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Used electronics George H260 at 1:08am 12.10.05 Big Boats 9/907 In another thread, "Moody Bucaneer" stated tat used electronics were worth 10 cents on the dollar on
Strengthing chain plates Islander 36 Bill Crysler at 12:24am 12.10.05 Islander 6/4329 The chainplates on my 1972 Islander 36 are weak - bolted to a bulkhead that is not bonded to the hul
Seaworthyness Dennis T at 11:34pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1240 I am considering the purchase of a MacGregor 26M. Are these boats suitable for heavy seas or are th
Self tacking jibs PAC at 10:05pm 12.09.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/7022 Hey folks,Has anybody had any experience with curved track type self tacking jibs? I just got bac
IDASAILOR TILLER POST RISER Larry G at 2:51pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2119 Has anyone installed the Idasailer tiller post riser and one of their tillers, I'd like to get some
free cal 34- was submerged-louisiana waynek at 1:34pm 12.09.05 Cal 1/485 A cal 34 that sunk in a slip is available. I raised it but has a slow lwak and keeps sinking. the hu
test Phil Herring at 12:53pm 12.09.05 Other Sailboats 0/696 test
Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument Reading Backwards Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3994 We recently replaced the little wind vane and the anemometer cups on the short arm transducer for th
Chosing a SSB radio John at 8:50am 12.09.05 Big Boats 5/938 I plan to install a SSB radio on my 40.5 this spring. Does anyone know where I can find information
Catalina 22 Rudder texaspsdx at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1464 I bought a 1984 C22 today and need a rudder. Anyone have a used one they would like to get rid of?
new owner of a old one suds22334 at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 8/998 I did it I bought her 30'1990 Catlaina I have a lot of questions to ask so please bare with me. #1.
Bottom Job Questions Arturo DeVitalis at 6:52am 12.09.05 Smaller Boats 1/783 The Hunter 23.5 will go back in the water after Christmas. It has been sitting on it's trailer ever
Bending SS Tubing Steve S. at 6:36am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1063 Has anyone had any experiencing trying to bend stainless steel tubing? I have a pedestal guard that
Battery Charger is Cycling Jim at 6:32am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 3/989 Hopefully some weekend electricians can help me out on this one. I have a Sentry battery charger and
Revival of an old interior Wally at 6:20am 12.09.05 Catalina 30 0/1208 I was amazed to see how nice my 1984 C-30 interior could be with a little interior varnish and new s
cute cushion Tom11691 at 6:06am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/801 Try tie dye
Tach Location Hunter 33 Ken at 4:48am 12.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1192 I have installed the Yanamar Tach for the 2QM15 engine. As I recall a 24 MM plug has to be removed f
Hull Color rgallagher at 4:19am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 16/3448 My wife and I are going to move up to a bigger boat this next summer (27/30ft) and we have been look
weight moonchaser at 3:22am 12.09.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1067 need actual weight of a beneteau idylle 36' sloop.
Hot chicks on sailboats thread? biorapper at 3:17am 12.09.05 Sails Call Lounge 4/20454 Not too long ago there was a thread here that had alot of fine fillies on sailboats! Can't find any

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Cleats Ripped out of Fiberglass Ward H at 12:06pm 06.02.21 As @Timm R Oday25 says, There is a way to get there, you just haven't found it yet. I really do
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Justin_NSA at 12:02pm 06.02.21 My pump seems to come on every time regardless.
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 12:01pm 06.02.21 my (limited) understanding of the purpose of these accumulator tanks was that they were intended pre
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 11:53am 06.02.21 A great movie!
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Justin_NSA at 11:51am 06.02.21 I think my tank may not be working right. My pump will kick on occasionally by itself Accumulator T
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) glaufman at 11:49am 06.02.21 +1 on what shemandr said, with a couple clarifications... Contrary to what many people think, the
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Ward H at 11:45am 06.02.21 Interesting about not needing an accumulator tank. I was under the impression one was needed but s
Simrad WP30 Autopilot Drinking on the Job (2) Richard19068 at 11:43am 06.02.21 I have the manual, but there is nothing that I can see about swinging the compass; the only options
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) cb32863 at 11:36am 06.02.21 I did not intend for people to think I would protest now. Afterall the race is over and clearly it
What do you use for fire extingushers?? WayneH at 11:34am 06.02.21 Have you seen this? NOT USCG approved but.... Uses the same chemical found in dry fire extinguishers
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 11:23am 06.02.21 The Shurflo fresh water pump that I recently replaced, after 14 years, does not use an accumulator.
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump BigEasy at 11:14am 06.02.21 are you saying that the pumps being released these days have been designed so as to negate the need
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Justin_NSA at 11:01am 06.02.21 are you saying that the pumps being released these days have been designed so as to negate the need
Cleats Ripped out of Fiberglass Timm R Oday25 at 10:57am 06.02.21 As on owner of an ODay 25 myself ,I'd say there is most definitely a way . Our bow cleats are screwe
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 10:57am 06.02.21 Sounds like my pump/accumulator system is a thing of the past. If mine ever goes, I'll be updating
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Justin_NSA at 10:52am 06.02.21 Sounds like my pump/accumulator system is a thing of the past. If mine ever goes, I'll be updating t
Maiden voyage BL_Sailor at 10:50am 06.02.21 When my wife and I started sailing our C310 we realized that making docking as easy as possible was
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags Sailfanatic at 10:42am 06.02.21 Our solution to topping lift issues is to sister a 3 foot length of shock cord to the lower end of t
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 10:38am 06.02.21 for a little levity. A fun movie BTW. 'Summer Rental' jKmLOxe-tYU
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... Harry Mathias at 10:32am 06.02.21 Thank you Chris Excellent and very useful information. I really appreciate this. Harry

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