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Elec. connections for kicker motor Brian at 7:36am 10.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1083 I just bought a Nissan 8 hp 4 stroke with electric start. I am going to take the motor off the boat
Cure for Chalky gelcoat? Robert Tuten at 7:28am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 16/6123 I own a 12 year old boat. The fiberglass is getting chalky and probably needs to be painted. An "o
Alternator for a 1992 Perkins Diesel Herb Parsons at 5:50am 10.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1097 I have a 1971 Coronado 35 that was repowered (before I bought it) with a 1992 Perkins 30 HP diesel.
Polar Diagram for Hunter 33.5 Jim Wolfe at 4:06am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/1336 Does anyone have a polar diagram for a 33.5 (1994) that they would be willing to share?I know I ca
Replacing H31 Lifelines Rick J at 4:04am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 13/1668 Hello all. I've been procrastinating for long enough, so this month I'm going to replace the lifeli
Crack aft of keel Randy Burns at 2:31am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1137 Bruce,I have a crack in my Hunter 27 aft of my keel, from flexing, that is about 3" long through al
Have 150% Genoa, Need Jib Smokey at 12:26am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/772 Hello- We have a Hunter 27 with a 150% Genoa. This does not make sense for new sailers on winds of L
Jib sheet on H260 Kevin13821 at 12:26am 10.20.04 Smaller Boats 5/1346 When I wrap the jibsheet around the winch, the line pops up ' out of the cam cleat. Did Hunter forg
Center board Bob at 11:44pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1130 Need to replace the line that lifts and lowers the centerboard on a 19 2 Oday. Has anyone had the op
Sailboat Cruise Stories Wanted Opie at 11:02pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1102 My wife and I have only sailed once, on a calm day in Oriental, and we liked it. We are reaching re
Has anyone used Durabak ? Tammy at 10:46pm 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/871 I am thinking of using Durabak for non-skid on the decks of my H30. Has anyone used this product or
What about Seidelmann sail boats Bill at 10:38pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/17707 Can anyone tell me about the Seidelmann company. I have a chance to buy one, but i am finding it ver
Rubberized keel Keymastr at 8:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/829 Has anyone looked into coatinf the keelor even the bottom with the rubberizing compoud used in truc
Shrouds and Chainplate Leaks Patrick at 8:29pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 2/1110 I have a Catalina 400 MKII that is 5 years old. It has developed a small leak where the shroud attac
Learn to winterize Ron at 8:16pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 11/1106 I have recently purchased a 410 and I am thinking whether to have the boat yard winterize the boat f
Wall Covering for a Cabin Refit Al at 3:44pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/2860 I've got a 25'fiberglass boat that needs a replacement of the old original cloth/foam hull covers.
boom vang myron young at 2:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/797 I just bought a 1981 Macgregor 21. the boom has an eye half way back for the boom vang, but there is
Topside water leaks Stephen Paul at 2:27pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/881 Hello, I have a 1994 MacGregor 26 S I think it is an S for "swing Keel". I have enjoyed the boat but
Oday 25 cushions Ted Kaperonis at 2:24pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1553 I recently took ownershbip of an Oday 25. When the main berth base is pulled out, I do not know whe
Bluewater Dean at 2:03pm 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1208 I am looking to sail 461 Panama to Australia. Any thoughts on the seaworthyness of 461 for this voya

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'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:44am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just th
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:39am 12.01.20 "What is that rig for the headsail called?". Are you referring to a furler? Practical Sailor did a
Viadana sailboat gear dasreboot at 10:31am 12.01.20 their blocks are on the lightly made side. I bought some and have since replaced them. The thin pla
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 10:29am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just tha
Making a mast for a sabot Michael Davis at 10:15am 12.01.20 Well that brings another question. Does anyone have some plans for building a mast and instruction
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice ricksoth at 10:13am 12.01.20 Claude, I think you have answered my confusion. To "Lock" the system, I need to push down on the p
progressive insurance opinions WayneH at 10:12am 12.01.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy This is what I jus
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:08am 12.01.20 atomic four is a nice engine, check the 44 year old tanks for leaks. standing rigging in the salt a
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice (1) kloudie1 at 10:02am 12.01.20 You can see the "Lock/Unlock" signage on the top, under the handle.. The difference is that the und
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? Freedom77 at 9:59am 12.01.20 BTW. Have towed Freedom as far south a Baja, Mexico and as far north a San Juans, British Columbia a
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 9:52am 12.01.20 atomic four is a nice engine, check the 44 year old tanks for leaks. standing rigging in the salt a
progressive insurance opinions Justin_NSA at 9:51am 12.01.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 9:49am 12.01.20 We looked at the exact model and year back in 2004. I'm pretty sure the price had been reduced to l
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 9:47am 12.01.20 nice design, nice bling. what do you want to check on a 44 year old cal. the plywood used to make
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 9:45am 12.01.20 Looks nice. If I had to nitpick: I don't like gasoline engines. Any chance of inspecting below the w
progressive insurance opinions Dalliance at 9:44am 12.01.20 Agreed hull value is what they pay for a total loss. In cases of repair for a partial loss watch ou
'84 Mac 25 - Is She Worth It? Freedom77 at 9:43am 12.01.20 Freedom is 44 years old and still goin'. Welcome to the Legion of the Damned.:biggrin: Great bunch o
Sending Unit Leaking dhandzy at 9:40am 12.01.20 ...and what was left was the best smelling boat i've ever been in.. in fact, it stayed fresh smell
Sending Unit Leaking BillyK at 9:24am 12.01.20 i had 5 gallons of diesel in my bilge last winter from a failed tank. tried every cleaning produc
Smart Rig Boom \| Escape Rumba LakeShark at 9:23am 12.01.20 I have the Captiva model and the boom should be relatively easy to make. Just head over to your loc

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