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Cabin Leak Pete at 11:38am 04.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/917 We have a '88 Hunter 33.5 and have apparently developed a leak at either the mast or the skylight ??
Propane tank problem jaysweet at 8:50pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1439 This isn't really a sailing question, but here goes. We have a fairly new Hunter 306 (used 1 1/4 sea
SPINNAKER SIZE KEVIN REHKOPF at 8:31pm 03.31.06 Smaller Boats 2/1207 LOOKING TO ADD A SPINNAKER TO MY INVENTORY, ANYBODY KNOW SOME MEASUREMENTS? DONT HAVE THE BOAT HANDY
BVI Charter Boat Electronics David at 8:22pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 3/987 What type of electric connections do Sunsail charter boats have? We are bringing our I-Pod and batte
Questionable Cutlass Bearing Workmanship Lawrence at 8:18pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1071 My cutlass bearing is being replaced. The propshaft has to be taken out so a new bearing can be inst
ATTACHING TO MAST OR BOOM fastscot at 9:41pm 03.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1032 I am planning to add a boom vang to my 1983 23'. What is the preferred method of attachment to the b
Engine Overheat Horn King Elliott at 11:15pm 03.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1551 The engine overheat horn sounds a lot, and the engine does not appear to be hot. The boat is a 30'
holding tank suds22334 at 11:26pm 03.31.06 Catalina 30 1/1109 I have 1990 30ft. the only thing missing is a holding tank for wast,Does any one know where it shoul
Sailing on the Hard (1) Gary Wyngarden at 11:46pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1010 We spent a few days this week in Long Beach, WA on the coast just north of the Columbia River with t
Rigger in Texas (Houston)? Moody Buccaneer at 11:47pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1292 mjd Seafarer posted for some help getting a too short mast to work. Does anyone here know a rig shop
Congratulations, Phil and Bly! Gary Wyngarden at 11:37pm 03.31.06 Ask All Sailors 2/961 It's been a terrific ten years with much growth and improvement. The site is both a lot of fun and
Porta Potti Chuck Turner at 1:01am 04.01.06 Smaller Boats 3/1694 I posted on another forum, inquiring about the height of a porta pottie that will fit underneath the
keel rust treatment Helen at 12:59am 04.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/907 Our Macgregor has a lot of rust on the keel We have reached a point when we have to deal with it. I
Interior Ceiling Lighting Tsehum Pete at 12:48am 04.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1683 I am considering replacing the interior ceiling lighting in my Oceanis 390. Those little original ha
Transporting My New to Me H280 - TIPS Please Clark at 3:54am 04.01.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1155 I'm having my new to me H280 hauled out and transported ~ 300 miles to my home port next week. Any t
6 Days at Lake Powell John S at 3:46am 04.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1113 I just woke up from an all night drive from Bullfrog Marina, in central lower Utah. My family and I
bow eye Leo Morland at 4:17am 04.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/954 Anyone know how to access the bow eye to tighten it? It came loose when the boat taken out of the w
Tef-Gel Smitty at 6:47am 04.01.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1829 I've seen several references to Tef-Gel (sp??) here. From what I can find, it looks as though it mi
Compass Cover and other esoteric replacements Billy Mac at 6:18am 04.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/966 I am looking to replace the compass cover on my 26S. Searched all over and can't believe no-one has
81 H30 boom rigging? dan geltmacher at 6:10am 04.01.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/949 Both of the clutches/clam cleats are broken on the boom next to the mast. Anyone know where to look

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Keep fuel tank full? thinwater at 8:12am 06.04.21 ...Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly.... This is probably the most common source
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Michael Davis at 8:06am 06.04.21 Longing to sail. I think the time is coming soon John. Our second dose was originally scheduled fo
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 7:59am 06.04.21 Thanks for the update, Michael. Longing to sail.
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:54am 06.04.21 Don't even try to repair it...replace it. If it's plastic, it's not repairable...if it's old enough
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ward H at 7:41am 06.04.21 Ward, Thanks for the heads up. Didn't realise Sunbrella stretches. Actually I should have said it
Anchor chain rubbing strip ldegagne at 7:40am 06.04.21 Thank you for the info, I will rig something now that I know. The Beneteau parts website does have
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. sail sfbay at 7:25am 06.04.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! This thread suggests the 20 gallon
Starter for Universal 5416 ThomasH. at 7:25am 06.04.21 Might try this source: Marine Diesel Engines and Engine Parts from TOAD Marine Supply's Marine Die
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please (1) sail sfbay at 7:18am 06.04.21 Try these guys. They rent 80" wide x 16 ft trailers. TRAILER T 10 W/ SURGE BRAKES Rentals Seattle
Keep fuel tank full? jssailem at 7:15am 06.04.21 Somethings you can control and some things just are. Water in diesel is only something I can possi
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 7:10am 06.04.21 Makes a fine impeller lubricant. Just sayin'. Don't tell the company or they'll realize it has mar
Funny Friday!!! justsomeguy at 7:07am 06.04.21 cant. Just sayin'.
Starter for Universal 5416 sail sfbay at 7:05am 06.04.21 Might try this source: Marine Diesel Engines and Engine Parts from TOAD Marine Supply's Marine Dies
Funny Friday!!! (1) dmax at 7:00am 06.04.21 194837
Anchor chain rubbing strip jssailem at 6:59am 06.04.21 Not unusual or unique to your boat. Congrats on a beautiful new boat. Pictures would be great to s
Bimini...what does it refer to? sail sfbay at 6:58am 06.04.21 ...........When one says Bimini, does it refer to the Sunbrella material that provides shade or the
Anchor chain rubbing strip sail sfbay at 6:41am 06.04.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! To mitigate chain rubbing on the gelcoat between the windlas
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? smokey73 at 6:26am 06.04.21 1. Halyard winch electric conversion (Lewmar) - (just hit 70 and the big main is a chore without it)
Keep fuel tank full? (1) Justin_NSA at 6:16am 06.04.21 I never fill up my tank all the way. Besides adding stabilizer and Biocide, I added an H2Out fuel v
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart jssailem at 6:09am 06.04.21 Ah the challenge of a sailboat needing an auxiliary. Skippers need to know as much about the diesel

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