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Holding Tank Sizes 1985 HL40 GThorne at 5:34am 09.28.05 Big Boats 6/968 Can anyone provide me with the two holding tank sizes on a 1985 HL40?Thanks.
More on wrinkles Don Guillette at 5:26am 09.28.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1604 You might have thought we were done with wrinkles but we're not. Once you've eliminated the wrinkles
Shrink wrap yes or no Tony at 5:25am 09.28.05 Big Boats 4/912 Want to solicit opinions on this subjectHad an O'Day 240 on moutain lake and always didHave 340 no
Teak Trim Tom Bernard at 5:13am 09.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/785 I am looking for a supply source for replacing the teak trim that runs along the outside of the cabi
VHF aeriel mounting mrmetaluk at 4:47am 09.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1165 Hi everyone,Back again with another question, what is the best type and where is the best place to
Roller furling for 272 Brad Bledsoe at 4:33am 09.28.05 Bigger Boats 3/1326 I am purchasing a 1986 O'day 272 and I'm very much looking forward to sailing a bigger boat again (u
Electric Winch tripping breaker. Bob F at 3:54am 09.28.05 Big Boats 2/897 The last few times hoisting the mainsail, the electric winch (lewmar) on my H376 trips about 3/4 of
Hauling out at a boatyard kobimaru at 3:36am 09.28.05 Big Boats 5/1144 I need to have the bottom paint redone on my 1999 Hunter 340. One yard told me Hunters must be lift
How Much Water? Brian at 3:18am 09.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/900 Hi All, Say I'm wondering on the Mac 26S, how much or how deep does the water at the landing need t
Head Replacement Lance J. at 2:36am 09.28.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1178 The front head (Jabsco) on our '95 Hunter Legend 40.5 no longer functions properly. Previous forum t
Compass Selection Jim 5757 at 2:23am 09.28.05 Morgan 3/2169 Hey folks...I'm looking for some opinions on compasses for the Merry Bee. We currently have a bulkhe
Raymarine competition?? Smitty at 1:56am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1079 My Cal 28 has Signet instruments (speed, depth, apparent wind) and an AutoHelm ST4000+. I am consid
Texas sailing Geoffrey Kloster at 1:40am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 10/2588 I live in Wisconsin, will be retiring in 2 years, hope to have a live aboard boat for 2 months winte
one-man loading of a sailboat to a roof rack???? sunray at 1:28am 09.28.05 Trailer Sailors 3/7555 Hello,I am doing some research on what type of system to use, to enable me to load/unload a 130 lb
Cockpit winterizing Frank at 1:24am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 4/969 Keeping rain and snow out of the cockpit and the cockpit drains from freezing has been a problem in
Crewless Sherry at 1:04am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1640 In the Get Crewed discussion, many have mentioned that finding good, reliable crew is difficult to i
Katrina Boat Parts Steve at 12:57am 09.28.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1265 I feel really bad trying to take advantage of such an awful situation but I can't help but think abo
NADA Albert at 12:50am 09.28.05 Big Boats 2/795 How reliable is NADA? It appears that NADA is well below almost all list prices. Thoughts?
Need info on light Bulb Paul Aubrecht at 12:35am 09.28.05 Big Boats 2/970 I have moved my boat to Maryland but I have not moved yet.I want to replace both of the light bulbs
Handicaps Revisited Mr.Ernie at 12:09am 09.28.05 Smaller Boats 5/1690 As many of you know, the Portsmouth Handicap for the 216 is currently 92.0. (Equivalent to a PHRF of

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New upholstery and cushions sail sfbay at 4:54pm 05.05.21 Sure would and get the firmest foam you can purchase. That is what I did on my Hunter 46.
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 4:40pm 05.05.21 In NY you must have a certain set of vaccinations or you will not be allowed to attend school. Rece
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 4:35pm 05.05.21 Cotter pins to secure clevis pins underwater are not to be used. Somebody screwed up by using those
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 4:30pm 05.05.21 ............So, I'm thinking of buying some cigarettes and when someone comes up and insists they do
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:22pm 05.05.21 I usually make a new one from a crackers or cereal box. It doesn't leak. Have you taken a close loo
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 4:18pm 05.05.21
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Sailboat.Sequoyah at 4:16pm 05.05.21 I usually make a new one from a crackers or cereal box. It doesn't leak. Have you taken a close look
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel (2) Davidasailor26 at 4:15pm 05.05.21 The shackle/swivel below still had some service life, but opted to replace. The pin that connects t
Newbie questions #2 (3) Tally Ho at 3:55pm 05.05.21 So which one does your look like? The other thing may just be a way to keep the boom steady when
Bent Starboard Stern Rail SV_IdleHour at 3:38pm 05.05.21 Bending cold is better than heat, it will discolor if it gets hot. Making a jig might help it get cl
Covid-19 Vaccination Will Gilmore at 3:37pm 05.05.21 and do we have to wait for the number of non-vaccinated people to get Covid before the CDC declares
STANDING RIGGING TUNING Mechone at 3:36pm 05.05.21 Buy a loos gauge and follow the directions , like above about 10% of breaking strength save the mon
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 3:16pm 05.05.21 High vaccination rates are achievable, even though the anti-vaxxers protest, we achieve high levels
Bent Starboard Stern Rail (1) rgranger at 3:12pm 05.05.21 Next time on the hard, you might try one of these on a pile of cinder blocks... tle more and let it
Covid-19 Vaccination rgranger at 3:08pm 05.05.21 Don't want to get a vaccination? Stay home, get Instacart to deliver your groceries. ... drive ins
outboard motor shemandr at 2:37pm 05.05.21 We used to take the outboards off our sailboats for racing. We built cradles and put the motors in
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 2:36pm 05.05.21 High vaccination rates are achievable, even though the anti-vaxxers protest, we achieve high levels
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it? shemandr at 2:23pm 05.05.21 I don't think you have to remove the barrier coat to fair the hull and I would not do so. Since you
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 2:13pm 05.05.21 . There is a good chance the US will achieve 50% very soon............but will it achieve 60+% vac
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 2:06pm 05.05.21 In/on the headliner of my B323 I was adding additional rope clutches to the outside cabin top. In t

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