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Volvo Penta MD5A Sean Adelphie at 3:51am 12.17.05 Hallberg-Rassy 0/2201 Hello Everyone,I have had great difficulty in finding information on my boats engine - th
Powder Coating a Mast? Rob19574 at 3:29am 12.17.05 Ask All Sailors 17/2546 Hi All,I was in my local marine shop inquiring about 2-part paints for refinishing my aluminum mas
Hunter Cherubini Keelbolts RC at 3:15am 12.17.05 The Cherubini Hunters 19/5923 Hello everyone,My name is Robert, and I am looking to buy a Cherubini 37 cutter. Like the last gu
myc (miami yacht club) suds22334 at 1:52am 12.17.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1108 Does any one in the Miami area know about the club, good or bad,thinking about joining a club though
yacht club advantages? kendall at 12:28am 12.17.05 Ask All Sailors 29/2599 Hi all, I was just wondering what the advantages would be to joining a yacht club, instead of just
Monsun fuel tank Baxter16034 at 11:40pm 12.16.05 Hallberg-Rassy 4/4418 I have an early model Monsun--there's some dispute about the number--and I have a constant problem o
Atomic 4 (Bristol 32) Prop Robert Brand at 11:16pm 12.16.05 Bristol 2/2222 I have an Atomic 4 30 hp direct drive on a Bristol 32 (1969) and considering a two or three blade p
Detailed Drawings SageMaster at 10:24pm 12.16.05 Other Sailboats 6/1506 I am looking to find a more detailed plans for my 31 ft Irwin Citation. I have the floor plan but I
Celestial Navigation...Tough to learn? Ted at 9:20pm 12.16.05 Ask All Sailors 52/4372 Have been taking some great learn to sail programs. Would like to know how difficult it is to grasp
anybody out there? Mary at 2:39pm 12.16.05 Other Sailboats 3/980 is there anybody out there sailing a passport?
Crossing Lake Michigan Joe Walworth at 1:12pm 12.16.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1579 I'm looking for information regarding crossing Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. Specifically leaving from
Hand held Vhf ? Tim at 12:34pm 12.16.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1278 Im in the market to purchase a hand held VHF , Id like others opinins on what to avoid . And what to
C-27 OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNT Aaron at 10:59am 12.16.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/8862 I need to add a outboard motor mount to the transom of a 1974Catalina 27. It is not cored , and the
KO Pat at 9:42am 12.16.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1424 Peggy,A couple of weeks ago I read a very nice article by you about eliminating mold/mildew in whic
Cat 30 and Light Air Clark at 9:16am 12.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/942 The Admiral and I plan to move up in size and the Cat 30 is on our short list. I'd like some feedba
KEEL ANGLE DON MANTLE at 8:35am 12.16.05 Big Boats 3/898 DOES ANY EXPERT KNOW THE ANGLE A WING KEEL SITS AT WHEN ON TIDE GRID.THIS WOULD MAKE THE RUDDER LOWE
wast holding tank suds22334 at 7:57am 12.16.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1069 I am looking for a new or used wast holding tankfor 1995 30'. The boat that I bought had one that co
Laguna 24?? Good Boat? Please help! Matt at 7:33am 12.16.05 Trailer Sailors 1/5107 I am looking at an 85 Laguna 24 fix keel. Would welcome any and all feedback as this may be my 1st
Interior layout alteration Paul C at 5:56am 12.16.05 Other Sailboats 8/2321 I am using my 29 as a winter home. I love the boat, but I want a bigger v berth and head. I am talle
Spring Matresses George H260 at 5:26am 12.16.05 Big Boats 7/884 Happy Holidays all!Any body ever had any experience looking for or purchasing a spring mattress fo

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Have you checked your Standing Rigging for this season? FasterHorses at 7:11am 05.23.21 @Roadking Larry, what's going on with your knee? Hope the information I sent you helped. I had my 2n
Looking for a source for this part: Tedd at 7:08am 05.23.21 It's industry name is barrel nut. As @dlochner said, McMaster-Carr is probably the easiest way to ge
Self tapping screws / bolts jssailem at 7:05am 05.23.21 Greg, it is never this easy to find and share advice from folks you read. But today that is differen
Looking for a source for this part: Orbweaver at 6:56am 05.23.21 I believe you're looking for a 'chicago screw', and you'll find stainless ones at your local farm st
Looking for a source for this part: dlochner at 6:56am 05.23.21 McMaster- Carr https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/binding-barrels-and-screws/barrel-diameter~6mm
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink? Codybear at 6:55am 05.23.21 I would have to assume if the rudder floated, the rudder would not want to drop out, unless you have
Riveting question jssailem at 6:05am 05.23.21 Great write up @Tedd. If the border ever opens and you need to get out and stretch your legs the Up
My daysailer has a screw loose and I don't want to lose the centerboard shemandr at 5:58am 05.23.21 If you're going to try to remove the three screws you probably should remove as much of the paint on
Self tapping screws / bolts jssailem at 5:56am 05.23.21 Greg. I have no idea what that picture is or how it is used on the boat. Will Gilmore properly sugg
Catalina 275 Rudder float or sink? SteveLKN at 5:47am 05.23.21 So sorry for your problem! The fact that the rudder is gone indicates that it sank. Depending on cu
Insurance Kings Gambit at 5:37am 05.23.21 For yachts more than 20 years old you likely will need a survey. BOAT US upped my rate last year and
My daysailer has a screw loose and I don't want to lose the centerboard rgranger at 5:36am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Will Gilmore at 5:32am 05.23.21 Yes it is that simple. However, aluminum, as you point out, is soft and flexible. If you were going
Self tapping screws / bolts (1) NYSail at 5:28am 05.23.21 Never tapped before so was looking for simplest route. The part will be expoxied also...... load is
Self tapping screws / bolts Thaniel at 5:26am 05.23.21 A self tapping screw generally has the end of the screw formed like a drill so it drills the hole it
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack Thaniel at 5:18am 05.23.21
Self tapping screws / bolts Orbweaver at 5:13am 05.23.21 it depends on what you're attaching and the expected working load. I'm not a fan of self tapping for
H23.5 trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06am 05.23.21 On a steep ramp be cautious about the guide on poles do not get under the rub rail. Rick , thanks
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER Hayden Watson at 3:50am 05.23.21 So, what's the best time to remove masking tape after smooth out? imediatly after smoothing out t
H26 waterline / water flowing into gas locker on tack JimSails at 3:21am 05.23.21 JimSails, why is there a huge difference between the level of the water between the two pictures.

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