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Stripped Screws in an aluminum mast Rick at 1:15am 02.24.05 Catalina 30 3/2065 In working on the boom of my 1986 C30 I have broken the head off of one screw so far. Is it OK to j
Location of Hull number Jim Griffin at 12:28am 02.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1077 Actually, I have a MacGregor Venture 17 purchased in 1971.Does anyone know where the hull number i
riding high outboard kennyb at 12:09am 02.24.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/970 I recently bought an O'Day 25 moving up from a CAtalina 22. This boat seems to really ride high in t
Jib Sheet Replacement ScottJK at 10:36pm 02.23.05 Smaller Boats 5/1691 Recently bought new sails (Offshore) - main and 135% furling genoa. Also bought the Schaefer Snapfu
Changing the 2-stroke outboard water pump rotor Rich at 10:06pm 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1305 Anybody have any guidance on how and the difficulty of changing the paddle wheel for the water cooli
New Look to the Forum? Paul Akers at 10:04pm 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1114 It seems to have change while I was on line this morning (0900 EST).
Lights out on mast although wires were connected? Paul4360 at 10:02pm 02.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1166 None of the lights on my mast are working; mast-head, steaming, nor spreader lights. They haven't wo
Lectra/San -- thinking of getting one Bill at 7:01pm 02.23.05 Big Boats 16/3198 I am thinking of getting a Lectra/San marine sewage treatment system for the head on my H34. With Pe
ID this motor please Donald6441 at 1:08pm 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1047 The boat i was given recently has a motor that seems to work despite its rust. I only ran it for abo
Polishing bronze winches Donald6441 at 12:55pm 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2974 I have recently been given a small sail boat to fix up. It has several bronze winches that are oxidi
TV and internet Franklin at 12:31pm 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1011 I've always dreamed about sailing around the world and getting paid while doing it. I am a software
Has anyone pulled the lazarette on a 260? ruedi ross at 12:16pm 02.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/884 I want to install a larger permanent fuel tank and was wondering if anyone has advice on removing th
Another Another Fuel Filter Question Sailor-man at 11:15am 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1151 While we're on the subject of fuel filters ... Is it recommended that both primary and secondary fil
Another Another Fuel Filter Question Sailor-man at 11:05am 02.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/728 While we're on the subject of fuel filters ... Is it recommended that both primary and secondary fil
How to check and stop leaking chain plates Teddy at 10:52am 02.23.05 Catalina 30 0/1467 I have a 1983 catalina. After I returned from a 150 mile race I found that my chain plates are leaki
Rudder Casting Upgrades Joe Sarna at 10:32am 02.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1017 I took apart my kick-up rudder casting to clean up the corrosion from the previous owner. In the pr
Water Tank Size? Bad Obsession at 10:27am 02.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/848 Does Anyone know how big the fresh water tank is on a Hunter 22? I asked Hunter and they didn't kno
depth location paul17622 at 9:26am 02.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/1139 I looked through forum and finally bought a hummingbird Piranha max 10depthfinderI'm trying instal
When is it time to epoxy the bottom paint? Ryan at 9:18am 02.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/931 my bottom has some brownish stains and barnicles. My plan is to sand it down some how while still on
Roller Furling Race Sail Peter at 9:16am 02.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1064 Can race sails be used on a roller furling? How about the loss of sail area since the sail cannot be

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C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed Drinky Crow at 1:49pm 03.08.21 https://www.raceweekpnw.com
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 eherlihy at 1:49pm 03.08.21 The M25 is a good engine. I have one in my O'day 35. The M25 is based on a Kubota D850 tractor motor
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 1:48pm 03.08.21 Those pieces look gorgeous! What type of varnish are you coating them with? Just cheap minwax helm
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 (3) SailingLoto at 1:42pm 03.08.21 Not a bad day. Rudder and tiller sanded and 4th coat of varnish. Gave the companionway hatches a q
New chartplotter sail sfbay at 1:39pm 03.08.21 I like my Raymarine E120 navigation display, albeit 2007 technology. I have two each on a sailboat
Neck deep in the Dark Side Ralph Johnstone at 1:37pm 03.08.21 Put a deposit on a 21 ft. Carolona Skiff walkaround ( actually pretty rare) with a Yamaha 2 stroke
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed MHauser at 1:35pm 03.08.21 Hey Drinky Crow, send me the details, but, probably not.
New chartplotter LakeOntario270 at 1:33pm 03.08.21 I am looking to purchase a new chartplotter. I currently have a older Raymarine (2005) that is diffi
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed Drinky Crow at 1:27pm 03.08.21 You gonna' come up to Anacortes for race week?
Neck deep in the Dark Side capta at 1:25pm 03.08.21 Capta... If you had the funds to own that boat you could have someone young varnish to your hearts
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? Parsons at 1:12pm 03.08.21 I just love the way the boat looks. Owning her makes me happy. Of course she makes you happy - she
Neck deep in the Dark Side jssailem at 1:11pm 03.08.21 Capta... If you had the funds to own that boat you could have someone young varnish to your hearts c
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

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