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weather reports - maps - info Donald6441 at 8:07am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1075 Where would be the best place on the web to get radar maps, weather reports, weather maps, wind spee
Privateer Hull Leak Bill W. at 8:05am 08.09.05 Chrysler 2/2515 I bought a used (obviously)C-13 Privateer about a year ago. The hull takes on water (estimate about
HAWAII M DWYER at 8:01am 08.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1308 I KNOW I WILL GET A LOT OF NEGATIVE RETURNS BUT HAVE TO ASK. HAS ANYONE SAILED A 26X (2001 ) OR A SM
Locating electrical wiring tjf at 7:20am 08.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/803 I have a 2003 H306 that is new to me. I'm trying to run a new, heavier wire from the electric panel
Sea Ranger LCN 100 Loran C Navigator alan bernstein at 7:07am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 2/2892 I have a Sea Ranger LCN 100 Loran C on my boat (came with it) and would like to know how to use it.
380/387/390 ? Jim Rushing at 7:03am 08.09.05 Big Boats 3/1203 What are the major differences between the 380, 387, and the 390. Looking at maybe buying a new 387,
Depth of rudder? GregS at 7:00am 08.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/982 Anyone know what the rudder draws? Seems, last time I heard my swing keel hit, a second later my s
Matching Gelcoat Nonskid with "Flexmold" Phil at 6:35am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1133 Anyone have experience with matching the textured nonskid surface on the deck? I have purchased a pr
Kwik Tek - Fluke Anchor System phlocker at 6:24am 08.09.05 Day Sailers 2/989 would like to keep this onboard, maybe strapped to the mast base, will this hold my 146? This vinyl
Need Hobie Holder Sail 15' by 8.5' Bottom Repair John Huston at 5:53am 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 1/842 Yes, My 15" X 8.5' Sail for my Hoby Holder 12' blew out between Denver and Ft. Collins CO. I need a
Dorade vent caps Jerry at 5:51am 08.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1087 Has anyone found caps for the dorade vents when the cowls are removed?
Servicing the P-35 Outhaul Greg Beardmore at 5:36am 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 0/617 My P-35 has a hand crank under the boom that adjusts the outhaul of the main. It has become very dif
Deck organizers Brian at 5:30am 08.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/792 Passage 42 owners.....have any of you replaced the garhauer organizers under the deck cover with a d
What's going on at SailNet? Dick Westwood at 5:30am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1019 I ordered a Harken reefing system from Sailnet about a month ago (great price), received a confirmat
Engine oil levels ge8679 at 4:40am 08.09.05 Big Boats 10/1902 Just changed my engine oil and filter and managed to put too much new oil in...it is about 1/8 inch
Greenport long island wk-26d at 4:25am 08.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/879 Hi I'm planning a trip to Greenport long island next month going from New London, CT I will have t
323 prop size Boat Babe at 4:03am 08.09.05 Other Sailboats 2/910 Hello everyone.My prop needs to be changed... not sure of the size needed! or does anyone know wha
Bathing while cruising Stephen OBrien at 3:52am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 22/3195 Is it reasonable to consider cruising for a week or two without a shower in the boat? My wife think
Mainsail condition. Pete at 3:44am 08.09.05 Smaller Boats 8/862 I just started sailing my H22 and have a question or two about the mainsail. The sail is not torn no
Greenport long island walt at 3:33am 08.09.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1973 Hi I planning a trip to Greenport long island next month going from New London, I will have to go t

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Diesels love their oil like a sailor likes his rum. Davidasailor26 at 5:20pm 10.24.20 How do you change the oil in these things, with a pump? Probably, yes. We had a Universal M-12 tha
Battery Sizing Jim Hawkins at 5:16pm 10.24.20 6v batteries, which I plan to install due to their low weight. they may weigh less, but you need 2
West Marine antifreeze David in Sandusky at 5:14pm 10.24.20 Thanks, Thenwater!
Diesels love their oil like a sailor likes his rum. Jim Hawkins at 5:12pm 10.24.20 What kind of yucky? Black would be normal diesel yucky. Milky or otherwise discolored could be wo
Balboa 24 ; water getting in thru-hull somehow Scott T-Bird at 5:08pm 10.24.20 @Blessed we are all glad that you are on here asking questions! That is the way to learn and there
Diesels love their oil like a sailor likes his rum. Davidasailor26 at 4:57pm 10.24.20 there is oil, but it looks yucky What kind of yucky? Black would be normal diesel yucky. Milky o
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? S/V Honu at 4:57pm 10.24.20 It is always easier to muck things up than fix them after.....:facepalm:
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 4:56pm 10.24.20 Probably the first step is to get a good battery monitor..............The only issue with a giant ba
eye candy (1) Lazy1 at 4:37pm 10.24.20 Cute neighbor
I win! Glsawyer at 4:28pm 10.24.20 If you don't know how to set up solar I can come by and get you started. I can show you how to set
I win! Jim Hawkins at 4:21pm 10.24.20 If you don't know how to set up solar I can come by and get you started. I can show you how to set u
I win! Glsawyer at 4:13pm 10.24.20 Folks like that PHII but you'll be just fine with the Jabsco also. I just replaced one rather than
Battery Sizing leo310 at 3:46pm 10.24.20 I have 4 6volt golf cart bat. and before installing solar panels I could go 2 days with out charging
W21 NO POWER cdells at 3:45pm 10.24.20 So I got back out there this weekend and went through the fuel system from tank and vents up to the
Battery Sizing JohnShannon at 3:44pm 10.24.20 Probably the first step is to get a good battery monitor and then sail around for a bit to get an id
Diesels love their oil like a sailor likes his rum. Jim Hawkins at 3:38pm 10.24.20 Rich, John, thank you. Good ideas. After considerable time looking, by the time I found the dipstick
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:36pm 10.24.20
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 3:34pm 10.24.20 dlochner...............plans for the DC electrical system is to have a marine electrician inspect th
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? Tally Ho at 3:25pm 10.24.20 Why would anyone use non-skid on the topsides? Regardless, most people look at market or re-sale v
West Marine antifreeze thinwater at 3:23pm 10.24.20 Just finished winterizing my engine with West Marine premium Marine antifreeze rated to -60. This i

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