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System down for a year ex-admin at 12:32am 11.16.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/783 Russ, hello. I have a modular installation. The system has been preserved for almost a year. How
Wonky Wind Gauge Gary Wyngarden at 10:54pm 11.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1106 The Autohelm wind gauge on my H37.5 is giving me some wonky readings. The wind direction display is
SSB Radio Gerry at 10:48pm 11.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/871 I am thinking of purchasing a SSB Radio for my 430.The experts tell me that the backstay would norm
H31 Leaks Ed Carrillo at 10:46pm 11.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1000 I have noticed in several interior pictures that many H31's have the same leaks that mine has, namel
What to study/learn for Pudget Sound Gordon Shadburne at 10:14pm 11.15.04 Ask All Sailors 17/1303 THANKS TO ALL THE INPUT ON MY 11/12 QUESTION ON WHAT BOAT TO BUY (ANY SUGESTIONS FOR A 30 FT /15,000
Bilge Pump Hose Steve Starley at 12:44pm 11.15.04 Bigger Boats 0/798 I have a 1987 O'Day 322 which has developed several leaks in the hose that leads from the electric b
How fast does the mac 25 go? Carl at 11:23am 11.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/5778 How fast does the Mac 25 go in various conditions with various sail configurations?
Nearest Catalina 30 Dave Gerhardt at 10:58am 11.15.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/867 I am interested in purchasing a 1983 Catalina 30. I'd like to verify that I like the lines of the b
Any club racers out there? Joe at 10:28am 11.15.04 Columbia 7/1396 I see lots of posts for the Columbia 8.3 (1977) as being a solid/reliable cruiser. But what about a
1995 H26 Graphics Brad at 10:20am 11.15.04 Smaller Boats 6/966 I am thinking about replacing the graphics on my boat, any suggestions on who to contact.Thanks
Rusty Rudder Analgesic at 9:19am 11.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1451 I bought my 1988 Catalina 34 2 years ago and during winter storage noticed rust stains on the rudder
Stern hardware acess Tomasan1018 at 9:09am 11.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/766 I recently have purchased a 21 year old Mac 25. It pretty good shape, but having an issue w/ the ma
Propane pain Al9586 at 9:08am 11.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1104 Day One: We hadn't used the propane stove for a while so when it was time to heat something (i.e. ea
Aprox weight of an 84 O'day 23' new2sail23 at 9:02am 11.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1622 So I know if I can tow it with my SUV.ThanksRyan
Experience with Sea Eagle inflatables Jim21871 at 8:45am 11.15.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1112 Considering buying one of their roll up inflatables. Anyone with experience with them out there wil
Transducer placement in Hunter 23.5 Ralph Yorque at 7:38am 11.15.04 Smaller Boats 3/941 I just aquired a Hunter 23.5 WB and am looking for suggestions of the proper place to locate the tra
C-30 M-35 Engine Zincs -- Is there 1 or 2? Jeff Colburn at 6:40am 11.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/943 I have a 1984 C-30 equiped with a Universal M-25 dissel. I know about 1 engine zinc located in the
Question re. Gear Here Classifieds Jack4865 at 6:18am 11.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1009 I'm considering selling my Avon inflatable dinghy. It is 9'6" long. However, there is a notice i
catalina 25, 1985 Dragon Fly at 6:17am 11.15.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1366 MY STERN RAIL, AROUND THE COCKPIT WAS DAMAGED DURING HURRICANE CHARLEY.ANYONE KNOW WHERE I MIGHT FI
Transmision Gear Ratio 2GM20F Mike Jaeger at 6:00am 11.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/939 To hard to read the name plate with myhead upside down. I hope someone can.Thanks in Advance. Some

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Keel Winch operation in Sirius 21 rgranger at 8:14pm 08.23.20 Pictures of your winch will help
Mackinac Island (and Hessel) sesmith at 8:08pm 08.23.20 It's about 4 nm from St Ignace to Mackinac Is. What could possibly go wrong in 4 miles? :) . I thi
Prop shaft seal "alignment", can it be corrected? SoSound at 8:07pm 08.23.20 Yeah, maybe I'll take a photo or two tomorrow, although... that involves tearing the bedding up, and
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 7:48pm 08.23.20 @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit appear in the cockpit, armed with not enough beer, and looking for s
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Meriachee at 7:41pm 08.23.20 @Crazy Dave Condon and @Kermit appear in the cockpit, armed with not enough beer, and looking for sn
Fuse ConFUSion Benny17441 at 7:36pm 08.23.20 Can you tighten the screw so the fuse holder does not twist? If unable replace the fuse holder.
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 7:36pm 08.23.20 Thank you for your expert reply CDC. You have peaked my curiosity, what happens at 15degrees of heal
new dodger loose and floppy justsomeguy at 7:14pm 08.23.20 This was not a discount deal....I do not want to beat the guy up if loose and floppy is the new nor
Center board Benny17441 at 7:13pm 08.23.20 I would keep it raised to eliminate the board slap. As far as marine growth it can be an obstacle t
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib LouiseS at 7:10pm 08.23.20 We too are just setting up our boat which came with no sheets or halyard. Would love any recommenda
new dodger loose and floppy DrJudyB at 7:10pm 08.23.20 Panels should be tight and smooth, not loose.
Water pressure/volume problem Sefuller at 7:05pm 08.23.20 Have you taken the aeration screens off the faucet(s) and tested without them, many time those scre
Lost My Raw Water Intake Benny17441 at 7:04pm 08.23.20 I once picked up a plastic ice bag which acted as a flap valve. When the engine was sucking water
Simple head plumbing kloudie1 at 7:02pm 08.23.20 Originally, that boat was set up like mine, from the factory.. The head goes straight to the holding
Prop shaft seal "alignment", can it be corrected? dlochner at 6:52pm 08.23.20 We've all been there with the RTFM. What would be helpful for the rest of us are a few photos and k
GFCI Needed? Benny17441 at 6:44pm 08.23.20 An a/c circuit does not need a ground to operate. The current's return path is the neutral wire.
new dodger loose and floppy jon hansen at 6:43pm 08.23.20 i like tight. never seen loose and floppy on any boat just my $0.02
Water pressure/volume problem DayDreamer41 at 6:41pm 08.23.20 Have you taken the aeration screens off the faucet(s) and tested without them, many time those scree
Prop shaft seal "alignment", can it be corrected? SoSound at 6:32pm 08.23.20 All right, I'm getting part of my answers from the manual (RTFM), alignment is "critical", and repla
Standing Rigging Sunbird22358 at 6:27pm 08.23.20 As always, D&R Marine www.drmarine.com is a good source, Rudy Nickerson, who runs D&R used to be the

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