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New Bedford Harbor Before the Bell at 8:24am 07.09.05 Ask All Sailors 4/921 I'm new to N.B. any sailors out there familiar with this area? I'm moored just south of Pope's Isla
Flat Panel TV Mount sailfunlb20774 at 7:38am 07.09.05 Big Boats 6/1027 *! Has anyone installed a flat panel TV aboard a 336? Looking for some details on power specs and se
Another Idea (J. Nantz) Don Guillette at 6:32am 07.09.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1416 John: As I mentioned, originally I thought the "preventer snubber" was part of his anchor setup beca
Permits for Larger Trailers TFoster100 at 6:03am 07.09.05 Trailer Sailors 1/1320 I am thinking of trailering a Catalina 27 with a 9'+ beam. Does anyone know if I will need a permit
Strut Broken Dave Stormont at 5:17am 07.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1006 I have a 2003 Hunter 356 and we just learned the prop strut is broken. Does anyone know if this is
mast light connector Larry at 3:45am 07.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1084 I need a three pole mast light connector for my new to me 26 and insructions for wiring. Any suggest
Bow plate on a 1908 H-33 Tony Z at 12:43am 07.09.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1156 The bow has some kind of cap at the top where the forstay attaches to the deck. It's a black triangu
Help for Ogden Dunes Indiana Jerry21707 at 12:12am 07.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/824 We will be vacationing at Ogden Dunes IN and wonder if someone can help up with a marina where we ca
pop up rudder?? PARROTHEAD17296 at 11:36pm 07.08.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1142 Thanks to all for help on last question.I have one more area of concern.On my 1995 26d should the ru
Quick Question for Sam Lust Joseph Rheubeck at 10:03pm 07.08.05 Smaller Boats 1/781 Hello Sam,I tried to contact you through the Directory but the email was "Undeliverable"I have a
Fresh Water Head Paul4388 at 4:13pm 07.08.05 Big Boats 2/1063 Has anyone installed a fresh water head system in a Catalina 36?
power plants for a cal 229 Jonesey at 3:19pm 07.08.05 Cal 6/923 I was just wondering what other power plants other cal 229 owners have put in. I have the Farreyman
Wood treatment on Mac 25 Richard at 2:23pm 07.08.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1297 The wood rails on the top of my recently purchased Mac 25 are quite weathered looking. What kind of
P27 opinions... OnVacation at 2:19pm 07.08.05 Ask All Sailors 1/991 I'm looking for some opinions and comparisons on Pearson 27's to others... maybe comparisons to Cata
tear in rubber boot in stuffing box Clete Bergen at 12:51pm 07.08.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1819 We cranked up the engine, placed in forward gear and discovered a tear in the rubber boot and a sign
Shudder in the drivetrain after starting cymeyer at 11:33am 07.08.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1178 Our 321 Oceanis (2000 model) has about 80 hours on the engine. Right after we start it, there is a
Winter? Where has it gone? Mark at 10:21am 07.08.05 Smaller Boats 2/809 Here we are on the South Coast of Western Australia and we have had the coldest temps we could ever
Is it bad to beach the 37-c? Josh Peskin at 8:15am 07.08.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1221 Can anybody tell me precisely how undesirable it is for the keel and rudder to be sitting in mud at
White smoke Bob at 7:48am 07.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1519 I have white smoke coming from my exhaust. Universal 5411 diesel. I assume this is from a blown head
1982 O'Day 28 Design Year DanF at 7:46am 07.08.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1112 I would like to enter a classic boat race and the requirement is that the boat must have been design

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Confused on outhaul rigging (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:01pm 03.31.21 Ralph, how long was the line you replaced? Odd, but can't find any record of the line purchase an
Custom font for boat lettering (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:32pm 03.31.21 Choose your font carefully. Can't we just put this all behind us ?
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... Davidasailor26 at 5:21pm 03.31.21 Look at the efficiency ratings and look at the physical size for the wattage. I bought a couple of
Starter/solenoid submerged leo310 at 5:10pm 03.31.21 use the de-presure valve and try and turn the shaft by hand to make sure no water entered the engin
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... dlochner at 5:05pm 03.31.21
Starter/solenoid submerged JohnShannon at 5:03pm 03.31.21 I wouldn't think so. Were they even submerged? I think my battery starter and solenoid would be a
Does my hull have a barrier coat? Allan12210 at 4:55pm 03.31.21 When we bought our H34 new in 1985 the dealer had a barrier coat applied. It is rather thin, but def
Starter/solenoid submerged Johnb at 4:47pm 03.31.21 Does it crank
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... Davidasailor26 at 4:45pm 03.31.21 www.MarineHowTo.com Take a look at this article by Nigel Calder. One of the most informative I h
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:43pm 03.31.21 that is a bit of an upgrade from a Hunter 30. :) I've been looking for a blue water boat for abou
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:38pm 03.31.21 Oh I have to update my profile. No for sure not. On a Belliure 41. dj that is a bit of an upgrad
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:24pm 03.31.21 On a Hunter 30? Oh I have to update my profile. No for sure not. On a Belliure 41. dj
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:12pm 03.31.21 Not me - I'm running a 57 hp Yanmar diesel with onboard fuel above 120 gallons. That should give me
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:11pm 03.31.21 If you are considering a zero emissions all electric boat, read about Jimmy Cornell's experience on
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:02pm 03.31.21 Yes, this is an excellent point and while applies to me, if this were a cruiser (passage maker?) ru
Custom font for boat lettering rpwillia at 3:39pm 03.31.21 Choose your font carefully. Just sayin' jVhlJNJopOQ
Confused on outhaul rigging nveater at 3:37pm 03.31.21 I redid the outhaul on my 33.5 about 5 years ago. I was able to access the block from the after end
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 3:01pm 03.31.21
C-30 motoring speed Kingjim91 at 3:00pm 03.31.21 There are many rivers that cannot be navigated against the current with a sailboat. The fact that
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally shemandr at 2:53pm 03.31.21 Always look under the fresh paint and duct tape.

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