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Looking for a good Sail Loft on Long Island, NY uploadjoe at 3:39am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1973 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 2/1325 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 1/922 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 6/1508 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 1/913 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 6/1121 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 2/2851 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 0/912 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 5/1665 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 0/878 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 1/1050 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 3/1072 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 1/3582 I am looking for an owners manual on the Sovereign 17 built in 1985 for our recently purchased Sover
Deck Repair John Wressell at 10:08pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 2/1104 Because of water leakage we need to replace a portion of the deck. Any ideas on where to find matchi
Belt failure on Yanmar 4JH3E Persy at 9:41pm 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 8/6786 The alternator/water pump belt on my 4JH3E Yanmar diesel has failed 3 times this year. The belt is
Belt failures on Yanmar 4JH3E Persy at 9:40pm 11.13.05 Big Boats 0/1130 The alternator/water pump belt on my 4JH3E Yanmar diesel has failed 3 times this year. The belt is
Need a Name Calvin at 9:36pm 11.13.05 Smaller Boats 3/986 In the past few days someone posted a message stating they had a 260 for sale in Atlanta. Please get
GALLEY SINK DREW6713 at 8:45pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 6/1306 I am new to the pearson 26 and would like to know, does the sink on the boat drain anywhere? mine g
need picture of how a mac 25 is rigged The Kerri-ann at 8:21pm 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1040 If any one has a picture of how the main is controlled. I have a pulley at the end of the boom and a
Rudder Play Jason at 7:39pm 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1116 Boat is out of the water and on the cradle. I have noticed that the rudder has some play...say 1/4".

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Streaks on bottom paint thinwater at 6:53am 05.18.21 Nope, not April first....
Inflatable Dingy Repair Leeward Rail at 6:50am 05.18.21 Interesting. What is the cost compared to purpose made products ? I wonder what happens when the b
Inflatable Dingy Repair dlochner at 6:46am 05.18.21 Sounds like you bought sometime. :beer:
Jones Beach Northwell Amphitheater (2) dlochner at 6:35am 05.18.21 This is probably better done in a power boat. The inlets, either Jones Inlet or Fire Island inlet ar
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? sail sfbay at 6:32am 05.18.21 Barnacle Buster, alternative to mechanical cleaning of seawater cooled equipment, was just recommend
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? jssailem at 6:14am 05.18.21 Clever set up. Did it work?
ACR charging issues (2008 H38) (1) jssailem at 6:12am 05.18.21 The volt meter always shows the start battery to be just under under or just over 12v. You need a
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Monheganlover at 5:59am 05.18.21 Thanks!
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? JRT at 5:53am 05.18.21 You have a XPB, no fuel bleeding is required. There are very few 310s with different motors, hull o
New to Catalina 18 lestersails at 5:48am 05.18.21 @shemandr - thanks. So, I am guessing from your post that it is much more expensive to register new?
Maiden voyage JRT at 5:37am 05.18.21 Looking good! She is a bit different then your 22! Oh order this and get a cover on that ignition k
I would like to purchase a Catalina 270. Jackdaw at 5:37am 05.18.21 You will not get anyone offering to sell a boat on this forum without getting permanently banned. T
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink (1) Claude L.-Auger at 5:22am 05.18.21 Thanks to all who offered suggestions. For now, because the season is about to start, I have been lu
Rig tensioning RoyS at 5:20am 05.18.21 As Joe states above if it is a masthead rig you tighten the backstay. The headstay length controls m
Streaks on bottom paint shemandr at 5:15am 05.18.21 A smooth bottom is a pretty bottom.
New to Catalina 18 shemandr at 5:06am 05.18.21 If you buy a trailer make sure it's registered or at least was in the last 2 year so it's a renewal
Maiden voyage shemandr at 4:58am 05.18.21 A lot of smiles there!
New Hunter being launched Crazy Dave Condon at 4:55am 05.18.21 Now for the rest of the story. Boat in water, wind kicks up pushing the boat back into the bridge
2002 Catalina 310 - can someone with this model year tell what model Universal diesel engine they have? Monheganlover at 4:35am 05.18.21 Thanks! I am holding out hope it is the M25XPB because of the self bleeding feature.
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 4:15am 05.18.21 I've seen pubic hair w_m3vU6P68U

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