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Propellers Patrick Connor at 1:18am 08.03.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1526 I'm considering replacing my current three bladed prop on my 1989 Catalina 30 (Universal M25XP diese
hunter 40 muffler t rahaim at 1:59am 08.03.06 Big Boats 4/915 where is the muffler for the 1986 hunter 40- I was in the aft compartment over the weekend and noti
Pet-Peeve - VHF on HIGH POWER !!! A.C. at 2:56am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1529 Hi All, I need to vent a little. This summer the VHF traffic on chanel 9 ' 16 has been ridiculous
Removing the sea boot Seathumper at 3:16am 08.03.06 Big Boats 6/1155 I have read the archives and need a little more specifics. I have a '92 Legend 43 and my main halya
Oday 23 Genoa size Gordon Klentz at 3:49am 08.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1235 I would appreciate your help if you know the dimensions of a 150% Genoa for a Oday 23 sail boat. Lu
bent mast? doug at 7:31pm 07.27.06 Smaller Boats 5/1195 sailing in 15 mph, gust 25, with asymetrical up, broad reach, nearly broached on two occassions.re
VHF problem paul h at 1:07am 07.28.06 Smaller Boats 7/967 My VHF won't broadcast more than 300 yards. I can receive just fine. The mike is permanetly attached
boom and sail Bob B. at 1:43am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/853 Is it OK to leave the boom and sail attached to the mast when the mast is lowered onto it's rest? I
Lifelines; Replacing them R.A. Lueck at 1:39am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/798 I will be replacing the lifelines in the next month on my 26S, any insight into the materials/type o
Jobs Topaz at 6:32am 07.28.06 Bigger Boats 7/1326 Have recently purchased a O'Day 27, 1974, I now have lots of jobs to do on it. . . .I have wanted
best was to clear holding tank vent Art6035 at 6:31am 07.28.06 Big Boats 1/1087 Best way to clear holding tank vent?
Heave-to on main only Franklin at 5:03am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 9/5009 A few days ago I was reading a post about a guy who heave-to on a 1979 hunter 33' Cherubini using ju
C30 Propane locker problems. Ken13531 at 4:56am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1195 RSN just asked about LPG storage venting on C27.I have similiar issues with my C30 MkII 1987.There
Bikini Regatta Don Williams at 4:24am 07.28.06 Racing 2/2034 Hi Guys, Before we started cruising 5 yrs ago my wife had her own all girl crew and raced our
converting a macgregor 26 trailer to catalina 27 matt at 3:19am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1122 Just wondering if anyone had any experience with trailer modification. I bought a Mac. trailer for
leaking windows sweet relish at 3:19am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 7/5540
Halyard Eric 14700 at 2:05am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 4/1153 Hi; the surveyor said the 20 year old halyard needs replacing; so it's a standard 3/16" ss tied to
Sailing a Yawl Kay at 8:11am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1197 I have always wondered about sailing a yawl. I have heard that one can steer the boat by trimming th
Jabsco Pump Problem paul h at 6:46am 07.28.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1401 I was having back flow problem in the head. Water would seep back into the bowl after sitting a whil
My Pedastal Column Leaks S. Morrow at 10:58am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/921 I have a 2005 Huntr 33. I just discovered a leak under my pedastal. The screwed in cockpit sole will

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My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 9:39am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for wa
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 06.04.21 @justsomeguy , I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY work
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart odaydokay at 9:33am 06.04.21 Look also for loose wiring on your fuel pump, such as a loose ground connection. Got me once in the
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) Justin_NSA at 9:28am 06.04.21 This one still cracks me up. Would Obi Wan dress up a dock cord?
H170 centerboard bent straps.. What is it supposed to look like? BobbyFunn at 9:04am 06.04.21 If your 170 turtles there is no bungee cord from west marine or home depot that will prevent the cen
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart JoeWhite at 8:54am 06.04.21 I had the same problem. It is called fuel starvation due to mostly clogged primary fuel filter. The
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Leeward Rail at 8:48am 06.04.21 Looking at a dress up'd power cord looks to me like what they do to little dogs.. Hell yeah, Both
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose Leeward Rail at 8:35am 06.04.21 are the hose clamps sufficient to keep it sealed Volcano pipe is double clamped with 2 hose clamp
kea to main door sail sfbay at 8:33am 06.04.21 .............1)Any idea how can I get an extra key to the cabin entrance door (Hunter 45 ds). I didn
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 8:33am 06.04.21 Yeah... If and when the border opens, will they take my word I have been vaccinated?:clap: or will
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior MikeHoncho at 8:31am 06.04.21 Usually the command strip plastic hook part that attaches to the stop fails/breaks before the actual
Keep fuel tank full? markwbird at 8:30am 06.04.21 Nobody does that. I use a fuel conditioner and I have never had a problem
kea to main door jssailem at 8:30am 06.04.21 As the two "stern 10" cleats" are located in a very uncomfortable location, I am thinking of moving
Keep fuel tank full? Scott T-Bird at 8:28am 06.04.21 Short answer ... I don't know anybody who tops off their tank at the end of each day sailing. Most
Starter for Universal 5416 Michael Davis at 8:27am 06.04.21 Thanks, unfortunately they don't have one .... :-) Weterbeke is on backlog for 8 weeks.... but I d
Keep fuel tank full? MikeHoncho at 8:26am 06.04.21 Keeping your tank full to decrease the potential of water condensation is the most correct tactic bu
kea to main door dlochner at 8:23am 06.04.21 Did you try a locksmith? They have a wider selection of blanks than most hardware stores.
kea to main door Don S/V ILLusion at 8:22am 06.04.21 It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one.
Keep fuel tank full? thinwater at 8:12am 06.04.21 ...Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly.... This is probably the most common source
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Michael Davis at 8:06am 06.04.21 Longing to sail. I think the time is coming soon John. Our second dose was originally scheduled fo

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