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Choke Before the Bell at 11:56pm 08.13.05 Ask All Sailors 9/2634 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 6/1992 i am purchasing a cheoy lee offshore 27 (1971), and noticed that the foredeck above the v-berth area
Mainsail Removal Beneteau First 285 Dan Wampler at 10:43pm 08.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1764 For the first time I attempted to change my Mainsail to a new footless Main. To my surprise, the cha
Gulfstar 44 centre cockpit kairos at 8:19pm 08.13.05 Other Sailboats 2/1742 We are considering buying a Gulfstar 44 to cruise from Auckland NZ to the Pacific Islands. Would be
Morgan 33T Regi at 6:50pm 08.11.05 Morgan 3/2744 If anyone has any information on rig specifications for a Morgan 33T, Such as I, E, P, etc... spread
RE: cruisin' in a 25.5... Phil Herring at 3:20pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1039 Wow, that made my week! What a terrific photo essay. That really _is_ one well equipped, well-orga
Rudder Replacement - H22 Annie at 2:07pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/757 I'm in the process of repairing a boat that sunk. She lost her rudder, broke her drop keel and mangl
Best finish products/ techniques ArtificialReef at 1:13pm 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1247 I have been looking at a lot of different products trying to figure out which would be best to clean
Future propane retrofit Honeyman at 12:52pm 08.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/949 Currently have CNG on my 94 35.5 and I'm about to complete a holding tank replacement. In planning f
Mooring question Bubbaloo at 12:20pm 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 5/968 I need to install a mooring outside my marina to use because at low tide we can't get in/out. We ar
fuel tank leak and how to get it out Rick Brown at 11:46am 08.11.05 Other Sailboats 0/740 I have a leak in my fuel tank and don't know exactly how to get it out. Anyone every had to replace
crew wanted gary clayton at 10:03am 08.11.05 Columbia 1/1518 I AM LOOKING FOR ONE CREW MEMBER WHO MAY BE INTERESTDE IN SAILING A COLUMBIA 28 TO LAKE ONTARIO FROM
Gennaker Steve Leon at 9:49am 08.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1035 I am trying to figure out how to rig my Gennaker. I understand you roll the jib up and use the jib
Forestay Frank at 9:11am 08.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/945 I was setting up the mast when i noticed that there wasn't a forestay, am i supposed to use the self
'79 Cherubini - Replacing the propellor Aaron Norlund at 8:27am 08.11.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1289 Hi there all,I have a '79 Cherubini Hunter that we're nearly finished doing a lot of exterior work
Versitlie Capri14 Omega Fred Rose at 8:14am 08.11.05 Other Sailboats 6/1969 I have a little Capri Omega 14, built in 1982. It is an open fiberglass boat from bow to stern. The
replace dome light in aft birth of hunter 260 Tim2853 at 7:54am 08.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1827 I need to replace the bulb inside of the dome light in my aft birth but I want be sure not to damage
keel ratchet handle Harry B at 7:32am 08.11.05 Chrysler 1/1825 I recently purchased a C-20, and I'm not sure how the keel ratchet is supposed to work.I can turn it
Marine Surveys In August Guest Expert Forum Rick D at 7:23am 08.11.05 Ask All Sailors 0/828 See the home page to suggest a topic or ask a question. The forum begins next week, but you can post

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Dutchman System with Loose Footed Main johndlundiii at 9:58am 04.25.21
Lowrance HDS Carbon Fish Finder C-Map Ralph Johnstone at 9:35am 04.25.21 The transponder needs to be under the hull of my kayak. Maybe not. Many, if not all depth transp
Need advice for wood sealer. (3) capta at 9:30am 04.25.21 We use Snappy Teak two part to get out all the stains and brighten the teak before finishing. Then,
Diesel shutoff question Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 04.25.21 and the second is in the quarter berth and connected to the fuel tank. Now that is an odd one. A
Need advice for wood sealer. dlochner at 9:18am 04.25.21 Skip the expense and time with epoxy. Once it starts to crack and peel it will harder than varnish t
Motorized ball valves jssailem at 9:16am 04.25.21 Nice alarm Ralph. I do not understand how that helps with the opening and closing of the motorized o
Boarding Ladder Failure jssailem at 9:09am 04.25.21 Here are some questions I have: 1. Could this have happened slowly over a period of time or is it a
Need advice for wood sealer. (1) TomY at 9:08am 04.25.21 Hello everyone. Need advice which wood sealer to use prior to varnish? I'm a little confused after
Motorized ball valves (4) Ralph Johnstone at 9:02am 04.25.21 A flow switch for less than $100.00 when I bought mine about ten years ago. Has operated flawlessl
Boarding Ladder Failure 31seahorse at 8:55am 04.25.21 At the risk of delaying launch date I think I would remove the boarding ladder from the boat and che
Pacific Northwest Cruise 2020 and 2021 jssailem at 8:51am 04.25.21 Thank you Terry... Enjoyed the video of your last season and the start of this season. Nice boat tou
O'Day 26 Sail Cover MaritimeOliver at 8:39am 04.25.21 Ha, I nervously bought a patterned cover for my O'Day 26 just last week! I'll let you know how it f
Dutchman System with Loose Footed Main Calif. Ted at 8:38am 04.25.21 This is from the article SFBAY posted: "One of the most important details is to make sure the toppi
stanchions marchem at 8:38am 04.25.21 There are some posts here on that work. Replaced the port side gate stanchion ( thru bolt broke) an
Creature Comfort Enhancements on O'Day 26 MaritimeOliver at 8:38am 04.25.21 Holy smokes, you put my 26 to shame! Saving this for inspiration.
Need advice for wood sealer. duality at 8:35am 04.25.21 are you going to stain? if so do before the penetrating epoxy. most say smiths cpes is a better prod
Newbie 35.5 owner...Checking water level? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35am 04.25.21 If there's no water tank level monitor, the odds are good that there isn't one for the holding tank
H26 Shore Power Adapter Doug J at 8:34am 04.25.21 I like the $17.99 adapter. I assume you'll leave batteries, trickle charger, etc., all connected.
O'Day 26 Backstay length MaritimeOliver at 8:31am 04.25.21 I would reach out to D&R Marine, they should know what you need. Congratulations by the way! I'm
Boarding Ladder Failure kloudie1 at 8:07am 04.25.21 The foot may have been just a bit off center when it was originally made. If it was not hitting the

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