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painting suggestions wanted beeryboats at 8:27am 07.26.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1086 I'm a week or two away from painting an old Hobie 16 I bought off ebay. I've used poly paints on air
AMF Alcort Puffer sailboat value question Paula at 8:35am 07.26.06 AMF 5/21844 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 1/821 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 5/1234 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 3/1908 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 5/1901 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 6/1089 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 2/955 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 0/1280 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 6/2477 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 1/1072 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 6/862 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 2/997 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 5/1674 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 9/1213 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 1/1181 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 4/1024 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 28/1760 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 7/1755 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 1/1031 BVI's have a good bareboat rates for the last week in November. Any comments about the weather/tem

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Arguing with insurance company FastOlson at 7:43am 07.10.21 Speaking of "risk", the advice to check bilge pumps for actual operation is spot on. Also, since a c
6" round fluorecsent Udi at 7:39am 07.10.21 Find the 6" round recessed Taylorbrite light part number on page 6: taylorbrite broch (lci1.com) t
Looking for replacement tachometer Volvo Penta 2002 kloudie1 at 7:34am 07.10.21 Lots of tachometers available that might help ya. Not recommending this one, but it can take differe
6" round fluorecsent sail sfbay at 7:25am 07.10.21 Find the 6" round recessed Taylorbrite light part number on page 6: taylorbrite broch (lci1.com) th
Arguing with insurance company Kings Gambit at 7:02am 07.10.21 Here in CA we have small claims court for claims $10,000 and under. No lawyers, at least theoretical
Shaft packing life expectancy? rpell1@msn.com at 6:28am 07.10.21 Thank you all for the information. So, the consensus is to leave it be until it needs to be replace
Looking for replacement tachometer Volvo Penta 2002 sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.10.21 What Volvo Penta engine model and serial number if you have it? Once you know that then you can loo
Yanmar 2qm15 Fuel return bypass?? Boomer2it at 6:07am 07.10.21 Interesting.....Thank you Since you asked: Hard cold start may be addressed with the addition of a
mast raising pole attachment patbratton at 5:28am 07.10.21 Not on all 240's or 260's. Both my 1998 240 and now my 1998 260 use a different mast base that has 2
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? jssailem at 5:28am 07.10.21 I will get a battery tester so I can do a battery load test. Through my years of boat ownership I
mast raising pole attachment CrispyCringle at 4:46am 07.10.21 can anyone affirm that the pole simply inserts into a one inch hole drilled into the mast? Are yo
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? miraculix at 4:45am 07.10.21 Hi all, First, thank you all for your input here, that is really helpful for me. Now, the Fridge a
Yanmar 2qm15 Fuel return bypass?? (1) RoyS at 4:42am 07.10.21 Since you asked: Hard cold start may be addressed with the addition of a Thermostart device. Note th
Keel crack at hull O'Day 30 ('82) pcrice at 4:17am 07.10.21 Yikes! That looks like a hot mess. Glad to hear she is holding out the water (mostly). I found
mast raising pole attachment caverun at 4:10am 07.10.21 Not on all 240's or 260's. Both my 1998 240 and now my 1998 260 use a different mast base that has 2
Wireless System Effectiveness in Northern Climes? All U Get at 4:05am 07.10.21 No worries on the hot summer days in Maine, you already missed it.
Wireless System Effectiveness in Northern Climes? AlastairLC at 3:13am 07.10.21 Yes, solar powered. I've used that system in the hot summer days in Arizona with no problem.
Is this board falling out of the well or should it be this low on the trailer? Will Gilmore at 2:00am 07.10.21 It does look like there has been some work around the trunk. However, it also looks like shipping m
Hurricane Prep - What do you do? Will Gilmore at 11:23pm 07.09.21 Generally you are better off anchoring out than in a slip Usually, I recommend, as the ultimate hu
Simrad WP30 Autopilot Drinking on the Job Brian D at 9:00pm 07.09.21 Well done. Thanks for the follow up.

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