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Need info on my boat Kevin at 7:56am 03.18.05 Ask All Sailors 11/2427 I am new to sailing, so please forgive me. I just bought a daysailer and don't even know who makes
crazy dave crazy dave at 7:42am 03.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/847 Severeal folks asked if I am still alive and the answer is yes. I did a no no and pulled out of the
novice with a few questions amber at 6:14am 03.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/1840 hi everyone, i am about to purchase a 1970 macgregor 22 from a friend of mine. this boat has been ru
Quality of Construction - Hunter 33 Roy at 6:11am 03.18.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1805 I am contemplating the purchase of a 1980 Hunter 33 and was hoping to get some input from those of y
Sherwood water pump tim at 6:10am 03.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/891 I am rebuilding the sherwood water pump on my universal M-18 on a 1986 Catalina 27' TR. First boat
Battery Cable Size Randall B361 at 5:47am 03.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1236 Does anyone know the AWG size of battery cables used on a Beneteau 361? I need to order some parts
older Lewmar winch parts Capt. M at 5:09am 03.18.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/3264 I have 3 ST30 2 speed winches on my O'day 39. One of them needs severe servicing, the only problem i
RE: Miami/FT Laud to Abacos -Visit my Online Guide George S at 3:24am 03.18.05 Ask All Sailors 0/862 Regarding your inquiry to Miami/Ft Laud to Abacos - visit my online cruising guide for that region a
Is $280 a year to much for boat insurance on a 26s Ryan at 3:05am 03.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1073 I've been doing some boat insurance shopping and it seems a little pricy does 280 a year seem like a
Air Conditioning Denny at 3:02am 03.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/938 Winter is just about over (I Hope) Anyone add air conditioning to a Catalina 28. Any pictures or tip
Hull to Deck Seal JAke at 2:54am 03.18.05 Columbia 0/1460 Does anyone know the details for the hull to deck seam for a Columbia MK1 26 footer? Also, how does
Traveler for 25.5 KenK13623 at 2:44am 03.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/851 I have an '86 25.5 that the traveler will suddenly slip when under a heavier load due to the fact th
!!!Robin!!! Richard at 12:47am 03.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/960 !!!Robin!!! Way to go Robin! I think many of us would like to embark on some type of semi-risky jou
Considering a new Feathering Prop for my 386 Wayne at 12:46am 03.18.05 Big Boats 7/846 I am considering a feathering prop for my 386. I know there are old posts regarding which ones are b
porthole screens for H27 sailorgirl at 11:59pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/923 Does anyone with a Hunter 27 ~ 1980 have the following information about porthole (portlight) screen
hull-keel joint Carl at 11:36pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/835
Outboard installation Ameribritalia at 11:31pm 03.17.05 Smaller Boats 2/760 My boat seems to be a rare breed for it's model and year. There were very few Hunter 25's 1976 buil
Bottom Sanding BarryL at 11:08pm 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 15/2449 Hello,I plan on painting my bottom (OK, the boat bottom, not mine).The paint on it is in OK condi
Propane lockers/mounts sailorgirl at 11:04pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1528 I have recently purchased a 1980 Hunter 27' with a propane stove only...no connections or locker yet
Chainplate cracks on 356 John Dorsett at 10:54pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 6/877 On my 356 2002 hull #202 I noticed yesterday some horizontal 2 cracks about 3 inches down from the s

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Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 WasabiRush at 1:09pm 03.08.21 Great info guys. Thanks. It has an M25 engine and currently has a pressure water system. I've read
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? gary16188 at 1:08pm 03.08.21 I just love the way the boat looks. Owning her makes me happy.
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? TomY at 1:07pm 03.08.21 "Tradition", you all will never do. why bother, right. keeping aeolus 66' is what i choose to do.
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? (1) jon hansen at 12:45pm 03.08.21 "Tradition", you all will never do. why bother, right. keeping aeolus 66' is what i choose to do.
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? (1) Tim22 at 12:22pm 03.08.21 I did this 5 years ago. 10 coats of Epiphane Spar varnish. It has not held up well so not recommende
1984 Hunter 22 Mocsie at 12:17pm 03.08.21 I'm looking for a replacement hatch for my 1985 Hunter 22 and have discovered that Amazon sells aft
Marelon seacock maintenance Tom J at 12:16pm 03.08.21 What's the failure mode on these seacocks? My macerator sea-dump through-hull has never been exerci
Rope for lazy jacks - H310 Tim22 at 12:09pm 03.08.21 The Hunter 310 came with lazy jacks that also worked as a topping lift. On my 310 (when new to me) t
Neck deep in the Dark Side capta at 12:00pm 03.08.21 sure is a beauty, but I'm too old for all that varnish. lol
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? Sailfanatic at 11:44am 03.08.21 The experience that I have had in finishing a cabin soles without sealing with epoxy, one in polyure
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 Project_Mayhem at 11:33am 03.08.21 Those pieces look gorgeous! What type of varnish are you coating them with?
Cutlass Bearing/Plastic Bushing Ralph Johnstone at 11:24am 03.08.21 Anyone know the life span of the plastic bushing in the cutlass bearing? Mine is 22 years old fro
Neck deep in the Dark Side (1) dmax at 11:19am 03.08.21 If I had to, one of these would do the trick:
Newport 30, exposed keelbolts? Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 03.08.21 Hard to tell from the photos, but I believe the bolts are SS, they look clean. Agreed. Keep a ma
Newport 30, exposed keelbolts? dmax at 11:00am 03.08.21 They look like they're SS. Someone may have chipped off the epoxy to re-torque the bolts and didn't
Marelon seacock maintenance dave_and_dd at 11:00am 03.08.21 Parsons - if it's the original valve to the Catalina, I understand that it's likely the 93 series OE
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 Stu Jackson at 10:45am 03.08.21 You should also tell us what engine you have if you buy the boat and we can explain in more detail w
Neck deep in the Dark Side (1) jon hansen at 10:42am 03.08.21 191302 love motoring, on motorboats
Neck deep in the Dark Side (1) capta at 10:25am 03.08.21 I sure don't see a 'dark' side to power boating, if it will keep me on the water longer. They are ce
Newport 30, exposed keelbolts? Scandium at 10:15am 03.08.21 Can't see why if they're SS. If they're not SS, run before the keel falls off :yikes:. I meant t

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