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Stuffing Box adjustment chap769 at 11:24am 10.25.05 Morgan 3/3055 I have a Morgan 382. I recently noticed a fast drip from the stuffing box ie packing gland nut. Th
New Mylar M kgl at 10:51am 10.25.05 Other Sailboats 0/792 I just listed my H26 for sale on this site. Since the dacron sales are in great condition, I thought
Reef Line(s) Led to Cockpit? philippe-nw at 10:35am 10.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1097 I am wondering what year Catalina started to run their reef line(s) to the cockpit in Catalina 34s?
Alcort Puffer Boom Todd Johnson at 10:17am 10.25.05 AMF 2/3539 I have inherited an AMF Alcort Puffer which has been in storage for about 10 years. Everything is t
What Did You Do in Keywest nick at 10:08am 10.25.05 Ask All Sailors 1/983 I was on vacation in keywest before mandatory evacution on wendnesday and noticed some boaters left
Hunter Winter Covers funsail at 10:07am 10.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1234 I am considering buying a ready made winter cover for my 1986 Hunter 31. Has anyone purchased a cove
How to hide wire? deeman7777 at 9:54am 10.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1182 I am replacing all the wire in my 77' H25'. I need to find a way to hide the wire that will run alo
What is this on my masthead? flyhop at 8:46am 10.25.05 Ask All Sailors 25/2474 I found this at the top of my masthead. It's the silver metal loop projecting toward the bow. Can
What is this on my masthead? flyhop at 8:45am 10.25.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1005 I found this at the top of my masthead. It's the silver metal loop projecting toward the bow. Can
"waste" ..where is mine? dblake05 at 8:11am 10.25.05 Other Sailboats 3/838 I have a 1969 E30 hull #169.I have been looking for the "waste" outlet/inlet on the deck. Am I wro
exhaust flap P.C. at 7:57am 10.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1048 Any idea where I can get the little plastic flap that covers the opening in the transom. The fitting
Toe rails,Stantions, Bow Pulpit Bob Rupionski at 7:36am 10.25.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1421 I need to replace the starboad toe rail, several stations, and the bow pulpit on my 1982 Hunter 33 C
Toe rails,Stantions, Bow Pulpit Bob Rupionski at 7:36am 10.25.05 Other Sailboats 0/746 I need to replace the starboad toe rail, several stations, and the bow pulpit on my 1982 Hunter 33 C
Toe rails,Stantions, Bow Pulpit Bob Rupionski at 7:35am 10.25.05 Other Sailboats 0/698 I need to replace the starboad toe rail, several stations, and the bow pulpit on my 1982 Hunter 33 C
roller furler replacement Randy9245 at 7:12am 10.25.05 Big Boats 5/1426 We just purchased a 1988 hunter 37. The roller furling will need to be replaced. It's so old I can't
H260 Emergency Tiller George H260 at 6:44am 10.25.05 Smaller Boats 6/941 It occurred to me that I've never tried the emergency tiller on the H260. It appears that the little
Should I put my 26S on a lift? Shallow Water at 6:27am 10.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/952 Just bought a 1994 26S. The marina where I intend to keep her has a slip with a lift in it availabl
Barrier coats Pete at 6:25am 10.25.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1375 I have long wondered about the wisdom, or lack thereof, of putting a barrier coat on one's fiberglas
Gel coat color Tom G23558 at 6:00am 10.25.05 Other Sailboats 5/1151 I'm removing all the old bottom paint from a 1987 Ericson 34. Could the gel coat be blue instead of
Motor controls for Oday 22. Jack Hart at 5:57am 10.25.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/851 Howdy folks!Am purchasing a 1975 Oday 22. It has a Evinrude motor control on the starboard side of

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Just repowered my Catalina 36 Universal mp25xp with a rebuilt. Starts right up but when I take my finger off the ignition it just dies. LeslieTroyer at 6:25am 05.13.21 That is you engine temp (water). Should go to your engine panel.
Sealing cabin top seams jssailem at 6:21am 05.13.21
Replacing reefing lines on H34 Kenyon boom (2) Claude L.-Auger at 6:19am 05.13.21 Claud L - Thank you for sharing your photos and how you have laid everything out. In my case aboard
HOW MUCH HP DO I NEED FOR MY 50 YEAR OLD O'DAY 22? jssailem at 6:05am 05.13.21 I WANT TO PASS HELLS GATE TO Long Island, AND PERHAPS DO THE CAPE COD CANAL. Congrats on reaching
Catilina 30 Merrimack River Mass to B and O canal Art12050 at 5:58am 05.13.21
Mast light - LED Replacement AwwShucks at 5:51am 05.13.21 Thanks Justin - what make / model did you purchase for replacement? I have a feeling that after 20
Mooring - Boat to Bouy jssailem at 5:43am 05.13.21 Think of it as the Ghosts of Sailors past rising up from Davy Jones locker and having a bit of fun.
How to remove 30 yr. old tape. DougM at 5:30am 05.13.21 There's a shadow line left behind by the old tape, by following it and applying the tape in longish
Mast light - LED Replacement Justin_NSA at 5:21am 05.13.21 It should be easy to find a replacement LED for your housing once you find out what type it takes. E
How to remove 30 yr. old tape. petrenyc at 4:57am 05.13.21 The best stripe / lettering remover I've ever found is CrystalTek Vinyl-Off. Well worth the price.
Mast light - LED Replacement Captain Larry-DH at 4:50am 05.13.21 Nice photo :thumbup:
Catilina 30 Merrimack River Mass to B and O canal RoyS at 4:41am 05.13.21 Trucking is the right choice here, IMHO. It seems that you are unfamiliar with this boat. I would re
Catilina 30 Merrimack River Mass to B and O canal Bob J. at 4:13am 05.13.21 Sounds like an great adventure! Scott-T mentioned Buzzards Bay. Be watchfull of the tides & wind dir
Freshwater Plumbing System kloudie1 at 4:00am 05.13.21 Here is the link: Hunter_34_70579809.pdf (sailboatowners.com)
Mooring - Boat to Bouy Will Gilmore at 3:59am 05.13.21 Is your exprience with anchoring not the same? I've never heard that the mooring was to blame for s
Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut dLj at 3:57am 05.13.21 There used to be a shop in Maine that would resurface a shaft. The price of new replacement vs res
HOW MUCH HP DO I NEED FOR MY 50 YEAR OLD O'DAY 22? Will Gilmore at 3:47am 05.13.21 I think sail sfbay has given good advice. I'm not familiar with the rule of thumb, but most owners
Raw Water Inlet Hose Souellette at 3:46am 05.13.21 Winterizing an Engine on the Hard (Thanks to Maine Sail) - NEVER connect a hose to your raw water p
Mooring - Boat to Bouy Captain Larry-DH at 3:42am 05.13.21 Normal. Agree with @TomY about windage forward as a contributing factor, but many boats are designe
Mooring - Boat to Bouy TomY at 3:25am 05.13.21 The windage on the bow, perhaps? Boats with high freeboard tend to sail around more than low freeboa

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