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Zinc Jim G. at 9:54am 10.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/945 Where the heck do I find the protective zink on my Catalina 30. Can't see it anywhere under the wate
Outback Cup Regatta on Lake Murray, SC Marcus Hart at 9:10am 10.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1060 This past weekend Lake Murray, SC hosted the annual Outback Cup. The cruising fleet was made up of
Lying Raymarine Wind Speed Indicator Tsehum Pete at 8:50am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1814 I was out in the middle of Haro Strait between Southern Vancouver Island and the San Juans in a big
Low Profile Diesel Generator Max at 8:36am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1285 Do anyone owns or has used a diesel NextGen UCM1-3.5 generator?Will appreciate any feedback, reliab
Water supply, where is it? Lee at 8:15am 10.03.05 Columbia 2/1527 Just purchaseda 1970 Columbia 26' Mark II. Where is the water supply held, where do I fill it?
Bathroom Door for Columbia Lee at 8:14am 10.03.05 Columbia 0/1198 Searching for a replacement bathroom door for my 1970 26' Columbia.
Charleston, sc to hilton head Rich at 7:57am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1944 I was wondering if anyone had done this trip, or was familiar with the area. I have sailed off Char
Canned Bacon Etc Cap'n Dave at 7:54am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1043 Ahoy Mates;Any idea where I can get canned bacon, canned butter etc. I can't seem to find it anym
Update on racing....... Alan at 7:50am 10.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1372 ....on a Wyliecat 30 this past weekend on LI Sound. My first experience with this boat was sailing a
Anchor Chain tearing up gelcoat Jim Seamans at 7:42am 10.03.05 Big Boats 9/858 Has anyone figured out what to do about the anchor chain banging around messing up the gelcoat?
Beneteau 393 b393capt at 7:11am 10.03.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1508 I am a few months away from receiving my new boat, and wanted to know if you are aware of any issues
SEAGULL POOP REMOVAL mark at 6:57am 10.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1241 EVERY YEAR AT THE END OF THE SEASON THE GULLS AND CORMERANTS GET TO PERCHING ON MY BOAT. THIS YEAR T
impellar change outs blue mesa at 6:49am 10.03.05 Mid-Size Boats 10/909 How do I get the cover off of impellar housing?
main sheet rerigging Dave at 6:27am 10.03.05 Smaller Boats 7/937 Does anyone know if it is possible to re-rig the main sheet arrangement on a Hunter 260 or 270 to ge
Ground failure monitor Andy Soyars at 6:20am 10.03.05 Big Boats 1/726 Often when attempting to connect my 426DS to shore power, the monitor at the nav station flashes and
1982 H34 PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT steve21968 at 6:16am 10.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1082 I need to replace my pedestal (corrosion), and as Merriman is no more, need to use Edson. Am trying
Windlass Andy Soyars at 6:04am 10.03.05 Big Boats 7/757 Recently (during a storm in the middle of the night while dragging anchor), the foot pedal which rai
Fuel Tank Issue Frank at 5:59am 10.03.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/888 I own a Oceanis 370 with a fuel tank located under the aft berth. The fuel tank has a capacity of 2
Converting Teenagers Don Guillette at 5:46am 10.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1292 Sherry (Pickwick Lake,TN) I'm not sure I have the answer to your qiestion. Many years ago I left sai
Mast Float 4 Sale Glenn17427 at 5:39am 10.03.05 Other Sailboats 1/846 After foaming my 170 mast I no longer need the Hobbie Mast Float.Its in really good condtion, simp

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Propane oven will not light (B331) Caboteur at 5:46am 11.18.20
Adding an electric fuel lift pump on older Hunter's with Yanmar diesels, (1) Secret sail at 5:39am 11.18.20 I had bleed problems too and thought about an electric fuel pump. I finally settled for an in line p
Propane oven will not light (B331) DougM at 5:37am 11.18.20
Cabin Heater for Hunter 326 RobAL at 5:31am 11.18.20 Thank you very much for your help
low battery display on autopilot Captain Larry-DH at 5:12am 11.18.20 My wheel drive st4000 did the same thing... low battery... started zigzagging... I ordered a new o
low battery display on autopilot Captain Larry-DH at 5:10am 11.18.20 better diagnostic technique is to test the voltage drop across each connection. It should be under
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post shemandr at 5:04am 11.18.20 The first thing I would do is to make sure all of the rigging parts are there and that it goes toget
On the "Distant" Dream? TomY at 4:59am 11.18.20
Lowering mast On Mac 25 THECUSCUS at 4:58am 11.18.20 My wife and I raise and lower the mast by hand (Iwo Jima style). To lower, take sail off, boom off,
low battery display on autopilot Secret sail at 4:45am 11.18.20 My wheel drive st4000 did the same thing... low battery... started zigzagging... I ordered a new on
New Sails - advice? Secret sail at 4:39am 11.18.20 Just bought mine from Rolly Tasker. Their Dacron marblehead from challenger is as rigid (warp and w
Replacing Hull Stripe Secret sail at 4:33am 11.18.20 I drew a line at the top of the old stripe with a pencil. Made it easier to aligne the new stripe.
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne (1) George_NJ at 4:32am 11.18.20 V222 as Granger said. Someone gave me one for free that needs very little tlc.
Boat Identification - Need Help TomY at 4:10am 11.18.20
Replacing Hull Stripe daviddp at 3:32am 11.18.20 Keep the heat away from the plastic putty knife so it doesn't "melt" the tip, it will round over wit
Mast climber Choies sailme88 at 3:20am 11.18.20 @sailme88 I like the climbing board but once you get to the top and do your work, how do you get t
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post rgranger at 2:59am 11.18.20
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne (3) rgranger at 2:55am 11.18.20 187351187352187353
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne rgranger at 2:53am 11.18.20 That is a Macgregor V22-2
Salt Water in Bilge Davidasailor26 at 2:52am 11.18.20 If memory serves me correctly most of the keel issues reported were on late 80's boats presumably a

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