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Pulling the mast Frank15180 at 3:20am 09.25.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1060 I want to pull my mast and check the standing rigging. Any suggestions on on how and what to look fo
Winterizing pressurized water system Bobby2204 at 1:40am 09.25.04 Big Boats 6/2338 I am interested to know if anyone has found a easy way to drain the pressureized water system includ
good deal? Ron at 1:32am 09.25.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1116 1974 Cal 29 Tired running and standing. Very clean below. Diesel fires right up 7,500
fuel connector jlwithrow at 1:27am 09.25.04 Smaller Boats 1/955 Anyone relace the fuel line on your Honda 9.9 OB? Evidently a different fitting for pre 2001 models.
Is this normal? Timm R at 1:01am 09.25.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1068 I decided to install a vhf antennna on my mast head.The P.O.plugged the mast with styrofoam.Spent al
for those who know me. crazy dave at 11:50pm 09.24.04 Smaller Boats 4/966 It is befitting that I should get the last 260. I was heavily involved with the water ballast serie
Trade Real Estate (land) for a boat? GR Brown at 3:11pm 09.24.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2645 I have some bare land, free and clear in Colorado I want to trade for a boat. Where would I adverti
Shower Drain Everett14920 at 12:17pm 09.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1006 I have had a problem with Water coming up through the shower drain after sailing. This is especiall
restoring old fiberglass Deck/Hull Steve at 1:20am 09.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1706 reconditioning Hi, No experience with having the hull painted, but I asked a guy at the boat shop
Temporary Sail Repair Glenn Bollin at 11:55am 09.24.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1444 While hauling down the last 4 feet of the mainsail of my '88 Hunter 26.5 last night, the sail ripped
Dropping the mast Bob McCaw at 10:47am 09.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/825 I bought my 1975 O'Day 27 this summer after it had been launched and the mast stepped. The season is
Rudder Replacement Problems Gregg at 10:32am 09.24.04 Catalina 30 2/1370 My 76 C-30 took a beating last weekend from the last winds of Ivan stirring things up in New England
Sailing in heavy winds jsachetti at 10:27am 09.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1101 I'm a new O'Day 25 owner with only modest experience sailing solo. My question relates to the choice
3GM30F white smoke/steam Tom-in-Annapolis at 10:25am 09.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1239 My 1986 3GM30F was overheating so I've been through all the checks. The coolant was 1 qt low and th
retro fittting a trailor Jeff at 10:13am 09.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/889 I am looking to retorfit a trailor for a 25 O'day. I am looking for measurments and pictures of exi
Direct from Catalina concerning the tall rigs Bill11522 at 10:11am 09.24.04 Big Boats 1/1014 I received this reply from Catalina as to why they discontinued the tall rig options....... "Tall
74 Cal 29 Ron at 9:28am 09.24.04 Cal 1/498 I am buying a 1974 cal 29 for 7,500 dollars. It is real clean inside but neglected outside. 20 hp di
2004 compared to 2005 mac26 fred at 7:00am 09.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/742 can anyone tell me the major changes from a 2004 to 2005 mac 26. I am considering a new 2004 but don
Hunter 23 rig tuning questions Michael Slough at 6:30am 09.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1492 I have recently purchased a 1988 Hunter 23, and am wondering if any others can give me tips on how t
I can take the truth Richard at 6:28am 09.24.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/978 I am looking at purchaseing a MacGregor 26 M .Tell me please what You know the Good The Bad and .

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Beneteau 361 stiff steering (1) SCFoster at 4:55pm 11.24.20 For a 20 year old installation, pretty impressed there is really no wear at all. The issue is the an
Beneteau 361 stiff steering Mechone at 4:42pm 11.24.20 Funny they would use UHMW ,one it is difficult to machine , it is subject to creep under load which
Preventors do I need one jon hansen at 4:41pm 11.24.20 having control of your rig is wise. preventing uncontrolled jibes is obvious. you can kill people wi
(1) Mr. Dave at 4:33pm 11.24.20 Recorded music on a boat is not any different than watching TV on a boat (of course that's my opinio
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? Tally Ho at 4:30pm 11.24.20 That's my understanding as well. The signal I want to go to the VHF is the GPS lat/long so that the
Preventors do I need one David in Sandusky at 4:26pm 11.24.20 We use a preventer on any long downwind cruising leg, to ensure against an accidental gybe. I undo t
which winch cable to use johnCartelli at 4:25pm 11.24.20 thanks... is that more or less prone to chaffing on the winch?..and is it more desirable than 7 x
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 4:24pm 11.24.20 My cat is glad I am working from home these days, but he sure makes it hard to work on my laptop!
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 4:23pm 11.24.20 My Amberlee likes the warmth of the "brick".
Smart Rig Boom \| Escape Rumba Tally Ho at 4:23pm 11.24.20 I'm looking for a smart rig boom for my escape rumba. parts for a self-controlled vacuum? :banghe
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 4:17pm 11.24.20 My cat is glad I am working from home these days, but he sure makes it hard to work on my laptop!
Transom to hull crack sven7 at 4:16pm 11.24.20 Thanks no visible sign of crack from inside but it is a thru crack; do have small leak when under
Sending Unit Leaking Tom J at 4:12pm 11.24.20 Would be curious to know if any 310 owners have fuel guages that actually work and are accurate? M
Funny Friday!!! AlastairLC at 3:50pm 11.24.20 I tried that once. Anesthetise them first. 50 grams of morphine outta do it.
Sending Unit Leaking jssailem at 3:32pm 11.24.20 Kind of. Some have 5 others have 6 screws. You need to examine your top plate and then match the uni
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 jssailem at 3:21pm 11.24.20 Sure. SBO has a "shop right here. A variety of options exist. You'll need to size it. Schafer Schaef
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 DJGERN at 3:20pm 11.24.20 ... Just remove the whole thing and replace. .... Any idea where to find the replacement for the
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 DJGERN at 3:15pm 11.24.20
Preventors do I need one sesmith at 2:59pm 11.24.20 On our Seaward 25, I run a single line from the cockpit up to a block at a stanchion base, back to a
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 2:46pm 11.24.20 Cats have staff. It's very true!

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