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Modify masthead for spinnaker (1) Jean M at 12:37am 05.17.06 Other Sailboats 1/834 We need to modify the masthead to fly a spinnaker. There are three existing jib halyards: one dedic
Going on the Hard... Advice? Bro Paul at 11:32pm 05.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/772 I've decided to go ahead and put Magic Wind up on the hard for the summer here in Florida.This is
Rigging Tension Specifications Jean M at 12:45am 05.17.06 Other Sailboats 2/813 We are in the process of replacing(1-3 cables at a time)the standing rigging on our 1982 Ericson 38.
Stanchion caps...where to get them? Jim Dort at 12:39am 05.17.06 Big Boats 5/1092 Some of my stanchion caps have come off...where can I get more? On my 420, the depth at the top of
Coaming box replacement Brett at 1:09am 05.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1718 I just purchased a Catalina 30. In making a list of repairs/cleaning that need to be done I see tha
Stepping Mast on Hunter 22 Mike Wiley at 1:46am 05.17.06 Smaller Boats 4/1473 My wife and I are thinking about purchasing a 1982 Hunter 22 and keeping it on a trailer. Can any 22
FL Keys Sherry at 2:02am 05.17.06 Destinations 9/2050 I am heading to the Keys with my family June 9-18. We will be in the Islamorada area for the early
How does the sink drain to the toilet? Steve at 2:29am 05.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1352 I hope someone can help me figure out how the sink is supposed to drain into the head. Mine was tor
masthead light lens Don J. at 2:53am 05.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/896 I broke the masthead light lens on my 1978 oday 25. Any suggestions where I can get a replacement?
Trailer grounding Jerry21707 at 4:38am 05.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1131 I strongly suspect a grounding problem with my trailer lights. Brake and turn signals work fine. Wi
Fuel filter changes David W at 6:17am 05.17.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1120 A recent Pacific Yachting article on "Keeping your diesel happy" recommended changing fuel filters e
Mainsail Outhaul jackson2191 at 7:41am 05.17.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1229 Just bought a 1980 33' Cherubini... needs a lot of work... thanks to everyone who has posted.How d
Shelf Foot Don Guillette at 9:09am 05.17.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/3807 Cap'n Bob (Vancouver USA): Most books on sail trim contain large sections on boat and sail construct
Anyone been following this ordeal? Brian D at 8:13am 05.17.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1033 http://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/index.php?topic=10766.0To summarize...Guy buys power b
waxing mark at 10:10am 05.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/846 I was waxing my boat and a friend told me I should put wax on the bottom paint. I have never waxed b
cold water/exhaust thru-hull Eric14428 at 10:25am 05.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1120 Newbie question. I started my '82 27 for the first time today. The cold water thru-hull only disch
sliding fresh water tank Eric14428 at 10:34am 05.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/950 Newbie question. Discovered that my fresh water tank slides about beneath the sette on the starboard
cold water through-hull discharge ? Eric14428 at 10:52am 05.17.06 Ask All Sailors 5/963 Newbie question. I started my '82 27 for the first time today. The cold water thru-hull only dischar
stainless steel bracket for 5 pound propane tank Ron at 11:31am 05.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1041 My Force 10 barbeque goes through those little one pound cylinders every few meals. I purchased a 5
Stuffing Box Question Marcia at 11:35am 05.17.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1208 I'm getting about 5 gallons of water a week in my bilge from the stuffing box. I've checked the arc

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Can you repack the stuffing box in the water? jssailem at 8:36pm 12.22.20 It can be done. Make sure you have a functioning bilge pump. You can use rags or twine wrapped arou
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas Will Gilmore at 8:29pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas and may you sail the p!$$ out of the new year, everyone. I have such high hopes for
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? Hayden Watson at 8:25pm 12.22.20 Jon, If I had your boat there is no way I would want to get rid of your brass fixtures with real gla
I win! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:23pm 12.22.20 Also now I have to order a new head. Mine wont pump. I have a raritan right now. Manual. But I will
Adventures in reefing (3) Tally Ho at 7:53pm 12.22.20 I had problems like you have...I did 2 things: 1) I mentioned this before, to clarify, I installed
Yanmar SD20 Saildrive dleckenby at 7:30pm 12.22.20 I had the engine serviced by our local Yanmar dealer and asked him about the internal anode. He said
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question (1) CarlN at 7:23pm 12.22.20 The issue here is "salvage". It's a little known fact that both SeaTow and BoatUS make a lot of thei
More Yamaha 25 prop shaft Questions Syntonos at 7:22pm 12.22.20 Nope, haven't had the opportunity. It will be the #1 project next time I haul out for bottom paint.
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? jon hansen at 7:16pm 12.22.20 putting old stuff on a new design looks odd, putting new stuff on an old design looks off as well.
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? (1) Tally Ho at 7:14pm 12.22.20 I bought some wi-fI enabled LED bulbs that I can program on my phone... Turn on at 6:00 am in a nice
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas Ward H at 6:57pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas, Charlie Merry Christmas to all of you on the forum!
I win! Hayden Watson at 6:55pm 12.22.20 Are you still on board and afloat?
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? Hayden Watson at 6:47pm 12.22.20 I finally removed my oil lamp on Papillon after banging my head on it for 20 years and never once li
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas nightowle at 6:19pm 12.22.20 Merry Christmas, Charlie......and everyone else!!! :beer:
Sea Tow Refusal / Insurance question nightowle at 6:15pm 12.22.20 OK, say you're in a bad situation but not sinking anytime immediately. You need a tow but it's not
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? dLj at 6:03pm 12.22.20 I personally love oil lamps. I love the light quality. I have oil lamps in my house also. dj p.s.
Can you repack the stuffing box in the water? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:02pm 12.22.20
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K jon hansen at 6:02pm 12.22.20 don't feel bad ted. i have always been obsolete. did not use 0183. did not use 2000. not buying i
Wishing all my friends on this forum a happy and safe Christmas jon hansen at 5:51pm 12.22.20 back at you charlie jones, merry chistmas to all you guys
Incandescent Nav. Bulb Watts (or 12V amps)? jon hansen at 5:42pm 12.22.20 i carry an oil lamp anchor light on aeolus. prolly not quite up to code if you want to get all tech

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