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Our 170 on Lake Erie today JerryA at 11:22am 07.03.05 Day Sailers 9/1519 We went out on Lake Erie today. The wind was about 5-7mph, and waves were less than 2 feet. It was
New Owner Needs Advice Sam T at 10:53am 07.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/899 I bought a 1982 Macregor 22 and need quite a bit of advice. Where do I place and hook up an elect
water in head sink CJINLONGBEACH at 10:48am 07.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/978 why does my head sink fill up with water when i wash the boat?
Grab Rail on coach top Ted at 9:16am 07.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1308 I would like to take the grab rail off the coach top. I can see brass screws (I think) but these app
150 or 135 genoa on roller furler? JB at 6:49am 07.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/3779 Hi Don, I'm putting a new roller furler on my Cal 34 Mk1. I was going to put a 150 on, but two more
It Went "Pop" Mike4049 at 6:47am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 1/944 Okay, did I do something stupid and break my 1998 C-22 mkII?While the boat was on the trailer, I u
port job completed Sanders at 5:48am 07.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/942 I posted a photo forum project report on the port job, tried to be specific to 37 but obviously appl
Propeller help Fred at 4:50am 07.03.05 Big Boats 4/838 Need help! the propeller on my 1999 380 fell off. does anyone know the correct propeller for the
ks sailor ks sailor at 4:28am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 2/1141 Looking for mainsheet controls and traveler for 22 Catalina 1974. Also main and jib
Mackinac Island access??? Jeff K at 2:32am 07.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/906 We live about 3 hours South of the Mackinac Bridge and would like to put in around that area and sai
using your boom vang in gusty winds? rob j at 2:15am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 2/1262 ive noticed in gusty conditions beating up wind close hauled that hardening the boom vang reduces h
15 or 20 inch outboard shaft fred at 2:06am 07.03.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1597 need help with mac 26m. what is the proper shaft length needed for a new outboard I am going to buy.
Diesel Engines David Allen at 1:25am 07.03.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1661 I purcharsed an O'day 322 last fall and am just getting to actually start using it this summer. It
Sound system on Oday 25 Alan Johnson at 12:53am 07.03.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/972 I am considering installing a sound system on my 78 Oday 25. If any of you 25 owners have done this
Sail balance with 150 genoa Mel3909 at 8:32pm 07.02.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1574 Hi Don,I have an O'Day 23 which used to point into the wind when I let go the tiller. Since I rep
Solar panel on stern rail? Duke13548 at 7:11pm 07.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1408 Has anyone put a solar panel on stern rail? Where would the best place be? Boy if i could use it for
Refinishing toerail and painting Rbounds at 6:15pm 07.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1187 Plan on pulling out this winter and doing a full paint job top and bottom, I would like to do someth
help ! ! I need a mast . rob j at 5:02pm 07.02.05 Smaller Boats 0/868 hi all today my mast fell over i blew my lower aft starboard turnbuckle in about 15 knots of wind t
Sprite Info Needed Capt Nemo at 1:47pm 07.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/886 I just purchased a 10' Sprite with no documentation. I need information about rigging and mounting t
MSD and salt water Chuck15486 at 12:52pm 07.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1631 Peggie - In September we are taking our Catalina 320 from Buffalo,NY to Florida. Are there any prec

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1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter? Justin_NSA at 8:15am 03.30.21 I forgot to measure this before I drove home and I need to order a parts kit for PSS shaft seal and
C-30 motoring speed "At Ease" at 8:13am 03.30.21 Hi, GPS speed. The boat was in the water for only 5 1/2 months bottom was painted with Interlux CSC
C-30 motoring speed kloudie1 at 8:09am 03.30.21 The first two clarifying questions are: Is that GPS speed, or speed through the water ? and what is
Bimini for a 1987 Hunter 28.5 wgshaw at 8:07am 03.30.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! You can purchase a Bimini on-line (just provide them the req
Hunter 376 Access in Aft Cabin DSqr at 7:58am 03.30.21 Duck I just removed the panel on my 1998 376 yesterday. I removed the screws on the sides (as oppos
Standard-sized toilet / Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 7:51am 03.30.21 @Scott I did have to drill a hole and run the water hose into the back wall under the counter top.
Ever Given Rick486 at 7:37am 03.30.21 Saw this article from last summer on building container ships. This boat is about half the size of
Tips on replacing rub rail - O'day 23 rschuss at 7:19am 03.30.21 I don't have anything to add; except thanks for the information. I've replaced the Teak and found an
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally dlochner at 7:09am 03.30.21 A new starter on a Yanmar is usually around $1000, but starters can be rebuilt at an automotive sta
Mystery Mastic Scott T-Bird at 7:08am 03.30.21 @jdrutten Ha! You keep adding pieces to the puzzle! Why didn't you state from the start, or at lea
Cockpit drain Kevin&Karen at 7:06am 03.30.21 Good advice checking/replacing my worn out valve this week as a matter of fact
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Rick Webb at 6:55am 03.30.21 Setting the mast level will reduce its frontal are and it's resultant drag. Nonethonal gas if you c
Hunter 26 - Routing wire from engine to battery - where to drill hole rgranger at 6:42am 03.30.21 I have a tohatsu 6 with an alternator wire. I put a small hole in the starboard side of the engine
Catalina 22 swing keel on mooring LakeShark at 6:42am 03.30.21 Thanks. Just curious what kind of bottom paint is best for this situation. The choices are mind nu
Shields Multiflex Mike Oldak at 6:41am 03.30.21 HOSES!!! hoses you say,,,,out with the old,,, in with the new,, replace them all except for the fres
2004 Hunter 33 with Yanmar 3YM30 won't start....occasionally higgs at 6:41am 03.30.21 In addition to above suggestions, I would check all connections at the starter making sure they are
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor rgranger at 6:40am 03.30.21 How about fitting cycling/leg cranking dynamo to charge batteries? One gets to exercise for a Green
Boat Transportation Service Recommendation BL_Sailor at 6:35am 03.30.21 @Cat310_107 when you moving down to the lake? 4 310s racing in the Great RIver Race would be awes
i got carried away... Will Gilmore at 6:28am 03.30.21 How satisfying to see this all come together at your own hands. Beatiful work. It will be a differ
i got carried away... Jim26m at 6:14am 03.30.21 Good progress!

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