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Morgan Invasion 2006 steve poynor at 2:14am 01.11.06 Morgan 2/1655 Does anyone know whn/where dates for the Morgan Invasion in Tampa this year a, and a good place to s
Replacement Hatch Boards and Handrails bcwave at 1:46am 01.11.06 Ask All Sailors 23/4743 The teak on my '74 Pearson 26 is in pretty bad shape. Any suggestions on how to restore it to some s
Keel Rusting bcwave at 1:29am 01.11.06 Other Sailboats 12/1199 '74 Pearson 26 purchased last spring. Keel solid but showed some surface rust. Wanted to get it on t
Tiller to Wheel! Sam Salter at 1:22am 01.11.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1002 Let me pick your brains Hunter owners!I have a customer with a Hunter 26 / water ballast / tiller
323 tender or stiff Sun of a Sailor at 12:46am 01.11.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2071 I am considering purchasing a Beneteau 323. My last boat was really on the tender side. This made
toe rails kenito at 12:43am 01.11.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/794 I am pondering the removal and replacement of both toerails in the spring. There is minor to moderat
Battery placement Brian19385 at 12:39am 01.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1119 I just purchased a new battery for my Mac26. Its just a bit too big to fit in the bracket that reces
possible repower Jim Wasko at 12:02am 01.11.06 Mid-Size Boats 8/1308 has anyone repowered or rather upgraded their 1gm8 yanmar deisel to an 18hp on an older 79 H27?
Cat 30 opinion...... prflyer18318 at 11:37pm 01.10.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1239 Hello, great forum!I am from Puerto Rico and looking at a Cat 30 at a great price, a little concer
To back stay or not? Ron10127 at 11:18pm 01.10.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1674 The back stay on our previous boat was adjustable. THe boat did point higher with it tenisioned. I w
Insurance for 1967 34 sloop Davie at 10:56pm 01.10.06 Morgan 5/1951 Surveyor noted that the DC panel is out of date and must be rewired. Can any one recomend an insure
Electronic equpement repair Jose Carlos at 10:55pm 01.10.06 Other Sailboats 0/683 I have a plastimo electronic (DIGIPAC), and I need to repair one of external repiters. How nows a co
35' Ericson looking for informations dave2528 at 10:48pm 01.10.06 Other Sailboats 1/764 I am just getting into Keel Boats, and have been looking at an 35 35' Ericson 1976. I in need of you
compainionway steps finish John Dodge at 7:41pm 01.10.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1188 I've removed the companionway wood steps from my 1996 mkII catalina and sanded them. they are now re
Davits for the 410 Bob Taylor at 6:53pm 01.10.06 Big Boats 5/1138 Can anyone let me know where I can get davits for the 410. I want the dingy to be sufficiently high
Irwin 23 purchase tillerman at 12:25pm 01.10.06 Other Sailboats 1/1356 I'm considering the purchase of an Irwin23 and would appreciate any comments from present owners tel
Fuel Consumtion Vic Castleton at 12:04pm 01.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1224 Any guides for fuel burn on a Yanmar 2gm / Hunter 31. I am taking the my new (to me)boat from Seattl
mooring specs First Look at 12:03pm 01.10.06 Smaller Boats 1/1092 I recently purchased a 22 (1980) and have been using the trailer each time out and would like to put
'03 Honda 15HP Outboard Impeller Rick Webb at 11:03am 01.10.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1613 I am to help a buddy change out his impeller tomorow. I have done this on other outboards is there a
non skid replacement NYSail at 10:52am 01.10.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1415 Hello all, I am in the process of having my P36-2 completely re-cored. The p/o's never rebed a stan

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America's Cup cb32863 at 6:16am 03.19.21 Here we go......
9.8 Tahatsu question FuzzyBadger at 6:16am 03.19.21 Thanks to everyone for your input. I will take your advice to maintain and enjoy. Happy sailing!
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose smokey73 at 6:11am 03.19.21 If you do this correctly, a strum box is attached to the end of the hose to block debris. And of co
Looking for boat bike ideas? gettinthere at 6:08am 03.19.21 What do you do for keeping the various bike parts from rusting? I've never seen stainless chain or
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact AwwShucks at 6:01am 03.19.21 If your water pump is mounted to starboard under sink, that panel acts like a giant speaker cone. I
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. Davidasailor26 at 6:01am 03.19.21
Thinning West CPP bottom paint. dlochner at 5:54am 03.19.21 I would only thin the pain according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Use a short nap roller t
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose dlochner at 5:48am 03.19.21 Thread Hi-jack alert! I'd be worried about something that got into the bilge, like a plastic bag
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation bmiley at 5:48am 03.19.21 @Davidasailor26 Thanks for the pics and description, definitely helpful to see how things were arran
America's Cup All U Get at 5:45am 03.19.21 I would revolutionize cup racing by replacing the running rigging with hydraulic or pneumatic vangs.
H310 - Where does anchor locker drain? wdonovan at 5:44am 03.19.21
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? Will Gilmore at 5:41am 03.19.21 Try hot glue. Heat up the cables with a BBQ lighter and melt hot glue into the stands around your r
Getting a messenger through mast wdonovan at 5:39am 03.19.21 Wow. Thanks for these ideas. I would have not come up with these tips without help. Wish me luck.
Switching an inboard for an outboard Kings Gambit at 5:35am 03.19.21 An overhaul was not a good option due to the age of the engine. Tried to switch to another inboard
Looking for boat bike ideas? (1) All U Get at 5:32am 03.19.21 191760 We added this set of wheels by necessity. Folds nicely, but we should have gotten the off-ro
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose smokey73 at 5:28am 03.19.21 I hate trying to remove and re-install those hoses. I decided to install a three way valve at the
Looking for boat bike ideas? dLj at 5:21am 03.19.21 I bought a Citizen 24-7 folder. 24" wheels which make a big difference over the 20". Folded, it sta
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector jssailem at 5:10am 03.19.21 Nice follow up. Spring appears to be near. Daffodils are up and trees are beginning to blossom. Poll
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose jssailem at 5:05am 03.19.21 I find hoses are fickle. Some go on smooth as silk. Seal up with snug clamps. Do not leak, seep, or
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose Ward H at 5:03am 03.19.21 Putting lubrication on the hoses seemed contrary to not wanting them to slide off but it is apparent

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