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stress cracking chad at 3:05am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1016 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 5/1216 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 3/908 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 19/2320 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 4/885 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 7/1416 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 3/1212 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 7/1071 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 10/2042 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 1/1157 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 1/1133 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 3/1495 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 5/1017 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 10/3419 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 4/923 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 3/883 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 1/988 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 2/1744 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 4/761 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 1/1273 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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Winch removal dlochner at 5:22am 04.08.21 Unfortunately there is no gap between the winch base and the deck. I tried to use a sharp chisel an
Winch removal Adhara2 at 5:09am 04.08.21 Use an oscillating tool with a scraper blade. Slowly and gradually slice into the sealant. The thin
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing kloudie1 at 4:49am 04.08.21 Seems to me that the biggest obstacle for foils on cruising boats is going to be where to find enoug
There's a hole in my boat Timm R Oday25 at 4:33am 04.08.21 I also have been convinced to removed all the through hulls ..I will be watching your progress
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing TomY at 4:26am 04.08.21 Looks like someone has been playing with photoshop. ;) No no. They'll be available here on the S
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing dlochner at 4:15am 04.08.21 We can finally stop worrying about feathering props and clean bottoms, and sail fast in pretty boat
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing (1) TomY at 3:25am 04.08.21 We can finally stop worrying about feathering props and clean bottoms, and sail fast in pretty boats
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing Will Gilmore at 2:45am 04.08.21 As a small craft sailor, I see hydrofoils about as bothersome as having a jet skis or power boat bl
Windlass foot switch chuckwayne at 8:45pm 04.07.21 I have a Simpson Lawrence vertical windlass with Lewmar deck mounted foot switches for up and down.
Mystery Cable (1) rgranger at 8:41pm 04.07.21 192518
Embarking on an enclosure project Macboy at 8:37pm 04.07.21
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing (1) rgranger at 8:35pm 04.07.21
Does teleflex control cables fit Volvo-Penta control?? sail sfbay at 8:29pm 04.07.21 Yes. I just replaced 4 on my 1984 Symbol. Need to know the length.
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom? BigEasy at 8:25pm 04.07.21 Looks like a mechanical stop to prevent the outhaul car from being tensioned beyond a set point. Th
Cutlass Bearing for Beneteau 36cc Jskosmo at 8:24pm 04.07.21 I ordered one off Ebay last fall - from eBay seller YACHT PARTS PLYMOUTH LIMITED eBay seller ID yach
There's a hole in my boat rgranger at 8:24pm 04.07.21 Looks about right 8-)
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom? Jskosmo at 8:19pm 04.07.21 Should have mentioned - this boat has a furling main
37C keel attachment ? buzzbaysnagger at 8:06pm 04.07.21 I'm noticing a few more things about this keel that makes nervous.. What is the construction of this
Motor mount size question (1) Benny17441 at 7:49pm 04.07.21 This is what the stern of the 14 looks like, I don't think is compatible with the 17 but you be the
Low "reefing" holes in main sail ricksoth at 7:38pm 04.07.21 :plus: To use the flattening feature, do I leave the Cunningham alone and just pull down at the cl

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