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stress cracking chad at 3:05am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/995 I've got some cracking happening on the deck where the lifeline stansions meet the deck. The cracks
Foul odor throughout the boat Steve Royall at 2:56am 06.20.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1204 I realize smells are a chronic challenge. I just took delivery of a 1980 ODay 37. Love the boat so f
Searching for used mainsail 34/14/36 wanstar at 2:38am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 3/901 Has anyone had success finding used mainsails for older boats. Mine is a 1969 Morgan 33, Luff 34.3,
26X won't load fully forward on trailer. Justin at 2:12am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2285 I fully pull my trailer into the water but the 26x just won't go all the way onto the trailer. It is
Roadmaster Active Suspension Jason at 1:25am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/876 WE ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROADMASTER ACTIVE SUSPENSION FOR OUR CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUTNRY VAN FOR TOWI
My Seacock - Maintain or change? Hoosier Kevin at 12:51am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1401 I have a 78 O'Day 25 - and my seacock weeps - we are getting close to our launch date - after a long
Swim Platform Teak tomk at 12:43am 06.20.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1204 I noticed that the teak on the swim platform of my 2004 Beneteau 331 is beginning to lift from the f
Extended Warranty fitz7525 at 12:29am 06.20.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1062 I have an 2003 H466 and was recently contacted by a company selling Hunter endorsed extended warrant
Jeaneau's without holding tanks? Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2010 A friend in my marina swears his brand new (2005) Jeanneau 35' doesn't have a holding tank installed
H23 Tiller RAY K18698 at 11:39pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1122 I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
"Storm jib" for the 170? gball at 11:19pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1104 Hi all,Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
KO and shelf life Charlie6991 at 11:10pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1481 Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
Merriman Wheel Removal braces1173 at 10:38pm 06.19.05 Big Boats 5/1004 Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
Changing a Y-Valve? augustwinds at 10:34pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3380 I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
a better swim ladder Gary at 10:15pm 06.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/919 Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
Inflatable trailer ? Tony Z at 9:25pm 06.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/876 I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
Plate at the top of the mast/360 deg. Anchor light R. A. Lueck at 3:43pm 06.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/984 I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
Known Problems karmaf16 at 3:32pm 06.19.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/1714 Hi Everyone,I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive
Reefing the Main - H23 Mike Misko at 2:46pm 06.19.05 Smaller Boats 4/751 As we prepared to sail this afternoon, we decided to put in a reef while at the dock. That's where
How do you secure teak on gelcoat? 3M, which #? abe at 2:32pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1267 I like to place strips of teak on the stern steps where the S/S ladder is at...less slipery and hide

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Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage UME at 12:25pm 03.26.21 Lots of people have a shut-off valve on the pressure reducer. Thank you for the quick response do
Ever Given ggrizzard at 12:25pm 03.26.21 Estimate is next Wednesday.
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water? Tom J at 12:22pm 03.26.21 That seems doable, thanks for sending the photos! You're welcome. BTW, the Flicka 20 is a beautif
VHF Range? jssailem at 12:15pm 03.26.21 Here is a selection of radios and prices. If you are on the cheap because you just bought you boat,
Ericson 29 weaknesses? jssailem at 12:04pm 03.26.21 First welcome to Sail Boat Owners. Congrats on your boat. Is this your first boat? equip.) Make: U
Ericson 29 weaknesses? Alan Gomes at 11:56am 03.26.21 Hello all, I'm looking at an Ericson 29 in my area which has been listed recently for $7500CAD. It
VHF Channels jssailem at 11:56am 03.26.21 In days gone by the telephone "Party Line" was the way you called the local folk. Any one with a pho
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? JonnyEp at 11:47am 03.26.21 Should have also mentioned that the Cat 18 has a lead keel, making the weight of the motor a non-iss
fog scares me! Will Gilmore at 11:38am 03.26.21 (g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about
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Ericson 29 weaknesses? Spoondude at 11:17am 03.26.21 I just bought a 29' Erickson and am curious about the impeller for the engine raw water pump. The bo
Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage Don S/V ILLusion at 11:17am 03.26.21 Lots of people have a shut-off valve on the pressure reducer.
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? shemandr at 10:42am 03.26.21 Local conditions have a lot to do with it. For instance, few weather/wind forecasts take a sea bree
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? JonnyEp at 10:37am 03.26.21 Thanks Dave, As I replied to John, the Torqueedo's are just out of my budget range. The engine we
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Install Wallas heater in a Hunter 41 ac jssailem at 10:35am 03.26.21 I installed my Wallas, and while not on a Hunter 41, there are some universal considerations. Locat
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? JonnyEp at 10:32am 03.26.21 Thank you. I am aware of just the Torqueedo motors that are strong enough to push my boat on the so
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? dlochner at 10:32am 03.26.21 The technology has been around for long enough to work out the kinks, propane does have some advanta

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