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rain water leaks jimma419 at 11:40am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 10/1977 I am fighting a couple of fresh water leaks. One at the mast step coming right in the wire conduit.
electric head frank at 11:35am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/956 My eletric head worked and then one day it didn't. Nothing lead up to this problem, no noises or sme
Repower Beneteau First 405 Doug Sandercott at 11:31am 08.14.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1553 I am in the process of either repowering my Beneteau First 405, or having the Perkins 1407 rebuilt (
Our latest log Rick Sylvester at 11:10am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1053 We made yet another run this past June from St. Petersburg to Key West, the Dry Tortugas and points
Our latest log Rick Sylvester at 11:08am 08.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/850 We made yet another run this past June from St. Petersburg to Key West, the Dry Tortugas and points
Thank you All and Cute Annie at 10:45am 08.14.05 Smaller Boats 3/893 Thank the many folks who emailed me with helpful advice and suggestions for my rehab of my 1981 H22.
Solo - sailing anchor retrieval? Paul F at 10:23am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1851 Today was my semi-annual day to scrape the barnacles from the prop and bottom. found a knot and a-h
First sail on the JY15 bmwbob at 9:37am 08.14.05 Day Sailers 6/11307 Yesterday Carol and I took the JY15 out for a sail in the light air of the morning.We were pleased
Please educate me dennis23453 at 8:59am 08.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1350 I am looking at a 1979 Hunter 30. How do I determine if it is a Cherubini?
Roller Furling Tom at 8:45am 08.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/846 I currently have a hanked on jib and I am tinkinh about roller furling. How does it work. Example -
Looking For A Boat Eugene Ciccone at 8:37am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 5/894 Hello,I had a line on a Pearson 36, but I lost the opportunity.I am looking for another to trade
18 Month Restoration Before the Bell at 8:22am 08.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1340 Hunter 25 1976
Weblog for a Taswell 43 CaptCam at 7:36am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 4/7015 Life aboard a TaswellThis is an exceptional cutter rigged sailboat. There are many systems to maint
boy am i lucky Daniel Ladd at 7:32am 08.14.05 Day Sailers 1/1139 get this.One day i was at my naibors house and we were talking about sailboats.and al of a suden he
Rudders, Keels and Transom Stepford Sailor at 7:20am 08.14.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/911 I acquired a 19' Mariner through Marriage. It's been out of the salt water for 5 years. Two proble
Folding Prop cmorin at 7:18am 08.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/919 I would like to buy a folding propellor for our 1989 C-30. Is it possible to buy one on-line and ins
Sink Cutting Board Insert Gerard Holker at 7:09am 08.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1421 '84 Catalina 27Any sources for a cutting board insert for my galley sink? Or is this a custom apppl
Owner's Handbood Don6349 at 6:46am 08.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/996 Does anyone know where I can get a copy of an Owner's Handbook for a 1978 27 Catalina?Thanks,genem
My best Picture this weekend Franklin at 5:47am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 5/1005 I took this of my dock neighbor while we were sailing. He was checking his sails because I was catc
Discolored deck 1970 35 Marc at 5:12am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 0/704 I am thinking about buying a well maintained 1970 Ericson 35. It has a darkening discoloration on t

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Lead keel, non-copper paint DArcy at 8:26am 04.18.21 Lead oxidizes incredibly quickly and the lead oxide layer is a really poor bond. In order to get a g
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DianaOfBurlington at 8:06am 04.18.21 Cleats mounted on steel metal "L" brackets and bolted to the sides of the rail. channel is bette
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck Rick Webb at 7:44am 04.18.21 There is a chance of breaking the weld of the nut on the bracket but I think the multiple taps from
Worried about my holding tank coming loose JamesG161 at 7:23am 04.18.21 You're splitting hairs I am being accurate, as you try to be also.;) The value 8.333 lbs/gal is a
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? RoyS at 7:08am 04.18.21 I rebuilt my 2QM15 about seven years ago. Never had smoke like you describe. Something is clearly wr
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 6:58am 04.18.21 Yes . . . I've edited my other post to correct the chuckle! :beer: well, I glad you didn't here,
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? dhjay at 6:11am 04.18.21 I rebuilt our 2GM20F over the winter. Starts immediately with no drama. Runs beautifully. No smoke o
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 6:09am 04.18.21 I'm guessing you used Google translate for my post? Yes . . . I've edited my other post to correct
Worried about my holding tank coming loose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:08am 04.18.21 You're splitting hairs over 2-3 ounces at most. Solid waste is 75% water, an entire roll of TP would
Funny Friday!!! SFS at 6:05am 04.18.21 Will is trying to snow us. The second picture is clearly the world's largest wheel of yellow chedda
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 6:03am 04.18.21 My wheel comes off very easily - have never needed a wheel puller. Lucky for you. But wouldn't one
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 5:50am 04.18.21 My wheel comes off very easily - have never needed a wheel puller.
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 kappykaplan at 5:49am 04.18.21 I agree with @Brian D - your wheel will need a wheel puller to remove it. At least I haven't seen a
Thinking about painting my hull john6206 at 5:40am 04.18.21 I know this is off topic, but I noticed you've owned a Catalina 18. I've been looking to buy a Cat
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 dLj at 5:39am 04.18.21 Yes, removing the wheel is safe to do. The rudder will not fall off. But your wheel might be stuck
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? dLj at 5:30am 04.18.21 On a major rebuild as you describe, the engine should run like a brand new engine. dj
Swing keel vs Dagger ? rgranger at 4:41am 04.18.21 now where to find all the best mods? If you go to the Macgregorowners.com site you can find a page
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck Rick Webb at 4:27am 04.18.21 Probably paint or other crud on the exposed threads underneath. I'd get an impact and on the lowest
Funny Friday!!! (2) Will Gilmore at 3:07am 04.18.21 Mooring buoy 192835 See the difference? One is yellow. -Will (Dragonfly)
Swing keel vs Dagger ? Will Gilmore at 2:56am 04.18.21 Our hearts could only fly higher for you if pictures were to soon follow. Congratulations. -Will

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