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Wenches on Winches Phil Herring at 6:16am 06.07.05 Ask All Sailors 15/2538 I'm sure you all know Brion Toss from his books, seminars, or his recent expert forum on SailboatOwn
C320 split backstay question Ron at 6:15am 06.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1289 Since the C320 has a split backstay, am I right in assuming that if you take a tension guage reading
Portable Sound-IPod Cate at 5:58am 06.07.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1261 Does anyone have any recommendations for portable sound that I can use with an iPod?I am looking f
welding stainless?? ($$$??) Dave at 5:56am 06.07.05 Big Boats 5/1014 Just has bow lights installed on m' boat. To do this, I had to have two stainless steel plates weld
Mac 25 new centerboard cable Dave at 4:19am 06.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/910 The centerboard cable on my 1984 Mac 25 is in need of replacement. I seem to recall someone said a
H33 Emergency Tiller newbiesailor at 3:54am 06.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1717 Can anyone tell me where I can get an emergency tiller for my 33?
Alcohol Stove on my G23 RJ at 3:43am 06.07.05 Grampian 2/1726 My wife and I plan on taking our first long cruise in a couple weeks. We've had the boat a few year
Docking under sail Don Guillette at 3:26am 06.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/3806 Mates: I just got off the phone with a skipper who was having trouble docking under sail. Since he h
Advise for a sail lofts mistake. Steve at 3:24am 06.07.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1102
What boat do I want? Jim Thomas at 3:15am 06.07.05 Ask All Sailors 2/899 I am a rookie sailor. Learned to sail while going to resorts in Mexico etc but only have used a sunf
need advice Rob19612 at 2:52am 06.07.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1549 I seem to have been smitten by the need to go sailing.I'm thinking of enroling on a sailing course
Looking for boat cover for Minifish sailboat TFeller01 at 2:46am 06.07.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1046 I just bought a used minifish and am looking to buy a cover for it to protect it from the sun since
When is the head full? John at 2:30am 06.07.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1455 I have a '84 C22 with a manual head. It's my first season with the boat. The head's been used thre
Harbor Freight (solar) Greg at 1:45am 06.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2567 If you had any intention of ordering the 16W solar panel off harbor freight, and you need it immedia
head sail size tim dranttel at 12:53am 06.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1011 Courtesy of hurrican Ivan I am looking at replacing my jenny. Looking for advice on what size to ge
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM DAREK PIATEK at 12:19am 06.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/934 Hi i purchase 2 years agoe 1978 oday 30'.The boat has missing wireing for lightning protection.If a
Teak Toe Rails Rob at 12:12am 06.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1017 I have a 1973 O'day 22, almost ready for the water. I took the back toe rails (where the track scre
Toe Zinc Brendan Gilbane at 12:02am 06.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/806 I have a 1980 Catalina Swing Keel, and I need to add a Toe Zinc or Finger Zinc to the keel because I
motoring with keel up? bob at 11:59pm 06.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1230 ahoy! - still adjusting to having a swing keel, in my mac25 -- i'm considering some fairly shallow a
Y connector or Y valve Andre K. 1991 Hunter 30 at 11:44pm 06.06.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1723 Hi Peggy!I have a question and I will try to be as precise as I can. I am on the process of install

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Well, that was surprising! TimFromLI at 6:00pm 04.13.21 For those looking for the mainesail method... https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/tips-for-a-
1976 Santana 21ft ebsail at 5:59pm 04.13.21 We pulled the tub rail off. I believe it is called the run rail. I am trying to find a replacement f
H356 Polars Genesis V at 5:58pm 04.13.21 That indicates it's the european version of the 356 - might be the bilge keel model, but the draft
O'Day 25 Shoal Draft Centerboard Water Leak (2) supercub at 5:54pm 04.13.21 This pic shows the soap bubble better at the mast post. The other shows blue leak detector coming ba
O'Day 25 Shoal Draft Centerboard Water Leak (1) supercub at 5:49pm 04.13.21 I used low air pressure to leak check the bilge. I cut the head off of a bolt and drilled a hole thr
Barnegate Bay Inlet? Chris Patterson at 5:41pm 04.13.21 Hey Fellers, thank you for a very detailed and thoughtful response. From the looks of that inlet on
How would you patch this? jssailem at 5:40pm 04.13.21 I think Coosa board is a better option than wood. Lightweight Fiberglass Composite Boards \| Coosa Co
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM (1) jssailem at 5:35pm 04.13.21 Have you checked the wiring of the Tach? Power and AC Tap cable to the correct pin on the tack? Prop
How would you patch this? ggrizzard at 5:35pm 04.13.21 I'm perplexed as to why one would advocate the use of plywood in the OP's transom rebuild when more
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler (1) rgranger at 5:24pm 04.13.21
Dynaplate chip veres at 4:38pm 04.13.21 Does your boat have an HF-SSB radio? If not, remove the Dynaplate and forget about it. Dynaplates
1976 Santana 21ft kappykaplan at 4:32pm 04.13.21
Fresh water pump specs Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 04.13.21 For fresh water pumps the psi rating range is typically 35-45. For anchor wash-down pumps it can be
1976 Santana 21ft (1) mhancock3123 at 4:22pm 04.13.21 Here is another pic
1976 Santana 21ft (2) mhancock3123 at 4:21pm 04.13.21 Second coat of primer and sealer on the port side done. I will start the starboard side tomorrow. Pa
Diesel fuel line ? (1) marchem at 4:03pm 04.13.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM SycloneDriver at 3:58pm 04.13.21 What did you set for the programing?
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 3:56pm 04.13.21 What brand/model is your tachometer? Tach, not alternator. Oh sorry, this one: https://www.partd
Fresh water pump specs Roger Holloway at 3:22pm 04.13.21 Thanks Rich. Do you know what the typical max PSI rating is, or where I can find it? Boat is a 200
Barnegate Bay Inlet? CarlN at 3:20pm 04.13.21 I agree with Scott. I frequently use Barnegat Inlet for my 55ft ketch for a half way break between S

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