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26S Laz Floor out of PVC pipe (1) Doug J at 10:30am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/993 I've always wanted to install a floor in the laz. Never liked the idea of putting heavy stuff right
26S Laz Floor another view (1) Doug J at 10:35am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/929 Here's another pic of both sections out of the boat, so it can more easily be seen how it's made. Th
Bilge pump losing prime. Smitty at 10:20am 06.20.06 Ask All Sailors 9/5127 I have a Rule RuleMate 750 bilge pump that seems to lose prime. With more than enough water in the
420 range Kevin at 12:59pm 06.20.06 Big Boats 5/2571 What kind of range can you get with the 60 gallon fuel tank on the 420 passage? Also, what do you th
replacement engine/outboard???? steve L5538 at 1:12pm 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 0/909 The boat I'm considering buying is an '82 28' whose Diesel (5411) somehow got water in it and seized
mast raising triangles dc at 12:42pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/998 I have a 1976 oday 25 with the optional mast raising system. My original rigging has the triangle p
center board housing Mike Richter at 11:41am 06.20.06 Day Sailers 0/850 The center board housing below the deck has warped somewhat. Although the material seems to be firm
enlarged keel bolt hole, it leaks Lew14495 at 11:31am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1069 I sucessfully removed the bent keel bolt today and found the holes in the keel trunk nearly double i
Sheet..and not the ones in the V-Berth Scott at 11:20am 06.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1032 I am replacing my Jib Sheets on my Catalina 27, 1988, standard rig with a 150 percent Genoa and was
Engine RPM'S chief14326 at 10:43am 06.20.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1192 Is it normal to lose RPM'S over time. I have an 89 Cat 30 with a Universal M25XP with around 900 hou
Main sheet traveler Jimbo353 at 7:06pm 06.20.06 Smaller Boats 0/782 Hi guys ' gals I am having trouble getting my main sail to set nicely and am considering fitting a
motor mount dc at 4:52pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/914 For those who recommended a yamaha 9.9 high thrust.... What motor mount do you recommend? thanks.
Intentionally bagggy? Timm R at 4:37pm 06.20.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/1758 We sail a 1981 25 Oday.The lower panels of the main sail are cut in a radius from the tack ,arcing u
SAfety netting Timm R at 4:21pm 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/995 In the interest of safety I've bought safety nets that are to be attached to the lifelines.The jib s
Cruizin' the Bahamas in a 25.5 part 2! (1) Steph and Brian at 2:11pm 06.20.06 Smaller Boats 13/1353 ok, as promised, part 2!Enjoy!
Garhauer rope clutch slipping Alice A. at 7:17pm 06.18.06 Ask All Sailors 5/2511 We replaced the original main halyard this spring with a 7/16 Staset X. When the wind increases beyo
traveler past use-by date Edward 14244 at 9:53pm 06.18.06 Catalina 30 0/1135 It seems my traveler has reached its use-by date. It doesn't slide very easily - and occasionally it
Do you remove your speed sensor Doghouse at 10:34pm 06.18.06 Ask All Sailors 17/3731 My speed sensor is all covered with marine growth, and no longer works. I pulled it out so I can so
Tractor Batteries Doghouse at 10:31pm 06.18.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1069 I was at tractor supply this past weekend, and they have low mantence (screw capped) tractor batteri
Spin dimensions Bill O'Donovan at 10:27pm 06.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/822 Does anyone have good spinnaker dimensions for a H320? I have the luff (I) at 36'10" but assume it

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tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 11:04pm 06.21.21 What is that? What model and manufacturer? Or is this just a 1980s stupid diode splitter, not rea
tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 11:00pm 06.21.21 Hayden - if you want rock solid rpm - epoxy 4-8 rare earth magnets evenly around the back of the fl
tachometer not accurate (1) Hayden Watson at 10:53pm 06.21.21
Deep Freezer Hunter 45 (2) Charlotte Ann at 10:03pm 06.21.21 The setee is very far away and the only condenser there is for the forward A/C. Supposedly, the refr
Looking for a new motor LloydB at 9:42pm 06.21.21 I've got the same problem with my Mac, actually I guess the Mac's got the same problem with me. I tr
H23.5 Centerboard parts Dolphin55 at 9:39pm 06.21.21 I Just completed an overhaul of the centerboard and mechanism, it was worn so stainless steel rods
H23.5 Centerboard parts Dolphin55 at 9:36pm 06.21.21 The boat has to come up off the trailer, due to the location of where the uphaul line attaches to t
What's in your toolkit? dLj at 9:31pm 06.21.21 I had no idea this existed. Seems great! It seems the items to be protected must be enclosed in the
What's in your toolkit? skunther at 9:13pm 06.21.21 In past lives, I've used this paper for shipping machine tools internationally with quite good succ
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 8:22pm 06.21.21 The alt is connected to a diode based battery combiner with direct leads to the house and start bat
New outboard advice Tedd at 8:18pm 06.21.21 @Tedd at 125lbs I am concerned about the weight on the transom eg cracking etc Right, I got that,
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Stu Jackson at 8:17pm 06.21.21 What are your thoughts on the issue? Typical issues. Wiring harness. Ther trailer plugs (gummy b
Deep Freezer Hunter 45 Don S/V ILLusion at 8:15pm 06.21.21 I can do that, but where do I find that controller? My main fridge and freezer is next to the deep
Does the thread ever stop unraveling? Stu Jackson at 8:12pm 06.21.21 You did just give me another idea/option. If I move the box out slightly, I might be able to fit at
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Cat36Amoore at 7:46pm 06.21.21 Universal M35b is the engine
Whats wrong with my legs? quadrille38 at 7:39pm 06.21.21 Interesting, my 2008 38 came with a second set of shorter legs for lowering the table not the telesc
Deep Freezer Hunter 45 Charlotte Ann at 7:32pm 06.21.21 I can do that, but where do I find that controller? My main fridge and freezer is next to the deep f
How to test inverter for shore power ELCI failure without ELCI present dlochner at 7:31pm 06.21.21 @dlochner So it draws from shore to charge while the neutral and ground are still bonded. That coul
New outboard advice Ward H at 7:16pm 06.21.21 Don't get your hopes up on that 2 Stroke. If you click on United States for your location, that mot
C310 main sheet to helm position? jepomer at 7:12pm 06.21.21 The video shows one installed. I will be doing the same to my 310. Starboard through bolting involve

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