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Seafarer 34 Quality Bob Rowe at 8:56pm 08.27.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/2377 I have been searching for a boat for about 2 years now and have narrowed my list to just a couple of
Columbia 45 keel Gusto at 2:45pm 08.27.05 Columbia 4/2362 I would like to know how the keel of the Columbit ia attached. Is it inserted into the hull somehow
Where are the "wooden keel supports" on a G30? Chip G at 2:37pm 08.27.05 Grampian 0/1452 http://www.sailquest.com/market/models/gramp30.htmI found the above web site and noticed their com
Dirty ballast water Jim21875 at 2:08pm 08.27.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/922 Hi Group,I'm not presently a Hunter owner but am very interested in a 260. I live and will sail o
New MacGregor Owner...have a few questions. Jackie at 12:56pm 08.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/815 We just bought a 1984 MacGregor 25 last night, spent today cleaning and inventorying it. We'd like
trailer problem gary at 12:56pm 08.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/790 My trailer for my 26x jack will not go up or down, it,s at the highest it goes up right now and will
MacGregor 25 reefing Bob at 12:00pm 08.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/882 I have found rotating the boom to be rather difficult. Do I need to loosen the bolt attaching the b
Main Sail Trim Question Stephen Jensen at 10:39am 08.27.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/1826 I am having a crisis of confidence.I have recently been crewing on a J-30 as the mainsail trimmer a
Main Sail Trim Question Stephen at 9:38am 08.27.05 Ask All Sailors 0/942 I am wondering about the two general rules that seem to be in conflict with each other.1. Keep th
Discovery Islands cruise Terry Cox at 8:21am 08.27.05 Destinations 0/1273 It was an overcast day with showers June 27 when the first of two boats, a 44-foot Hunter Passage 42
Cushions in cabin wet after Rain EWS at 6:50am 08.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/828 Have had a 1987 Mac 26 for a couple of months. After a rain, one thing we notice, the Light above th
New battery break-in procedures? deeman7777 at 5:39am 08.27.05 Ask All Sailors 3/913 I searched the archives and did not find anything on this.I just purchased a new battery for my H2
Is the 33.5 slow to windward? Mr.Ernie at 5:27am 08.27.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/980 I have a friend that just purchased a 33.5 with a wing keel and is very dissapointed with its perfor
boat at lake wallenpaupack, pa gene phares at 3:29am 08.27.05 Other Sailboats 0/760 Boat trader online has an Oday 240 that is real good shape. it has water stains on headliner that ne
"new" Suncat 16? sailorwannabe at 2:17am 08.27.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1344 Help, please. We've just purchased an old boat. It is just over 16'. The previous owner says he thi
Beneteau hull fractures Dana Hart at 2:15am 08.27.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1620 Fiberglass repair question: Our boat has fallen off stands in a storm. Can you recommend an adviso
Yamaha windows victor at 1:21am 08.27.05 Yamaha 2/1914 what is the best way to seal the large windows typical of the 33 and 36' yamahas
29.5 Fresh water tank Level Gauge ??? Grant Ziebell at 11:17pm 08.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1081 I have become weary of not knowing how much fresh water I have onboard. Has anyone installed a lev
Seaward S-600 Ron at 11:06pm 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1447 My new to me Catalina 30 came with a fairly new Seaward S-600 water heater. I am seeking an owners
anybody ahve a ranger 20? Jim at 10:46pm 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 0/948 I'd like to hear anyones opinions, experience with a ranger 20. Thanks.

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Boarding step build capta at 1:54pm 10.29.20 How much would you charge us for one?
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. Tally Ho at 1:54pm 10.29.20 You could glass an aluminum plate in the area you want to mount the flag base, and drill and tap hol
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jackdaw at 1:52pm 10.29.20 The 235 on a trailer will be about 4000 lbs. but a compact tow. The wing keel (95% of them) tows and
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. capta at 1:50pm 10.29.20 How about a small block on the backstay and a flag halyard through it?
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. Jackdaw at 1:45pm 10.29.20 Marine fabric is a tiny part of the fashion/textile industry. Boat builders buy in relatively tiny a
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. Sailor_girl at 1:38pm 10.29.20 Thank you, Very familiar with Sailrite. Have their sewing machine, used them for many years.
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing KZW at 1:35pm 10.29.20 Peggy, there appears to be confusion regarding the freshwater flush. This was discussed between you
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. kappykaplan at 1:30pm 10.29.20 Try Sailrite: Fabric, Canvas, Sewing Machines, Supplies
Steering Wheel Cover (2) thinwater at 1:21pm 10.29.20 I prefer line; leather doesn't absorb as much sweat and is not as warm in the winter. It lasts only
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. dlochner at 1:20pm 10.29.20 Self-tapping screws with a little sealant, like 3M 4000UV. Or a rail mount flag pole.
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. Ward H at 1:15pm 10.29.20 An alternate method is to use a rail clamp flag pole mount. This would be less destructive to your
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 12:50pm 10.29.20 Soon as day breaks, I will go aboard to double check diesel tank and engine oils. What's the progn
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Hunter216 at 12:42pm 10.29.20 @shemandr I know! It does! It captivated me when i saw it...but I don't know if it comes with a sw
DIY leather steering wheel cover project Justin_NSA at 12:28pm 10.29.20 No, the finish on it is probably enough. We'll just clean it as needed. But even with the suede one
DIY leather steering wheel cover project VisionPNW at 12:20pm 10.29.20 Do you seal it before it starts picking up dirt and oils? No, the finish on it is probably enough.
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments (1) Hunter216 at 11:54am 10.29.20 Ok, found it. Now it says I need to be registered for 90 days to post. I actually have two accoun
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 10.29.20 It is used for priming (bleeding) the primary filter / separator by bypassing back to the tank via
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments Beachdog2 at 11:17am 10.29.20 https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php Ok, found it. Now it says I need to be registered fo
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments kappykaplan at 11:14am 10.29.20 @Brian D , great minds think alike - simultaneously! :beer:
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments kappykaplan at 11:13am 10.29.20 https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php

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