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Trapeze on a 26s? biorapper at 6:55am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 0/938 This is kinda a strange question...I was sailing the other day and the winds were pretty light...I h
Morgan 250 classic retractable keel help Tracuman at 6:48am 11.14.05 Morgan 0/2291 I'm in the process of restoring a 1975 250 Classic with a retractable keel. Even though she's a trai
1970 Morgan 28 bbrown at 6:47am 11.14.05 Morgan 4/9837 We are looking at a 1970 Morgan 28 to buy. It looks a little beaten up but otherwise sound. Any ad
Hunter 42 with 62 HP Rick Belew at 5:18am 11.14.05 Big Boats 3/1038 I have a 2001 420 Hunter with a 62 HP Yanmar (144 hours) that needs the oil changed. I have informa
RWO Travellers Daydreams at 5:15am 11.14.05 Seidelmann 2/1412 Hi all.I've just bought a 1979 Seidelmann 299 and has a RWO main traveller and car, (UK manufacture
Fuel consumtion Spirit at 4:54am 11.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/993 Hi there!As I'm planning the trip fron St. Augustine to Venezuela, I'd appreciatte if you could pl
Plumbing head to fresh water Larry Thackston at 4:15am 11.14.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1327 Is there any way to plumb a head directly to the boat's fresh water supply (before the water pressur
Looking for a good Sail Loft on Long Island, NY uploadjoe at 3:39am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1892 I am looking for recommendations for local Long Island Sail Lofts. My sails are in need of repair/re
LectraSan Advice PhotoEd at 3:36am 11.14.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1297 Hi all,Looking at a Houseboat that is currently using a LectraSan.How do I I.D. this unit and what
Bilge issues on 27 tall rig Don Jacobson at 3:25am 11.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/902 I recently bought a 27 tall rig and have two questions re: bilge. I have a 'sump pump' breaker to m
Engine Fresh Water Leak Dave Winiker at 3:19am 11.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1459 Our '87 Hunter 31 Yanmar 2GM20 with about 700 total hours has recently developed a fresh water leak
centerboard removal mac26s b young at 3:13am 11.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/902 i need to replace the cable that raise the centerboard.the bracket that holds the centerboard has
Bulkhead replacement Mook at 2:11am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1102 Okay, I think I've searched and read about all I can on the merits and pitfalls of marine applicatio
Renault RC8D water pump impeller don3154 at 2:05am 11.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2824 I have a 1980 h27 with a Renault RC8D diesel inboard. The impeller is weak and I need to replace it
working sail size? Rooster5122 at 1:12am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/888 The 1981 Hunter 22 that I recently bought only had one headsail. Can anyone provide me with the luf
Fuel tank inspection port Rob at 12:39am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1635 Does anyone know where I can buy an inspection port / cover for my aluminum fuel tank?Thanks,Rob
Sail Maintenence/cleaning Tony at 12:29am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/863 AM told Skelly in Havre de grace is good for washing/ inspection repair etc. My sails are due for w
Plumbing layout for head and tank in a new 36 super plumber? at 11:39pm 11.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1033 I am having problems with my head backing up. Itdoes not appear to be the head unit itself so I am w
Specs for prop replacement f/First 42? Greg Gladden at 10:52pm 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1036 Recently purchased First 42 needs prop replaced. Hurth gearbox has no markings showing gear box red
Owners Manual - Sovereign 17 Cats Meow at 10:33pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 1/3544 I am looking for an owners manual on the Sovereign 17 built in 1985 for our recently purchased Sover

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A4 to M-35 on C 30 ? sail sfbay at 7:25am 04.14.21 You might be able to replace engine with a smaller, lower hp engine. You might find this article hel
Capsized transport in GOM. rgranger at 7:24am 04.14.21 I guess they got caught out... I hope the captain didn't choose to go out in 38' waves.
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day JRT at 7:22am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works chan
Replace standing rigging H49 Terry Cox at 7:19am 04.14.21 Hi Scotty, our 1991 boat has the original standing rigging. I inspect it annually and it remains in
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges sail sfbay at 7:18am 04.14.21 Some considerations: 1. Salt water washdown pump OR whenever you rent a transient slip wash the boa
B361 Battery replacement Ben4195 at 7:10am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
Marine Air Conditioner Terry Cox at 7:06am 04.14.21 Hi Andrew, all good advice by posters to your thread. Our 1991 boat came with dual MarineAir reverse
Capsized transport in GOM. (1) Leeward Rail at 7:05am 04.14.21 Nytimes says: "A lift boat is a self-propelled work vessel with a broad open deck commonly found alo
Replace standing rigging H49 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:53am 04.14.21 Unless the rigging has been damaged mechanically, I bet it's going to be fine for 5 plus years. Mayb
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:52am 04.14.21 Just make the holes and optimize the length of hose
B361 Battery replacement BigEasy at 6:51am 04.14.21 4 in total? Yes, 3 house bank and 1 start bank
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:51am 04.14.21 I would be concerned about sufficient flow getting to the AC and engine when running them at the sam
Marine Air Conditioner Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 04.14.21 It is possible, however, not a good idea. You need to see/know if A/C discharge water is flowing and
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 6:48am 04.14.21
Diesel fuel line ? 2 OLD PIRATES at 6:38am 04.14.21 Thanks for the reply marchem. That helps to clear that up. The shop doesn't take returns ..........
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died JRT at 6:33am 04.14.21 most old boats with outboards seem to have done this but as others have said it is not a good idea t
Time for New Insurance dLj at 6:32am 04.14.21 I ended up getting insurance for my new boat through Hagerty - they insure antique and collectable c
Not known in the States but a BIG name in Oz Leeward Rail at 6:10am 04.14.21 When i saw the notification I was thinking you posted about Serge Testa... I see him as a mostly un
Replace standing rigging H49 sail sfbay at 6:09am 04.14.21 I wouldn't expect a rigger to certify the rig for longer than that.......... Dittto shemandr.......
Just repowered my Catalina 36 Universal mp25xp with a rebuilt. Starts right up but when I take my finger off the ignition it just dies. sailme88 at 6:01am 04.14.21 WD 40 in place of ether indicates a glow plug issue. Air in the lines is air in the lines and WD an

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