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a new discovery about TEAK bart5008 at 12:14am 08.10.06 Smaller Boats 2/961 I posted a note about stern seats and teak. I have gotten a lot of info. on how to finish teak. Sugg
And now for a semi off-topic break (1) Phil Herring at 12:00am 08.10.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1042 Found this photo on another board I frequent; it was begging to be posted. :)
Need ideas on replacing mast crutch Michael at 11:41pm 08.09.06 Smaller Boats 17/4237 As mentioned in another thread I was the victim of vandals/thieves over the weekend and one of the t
Green corrosion on seacocks (1) Jack at 11:28pm 08.09.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/12495 I have a solid green corrosion on all my seacocks. Why is this happening to ALL my seacocks elbows
Cape Cod mike c at 11:21pm 08.09.06 Destinations 2/2228 will be heading to the Cape in a week. Are there any sailing opportunities near Wellfleet that I ca
Alcohol Stove (1) Craig16877 at 9:18pm 08.09.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1456 We are new to sailing (1 year). Our 1985 Hunter 31 has an Alcohol Stove. Where can I get instructi
NEW BERN VACATION INFO (1) CHET P at 4:05pm 08.09.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1041 WELL GUYS THIS FORUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN HELPFULL BEFORE AND I DON'T EXPECT ANY LESS NOW. THE WIFE AND I
Anchor locker on '80 33 Hunter Joseph Baker at 2:59pm 08.09.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1323 I need help in making an anchor locker for my 1980 33' Hunter Sloop. I purchased a manual windlass b
Open season on Island Packet; a question or two Rick at 1:54pm 08.09.06 Ask All Sailors 15/17797 I'm looking at an Island Packet 350 but am having a devil of a time finding reliable info on this bo
Flattening the mainsail. Jim G. at 12:06pm 08.09.06 Ask All Sailors 9/3126 I regularly read that bending the mast back will flatten the main sail but I have trouble visualisin
selling first boat Eric14428 at 11:44am 08.09.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1101 Bought my first boat January '06, selling said boat now for a few reasons none boat specific. My qu
sail repair Mark at 11:43am 08.09.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/834 Looking for some help. Got caught in a hard wind no warning. 3 motor boats sank two sail boats went
Fuel Cleaning System Brad Hoff at 11:10am 08.09.06 Big Boats 14/2009 I recently saw a fuel polisher type system that can be installed onboard. This unit was about $2,400
New Main??? Chaos at 10:41am 08.09.06 Racing 5/1874 I would like to get a few takes on my situation. I did OK in our Regattas the first year I have owne
New Trailer elle at 10:35am 08.09.06 Smaller Boats 0/780 Who is a good dealer for a sailboat trailer in the VA MD area?? Only want to spend $3000ish.Thanks
Adding a Forespar motor hoist (Nova Lift) to a C-310 Maine Sail at 10:30am 08.09.06 Catalina 310 2/2152 Just finished adding a Forespar motor lift to my C-310 to lift my Nissan 4-stroke. I am very impress
Tiller Pilots - Simrad TP22 vs Raymarine ST1000 Jonathan Sherlock at 9:13am 08.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/4908 Looking for opinions on a tiller pilot choice for my Oday 26. The Simrad seems to have higher rating
What's this hole for on the H19 (1) Rusty at 7:54am 08.09.06 Smaller Boats 3/906 Does it have anything to do with proping up the sliding hatch?
Throttle, Stop and gear cable replacement Ksarna at 6:24am 08.09.06 Smaller Boats 1/798 Any one had the chance to replace any of the above. Any helpful hints or tips.May also need to repla
Fish love sailors! Tim R. at 6:21am 08.09.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1022 And hate PWCs!Tim R.

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Shaft alignment Mike Mc at 10:14am 07.06.21 Very little vibration before. The cutlass bearing was was loose and needed replacing, the old bronze
Shaft alignment sail sfbay at 10:12am 07.06.21 A powerboat I purchased had one of the new shafts go out of alignment in heavy seas halfway on its 4
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 10:06am 07.06.21 Regardless of sheave/bearing condition, it needs more purchase. Here's what I was considering: Lewma
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working jssailem at 10:05am 07.06.21 It looks like fat scum, or maybe a used condom.. Not something you want in your water system.
Shaft alignment MikeHoncho at 10:03am 07.06.21 There are a ton of videos on YouTube on the subject. You can watch them for hours on the subject.
Brand new EV-100 Wheel pilot with "NO DRIVE DETECTIED" error. jssailem at 10:01am 07.06.21 Have a buddy to pull you back out from the "Hole" should you succumb to ACU frustration.
Fresh water pressurization time lapse jssailem at 9:59am 07.06.21 is bleeding as simple as opening the hot/cold taps in both sinks Air rises in the system. You need
Fresh water pressurization time lapse MikeHoncho at 9:58am 07.06.21 run water at the highest point in the system. I'd also look at the hot water tank. Since it isn't
Fresh water pressurization time lapse (1) jssailem at 9:56am 07.06.21 My pressurized system is a simple pump model in my Cal, such as this one. , not copper. I installed
New outboard advice MikeHoncho at 9:50am 07.06.21 I would have to think if it is ok under sail tilted up it would be ok on a trailer tilted up and wit
Fresh water pressurization time lapse ricksoth at 9:46am 07.06.21 MikeH - is bleeding as simple as opening the hot/cold taps in both sinks?
Brand new EV-100 Wheel pilot with "NO DRIVE DETECTIED" error. Hayden Watson at 9:44am 07.06.21 I talked with Raymarine service and they say that the "NO DRIVE DETECTED" error is due to wiring fau
Fresh water pressurization time lapse MikeHoncho at 9:43am 07.06.21 I'd guess it has air trapped in the system that keeps the pump running along with the filling of the
Fresh water pressurization time lapse sail sfbay at 9:41am 07.06.21 I use a Jabsco Par Max multi-diaphragm, pressure-controlled pump without an accumulator tank, albeit
New outboard advice (2) Charisma at 9:34am 07.06.21 Here is why I am concerned about traveling long distances with the 125# Honda OB. Even if i tied the
Just can't get no release! dlochner at 9:33am 07.06.21 Even under lighter conditions the main was hard to release. Definitely need more purchase. If it
Reefing furling main while running down wind? jssailem at 9:30am 07.06.21 Furling a sail filled with the breeze makes for a tight wrap. Is there enough furling line wraps to
Repair or replace muffler without hauling boat? patrickkidd at 9:26am 07.06.21 Definitely ordering a new muffler. Will be $200 plus shipping. But the repair might get me through m
Invest 97L jssailem at 9:15am 07.06.21 Preparation is what make living easy...:biggrin: That and a little :beer: to relieve a parched throa
New Hunter 19-2 update Henry Scurlock at 9:13am 07.06.21 Hi Panotaker, Just about ready to splash this boat but really confused about the rigging. She h

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