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Various fuels and their storage mpaxman at 9:21am 04.06.06 Ask All Sailors 4/948 For peace of mind, let me see if I have this straight: Propane - very volatile, heavier than air
Hot Water Sulfur Smell??? Bad Obsession at 9:20am 04.06.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1454 Just got my new-to-me boat in the water. I am get a really strong sulfur smell from the water....es
Just splashed Bad Obsession at 9:05am 04.06.06 Ask All Sailors 5/917 Well, Spring doesn't want to act like it is here but, who can wait for the weather? I just splashed
Any problems to look for with the 272? BB at 12:29pm 04.06.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1076 Anyown know of problems to look for in mid 80's model 272? Thanks!
SALOON WINDOW GASKETS SHAUN at 1:29pm 04.06.06 Other Sailboats 2/866 The gasket and seal for the saloon windows of my P30 need to be replaced. Has anybody been through t
Newbie needs electric assistance. synchronicity at 12:45pm 04.06.06 Ask All Sailors 8/965 New Mac 21 owner.(So new, not even home yet.)Lake sailer. - Small water compared to what most of y
painting tpolo at 2:43pm 04.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/864 I'm starting my 3rd spring restoring my 1974 Mac 25 and thank all of you for all the wonderful advic
Another Alternator Question Joe Mullee at 2:53pm 04.06.06 Ask All Sailors 6/918 I installed a new, larger alternator today and had some problems. My engine (3GMF)and battery switch
bimini top installation with stern rail seats jotjo at 2:52pm 04.06.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1280 HELP!!! i am having a hard time installing the bimini with the stern rail seats. i ordered the corre
outboard motor lift Lannell14055 at 10:56am 04.06.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/915 I have a 1985 O'Day 26 which uses a 9.9 Yamama outboard. This engine weighs about 107 poun
Wiring connection to mast head light synergy22414 at 6:07pm 04.06.06 Big Boats 1/1081 I own an 8 year old Catalina 34 mark 2. The mast head (anchor light) has failed. The electrician inf
Battery Age PHitchcox at 9:27pm 04.04.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1102 From another posting, sailor Tom provided the link to a "State of Charge" chart. I didn't want to h
water balast Bernie2212 at 10:49pm 04.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/770 I bought a 1983 25' MacGregor at a local hospital auction, I did not recieve any paperwork with the
Mast Step Redecking bcwave at 11:06pm 04.04.06 Other Sailboats 3/965 I am having the standing rigging replaced on my 30+ yr old 26. When they stepped the mast, the fello
Impellers john at 11:46pm 04.04.06 Big Boats 3/778 I am about to replace impeller for the first time myself, is there any tips or precautions one shoul
P36-2 Questions NYSail at 11:58pm 04.04.06 Other Sailboats 2/785 Hello all, In my work around my boat, I am looking at a few part locations and was wondering what
wire vs rope pennant TJ at 12:36am 04.05.06 Ask All Sailors 4/3841 When running a too short headsail on a roller furler you need to add a pennant to head above luff t
Tabernacle Mast Mic at 12:27am 04.05.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1207 Looking for help in the use of my Tabernacle mast. Does anyone have a diagram as to the way that it
Muffler drain higgins at 12:21am 04.05.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1428 Hi all,I'm fixing my Catalina 30 and found that it seems that the "handle" of the drain valve of t
Autoprop experience? Syros at 12:15am 04.05.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1132 I think I am going to buy an Autoprop and would like any and all feedback, especially if someone has

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Diesel heater pickup tube leaking Terry Cox at 8:57am 12.11.20 I talked to Sure Marine, their advice aligns with everything here. You're very welcome, Brian. Mer
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 8:39am 12.11.20 The standpipe provided by Wallas looks like the following: wallas furnace fuel standpipe Hard to see
Don't ignore above-the-water-line thru hulls! dlochner at 8:24am 12.11.20 The SS capped fittings are better than plain nylon or plastic because the SS blocks damaging UV. How
Hunter 41DS aft head tabbing Terry Cox at 8:11am 12.11.20 I am curious what others have seen on their boats when they looked in here. Kind of a quiet thread
New Boat Owner Help Tom J at 8:10am 12.11.20 how about "where there's a will there's a way" Or "More than one way to skin-a-cat" Or, "It's just
Another Rudder bushing thread- 1990 hunter Legend 35.5 (1) ttibbits at 8:09am 12.11.20 Thanks Jim, Really appreciate the feedback. The information you shared is what I expected to find ba
New Boat Owner Help (1) Will Gilmore at 8:06am 12.11.20 Moving it - quickly, Tears that it is gone, storage, transport to Florida. Someone once said, "ther
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 7:50am 12.11.20 how about "where there's a will there's a way" Or "More than one way to skin-a-cat"
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 7:48am 12.11.20 Moving it - quickly, Tears that it is gone, storage, transport to Florida. Someone once said, "ther
New Boat Owner Help jssailem at 7:44am 12.11.20 I got it for an insane low price! Moving it - quickly, Tears that it is gone, storage, transport t
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking Terry Cox at 7:25am 12.11.20 Scan Marine = Wallas, Nice Guys - Great Heater Sure Marine = Wabasto - Espar - and that is where I
sailboat transport company MA to FL recommendation Justin_NSA at 7:21am 12.11.20 Any chance of sailing it down there?
Daggerboard trunk pics FuzzyBadger at 7:20am 12.11.20 That repair looks great! Thank you!
sailboat transport company MA to FL recommendation sailormanbigd at 7:17am 12.11.20 first bid came in $7500 from Quincy, MA to Hernando Beach, FL-OUCH
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 7:16am 12.11.20 first bid for delivery from Quincy to Hernando Beach FL $7500 i was hoping 3-4k, hope i get some bet
Don't ignore above-the-water-line thru hulls! justsomeguy at 7:06am 12.11.20 Are these better than plain white plastic? Somewhat, but I think I'd spend a bit more using Marelo
1984 Hunter Fuel Tanks Hunter 34_1984 at 7:02am 12.11.20 FYI, my 34 is also an 84. Unless PO has made mods, tank configuration must be same as yours. Pictur
Don't ignore above-the-water-line thru hulls! Tally Ho at 6:29am 12.11.20 I was planning to order these...A lot cheaper than SS or bronze... https://shop.odayowners.com/prod.
What is the keel length top to bottom? Brian D at 6:16am 12.11.20 Best guess, and this is all it is, a best guess: 2' 9". This is based on a drawing from Sailboatdata
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system jssailem at 6:11am 12.11.20 why chose macho over safety and ease? I was not questioning your experience or abilities. In 40 ye

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