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How to winterize the Yanmar SB-8 Bryner at 12:41am 10.26.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/946 What is the proper way to winterize the Yanmar SB-8 on my 78 27ft. She is hauled out untill spring.
port-a-pot options william at 12:34am 10.26.04 Smaller Boats 24/2031 has anyone installed one of the self contained, pump-out type port-a-pots on an h23. filling and emp
Deck Construction at Atachment Points Capt'n Ron at 11:34pm 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1158 I am considering buying an O'Day 322. My current O'Day has had some water intrusion into the balsa
Looking for Ron Chandler Gaspare at 11:00pm 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/890 Ron,I'm very interesred in speaking with you concerning your mast stepping system. Please, if you w
Hunter 410 - Wing Keel Vince at 5:35pm 10.25.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1109 I have recently inspected a HUNTER 410 (2000 model) and have noted a slightdamage on the trailing e
Help to Buy Mac26 M free sailing in NewZealand steve downunder at 3:06pm 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/818
Helpto buy Mac26 M Free sailing in New Zealand ... steve downunder at 2:57pm 10.25.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1055
I need advice on stored Oday 25 Art at 2:17pm 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/993 I have found a Oday 25 that has been in storage for about 6 years. I can get it cheap, maybe real ch
racing h34 vs j24 using phrf jim oursler at 1:12pm 10.25.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1537 Due to the light weight of a J24, even with a phrf of 147 vs 177, the J24 normally wins. Anyone got
Vent line for holding tank Roger at 1:12pm 10.25.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1037 I'm installing a holding tank and macerator pump, etc for the head on my 'new' 1978 Catalina-30. Doe
Mark in Australia, Please contact Ray Ray Bowles at 1:08pm 10.25.04 Trailer Sailors 1/1351 Mark, I could'nt find you on either site and I am listed on this directory. Thanks Ray
Teak toe-rail replacement Bruce Eilts at 12:42pm 10.25.04 Bigger Boats 1/3853 Can anyone give me tips about replacing the 'toe-rail' teak that is attached to the cabin top on my
Sliding teak door for Catalina 25 Paul at 12:24pm 10.25.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/976 Can anyone give me an idea of how to find a sliding wood door for my '79 Catalina 25? I just bought
Replacement Mast for 27' Joanne at 11:44am 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1039 I am looking for a replacement mast for a 1974 Catalina 27 that we are restoring. We will also be l
centerboard winch on 75 OD25 tom at 11:32am 10.25.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1373 I have just purchased a 1975 OD25 which is equipped with a winch in the cabin to raise the centerboa
Stopping the dreaded stern slap! Robert Banks at 11:31am 10.25.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1440 I recently acquired a pristine 1992 Hunter-28, moving up from a mid-60's 26' Rhodes Meridian. I love
Gin Pole BIGUMs at 10:52am 10.25.04 Smaller Boats 3/987 I have a 2003 H260. I managed to loose the gin pole this weekend and would rather not buy another o
Property Tax Stan at 9:49am 10.25.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1854 I dock a Coast Guard documented boat in Charleston, SCbut I live in Atlanta. Does anyone know what
Masthead Dave at 9:14am 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/924 My Mac 25 just has cheek block mounted to the side at the top of mast for the main halyard. I need
Broken Masts Common on MacGregor????? ejorgens at 8:05am 10.25.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/3699 At Lake Perris Marina (CA) I noticed one of the resident 26X's with a broken mast. In the slip right

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Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Stu Jackson at 2:08pm 01.23.21 Is this based on WOT or ??? It is based on average use. Rarely does one run completely at WOT and
Considering a 26X Justin_NSA at 2:01pm 01.23.21 .... I want a toy that will be fun for the family for the few years that I have left before my kids
One more plumbing project checked off (2) Justin_NSA at 1:52pm 01.23.21 Justin, can you share a link for the carbon filter you mentioned? This is the one that was preferr
Pulley pullers (1) Rick Webb at 1:43pm 01.23.21 You need something like this. Figure out what size and pitch bolts are required to thread into the
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? lehighsail at 1:28pm 01.23.21 From the Tax Capital of the World: NJ has a sales tax of 6.625% on almost everything except prescr
Dating a Catalina jlkramer at 1:18pm 01.23.21 Your description fits my Jaguar 22 which was build in 1977. Build in Britten, now sailing in Holland
41' AC and DS Hunter owners DOCKHAND at 1:10pm 01.23.21 Quite a difference in the look of the size of blades, I can read the Campbell prop is a 20R X 12. Th
Electric Panel Gizmos Ken Cross at 1:00pm 01.23.21 Digital meters also provide more resolution than you can see with your eye on a needle, analog meter
Considering a 26X chip veres at 12:57pm 01.23.21 I think your family will be happy on the 26X. lots more space than the SJ21. And you can take the 2
Port hole missing Ken Cross at 12:53pm 01.23.21 If it were me, I might consider fabricating one. Plastic is available in many colors and woodworking
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail AndyVS at 12:45pm 01.23.21 I have the bitter end turning through a small block and then into a jam cleat on boom. I use it to l
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Hunter216 at 12:39pm 01.23.21 It all relates to the size of your engine and nothing else. A single cylinder will burn approximate
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail Hunter216 at 12:32pm 01.23.21 I usually leave my topping lift attached to the boom while under sail. Is this a good idea or not?
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail justsomeguy at 12:13pm 01.23.21 Actual topping lift from the mast. Whew. 'Cause I've done it with the pigtail once.
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail scrawley at 12:10pm 01.23.21 Actual topping lift from the mast.
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail justsomeguy at 12:08pm 01.23.21 I usually leave my topping lift attached to the boom while under sail. Is this a good idea or not?
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail Gary W. Trew at 12:02pm 01.23.21 Ditto to what Sailavie1 said - keep it away from the sail and it's fine. If you do loose it, you ca
Only in Florida shemandr at 11:57am 01.23.21 d NY which is wine country. So riders would go from winery to winery whilst sipping wine and pedd
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail scrawley at 11:56am 01.23.21 I do keep it loose. If disconnected how do I secure the loose end?
Pulley pullers Allan12210 at 11:52am 01.23.21 Hi Scott, A few items I found useful were: 1-1/16 inch deep socket plus 1/2 inch drive breaker bar

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