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AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat value question Paula at 8:35am 07.26.06 AMF 5/21595 I am a new owner of a used AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat. It is used, but I do not know its age. Eve
swim ladder gene at 6:50am 07.26.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/798 I just received my swim (reboarding after you fall in) ladder. The ladder has 4 Rungs. How far below
Need help with my "new" list of projects!! gpd955 at 7:35am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1202 Maybe I can tap some of the experience out there!! I have a new list of things that I have to tackl
swim ladder O'day 25 gene at 7:26am 07.26.06 Day Sailers 3/1863 I just received my swim (reboarding after you fall in) ladder. The ladder has 4 Rungs. How far below
Need info on S 37 sailaway78 at 10:01am 07.26.06 Seidelmann 5/1867 I am currently very intersted in purchasing a S 37. I would really apprecite hearing from anyone w
settee coversion to double berth Earl at 9:57am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1065 My settee has blocks of wood along the front edge of the settee that are spaced with about 6 inch sp
460 v. 466 Differences Melanie at 10:41am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/935 Would anyone please tell me the changes made in the 466 from the 460?Thanks y'all. Melanie
Hunter 25.5 stanchion base clif at 11:10am 07.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1250 I have looked on this site and others for information.. I am looking for stanchion bases for a Hun
Finish for teak Lee Y at 11:47am 07.26.06 Smaller Boats 6/2380 I would like to put a clear high gloss finish on the outside teak trim and hatch boards. How do I p
31' Allmand carpet pattern Mike Norris at 11:37am 07.26.06 Other Sailboats 1/1047 Looking for the cabin carpet pattern for a 31' Allmand Tri-cabin with snap placement, etc. Anyone k
Getting to know my boat!!! olignyp at 11:36am 07.26.06 Smaller Boats 6/854 I feel a bit stupid but here it is: Just got a hunter 26 1995. I need to change some light bulbs i
Boarding Ladder Vic Castleton at 11:31am 07.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/976 Anyone know where can lay my hands on a transom boarding ladder for my 86 H31. The boat still has t
Barska binoculars? mpaxman at 10:02am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1629 I've been looking around for some waterproof binoculars, 7X50, with built in compass, bak-4 prism, n
Bonded Graysailor at 12:50pm 07.26.06 Big Boats 9/1153 Any info on bonding your thru hulls? I think it is a time consuming process, but uncertain as to wha
Reverse Polarity Shorts Out Nissan Outboard SailingDan at 12:54pm 07.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1158 I was rushing for a sunset sail and stupidly did a reverse polarity hook up attempt to my battery.
WILL PAY TO GO SAILING STEVE PRITCHETT at 1:08pm 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 4/994 MY WIFE AND I WANT TO GO OUT SAILING...LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE 38 FOOT OR UP TO 42 HUNTER...PREFER LON
When it's over. Or.... Doug at 2:57pm 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 28/1711 Does it ever end? I think it's a universal dream of sailors to ride off into the sunset in their be
Screaming Race Skippers Crew that gets yelled at alot at 8:35pm 07.24.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1700 Out team just finished a serious race weekend. Our skipper (to be nameless) has spoiled an otherwise
BVI's End of November? David at 8:45pm 07.24.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1019 BVI's have a good bareboat rates for the last week in November. Any comments about the weather/tem
Back stay adjuster John Hollingsworth at 1:13am 07.25.06 Catalina 30 2/1422 Need specs on the best back stay adjuster to use on my boat. The current turnbuckles do not have any

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Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:04am 06.04.21 OK I had just about resigned to finding and modifying a clevis fork (to create a slot). Now I can't
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (2) sail sfbay at 9:51am 06.04.21 An option for your dirty, white potable water hose clean is NOT TO CLEAN IT but REPLACE IT with a bl
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump odaydokay at 9:46am 06.04.21 He can dry shutting the pump off, open all faucets to release any pressure and trying to (air) pump
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Justin_NSA at 9:45am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for w
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! sail sfbay at 9:42am 06.04.21 ..................I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY w
Keep fuel tank full? Ward H at 9:39am 06.04.21 Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly. I measured my deck fill o-rings, then bought a
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

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