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BETA MARINE/KUBOTA DIESEL ENG L. HARLIN at 8:05am 02.15.06 Islander 9/2824 IS ANY ONE FAMILAR WITH THE BETA MARINE 28 HP KUBOTA DIESEL ENG. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT HAS THE SAME
"MastMate" Warren Milberg at 10:47pm 02.13.06 Ask All Sailors 15/2133 I'm thinking about buying a "MastMate" climbing device and would like to hear from anyone who has us
Mix Battery Sizes Bob in SF at 12:51am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1395 I'm about to add batteries to my house bank. In the location where I plan to put these I can put tw
adding a staysail ? dan at 1:25am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1195 i like to sail my 1984 h27 here in tampa bay when the wind speed exceeds 25 knots. with a partially
top climber Jim at 1:26am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1180 I bought a Topclimber, It was awkward at first but after going up a couple of times it's pretty easy
tortugas on a 260 jim22191 at 1:25am 02.14.06 Smaller Boats 12/1081 I was thinking about taking my 260 to the tortugas , I know with the water balast it is very tender
rewiring 26S mark at 2:10am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/870 I am looking for a electrical drawing for rewiring the entire boat. Does anyone have any information
stern rail mark at 2:34am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/856 I am putting a stern rail on my mac 26S. I hope to leave a opening for the latter and tie the smim p
enlarge side windows nicolas at 2:35am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/931 Did anybody ever try to to cut the holes on the cabin to enlarge those side windows?
Mast Wiring Rob19574 at 2:45am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1152 Hi All,I have a mast-project going on right now on my Catalina 30 w/ a 40 ft mast and wanted to as
Has anyone changed out the ports on a hunter 34? Frank at 2:46am 02.14.06 Big Boats 8/887 I am planning on replacing the ports on the boat with Beckson ports, does anyone know the spigot dep
Cutter-rig Joop12969 at 3:33am 02.14.06 Hallberg-Rassy 3/1984 I want to change my sloop-rig into a cutter-rigg to handle the foresails easier in strong or stormy
black water tank Ron at 3:55am 02.14.06 Big Boats 11/1130 I need a new tank for my boat 30 gallon ,would work. And I am having trouble figuring the best shape
Cutting Stainless Steel backing plates Rich L at 4:11am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 16/1625 I wish to make some stainless steel backing plates for jib tracks and cleats that I'm installing on
How long for shore power cord? PAt T at 4:47am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 11/3485 Just purchased Catalina 36 and have to buy new shore power cords. With an aft hook-up on the boat an
Garmin higgs at 4:55am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1229 I am sure getting disgusted with Garmin. Twice this week I have had to call support - 30 minute wai
where do I find hull numbers ... jdodd at 5:56am 02.14.06 Other Sailboats 2/817 can anyone tell me where to find a hull number for a pre 72 31 ft Irwin ..I am trying to track the h
Outhaul adjustments Jim C at 7:31am 02.14.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2901 Don,In your book you mention that the Catalina 30 outhaul is a poor design and that you've changed
Mounting track on 26.5 Chaos at 10:42pm 02.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/767 Planning to mount a track on Hunter 26.5 for a genoa, spinnaker, etc. The main problem I see is that
True and Apparent wind Don Guillette at 6:49am 02.15.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/3257 Ross (Perryville, MD) brought up the subject of apparent and true wind on another thread and I didn'

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Bottom Paint FlimFlamII at 6:57am 03.27.21 The brown is old barrier paint and the cream colored areas are epoxy fairing compound.
Bottom Paint FlimFlamII at 6:54am 03.27.21 do I need to remove the previous areas where they used an epoxy fairing compound or just make sure t
fog scares me! jssailem at 6:53am 03.27.21 :plus::yikes:
Ever Given jssailem at 6:52am 03.27.21 Perhaps they are concerned about ripping the hull bottom off the boat
fog scares me! jon hansen at 6:52am 03.27.21 i'm not worried about my skills to navigate. it's the 'other guy' that creeps me out. way to many ne
fog scares me! jssailem at 6:49am 03.27.21
Ever Given RoyS at 6:26am 03.27.21 Saw an image of this disaster with goofy tug boats trying to straighten the ship out in the channel.
fog scares me! Will Gilmore at 6:22am 03.27.21 I like it. I know that may sound strange. I respect and fear the danger inherent in it (and worry a
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' Kings Gambit at 6:22am 03.27.21 note that it is not retroactive so those of us who have older motors (I have two, a 1967 and a 1981
Bottom Paint lehighsail at 6:19am 03.27.21 Is this really Jackson Pollock asking?
PSS DRIPLESS question RoyS at 6:03am 03.27.21 I have replaced just the bellows several times.
Replace Batteries on the Hard jssailem at 6:00am 03.27.21
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56am 03.27.21 I agree with you regarding Walt. I guess he did not read my response nor the other post of mine yo
Bottom Paint shemandr at 5:52am 03.27.21 Assuming that you plan to sail this boat in the upcoming season, I wouldn't sand the whole bottom th
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Nichole340 at 5:46am 03.27.21 Thank you Dave, The books are on order as of last night. The distance from the ACR to the 2
Bottom Paint dLj at 5:46am 03.27.21 You just need to get to a smooth, stable base. You don't have to remove the entire previous barrier
fog scares me! jon hansen at 5:44am 03.27.21 a bow lookout is very wise.
fog scares me! (4) TomY at 5:38am 03.27.21 192077 Fog isn't so bad if you're not going too fast. Some boats want to keep moving quickly but th
fog scares me! jon hansen at 5:35am 03.27.21 your a wild man Larry!!! good luck
Beneteau Spare Parts Website DougM at 5:28am 03.27.21 If all you need are the cutlass bearing and shaft seal, they are not brand specific to Beneteau. Loo

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