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boy am i lucky Daniel Ladd at 7:32am 08.14.05 Day Sailers 1/1154 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 1/917 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 2/924 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 4/1425 '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 1/998 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 5/1018 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 0/711 I am thinking about buying a well maintained 1970 Ericson 35. It has a darkening discoloration on t
Reefing downwind Warren Milberg at 5:07am 08.14.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 14/2249 Don:When going downwind in a blow, I normally begin the reefing process by rolling up some genoa.
Widgeon Drain Plug rahenige at 5:00am 08.14.05 Day Sailers 1/1850 We purchased an O'Day Widgeon, but it is missing the drain plug at the bottom of the transom. The d
Pearson 10M Brian Schaefer at 4:44am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 1/2991 I am considering purchase of a 1973 33' Pearson 10M. I have found many specs online but none that gi
MAIN SAIL TRAVELLER - MIRAGE 33 HUGH BAXTER at 3:59am 08.14.05 Other Sailboats 0/1231 Has anyone ever relocated the the mainsail traveller from the original cocpit location to the cabin
Propane lockers Honeyman at 3:02am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1433 I've seen some interesting and inventive projects regarding propane "lockers", some in the archives
modify to electric toilet Tom Chastain at 2:51am 08.14.05 Big Boats 14/1370 Broken handle on toilet pump has me thinking of electric replacement on 2003 H 356.I see Jabson ha
Buying a boat Bob Tompson at 1:49am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1185 I love to sail and have been using a frends boat for 4 years. He just moved to MO and now I'm lookin
Another for Phil or Darren? Alan at 1:38am 08.14.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1082 In the Hunter Racing forum, TJ posted "My Race to Mackinac". I'm sure I made a post in responce, but
Welding on trailer! Dennis at 12:29am 08.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/766 I completed welding on my trailer and just wanted to thank all those who answered my question concer
Garmin StreetPilot /Magellan RoadMate Nautical Use ncgarya at 12:08am 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1421 I travel to new cities fairly often for my work. Several times I have rented a car with Hertz's Neve
Choke Before the Bell at 11:56pm 08.13.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2640 I have never used an engine choke before. Can anyone tell me how to position an outboard engine cho
missing forestay, Hunter 23 Eric at 11:36pm 08.13.05 Smaller Boats 3/927 I just acquired a 1986 Hunter 23. It is in excellent condition, in the water, should be ready to sai
"bouncy" foredeck , problem? rik19502 at 11:19pm 08.13.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1995 i am purchasing a cheoy lee offshore 27 (1971), and noticed that the foredeck above the v-berth area

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The fit of my stem fitting ... Scott T-Bird at 8:46am 04.26.21 It looks a bit ,much of a gap to me. I would want it to sit flush in boat directions. With the forc
Smart Plug Installation Hello Below at 8:44am 04.26.21 Did you need to crawl into the space where the fuel tank and water heater are located or was it all
The fit of my stem fitting ... jssailem at 8:31am 04.26.21 It looks a bit ,much of a gap to me. I would want it to sit flush in boat directions. With the force
South Lake Michigan to the Apostle Islands Scott T-Bird at 8:24am 04.26.21 Hello! Very adventurous trip! As others have said, there would be numerous places to stop along th
Broken Mast Head Ben4195 at 8:15am 04.26.21 You're more than welcome. I'd be happy someone can use it. Just gotta put my hands on it. I think
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together EmmanuelC at 8:09am 04.26.21 Don't know if you want to repair it yourself but Profurl Genoa Furler - Spares for: B29 Furlers \| M
Length of halyards sail sfbay at 8:08am 04.26.21 Do you have an opinion on the best length for halyards led to the cockpit? I used 2.5x my mast heigh
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together EmmanuelC at 8:06am 04.26.21 EmmanuelC I have a Beneteau 311 made in 2000 and we appear to have the same type of furler. For se
Smart Plug Installation KZW at 7:32am 04.26.21 Thanks for the pictures. My existing receptacle doesn't look near that good. Did you need to crawl i
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 7:30am 04.26.21 How to translate email jargon... Hope this helps = Stop bothering me Thanks in advance = You must
Found a 2003 C310 KZW at 7:27am 04.26.21 If the battery was overcharging it could have been venting hydrogen. Doesn't take much to set it bur
Length of halyards dlochner at 7:25am 04.26.21 I am probably quibbling over a small issue :) but do you start your hoist with the halyard wrapped
3-oz Dacron Genoa--#6 Luff Tape? sail sfbay at 7:18am 04.26.21 What material is your 3 ounce 140% genoa? Have you flown the sail and in what wind conditions and p
Loose Prop Strut DanMaine at 7:17am 04.26.21 Would you put four bolts in or use the two that are there now?
H41DS aft corner lazarette latch (1) sail sfbay at 7:09am 04.26.21 I know boat parts are expensive. I am always happy if I find a replacement part with same overall d
RAM Mike installation at the pedestal. BC Bernie at 7:07am 04.26.21 On my experience, the command mic is only hard to hear when wet/raining. I ran the wire up the sta
Pacific Northwest Cruise 2020 and 2021 (1) jssailem at 7:00am 04.26.21 I definitely want to sail the PNW some day. Just give us a couple of days warning. Well be ready f
Hunter 170 Stemhead (2) sail sfbay at 6:58am 04.26.21 Welcome to the forum!! Page 32 of your manual shows it connected the same as your photo. So you are
Filling Fresh Water tanks jssailem at 6:57am 04.26.21 Your on the correct path @drm1. Follow the concentrations instructions. DO not think that because
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. jon hansen at 6:54am 04.26.21 WOW!!!!!!!

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