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Engine Oil Analysis FrankR at 10:42am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1408 Has anyone actually used an diesel engine oil analysis to check the condition of an diesel engine in
Redesigning our galley...stove options Jackie at 10:16am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1840 We have a MacGregor 25 and are thinking of designing a new galley for it, and when we do, will proba
Trailer Sailing at 60 yrs old Tom Atkins at 10:16am 10.03.05 Trailer Sailors 3/1667 Hey,I have owned many boats thru the years and have ended up with my last one LOL. It's a 22' Vand
Zinc Jim G. at 9:54am 10.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1128 Where the heck do I find the protective zink on my Catalina 30. Can't see it anywhere under the wate
Outback Cup Regatta on Lake Murray, SC Marcus Hart at 9:10am 10.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1123 This past weekend Lake Murray, SC hosted the annual Outback Cup. The cruising fleet was made up of
Lying Raymarine Wind Speed Indicator Tsehum Pete at 8:50am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1951 I was out in the middle of Haro Strait between Southern Vancouver Island and the San Juans in a big
Low Profile Diesel Generator Max at 8:36am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1331 Do anyone owns or has used a diesel NextGen UCM1-3.5 generator?Will appreciate any feedback, reliab
Water supply, where is it? Lee at 8:15am 10.03.05 Columbia 2/1692 Just purchaseda 1970 Columbia 26' Mark II. Where is the water supply held, where do I fill it?
Bathroom Door for Columbia Lee at 8:14am 10.03.05 Columbia 0/1307 Searching for a replacement bathroom door for my 1970 26' Columbia.
Charleston, sc to hilton head Rich at 7:57am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 2/2408 I was wondering if anyone had done this trip, or was familiar with the area. I have sailed off Char
Canned Bacon Etc Cap'n Dave at 7:54am 10.03.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1130 Ahoy Mates;Any idea where I can get canned bacon, canned butter etc. I can't seem to find it anym
Update on racing....... Alan at 7:50am 10.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1480 ....on a Wyliecat 30 this past weekend on LI Sound. My first experience with this boat was sailing a
Anchor Chain tearing up gelcoat Jim Seamans at 7:42am 10.03.05 Big Boats 9/1015 Has anyone figured out what to do about the anchor chain banging around messing up the gelcoat?
Beneteau 393 b393capt at 7:11am 10.03.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1550 I am a few months away from receiving my new boat, and wanted to know if you are aware of any issues
SEAGULL POOP REMOVAL mark at 6:57am 10.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1331 EVERY YEAR AT THE END OF THE SEASON THE GULLS AND CORMERANTS GET TO PERCHING ON MY BOAT. THIS YEAR T
impellar change outs blue mesa at 6:49am 10.03.05 Mid-Size Boats 10/1038 How do I get the cover off of impellar housing?
main sheet rerigging Dave at 6:27am 10.03.05 Smaller Boats 7/1013 Does anyone know if it is possible to re-rig the main sheet arrangement on a Hunter 260 or 270 to ge
Ground failure monitor Andy Soyars at 6:20am 10.03.05 Big Boats 1/775 Often when attempting to connect my 426DS to shore power, the monitor at the nav station flashes and
1982 H34 PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT steve21968 at 6:16am 10.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1119 I need to replace my pedestal (corrosion), and as Merriman is no more, need to use Edson. Am trying
Windlass Andy Soyars at 6:04am 10.03.05 Big Boats 7/856 Recently (during a storm in the middle of the night while dragging anchor), the foot pedal which rai

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Dripless propeller shaft Dalliance at 9:44am 05.06.21 As others said already; the shaft log hose needs to be replaced and the sealant smeared around the a
Good place to mount EPIRB H38 kappykaplan at 9:35am 05.06.21 I have mine mounted on the starboard bulkhead as high as possible just inside my companionway. Neve
Good place to mount EPIRB H38 flightlead404 at 9:31am 05.06.21 Companionway would be my preference as long as you can avoid bumping into it OR on your the cockpit
Do I need outside jib tracks? LakeShark at 9:19am 05.06.21 If you are already using the inside tracks you likely will never use the outside again. I race and
16 Daysailer--selling---price thoughts? sail sfbay at 9:10am 05.06.21 This might be a starting point: 1984 O'Day Prices & Values - NADAguides I would do an internet sea
Dynemma Chafe Guards dlochner at 9:10am 05.06.21 When it comes to chafe protection, heat not abrasion is the enemy. When under stress, as in a storm,
Hunter 216 keel cable off the pulley... Parsons at 9:09am 05.06.21 Sold the boat - so no chance for a measurement. Are you talking about the aluminum support at the b
Charging house batteries Maine Sail at 9:06am 05.06.21 I encountered a similar problem a few years ago where the engine alternator was charging the start
Good place to mount EPIRB H38 sail sfbay at 9:06am 05.06.21 Companionway would be my preference as long as you can avoid bumping into it OR on your the cockpit
Hunter 34 - Fuel Tank Baffles & Modifications kloudie1 at 9:03am 05.06.21 No baffles in the tank.. Allan posted an Owner mod here: Hunter 34 Owner Modifications and Upgrades
need a swing keel for a hunter 22 the year is 1981 sail sfbay at 9:02am 05.06.21 Salvage Hunter 22?
1976 Santana 21ft Sancarlo at 8:55am 05.06.21 Your work looks very good!
The Sailboat Owners Blues rgranger at 8:54am 05.06.21 Of course. It was your story of your family on the Outer Banks, that endeared me to you the most.
Dynemma Chafe Guards Joe at 8:51am 05.06.21 No.... but short lengths of old garden hose work well and it's cheap.
Tapping threads in mast Joe at 8:45am 05.06.21 This is only my opinion, but I quit using tapped fasteners in the mast because the wall is too thin
Tapping threads in mast (1) rgranger at 8:45am 05.06.21 @dLj recommended kerocene for a cutting fluid. That would work well. I have also had good results
The Dinghy Diaries ppro at 8:44am 05.06.21 Question to the Walker Bay dingy owners...I am assembling a Walker Bay dingy (WB10) from parts....bu
Hot water plumbing Justin_NSA at 8:25am 05.06.21 I replaced some PB (poly polybutylene ) on the front end of my water heater with PEX. PB works, but
Hunter 216 keel cable off the pulley... Terriblerabbit at 8:11am 05.06.21
Hunter 216 keel cable off the pulley... Parsons at 8:00am 05.06.21 Definitely a job you want to do before you launch, not on the way back into the trailer after a day'

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