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Electronics vs compass Smitty at 5:31am 09.27.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1343 I'm planning to add a chartplotter (probably Raymarine C80) and maybe radar this winter during layup
Genoa or Jibe Ryan at 4:44am 09.27.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1072 Any one witha 26s out there, that has a Genoa instead of a jibe sheet. Mine just ripped out the othe
effect salt water on keel cable Bill21281 at 4:19am 09.27.05 Smaller Boats 13/1619 From Bill; 1997 Cat 22 at S. Shores NCI previously posted message concerning possible reasons for k
380/387 Differences Tim at 4:18am 09.27.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1064 Hi All,My wife and I are getting 5 ft-itis (current B321 owners) and probably won't buy another B
sealand vacuflush? tjf at 4:16am 09.27.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2075 Anyone have any experience with Sealand VacuFlush toilet systems? A guy in the next slip this past
Water Heater Air Lock wfcreadon at 3:18am 09.27.05 Ask All Sailors 5/5803 I ran into a problem with heating my domestic hot water from the engine loop through it. I have an
how much hp? skip21494 at 2:13am 09.27.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1578 Now that the sailing season is over for me and the boat is on the hard I am thinking of replacing my
Bulkhead Mounted Compass Jim 5757 at 1:22am 09.27.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2622 Hey folks...I'm looking for some opinions on compasses for our Morgan 28OI, the Merry Bee. We curren
Where to mount a GPS antenna... Lauren at 12:32am 09.27.05 Ask All Sailors 13/2790 Looking for ideas on where others have mounted GPS antennas, given that I have a stainlees steel arc
Hunter Vs Catalina's feejer at 12:05am 09.27.05 Day Sailers 4/1943 Just wondering how many of you looked at the small Catalinas before buying your 14.6 or 170 and why
Drive shaft problems Whitney Garner at 11:38pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1134 We are having problems with our drive shaft getting hot and killing the engine. It starts with a sq
Oday 26 ? Mike at 11:37pm 09.26.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/984 I have made an offer on a 1985 O'day 26. I have seen many pictures, but am unable to really look it
What is the definition: Fractional Mast? RGallagher at 11:17pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 20/2660 I have read on numerous webs sites about sailboats and continually see the term "fractional mast". I
Universal 5411Diesel Joe Herrmann at 10:40pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1352 Hello to all, I had to replace a leaking rear oil seal in my Universal 5411 Diesel. There are two
Stranded by Hurricane Katrina Tim O. at 10:37pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1212 Does anyone have experience or advice on the salvage process? I purchased a 1989 Hunter 28.5 in Marc
Solar Panels on a 33 nick cameron at 6:04pm 09.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/970 Does anyone with a H 33 (2004 model) have experience fitting solar panels on top of the Arch/Bimini.
Those Cherubinis are STRONG Jim Logan at 2:20pm 09.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1009 My 1980 33 actually "survived" Katrina at South Shore Harbor in New Orleans. Out of the 400 or so b
Fuel Tank baffles David21629 at 1:29pm 09.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1149 Does anybody know if the 20 gallon aluminum fuel tank in a 1982 Hunter 33 has a BAFFLE(s)? I am plan
new sailor, new 26S onwer, a few questions Eileen14284 at 1:00pm 09.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1058 I'm a new sailor with my first boat, a 26S, and I have a few questions.Gas tank: My boat came with
Irwin For Sale JerryP at 12:57pm 09.26.05 Other Sailboats 0/674 Squeeky clean '80 Irwin Citation '34 for sale.New teak and holly sole and much more. Asking $31,50

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There is one in every harbour... Rich Stidger at 1:39pm 04.18.21 We have lots of sheep in this country. They're everywhere and every bit as intelligent as this one.
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. (1) TomY at 1:07pm 04.18.21 My church.
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? Ralph Johnstone at 12:17pm 04.18.21 Here is a page from the Yanmar GM Operation Manual that specifically talks about how to break in ne
cleaning a marine head (1) fred1diver at 12:07pm 04.18.21 The head is a Jabsco but not sure on the model, this is after roughly 30 minutes of hard scrubbing.
Acetone a safe cleaner? Ralph Johnstone at 12:03pm 04.18.21 I learned from a dock mate how much easier and better paint brush & roller cleaner is. Give it a tr
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck (5) bigchief at 11:54am 04.18.21 Turned out I had one bad thread on the retaining bolt, see photo. Luckily I was able to get it out u
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 11:44am 04.18.21 Anything slippery for the initial new dry start
Lubricant for impeller Sailboat.Sequoyah at 11:31am 04.18.21 I squirt in a dollop of Dawn from the galley.
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? (1) Alan Gomes at 10:50am 04.18.21 Here is a page from the Yanmar GM Operation Manual that specifically talks about how to break in new
Lubricant for impeller Parsons at 10:50am 04.18.21 @justsomeguy is right - only needs to "lubricate" until it starts pumping water. I've used just a s
Lubricant for impeller JRacer at 10:48am 04.18.21 Super Lube
Acetone a safe cleaner? Leeward Rail at 10:41am 04.18.21 No, it is the description of a product. I got mine at ACE Hasrdware in the States, Home Hardware h
1992 Hunter 335 interior cushions zipper size? ggrizzard at 10:41am 04.18.21 Had the same problem. Took the cushions to a "Marine Canvas" shop who couldn't figure what size th
Acetone a safe cleaner? Hayden Watson at 10:36am 04.18.21 James, Why no "Simple Green"? I've got two jugs of the stuff! It will cause all of your hatches to
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 10:36am 04.18.21 192838
electrical almost completely done fred1diver at 10:28am 04.18.21
Acetone a safe cleaner? JamesG161 at 10:25am 04.18.21 Why no "Simple Green"? For boat cleaning stuff and a link to Simple Green... See my post #6 on thi
Acetone a safe cleaner? Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.18.21 Is that a brand name ? What is the specific product you use ? No, it is the description of a produ
electrical almost completely done ggrizzard at 10:19am 04.18.21 "Bridges closed due to Covid"! Wow, that's some serious lockdown. :yikes:
Acetone a safe cleaner? ggrizzard at 10:16am 04.18.21 James, Why no "Simple Green"? I've got two jugs of the stuff!

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