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Fixed Outboard Mount Calboater at 9:11am 04.03.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1562 I'm planning on putting a Yamaha T8 on the back of our Cal 28 with a fixed mount. The only model we'
Mast wiring at step Ken13531 at 10:08am 04.03.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1620 My 1987 Catalina 30 has the mast unstepped at this time.I will be stepping the mast in about a mont
Opinions on Ballast ? kai13227 at 10:02am 04.03.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1127 I sail on SF Bay... and I can have my water tank, a bladder type thing under the cockpit, either ful
?'s for 33' owners Kathy at 10:14am 04.03.06 Morgan 3/1778 Hello All Morgan 33' Out Island owners, I would like to know all the Good AND the Bad about the M
yes we race our Hunter! JanetSilver at 1:09pm 04.03.06 Big Boats 6/1048 Comp Time raced for the very first time in PHRF class on Saturday in the Ensenada Tune up race. We c
35 O'Day Anchor Locker Hinges Mark Hiler at 12:40pm 04.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/967 I need new hinges for my anchor locker. I'm searching for exact replacements in order to avoid dril
Freshwater Tank Jgood1223 at 11:23am 04.03.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1580 I am looking for advice on setting up the freshwater tanks for the season to keep the water as fresh
Batteries chief14326 at 10:22am 04.03.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/780 I would like to replace my current batteries with AGM's. According to the latest issue of Practical
Autopilot (ST4000+) Belt adjustment jlp at 10:22am 04.03.06 Ask All Sailors 7/5089 Autopilot drive has begun to occasionally disengage.Raymarine website suggests belt tension needs a
Hudson Owners Unite! Jim11016 at 4:21pm 04.03.06 Other Sailboats 1/938 We Hudson owners must be an elusive bunch... I have a 1978 Force 50 that I'm refitting to cruise.
Islander Web Site Larry77 at 3:58pm 04.03.06 Islander 4/1979 Does anyone know what happened to the Islander Web site? Thanks.
Thru hull fitting Ken Honeycutt at 11:36pm 04.01.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/936 Bought an 85 31' this winter and after reading through the forums I thought it would be a good idea
Mast wires Traumaguard at 11:29pm 04.01.06 Catalina 30 3/1703 Does anyone know where the mast wires go after the bottom of the mast? I believe they either go thro
Inboard fore stay HR382 rod halliburton at 11:22pm 04.01.06 Hallberg-Rassy 3/2119 I would like to fit an inboard forestay for the storm jib on my HR382.Advice from anybone whos done
Defender Warehouse sale Mike at 10:32pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1059 Went to the Defender warhouse sale for the first time yesterday. Very impressive. Not a fancy set
Looking for a slip bzz Chris at 10:08pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 0/937 I'm desperately looking for a slip in the Bay Shore/Babylon/Islip area of the south shore of Long is*
Refrigerater is too small, freezer too big - 373 Richard at 10:04pm 04.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1504 Our refrige is too small and our freezer is too large. Is there a way to divide the freezer into two
Disel fuel - What to do James at 9:49pm 04.01.06 Big Boats 6/854 I have an uneasy fealing about the age on my diesel fuel. Last year the Yanmar consumed only 10 gall
deck coreing Tom at 9:36pm 04.01.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1166 Hi, looking at buying an 80 33 but lacking info w regards to coreing in deck and history of problems
securing plexiglass to aluminum hatch Cap'n Jimbo at 11:51pm 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 4/6950 What type of sealant do you reccomend for replacing the plexiglass to aluminum frame? Thanks

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Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Michael Davis at 1:42pm 06.04.21 Yeah... If and when the border opens, will they take my word I have been vaccinated?:clap: or will
Anchor chain rubbing strip (2) sail sfbay at 1:20pm 06.04.21 Great idea!! These wear and tear pads are reportedly in stock here: Wear and Tear Pads Wear and Tea
Simrad WP30 Autopilot Drinking on the Job SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:37pm 06.04.21 I had almost the same issues with my Raymarine autopilot, except it would sometimes do a full 180. S
Simrad WP30 Autopilot Drinking on the Job SabreToothedEngineer at 12:28pm 06.04.21 I know a lot more about this kind of belt than I did a few days ago... You were correct, Richard, t
Bimini...what does it refer to? joker460 at 12:20pm 06.04.21 I thought Bimini was in the Bahamas :laugh::laugh:
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings ssmyers102 at 12:16pm 06.04.21 Thanks for the insights, that is the old rudder, I m taking it off tomorrow. No idea how the bearing
SailboatOwners canvas Roland5048 at 11:54am 06.04.21 Had a mainsail cover built by SBO last year. They did a great job. Here's a pic I posted. You wo
A tree fell on my Mac. crpdm at 11:49am 06.04.21 Thanks for the suggestion. The splice Idea could work If I can find a straight section to use. I a
Starter for Universal 5416 kloudie1 at 11:28am 06.04.21 I think that engine is a Kubota Z751 block. Best bet would be to take the starter to a Kubota tracto
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 06.04.21 I did not find that product to work. Thanks for the heads up. I had my doubts that it would work
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings (1) Marmalade at 11:05am 06.04.21
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Stu Jackson at 11:01am 06.04.21 The restriction was actually in the mounting bracket. Me, too: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Davidasailor26 at 10:49am 06.04.21 +1 for fuel starvation due to clogging. Since it restarts I would be suspicious that the clogs are o
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:28am 06.04.21 Back to square 1. Found a place called Custom Control cables (https://www.cccables.com/)who can hook
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 10:28am 06.04.21 More boat jewelry............don't forget to install personalized fender covers AND dock bumper fend
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

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