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Location for LPG tank sloopdog at 8:47am 08.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/924 I have a '76 Catalina 27 with the outboard in the transom. I have a large storage area on the port
foot of the mast broke away from the shoe Jim at 7:24am 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 9/1092 Help. In a mad dash to get my boat out of the water before Katrina I managed to break the mast away
O'Day 23 Jib Don-MT at 7:24am 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1144 This spring I purchased a '80 O'day 23. After sailing it a few times I was unhappy with the way the
Battslide project patrick at 7:11am 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2221 I have recently started to install the Battslide parts on my Hunter 37.5 mainsail. I noticed that a
Winter Cover for 41' Ketch alan Chipetine at 6:49am 08.29.05 Other Sailboats 1/1008 Hello everyone,This will be my first yearr having to cover my 1975 41'' Ketch in Long Island, NY.
37C mast-head light bulb? Seattle Scott at 6:16am 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1278 Any guess as to what bulb to take up for the original mast-head all around white light on the 37C?
Inflatable v-berth mattress? Granville Scott at 5:48am 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 5/12432 Does anyone know where I can find an inflatable mattress for a v-berth? Or has anyone tried using a
That wonderful non-skid surface on my 23.5 Captain Bob at 5:42am 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 8/1080 Yes that is a tounge in cheek comment.So my 1993 23.5 that I recently purchased received a good sc
Is the pivot bolt above the waterline? jon at 5:35am 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/961 Can anyone who owns a MacGregor 25 tell me if the keel pivot bolt lies above or below the waterline?
white smoke Fred at 4:35am 08.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 10/1454 I have a 8hp Renalt Diesel. I was motoring into the harbor when I noticed a white smoke coming out
B rick cooper at 4:21am 08.29.05 Big Boats 1/895 Someone please explain the rn and outs of this Hunter rig..considering a 34 Hunter.Any special tunin
Head Stay Tension Doug J at 3:56am 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1195 I know this question has been asked many times. But I'm still not sure how tight the head stay need
hunter 25.5 poptop Evan at 3:50am 08.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2173 Hi All -First off, thanks everyone for posting so much information here - a great resource! Second,
New Boat, First Sail Ken at 3:33am 08.29.05 Other Sailboats 3/840 I just purchased a 31 Irwin Citation, after many months of negotiation. The boat is in excellent con
Hunter 23.5 centerboard line replacement E Campbell at 3:30am 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 0/1301 I need to replace my centerboard line. How do I manage this?
changed your hatch? Mav at 3:30am 08.29.05 Other Sailboats 2/853 hello,has anyone changed out the factory foredeck hatch? I've just re-bedded the plastic but it's
Free interior upholstery set for IslanderBahama 30 xqos at 3:29am 08.29.05 Islander 1/1929 I have my old set of Upholstery, in Blue that is in great condition to give away, all foam included.
Help in Racing Gene at 3:05am 08.29.05 Big Boats 5/1037 Hey huys and dolls, yesterday I entered my 1995 Hunter Legend in a local race, it was the first race
Oday 22 Small leak John Kleineberg at 3:05am 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1244 I have a 1974 O'day 22 that sat for 15 years in abackyard before it was given to me. The boat has
Should I purchase a Catalina 30 1987 Bob R at 2:57am 08.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1483 I have the chance to purchase a 1987 Catalina 30- tall rig, full 5'3" draft that has been on the har

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Tapping threads in mast jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21 Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21 5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q SV_IdleHour at 4:44am 05.06.21 that sounds like mine--the reason I posted was the salt I saw. thanks!
In-mast fuller foil DougM at 4:41am 05.06.21 Just an assumption on my part, but the mast is possibly a US Spars (Z spar). Give them a call, and t
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q RoyS at 4:40am 05.06.21 You should remove the old gasket with a razor blade or similar tool.
Dripless propeller shaft Mechone at 4:39am 05.06.21 As a millwright for over 40 years and has changed thousands of seals....carefully,it can be tapped i
Newbie questions #2 jssailem at 4:38am 05.06.21
Tapping threads in mast RoyS at 4:35am 05.06.21 Wires are usually in a plastic conduit. You can find that by looking for the rivets that secure the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING DougM at 4:34am 05.06.21 I agree with the use of a Loos gauge. Just follow the recommended numbers for the gauge setting base
Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 4:26am 05.06.21 How would you "press in the spare" without removing the shaft?
Covid-19 Vaccination RoyS at 4:24am 05.06.21 If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Ralph Johnstone at 11:08pm 05.05.21 the raw water impeller housing has a thin paper gasket from the factory. Same thing I've got on t
Hot water plumbing Ralph Johnstone at 11:00pm 05.05.21 Also never heard of a boat with copper plumbing. Plastic tubing is so much easier and no metal tast
Survey day! Ralph Johnstone at 10:44pm 05.05.21 A leaky hose can be a mighty serious thing, ya know o_O ! I'd be looking for at least a $5K reducti
Charging house batteries (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:16pm 05.05.21 I've chartered similar boats with no generator and the charter company recommends running the drive
Newbie questions. Ron20324 at 9:41pm 05.05.21
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 9:39pm 05.05.21 Yipes :yikes: . In that case you'll want to keep an ear out for a loud splash while under way.
Charging house batteries jssailem at 9:28pm 05.05.21 I will be checking out the electrical system The little 80amp alternator puts very little back in
Hot water plumbing Johnb at 9:18pm 05.05.21 My 38 year old boat has plastic and no problems. I doubt anyone runs copper.

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