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Lower Spreader???? Neal at 6:17am 06.04.06 Islander 5/1892 Was trying to find a replacement lower spreader for my Islander 30 Bahama. One reply I recieved was
Outboard Motor Choice Cruisin30MKIII at 6:14am 06.04.06 Smaller Boats 5/1124 I have a 1971 9.9 hp Evinrude motor that is giving me a fit. Boat is a 1977 Cat. 22 swing keel. Look
Single-Handed First Time JerryA at 10:54pm 06.03.06 Day Sailers 13/1380 I single-handed my 170 for the first time yesterday. I also reefed the main for the first time yest
Sailing instruction software Zee Brown at 5:58am 06.04.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1178 I'm looking to pick up sailing again..been a while and am looking for Sailing instruction on a CDrom
Building a Pedestal Rack Chris W. at 5:56am 06.04.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/957 I am attempting to build a pedestal rack for My Hunter 31, I have looked out there at the $300+ ones
AC electrics....fuses? Fred Bear at 6:35am 06.04.06 Other Sailboats 1/989 Elec. problem-mystery:P28...had many owners...me for last two yearsHas AC power cord from dock..
Hunter 36 Listing to Port John at 6:49am 06.04.06 Big Boats 11/1036 Our Hunter 36 is listing to the port side. In the port locker, we have three batteries and a Fisher
First 345 Keel bolt help Charlie Manning at 8:02am 06.04.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1243 Well, we are back in the water, and the water is coming in fast! Sitting in the slip, I have a coup
Anyone see the movie, Four Seasons? Brian D at 7:57am 06.04.06 Ask All Sailors 5/2807 Anyone know the make of the boat in the movie? It looks like a 40-something ketch. Very nice boat.
Roller Furling problems on a O'day 272 Ed Larmie at 7:53am 06.04.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1885 I just purchased a 1987 O,day 272 and it appears that the line (jib halyard) that should run inside
Looking for age and sail # of Sunfish sailboat Lois at 7:44am 06.04.06 AMF 3/3610 Looking for the age and sail # of my sunfish sailboat. Hull #AMF37713M76E. Does anyone know how to i
Fore Deck Hatch Fasteners Lou3649 at 7:31am 06.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1076 Can any one advise me what type fastener will secure the fore deck hatch on a 1989 26 foor Macgregor
What Size Holding Tank? Debra B at 10:14am 06.04.06 Ask All Sailors 9/994 What size holding tanks have worked for people? Is bigger always better?
What Size Holding Tank Debra B at 10:12am 06.04.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1317 What size holding tank have people found to fit into the that space under the v-berth?I am pretty
Vented loop question Bob F at 10:39am 06.04.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1198 I had some problems this weekend with my overboard discharge line on my Hunter 376. I ahve a jabsco
deck rail filler? Rod20058 at 11:44am 06.04.06 Bigger Boats 1/1010 I own a 1988 272LE which is experiencing an ozing green paste from the fiber glass deck rail that su
Help, fire damage C30 need info jr mell at 11:50am 06.04.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/867 I have been rebuilding my project 1978 C30 for the last 2 years from fire damage and she's nearing c
Forward Hatch Dimensions Jim at 12:13pm 06.04.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/908 Hello,I am trying to figure out the dimensions for the forward hatch on a 192. I've checked numero
Need depth sounder advice Richard at 12:19pm 06.04.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1063 I'd like a depth sounder and am on a tight budget. I've noticed some fish finders are cheaper than d
Single Handed Launch/Retrieve Retcoastie at 12:41pm 06.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2531 I am planing on doing a lot of single handing (Admiral retiring). What are the tricks for getting in

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Self tapping screws / bolts Thaniel at 5:26am 05.23.21 A self tapping screw generally has the end of the screw formed like a drill so it drills the hole it
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack Thaniel at 5:18am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Orbweaver at 5:13am 05.23.21 it depends on what you're attaching and the expected working load. I'm not a fan of self tapping for
H23.5 trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06am 05.23.21 On a steep ramp be cautious about the guide on poles do not get under the rub rail. Rick , thanks
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 3:50am 05.23.21 So, what's the best time to remove masking tape after smooth out? imediatly after smoothing out t
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack JimSails at 3:21am 05.23.21 JimSails, why is there a huge difference between the level of the water between the two pictures.
Riveting question Tedd at 10:16pm 05.22.21
Insurance rgranger at 9:12pm 05.22.21 I use State Farm and pay about $300-ish. I have a $1M liability, environmental and an agreed value
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement rgranger at 9:04pm 05.22.21 I have a silverado Pulling out of the water is not a problem. I just go slow a pause every few inc
Need Lewmar hatch seal help Jimongee at 9:04pm 05.22.21 Thank you
Halyard Keeping jssailem at 8:33pm 05.22.21 @sail sfbay I found those bags at Binacle.com CA Nicely priced. https://ca.binnacle.com/advanced_
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time jssailem at 8:20pm 05.22.21 Got my CG documentation $26 renewal in about three weeks. :plus: Same here. Renewal was simple and
Insurance Rich Stidger at 8:04pm 05.22.21 Unfortunately yacht insurance is not a "One and Done" deal. In order to pay the most reasonable amo
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Terry Cox at 8:04pm 05.22.21 I am now again tossing the idea to the members about sailing the waters around Vancouver Island in
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow Terry Cox at 7:58pm 05.22.21 Got a lot of dirt etc out of the aft SW loop and could tell it had restrictions in it and slowly it
Broken screw heads on the impeller cover Terry Cox at 7:51pm 05.22.21 A couple of the bronze machine screw heads on the 2GM sea water pump impeller cover sheared. Was abl
US Coast Guard Documentation turnaround time Terry Cox at 7:48pm 05.22.21 Got my CG documentation $26 renewal in about three weeks.
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise dLj at 7:38pm 05.22.21 I agree, new thread or this one, doesn't matter to me. Keep the conversation going and let's see how
Have you checked your Standing Rigging for this season? higgs at 7:23pm 05.22.21 I have seen mast failures before due to disconnecting lowers. They are there for a reason even with
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement davegm at 6:58pm 05.22.21 Thanks RGranger Sounds like a plan. What kind of truck do you use to haul the boat. I have a 2007 6

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