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New Hunter 25 Kevin at 2:20pm 09.04.05 Smaller Boats 13/1025 I would like to purchase a new Hunter 25. I am having trouble figuring out what to pay for it. Can
M-18 Fresh Water Pump Scott at 2:18pm 09.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1096 Help..!!!I had a problem today with my 1988 Catalina 27 with a Universal M-18.I was running the mo
centerboard winch mechanism Jerry Cole at 1:22pm 09.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1534 I have just acquired a 1974 Macgregor/venture 25. It needs a lot of TLC. I intend to get it back in
Opening port lights on a 260 Mark at 1:19pm 09.04.05 Smaller Boats 0/740 I have a water leak coming in and depositing water on the galley top. I am figuring this is coming
Coming about... dwright at 11:51am 09.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/775 We have a 26D and are having problems coming about. Boat will come up nicely, then stall out. Is thi
1977 Newport 27 boom to mast part needed. Dan at 10:33am 09.04.05 Newport 2/2383 hello,I have recently acquired a 1977 Newport 27. I am looking for the part that holds to boom to
1977 Newport 27 boom to mast part needed Dan at 10:31am 09.04.05 Newport 0/1576 hello,I have recently acquired a 1977 Newport 27. I am looking for the part that holds to boom to
Can anyone tell me??????? Cisco Emas at 10:10am 09.04.05 Day Sailers 2/1008 I have an Oday sailboatand can't find a match on any of the Oday sites....I found a hull number (#24
Need Rigging and Spar Parts for 32s5, and Info Danny Martin at 9:57am 09.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1025 Can anyone help me with Rigging Parts for a 32s5. I am buying a 32s5 without a Mast and Rigging. I
I need help with a stuck friction lock on keel! John Fulton at 9:36am 09.04.05 Smaller Boats 3/974 I just bought a 1986 catalina 22, that has had no one aboard for two years. The keel is stuck in the
Calling all Seattle area sailors Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:34am 09.04.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1064 Sailboatowners.com is bringing me out to Seattle for the Lake Union "Boats Afloat" show in Seattle
safety michelle at 7:02am 09.04.05 Balboa 1/1597 we own a 21 foot balboa- i was wondering if anyone has any info regarding how easy it is to capsize
343 Battery Sizes catwithhat at 6:53am 09.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1326 I'm looking at the new 343. The literature says that there are 2x70Ah batteries. This seems rather i
problem at idle only Black Irish at 5:49am 09.04.05 Other Sailboats 1/700 Can't seem to cure dies at idle problem, can't find "idle adj gland screw " that's supposed to be th
circulating air in cabin zia hameed at 4:21am 09.04.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/985 I am thinking to fix cowl vent for air in take at roof window next to toilet,solar fan for vent at t
interior side of tabernacle mounting conway deitrick at 4:16am 09.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/815 inside cabin roof, tabernacle mounting bolts protrude, any sort of cover available?
cabin top leaks conway deitrick at 4:11am 09.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/869 Have alway had water intrusion. Removed, reset all 4 windows, better, but still minor leaks from ab
Chalky Decks... uploadjoe at 3:13am 09.04.05 Ask All Sailors 11/2878 Hey all,I am new to the world of boats. Right now I am thinking of buying a 1983 Hunter 25.5 the b
mast needed for a Capri 14 Dick porter at 3:05am 09.04.05 Other Sailboats 1/835 I need a mast for a Capri 14. A sudden severe desert storm, capsizing, and near sinking resulted in
Trailer Guide Position - Repositioning Jib Block Ranger Paul at 2:28am 09.04.05 Smaller Boats 1/1313 Two subjects follow:Jeff, I checked the positioning of my trailer guides for my 216 and I have the

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Alkaline batteries Tom J at 11:25am 10.31.20 If your battery contacts aren't too corroded, you can clean them with a pencil eraser. Old trick I
Propeller shaft key material dlochner at 10:48am 10.31.20 It should match the shaft, a SS key for a SS shaft, bronze for bronze.
What shackle for halyards? kappykaplan at 10:40am 10.31.20 Obviously, snap shackles are NOT for bosun's chairs. You want something that cannot open under load
What shackle for halyards? thinwater at 10:34am 10.31.20 For a modest size boat spin shackles have just few failure modes, and none of them are related to s
C34 boom vang Stu Jackson at 10:33am 10.31.20 Gary, you are welcome to ask at the C34 Association Forum, too. https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/board
Propeller shaft key material DArcy at 10:22am 10.31.20 That's a very generous offer Larry. I need 1/4" x 2".
Propeller shaft key material Captain Larry-DH at 10:11am 10.31.20
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way Jeff Jellick at 10:11am 10.31.20 I'm wondering whether anyone has replaced these and if so what did you use and where did you get it
What is "normal" oil consumption? Alan Gomes at 10:07am 10.31.20 FWIW, this is from the Yanmar GM/HM Workshop Manual (p. 45): "All engines will consume a certain am
What is "normal" oil consumption? SoSound at 9:58am 10.31.20 I use 15W40, and I try to keep everything on, attached to, and near the engine absolutely spotless (
Anyone recognize this gaff-rigged Catboat? Rick486 at 9:54am 10.31.20 Crosby
Alkaline batteries Mark Maulden at 9:52am 10.31.20 Duracell ruined a nice pair of image stabilized binocs. Softened up all the rubber on the rotating e
Anyone recognize this gaff-rigged Catboat? capta at 9:30am 10.31.20 Could it be a baby Friendship?
Spinnaker working loads? Sailfanatic at 9:28am 10.31.20 I run my spin sheets thru a small block at the aft cleat then up to the cabin top winches (30's), m
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi andyb28 at 9:25am 10.31.20 Thanks Keith, that sounds great. Other than bringing the boat back from Foxs in Ipswich, I haven't b
Spinnaker working loads? Calif. Ted at 9:24am 10.31.20 I run my spin sheets thru a small block at the aft cleat then up to the cabin top winches (30's), my
Alkaline batteries capta at 9:20am 10.31.20 I've moved away from Alkaline as completely as I can. I now use Eneloop NI-MH with a 4 battery charg
What is "normal" oil consumption? Benny17441 at 9:01am 10.31.20 Normal is between the lines; should not have to add any oil between yearly oil changes. If you are
C34 boom vang gary16188 at 8:54am 10.31.20 I have in mast furling
Pop-up problem Benny17441 at 8:49am 10.31.20 Two ways to help clear the boom, but just a few inches. 1) Raise the goose neck as much as you ca

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