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Wet Frig Richard Kollmann, Kollmann Marine Inc. at 2:58pm 09.12.04 Other Sailboats 5/1965 On the older model Danfoss compressor systems there are two fuses, there is a fuse on the Danfoss el
Fuel Filter Design Phil Olbert at 2:31pm 09.12.04 Big Boats 2/829 Just a brief background. Although I live in Denver I have sailed a fair amount over the last 30+ ye
Big Foot/26X Robert at 1:10pm 09.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/830 I own a 2000 26X powered by a four stroke 50Hp Mercury Big Foot. I can barely turn 5000rpm now and
Hurricane damage update from Hunter Marine Phil Herring at 1:01pm 09.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/713 Latest word from Hunter Marine..."...we're trying respond to owners as best we can but things are
The perfect wind SailboatOwners.com at 12:49pm 09.12.04 Ask All Sailors 32/5792 It's been said that some people won't go sailing if the wind is blowing more than 15 knots. Others w
Likes and dislikes Richard at 12:26pm 09.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/957 I am new to this sport just learning actually.I am 53 Live outside Chicago and have a home on the i
1980 IRWIN KETCH 37' FRANK at 12:04pm 09.12.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1211 My wife and I have been living on and sailing our Irwin in the San Juan's for a year.We have done
hurricane charley don olmstead at 11:50am 09.12.04 Columbia 3/1412 my boat was in the manatee reiver during the hurricane charley. one of my schrods broke, the wind r
Oday Daysailer II MTUSailor at 11:32am 09.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2086 Hello Folks,Finally found a boat that is in my price range and looks like it is worth buying. It i
Dingy Dave M26D at 10:17pm 06.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/1361 Mine is rigid... ...hull. Although it is infrequently used, it serves our purposes very well. One
Garmin 176 to Raymarine 4000 autopilot wp tracking Jim Seamans at 10:25am 09.12.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1244 I had solved this problem once before but after upgrading the software in the Gramin 176 it went bac
interior cushions Frank Weeks at 9:37am 09.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1006 Hi folks, What's the best way to go about getting my interior settee cushions re-upholstered? Some
jib hank belt? Richard at 9:22am 09.12.04 Smaller Boats 0/791 Greetings,I saw a guy wearing this AWESOME belt. It is leather wth a number of loops (like the ki
Anyone using the new Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Bob C at 8:22am 09.12.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1272 I am thinking about upgrading my handheld GPS76 to the new Garmin color GPSMAP 76CS. Anyone current
Autohelm drive belt BarryL at 7:58am 09.12.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1654 Hello,I would like to buy a spare drive belt for my autohelm 3000. The existing belt has this writ
Single handling, lines Lee Y at 7:05am 09.12.04 Smaller Boats 5/774 I have 1988 H23. I have a roller furler. I want to be able to raise and lower my main sail from the
Cabin Leak L.A. Mar at 6:42am 09.12.04 Big Boats 3/952 I have recently bought a 87 45 Legend. I have a problem with a leak in the salon area of the cabin.
Rigid boom vang vs. topping lift Kirk Magee at 6:28am 09.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3095 I'dont like the fact that on the 26M there is no support for the boom other than the mast crutch.
mainsheet block replacement Martin Rose at 6:13am 09.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1061 i need to replace the mainsheet block on a 1987 Mac 25 footer.the roller has deteriorated.problem
new roller furling gear Michael Wallach at 5:49am 09.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1132 I am thinking of replacing the continuous line Hood roller furler on my 1992 Hunter 33.5 with an abo

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Sail wrinkles (4) Tally Ho at 3:50pm 11.20.20 187419 These (above) are from the day I installed it... I installed it just to I could see if it
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Stu Jackson at 3:21pm 11.20.20 1. Look at a Defender or West Marine catalog, paper or online. Like: Cabinet Hardware \| West Mari
Galveston Sailing? jmce1587 at 3:18pm 11.20.20 There a couple of boat launches on clear lake but you need to check for availability because of road
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? (2) Allan12210 at 2:50pm 11.20.20 That reminded me of this one. It was this guys first attempt to drive his truck, family and friends
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Terry Cox at 2:20pm 11.20.20 I've been shopping for a dodger in the Puget Sound area and $6k seems to be the ballpark figure. $3
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Terry Cox at 2:13pm 11.20.20 This boat has the drum installation under the deck in the anchor locker. Has the existing unit sto
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch SFS at 2:07pm 11.20.20 I know it's unlikely, given that you need the part, but do you have a picture? And what model (or le
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Hunter216 at 1:58pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goi
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? jssailem at 1:50pm 11.20.20 Crazy:biggrin:.
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Captain Larry-DH at 1:39pm 11.20.20 For that I'd use a quarter-sheet finish sander with 60-grit and work down to 80 grit. Best control.
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? (1) VisionPNW at 1:30pm 11.20.20 i found several problems with these lights: the led bulbs are intermittent; the wiring bullet conn
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) capta at 1:20pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goin
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 1:19pm 11.20.20 Bill, Thank you for your response. I'm much more interested in sailing in the bay. Besides steering
Transport recommendation Hydro Therapy at 1:17pm 11.20.20 I would also be fuming. I hope you get refunded.
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Brianstanis at 1:09pm 11.20.20 Many thanks to all for your great comments. I think I have enough knowledge now to move forward. I
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Johnb at 1:06pm 11.20.20 That $110/hr has to cover the phone, shop rent, travel time, delivery time, sales time, insurance,
Galveston Sailing? Bill19233 at 1:02pm 11.20.20 Yes I have my own trailer sailor. West Wight Potter 19. Thank you! There are several yards on Cle
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Brianstanis at 1:00pm 11.20.20 Someone caught my typo. Should have been Bimini. I did reread before posting but still missed the er
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? (1) A6C5O7 at 12:54pm 11.20.20 To add a bit of intrique to the quest. Here is a image the seller sent me of some of the documents.
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 12:41pm 11.20.20 Yes I have my own trailer sailor. West Wight Potter 19. Thank you!

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