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Touching Up Bottom Paint FREDD at 11:15pm 12.19.05 Big Boats 6/990 I'm touching up the ablative bottom paint on 35.5 where it has worn thin. I came to notice there is
inner forestay ericson 38 len at 9:09pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 4/2310 looking for info to add forestay to ericson 38 (for storm jib) - ? how you attached it to deck - ? r
Engine Replacement - C30 Barney Rubble at 8:08pm 12.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/2167 I am considering buying a 'project' boat - 1982 C30. Hull and decks, rigging are structurally sound
test Phil Herring at 2:45pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/678 test
Yanmar 2QM20 Oil Line Kirby13889 at 1:44pm 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/1314 The Yanmar 2QM20H in my Ericson 32 has an external oil line which takes oil from the crankshaft, ext
Seward Sailors Travis at 12:46pm 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1123 Are there any other Seward based sailors on this forum?
Seward Sailors Travis at 12:39pm 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 0/917 Are ther any other Seward, Alaska based sailors on this forum?
engine size nicolas at 11:51am 12.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/941 What is the biggest engine for a 26D
Masthead Rig for 28' Triton oldragbaggers at 11:49am 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 0/1008 We have a 1960 Pearson Triton, hull #69, which we are going to rebuild. Our boat did not come with a
New bracket where spreader attchs to mast. jarod at 11:32am 12.19.05 Other Sailboats 2/1254 Hello,I have just made an offer on an ericson 27 and need to ask some knowlegable people a few que
mainsheet fix Justin_NSA at 9:28am 12.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/835 I think that the fiddle block w. nonadjustable jam cleat on the 26S is too low. I have difficulty un
Freshwater bottom paint burl lane at 8:51am 12.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1255 I recently traded up to a "new" Mac 26x without a mark on it and almost no use. I will slip it at La
Cheap Recommendations thubbard84 at 8:39am 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 29/2224 Is there any one upgrade you did to your boat for under $100.00 that you would recommend all us to d
H 33 anchors - number and storage David Whitworth at 8:36am 12.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1316 What anchors are you 33 owners out there using - especially for extended cruising.I kept the Hunte
Bottom Paint - San Francisco Bay Jonathan Sherlock at 8:16am 12.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1922 I am moving my boat from a fresh water lake to the San Francisco Bay and will be having the bottom c
Enclosure for a "81 H33 ? Scott A. at 7:35am 12.19.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1238 I am in the process of purchasing a 1981 H33 and have started to look for a full cockpit enclosure.
cabin deck covering ken at 7:12am 12.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/921 I was thinking of putting some kind of covering on the cabin floor. Maybe indoor/outdoor carpeting o
PDA Navigation Software Rick Webb at 6:52am 12.19.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1118 Anyone know of any good downloads to do some of the calculations for navigation?
Pulling the rudder while afloat Phil at 6:31am 12.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1133 I need to relaminate my rudder but don't really want to pay for dry storage for the whole month whil
Main Halyard Masthead Sheave Ned Strain at 4:46am 12.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/924 I'm likely going to replace the main halyard masthead sheave this spring on my 1995 h336. Any tips,

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Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Tom J at 8:25pm 05.24.21 Most unusual. According to Catalina Direct, it also shuts down the engine in the event of low oil
Shore water feed MFD at 8:20pm 05.24.21 So at least for me, looking at the 'shore water' attachment, and also understanding that it is best
Which Sail to Get JohnShannon at 8:16pm 05.24.21 Class legal is only important if you want to race other sunfish in a sanctioned event. If all you wa
Shore water feed MFD at 8:16pm 05.24.21 Thanks for the support. I removed the hose and eyeballed things from outside again. Looks like it
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 05.24.21 Very common issue on the M25XPB. A loose connection at the oil pressure switch will set off the ala
Instruments on panel not working. Tally Ho at 8:03pm 05.24.21 Yesterday I installed two new batteries as one of the old one had become hot and blackish water was
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Bluesmoods at 7:58pm 05.24.21 Thank you much! How would you rate the off-shore seaworthiness? Let's say swells of 4' 7' ? Does
Fresh water Tally Ho at 7:55pm 05.24.21
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 7:37pm 05.24.21 Very common issue on the M25XPB. A loose connection at the oil pressure switch will set off the al
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 7:36pm 05.24.21 You're off to a good solid start. The first thing to do is to disconnect the wire connected to t
Full size porta potty? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:30pm 05.24.21 Instead of converting to any marine toilet (all of the Raritan models #tfox mentioned are high end
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Tom J at 7:25pm 05.24.21 It appears the culprit could be a loose connection on the oil pressure sending unit. Plenty of oil
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (1) Doug J at 7:18pm 05.24.21 Look what showed up today. An upgrade for the boat! orks. Yay. Now to install it. I have a Simr
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Ralph Johnstone at 7:14pm 05.24.21 I have a multi-meter and took an elementary sailboat electronics class You're off to a good solid
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise Terry Cox at 7:03pm 05.24.21 Way to go, John. A grand start to an adventure of a life time. Few to experience, many to miss the o
E11 ABYC standards : how many GFCI 's? dlochner at 6:39pm 05.24.21 First outlet needs a GFCI, it protects all downstream outlets. Main panel needs a ELCI too.
Pop quiz Will Gilmore at 6:30pm 05.24.21 It's all about the air support. -Will
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Georgedoyle at 6:27pm 05.24.21 Most 49's have original sails, and they do not function well. Lots of weather helm in moderate condi
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part? jssailem at 6:21pm 05.24.21 Ben.. Here is a link showing sheaves, a mast head fitting and an attachment called a "crane"for a sp
DC Wiring (3) Orbweaver at 6:11pm 05.24.21 Regarding the need to go through the wiring, I'm just gonna leave these right here: hat radio is go

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