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Fuel filter Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:18pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1004 I wanted to replace my factory installed Racor Filter (the kind that you can't see what's inside) wi
Ahoy Larry Dill - Q about fuel tank mounts dduelin at 9:44pm 08.05.05 Morgan 0/1686 Sometime ago Larry posted about how his M34's fuel tank was hung using turnbuckles from the saddles
In Need of Water Holding Tank Karl at 1:12pm 08.05.05 Morgan 4/1782 I have a crack in my large plastic water holding tank.Please advise of best place to order a new o
I have a chance mbechelb at 12:53pm 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1101 to leave our Mac26X in the water (fresh water lake)for 2 months, is that okay without bottom paint?
Newbie looking at $500 Cal 21 John and Sue at 12:42pm 08.05.05 Cal 6/748 I did a quick search of the archives but did not find what I needed so here's my question. I have
High moisture reading on deck Ken at 11:52am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1467 Looking to buy a 1984 Catalina 30. Survey done and indicates high moisture in deck where standing r
genoa tracks Bob at 11:20am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1540 Don,I want to place inboard genoa tracks for my 155,130 and 100. I know I need two tracks per side.
Docking Under Spinnaker (ALAN) Don Guillette at 9:58am 08.05.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 66/7622 Alan: It is time for you to outline the proceedure you use to dock the boat under spinnaker only. St
compression posts on the 32 john at 9:58am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/879 hi any one else had compression probs on the WS 32 mast through the deck/ bulkhead. sorted mine o
Salvaged kenny1700 at 9:41am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/762 Help. Texas has absolutly no salvage laws, and I'm getting nowhere with Parks and Wildlfe. This litt
Bent Rudder Shaft alo4 at 9:38am 08.05.05 Big Boats 0/1174 Our local dealer owns hull #282 and recently replaced the complete rudder because the shaft was bent
Motor Help *yks Charlie Silvia at 9:16am 08.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/956
Tuf Enuf Natural Bilge Cleaner.... Don s/v Tellico at 8:09am 08.05.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1306 Peggy or others...any experience with this product? Web site link below.Friend recommended it to
Depth Offset Wallace24042 at 7:22am 08.05.05 Big Boats 15/2585 What is the distance from the depth sensor to the top of the keel.Need data to set depth offset. Th
Golf cart Batteries David Ochoa at 6:45am 08.05.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1289 My H376 has an SRM4D Interstate battery as a house battery ( it was installed by the PO ) with a Fre
Stolen boat report Clear Lake/Galveston Bay area Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:30am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1053 Just picked this up off the CW site, posted by Jeremy McGeary, editor of CW...any of y'all in that a
New Catalina '27. Newbie needs help! Johnny at 6:15am 08.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1031 Hi,Bought a '79 Catalina 27 footer, and it needs some work.#1 The electrical control board (what
genoa tracks Bob at 6:11am 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 1/977 I'm placing inboard genoa tracks for better pointing during club races. I have a155, 130 and 100 he
Boat as a second home tax deduction?? NautiDuck at 6:04am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 8/2034 Someone at work told me that a boat, if properly equipped, is considered a second home by the IRS an
Main mast noise KennyH at 5:37am 08.05.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1323 I come from sailing a Cheoy Lee with wooden mast for 25 years. I long for the quiet at anchorage.

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Occasional loss of engine power on Hunter 356 Musetta at 9:01am 04.28.21 Thanks for all the advice. I will start with pick-up tube, then primary filter trap (if I can find
Using a trolling motor on small boat sail sfbay at 9:00am 04.28.21 .................... Wondering how much thrust I'd need on a trolling motor to move a roughly 350 lb
Different size sail acceptable? markwbird at 8:58am 04.28.21 Don't waste your money on the wrong size sail.
Added a seat to my H26 CaptainRan at 8:50am 04.28.21 That looks awesome. Question..... do you have to remove the seat to lift the gas can locker?
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? JamesG161 at 8:45am 04.28.21 The main reason for the 3 pole is to assure complete disconnect from Shore Power. Also needed, if y
Head replacement Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:39am 04.28.21 Not surprised that you hate that Jabsco "conversion"... "Noisy, power hungry and unreliable" would
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio (1) jeff356 at 8:38am 04.28.21 Bought a Sailrite riding sail, already made but now they have a kit... spent around $130.
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? justsomeguy at 8:33am 04.28.21 Never seen a breaker for ground. How do you know the grounded wire (and neutral) gets "breaked"?
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? Justin_NSA at 8:30am 04.28.21 There most likely should also be a diode attached acroos the terminals
Head replacement marchem at 8:28am 04.28.21 +1 for the Raritan version over the Jabsco. Also replaced the hoses and very happy with how that tur
Compass vs GPS jssailem at 8:26am 04.28.21 Then there is the fact that the magnetic pole is moving towards Russia. https://www.popularmechani
Compass vs GPS Davidasailor26 at 8:25am 04.28.21
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 8:21am 04.28.21 I have found that anchoring systems are very much based on where you plan to anchor. 7 or 10 to 1
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? wdonovan at 8:19am 04.28.21 I will take pic later today. But rest assured it is exactly like I described. Thanks for the link to
Added a seat to my H26 Justin_NSA at 8:14am 04.28.21 Lastly.... love that you have your dog secured with a leash. we have 2 on board and my dog can
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? jssailem at 8:12am 04.28.21 Just curious if anyone has ever seen this unicorn before. You mean this one ? Hunter 310 breaker,
Gloucester 22 Owners tracyproctor at 8:12am 04.28.21 I had 1983 Gloucester with the same problem. I took off all the cloth, sanded the ceiling and pain
Gloucester 22 Owners tracyproctor at 8:10am 04.28.21 It's really nice to see these boats! I have a Gloucester 22 and need to replace the centerboard (los
1976 Santana 21ft (1) mhancock3123 at 8:10am 04.28.21 Still first coat. Look at the shine already.
Main 110 breaker like never seen on this planet??? Justin_NSA at 8:08am 04.28.21 You mean this one ? Hunter 310 breaker, triple pole single throw Still available too.;) Jim... S

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