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Honda engine problems Gary at 2:02pm 08.17.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1545 i HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY HONDA 50 O/B. WILL NOT IDLE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 7 WEEKS JUST FOUND OUT TO
aicw bridges g meyer at 1:25pm 08.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1250 Do regulations for non-fixed AICW bridges specify that once they start to open theyhave to open to
Tuning the Rig Rick19356 at 12:28pm 08.17.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/2121 I have a basic tuning question. I have a H-33.5 fractional rig. Close hauled, we can point about 3
Farymann Diesel 12 hp Earl at 10:17am 08.17.05 Ask All Sailors 3/6797 I have a 1974 Faryman Diesel on a boat I just purchased the previous owner had the engine rebuilt in
Replacement goose neck John Mahaffey at 9:17am 08.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1661 My 1987 Hunter 31 has a Isomat Mast ' spars. The goose neck (NB-26) is broken. Have contacted Char
Sanitation System Parts Sherry at 9:10am 08.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 15/1507 I am preparing to replace my entire sanitation system - head, hoses, and holding tank. I am plannin
cat 22 manual Dennis23381 at 9:09am 08.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1246 I just purchased a cat 22('76), does anyone know where I can find an onwers manual?
length of time from trailer to sailing? Brian Scott at 8:55am 08.17.05 Trailer Sailors 21/9027 I'm buying my first sailboat in spring of 2006, or earlier if something interesting turns up. What I
It's not you, it's me. JohnS12875 at 7:49am 08.17.05 Other Sailboats 2/818 One winday fall day I took my then girlfriend and my sister out on the Hobie 16. Once we got out to
electric boost pump carl sutherland at 7:16am 08.17.05 Other Sailboats 3/793 have a stewart warner boost pump just downstream of the primary racor fuel filter. noticed the othe
Ideas for fixing head liners? Harry at 5:47am 08.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1200 I am interested in a Beneteau circa mid-1980's. Something like a First 38. They all seem to have he
Question on how to clean windows in hull BBC30 at 5:16am 08.17.05 Big Boats 3/857 The dark-tinted windows in the hull of our P 42 have turned almost opaque. They look terrible from i
Transmission Fluid Level Jared at 5:11am 08.17.05 Big Boats 4/1274 I have an amateur question for how to check the transmission fluid level. I have an H34 with a Yanm
Dingy Davits Once Around at 4:24am 08.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1375 Was thinking of putting dingy davits on my OC 351 ... any recommendations/web site for manufacturer?
Solar Vent in the Plexi Hatch Steve at 4:01am 08.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/3944 I have a 1992 H28. Has anyone installed one of the day/night solar powered vents in the plexigalss
Forward hatches Mary Ellen at 3:57am 08.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1138 I recentily purchased a 1987 Catalina 30 Mark II and I need to replace my forward hatch. It's an un
Catalina 42 around the world ?? Will Green at 3:36am 08.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 47/22162 Both my wife and I like the layout and space of the Catalina 42'. We previously cruised the Pacific
is this keel weighted enough for a beginner,? Tony at 3:30am 08.17.05 Seidelmann 4/2258 not interested in racing only staying afloat
Pressure washer suggestions, Peggy Mystic51 at 3:11am 08.17.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1221 Peggy, I assume what is meant by a pressure sprayer is a pump up garden type. I had at first thoug
MacGregor 36 West Coast John Monday at 2:50am 08.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1257 Does anyone have a MacGregor 36 on the West Coast that I could Look at or for Sale? It seems like a

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Matchin color of cabin top nonskid for gelcoat tepair Monheganlover at 9:18am 04.29.21 Thanks for all the good advice here. None of this is structural, but after shelling out multiple uni
Loose Prop Strut DianaOfBurlington at 9:17am 04.29.21 What Roy says is absolutely vital and though I was thinking of that the whole time I totally forgot
Ignition switch sail sfbay at 9:10am 04.29.21 I always keep the key in the ignition switch...............because if you need to quickly turn the e
Looking for Water Ballast 260 Hunter / 250 Catalina 2000-2005 sail sfbay at 9:08am 04.29.21 Hunter 260 water ballast sailboats for sale in FL: Hunter 260 Boats for sale (smartmarineguide.com)
Durango tow vehicle questions FuzzyBadger at 9:05am 04.29.21 Yes, I passed on the Tacoma. All of my research puts it at 3500 lb towing capacity. Whereas the Dura
Durango tow vehicle questions FuzzyBadger at 9:03am 04.29.21 Did you pass on the Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl truck? Tow capacity reportedly 5000 lbs per this link: 201
remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:53am 04.29.21 Man, that is a tough one, sorry for your pain. Would a right-angle drill help to drill it out?
Delightful decisions in New England coast dmax at 8:48am 04.29.21 Some great suggestions, others to consider: Sag Harbor (anchoring allowed), Westport Harbor (MA, anc
Different size sail acceptable? jssailem at 8:44am 04.29.21 I'm considering this because the SA is close enough, What do you hope to gain from spending your m
Seaward 19RK? sail sfbay at 8:44am 04.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! An internet search for a Seward 19RK came up empty except for a few reviews.
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:38am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:29am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:24am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and t
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:24am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:22am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Head Sail at 8:22am 04.29.21 If they are tiny holes, you might just apply some JB Weld to the underside.
Leaking Water Tank jssailem at 8:13am 04.29.21 While you are at his fix, be sure to check that your vent line is functioning. You could be filling
Refrigeration help JAE at 8:06am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Stern vents - screen options? jssailem at 8:06am 04.29.21 I got some galvanized wire screen and inserted it into the air vents. I have since replaced it with
remove siezed motor mount bolt Charles Erwin at 7:49am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is w

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