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replacing the cutless bearing on a Morgan 30/1968 mike grubbs at 10:35pm 08.15.05 Morgan 3/3700 While cleaning my prop my diver noted play in the prop shaft and suggested that I replace the cutles
Water Tanks Nick16952 at 6:30pm 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1053 I have a 36cc hull 101, and I cannot get water to empty from the tank in front of the chart desk. Th
Value based on NADA or recently sold boats? passion84sailing at 5:47pm 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1404 I recently sold my Catalina 27 for $10K. This is $5K less than the NADA value. I sold due to chron
Electric Windlass Problem Neil McDonald at 5:23pm 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1202 I have a Muir VRC 1000 electric windlass installed on my sailboat complete with two foot actuating s
Steering conversion philip at 5:17pm 08.15.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/842 I have just purchased a ledgend 260 and the only options for steering in the UK I believe were a til
Servicing Winches csobalvarro at 4:25pm 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1428 Does anyone have any information on how to service the winches on a Mac 26D or similar model? The ma
Broken Steering Linkage Oliver Linsley at 3:10pm 08.15.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1139 I am cruising Desloation Sound, and have found today after returning to my 1978 30, anchored @ Savar
LP Tank Location Recovering Racer at 2:42pm 08.15.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/849 Do any of you have suggestions as to the best location for LP tanks on an O'day 30 or 31? I don't w
Constant Water in My Bilge Paul at 2:23pm 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 9/3023 I have an 1978 O'Day 23. I constantly have water in my bilge and I cannot figure out where it is co
weather helm Steve11003 at 1:42pm 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1261 I recently purchased a 245 Seildman. I had experinced sailor help rig the boat, he siad he was goin
rubber rub rail monty at 1:06pm 08.15.05 Big Boats 0/716 I accumulate a lot of growth, algae and such, between the rubber rub rail and the deck. I notice tha
Looking for a trailer for a 27 Catalina Craig16965 at 12:49pm 08.15.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1277 Hi all,I am looking at buying a 27 Cataline in Michigan and bring it back home to Newfoundland Can
Broken throttle handle - 1978 Ericson 32' Rick Debe at 12:38pm 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/767 Broke my throttle handle to my Yacht specialty steering pedestal. Does anyone know a vendor who stoc
Lead edge rust smile Andy Horning at 12:00pm 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1265 My Hunter is an 80's vintage Hunter and it has a cast iron keel. I have had the boat for 3 years now
Where did all the trailers go? jbreland at 11:52am 08.15.05 Smaller Boats 2/860 As I said in an earlier post I'm looking for a Hunter 22.It is my understanding a Hunter 22 is a tr
I need one of these! Richard at 11:41am 08.15.05 Big Boats 5/838 I need one (actually four!) of these little doo-hickeys. They attach stuff to a rail. Ideers?TIA
Cleaning @ PYC Tom F23554 at 11:34am 08.15.05 Day Sailers 9/1402 To John Kivel;We have the other 170 berthed on the other side of Dave and Debbies boat. I was sear
Mast Stepping Information Needed! Bill Langley at 11:23am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1361 Hello, I have just purchased a 1985 McGregor 23' trailer sailor and need some advice. I have always
AC Generator for a H380 Gus at 11:11am 08.15.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1065 Hi,Does anyone know the kind of generator that fits in a Hunter 380 ?I will be happy with someth
Cosmetic Blisters? 10 to 15% of Hull Bert at 11:06am 08.15.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1654 Charlie,I am considering purchasing a 1989 used Catalina sailboat. The owner gave me the survery

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COVID restriction violation All U Get at 5:18am 05.06.21
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays Maine Sail at 5:02am 05.06.21 I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator
Tapping threads in mast dLj at 4:59am 05.06.21 Good advice above - I'll only add in when you go to tap the hole, kerosene is a good cutting fluid t
Bent Starboard Stern Rail DougM at 4:59am 05.06.21 I had a slightly bent bow pulpit once, no kinks. The boat was on the hard and in its cradle. The yar
Bent Starboard Stern Rail RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21 I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day! ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21 She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
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

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