06.29.21 Every single domestic water pump MANUAL has a TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Do you have the manual for yo
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working kodiak1120 at 10:43am 06.29.21 Welcome to the forum! We have the same model boat, so hopefully I can help. On mine when I open th
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging AaronD at 10:34am 06.29.21 Forget the manual. Use 5/16 for the halyards. On my C27 I built "tapered" halyards by covering a
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement Captain Larry-DH at 10:30am 06.29.21 @Rick Webb take a look at the video I linked in this prior post Hurricane Isaias <--- TS Isaias <---
Groco Strainer Clogged by MUD? JamesG161 at 10:14am 06.29.21 It is the Reversing off the "stuck" spot that stirs up the Silt. Run you engine in idle after becomi
Oday 23 or Oday 272 Ward H at 10:07am 06.29.21 Congratulations on your 272!

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