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Engine Oil for Yanmar 3GMF Don12380 at 9:39pm 03.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1310 What type of oil should I use for my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF engine. I live in South Louisiana, and sail in
A Question, please! Alan at 9:16pm 03.16.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1122 As I atempt to add a pic to a post, it does not post. I then click 'Abort, do not post without pic',
Damaged Wing Keel John Melton at 8:10pm 03.16.05 Big Boats 15/3051 I have a 40.5 that had a hard grounding before I purchased her(you don't think I would admit to this
Seeking Herreshoff Meadowlarks Geo8308 at 3:35pm 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 5/3559 Hi everyone,I'm trying to compile a list of Herreshoff Meadowlarks and their location for the purp
San Diego Sailing, any fun spots appreciated abe at 1:47pm 03.16.05 Destinations 3/1883 going to San Diego (from Ventura, Avalon). We will be there for a week. Any thoughts of nice places
Roller Furling... Rick A at 12:04pm 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1198 I've got an Islander 30, Mark II and am going to upgrade to roller furling. What are your experience
MAC 26 X NEEDS A SHINE PAUL M at 11:25am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1103 DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A PRODUCT THAT BRINGS BACK THE SHINE ON THE BLACK GLOSS AROUND THE WINDOWS ON T
Sailing 20' sailboat to Hawaii Jim at 11:22am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2084 In answer to Robin sailing his Newport 20 to Hawaii.Robin you should go to sailnet.com follow the l
Ports hold water casmith at 10:59am 03.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/975 We are purchasing a Hunter 28 and one of the first things I notice is that the ports hold water. Whe
depth finder transducer placement rick p at 10:35am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1857 Does anyone have any advice on transducer placement,besides transom mount on a MAC 26x?
side stay replacement Richard at 10:28am 03.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1859 Does anyone know where to order a replacement sidestay? I have a few wires shredding from the inner
cock pit shade? Jack2438 at 9:51am 03.16.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/961 I have a new to me, 86 Catalina 27, and found in in the v berth what I think is a cock pit sunshade,
Buying a new radar Glen Hellman at 9:38am 03.16.05 Big Boats 16/1296 I'm going to make the plunge for a radar/gps for our 1994 Legend 37. From my research Furuno seems
Morgan Out Island 416 Doug G at 9:34am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 3/4406 Where can I find an in depth review of Morgan 416 Out Island Shoal Draft Centre Cockpit Ketch?
1996 Beneteau 36s7 Portlights/Hatches Jason at 9:20am 03.16.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1348 Can you provide your product code numbers for the 6 portlights (hatches) on our boat? They open (out
2nd Bilge Pump Raymond at 9:09am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1242 Is it a good idea to install a second bilge pump? Just in case the main onedies and you go away for
Merriman Holbrook #20 Winch Bob at 7:45am 03.16.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/4777 Would anyone haver or know where to locate a diagram for the Merriman Holbrook 20 Winch. I guess th
Painting Fiberglass Bryan22217 at 7:14am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1368 I really don't like the 1970's Sky blue color of my boat's topsides. Any hints on painting that incr
135 vs. 150 Jim at 6:17am 03.16.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1004 I will be getting a new furling jib and I am trying to decide between a 135 and a 150. I sail on Lo
floatation ken baker at 6:10am 03.16.05 Ask All Sailors 4/981 Any one have a good source for LARGE blocks of styrofoam used for packing voids as floatation device

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How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? JRacer at 8:05pm 03.18.21 :plus: Same here. Or, just come in out of the rain!:laugh:
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? (1) Tom J at 8:00pm 03.18.21 My C310 has the cone shaped fabric covers that wrap around the stay and tie off. The trick is to wr
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Capt jgw at 7:47pm 03.18.21 My plotter is bad and I need a work around.... Anyone with a recommendation for a tablet to use tem
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:44pm 03.18.21 @Rikejr I just wanted to point out the Dragon Touch tablet is not Samsung, it's a budget brand. It g
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area mermike at 7:41pm 03.18.21 Robbie , It's both cracked and crazed and probably original. I found the right sized piece on Ebay,
PERKINS PRIMA 50 needs fuel booster pump??? Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 03.18.21 Can't offer any help with the starting problem without being there. As far as a 12V lift pump, I we
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 7:25pm 03.18.21 That was a game changer for sure! A Christmas present along with a floating winch handle and holder
36cc Autopilot Factory Installation bmiley at 7:23pm 03.18.21 Any other 36cc owners out there? I have a couple custom brackets designed for the rudder sensor and
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? Leeward Rail at 7:11pm 03.18.21 If you are navigating on a tablet or phone to that level fo accuracy, you might Totally. My conce
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 7:10pm 03.18.21 Pics from our 2021 first sail,the sails look really good and hd several ask if they were new. The
9.8 Tahatsu question JRT at 7:10pm 03.18.21 I've had 2 tohatsu-outboard-motors and loved them. I'd never worry about there durability if taken
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 (1) SailingLoto at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Made it halfway down the port side and my sander had a bearing go bad.... Back at it again soon.
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App? DArcy at 7:09pm 03.18.21 Very precise GPS's can measure movements at the centimeter level. Take a look at the data being gen
9.8 Tahatsu question Ward H at 7:08pm 03.18.21 I don't know your boat but at a Yamaha 9.8 on my 5,000 lb O'day 25 and rarely needed more than 1/2 t
Hunter 26 sail plan? bmorr at 7:04pm 03.18.21 Just a thought, have you put tell tails on your jib and main? They really help as you are learning y
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP sail sfbay at 6:54pm 03.18.21 Motor will not care. Only you will, with slower acceleration, albeit you will have higher top end sp
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 6:51pm 03.18.21 Install a hydraulic linear drive. If steering wheel fails you have the emergency tiller and auto pil
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP rbaevergreen at 6:47pm 03.18.21 The Solas that I'm looking at with the same specs is $57 so an even lower risk. I just wasn't sure i
Hunter 38 Improvements quadrille38 at 6:46pm 03.18.21 Sorry, forgot to add prop note. i use the 3 blade and like it a lot. it is simple and for me to bac
Propeller for 1978 Evinrude 6804b 6 HP sail sfbay at 6:45pm 03.18.21 Yep......for $150 not a big risk.

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