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Maryland registration numbers on Bow? Boat Babe at 12:47pm 03.18.06 Ask All Sailors 8/4082 I just got a used boat that I've registered in Maryland but previously was Coast Guard documented.
Spartite Vs Traditional wedges NYSail at 7:41pm 03.16.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1665 With my new boat, the broker "misplaced" the mast wedges. As a result, I have been looking into get
Bulkhead? Caribe Cat at 9:24pm 03.16.06 Catalina 30 6/1548 I have seen many Cat 30 in pictures and in person, but the Cat I bought has what I believe must of h
rudder length on 1984 40' hunter dolphins1stmate at 9:43pm 03.16.06 Big Boats 4/1050 WE are considering purchasing a 1984 40' Hunter.WE want to shorten the keel to 4 foot with a split t
110 volt reverse polarity problem Ron2533 at 9:42pm 03.16.06 Ask All Sailors 13/3810 It has just been determined that the 11o V outlets on my Catalina 30 are apparently wired wrong. The
Mast raising bridle length Arturo DeVitalis at 11:10pm 03.16.06 Smaller Boats 1/1343 I have a 1993 23.5 Hunter, second owner, that came with pelican hook bridle cables that are much to
Wood to rest Keel on? Jack Hart at 12:10am 03.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1191 Hi folks, getting ready, (Finally) to pick up the boat!I will be using the cradle as part of the tr
Parts for Yanmar diesels chap769 at 3:50am 03.17.06 Morgan 2/1836 I have a 1978 Morgan 382 with a 3QM30F diesel. I have to replace the fresh water pump. Can anyone
RUDDER POST BEARINGS captainwolf at 3:23am 03.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1085 I HAVE A HUNTER 340 1997. MY QUESTION IS: I NEED TO REPLACE THE RUDDER POST BEARINGS TOO MUCH PLAY.
Salon cushions and mattresses Clay16158 at 3:00am 03.17.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1010 I have recently purchased a damaged sailboat and am in need of new cushions and mattresses. Can anyo
Reefing a CDI roller furling glidslop at 2:28am 03.17.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1715 Hello Anyone,My boat just came out of a major refit and I added a CDI 6 w/ ball bearings. On our sh
Reefing Set Up (1) John S at 2:23am 03.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/882 I just finished the installation of my reefing lines on my new Airforce mainsail. I have a two line
Conversion to UniFoil John S at 2:18am 03.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1160 I have decided to convert over to the Unifoil that IdaSailor offers. Although my current rudder and
Seacock Valve Jammed Hunter 46 Jeff at 2:09am 03.17.06 Big Boats 2/879 My waste outlet valve is jammed - suggestions?
SEACOCKS ON 26 DREW6713 at 1:50am 03.17.06 Other Sailboats 4/831 Can anyone tell me if they recall what the seacocks look like on the 26. I do not see any handle on
Anchor testing in Maine(for Acoustic) Tim R. at 12:24am 03.17.06 Ask All Sailors 4/914 I thought we should start a new thread in case there are others in the area that may be interested i
A 16 inch prop on a Hunter 310? Marcello at 5:53am 03.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1121 Has anyone had experience using a 16 inch diameter propeller on a Hunter 310? I'm considering switc
Normal speed under power Chet Knights at 6:25am 03.17.06 Big Boats 7/1143 I have a 1986 Hunter 34. When cruising under power I normally turn about 1800 RPMs and get about 4 a
$100 Reward to find Lewmar Steering Quadrant interlogicapanama at 7:46am 03.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1272 Need a new or used Lewmar 260 degree, 8 inch radius Quadrant 3inch or less borePart Number 891000
Re-wiring a 26S R.A. Lueck at 6:21am 03.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1121 I am looking for ideas relative to routing new electrical wiring on a 26S. I am specifically intere

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What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 9:39am 06.02.21 As stated previously, I would not carry a B-C extinguisher over a ABC on a boat unless it was a supp
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 9:39am 06.02.21 I don't race, but I would think the other boat should have been reported. Not only did they get away
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) cb32863 at 9:36am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner workin
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 9:35am 06.02.21 I am a few years late to this thread but I am having this exact same issue. Purchased my 1990 Hunte
Another Electrical Question (speakers) (4) Maine Sail at 9:31am 06.02.21 Speaker wattage ratings are for the most part irrelevant and also very often bold faced lies. With c
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump (1) sail sfbay at 9:22am 06.02.21 ............ Is this replacement as "simple" as finding a new pump that is compatible with my freshw
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? LakeShark at 9:16am 06.02.21
Changing Hoses, Catalina 320! jssailem at 8:57am 06.02.21 Way to go Ward... Helping a friend. That will give you points somewhere.
Window gaskets jssailem at 8:54am 06.02.21 where to get OEM-ish window seals? You might try an RV store. The windows used on many boats are s
Sirius21 allan5530 at 8:45am 06.02.21 Thanks, I'll do that :)
Another Electrical Question (speakers) higgs at 8:18am 06.02.21 Your speakers will warn you before you blow them. If you crank it up to the point where the sound i
What do you use for fire extingushers?? sail sfbay at 8:16am 06.02.21 What is the content of the B-C extinguisher? Great question!!..........BC fire extinguishers contai
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot JamesG161 at 8:06am 06.02.21 Check your private messages. Jim...
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot JamesG161 at 8:01am 06.02.21 The control panel was working fine It is the Button Locations and Layout that determines the metho
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot kippseidl at 7:58am 06.02.21 I have a chain but will check the tension. Thanks
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) jBlaze3000 at 7:55am 06.02.21 ^^^Based on this post it appears I have too much bend (not rake) and tightening the cap shrouds will
How to use a D-shackle mooring senang at 7:53am 06.02.21 This is the one I have for these occasions. An incredible mecanism. gtAvL__eXGo
Sirius21 sail sfbay at 7:34am 06.02.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Suggest doing a search on "Sirius 2
Odd Discharge AwwShucks at 7:33am 06.02.21
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue JRT at 7:32am 06.02.21 I had a similar issue the first time I changed my impeller, my overheat was always the impeller. Al

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