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Nissan NS5 poor throttle response question william3045 at 12:37am 08.04.04 Smaller Boats 1/881 I posted this on the "ask all sailors forum and haven't recieved any responses. maybe some of us "sm
water running into cabin thru starboard side main mike at 11:50pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 5/1013 I was sailing on a hot humid day and we recieved the usual downpour for this time of the year on seb
How about anchoring near Fort Myers Beach?? p323ms at 11:44pm 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1319 A friend is moving to Fort Myers. She knows nothing about boats. Anyway we are thinking about sailin
South to Jacksonville Tom Hamilton at 11:28pm 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/865 I am trying to make plans to move my 36 ft boat (Lancer 36 "Trilogy") from the Chesapeake to Jackson
New system ?'s Russ20666 at 10:02pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1252 Just bought a new Thetford Aquamate to go into our O'Day 23 and the pitiful pamphlet that comes with
Boom furler? MICHAEL YEARGAN at 9:56pm 08.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/791 Have just seen the ads for the Schaffer Boom Furlers and am curious if anyone has had one installed
Experience with Boatpix.com Juice6576 at 2:53pm 08.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1137 I was sailing my home waters around Manitowoc, WI last Saturday when we were buzzed by a white helic
26X prop size? Jib21855 at 1:30pm 08.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1040 I have a Honda 50 4 stroke on my 26X. The prop is 12.1" x 9 pitch 3 blade. The motor begins to rev
Head Odor and Vent Paul17656 at 1:22pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1956 Peggy,I have your book on Boat Odors and I remember it says that the holding tank vent should not
Need help shortening forestay Mac Bentley at 1:15pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1505 The mast on my h23 is way too far aft. I've done the halyard-hanging trick and, after loosening the
Barient Winch Parts Charles Vega at 1:14pm 08.03.04 Big Boats 3/1508 I am looking for Barient parts for model 21-33 ' 24-45. Does any body knows were I can find them.C
what year? stephan at 1:07pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 2/1102 I bought a 22' a few years ago. We have enjoyed it immensley. The hull # is 5999. Is this indicat
Crunchy Sole Matt at 12:41pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 3/1160 The sole under the table on my '79 Cat 22 is swollen and crunches when stepped on. Sounds like a pi
Small details of a 26D Curt McClain at 11:48am 08.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/911 A couple of very small fittings are missing from the D that i just got and i was hoping someone out
How Do Your Telltales Fly???? Rick D at 11:42am 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/832 We're taking your suggestions for topics for the August Guest Expert forum. In August, Don Guilette
Desperate for M26 X/M windward performance info normo at 11:28am 08.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1311 I am seriously interested in a M26X or M but having great difficulty determinng specifically what th
Old bronz Wilcox Winner Garry15988 at 10:43am 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1221 I am in the process of rebuilding an old bronz head. What is the best lubrication to use for the cu
Broken keel cable Bill Perry at 10:34am 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 2/804 Has anyone broken a keel cable on their 216? I don't know if I pumped once too much or if this is an
First Sailboat Paul Bradford at 10:14am 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1394 What brand ' model sailboat would ya'll recomend for a fist timer? It has to be trailerable is the m
quarter berth options ted at 9:31am 08.03.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1238 I've got a 1978, 33 footer and need some ideas on what to do with the quarter berth.It seems like w

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Propane heater MikeHoncho at 8:34am 11.15.20 I am mindful of the various views on petroleum based sources of energy. I guess it is a question of
Propane heater (2) LeslieTroyer at 8:34am 11.15.20 I have both a Dickinson Newport propane and a Planar Diesel heater. The Dickinson keeps the chill
Propane heater jssailem at 8:28am 11.15.20 I am mindful of the various views on petroleum based sources of energy. I guess it is a question of
Propane heater MikeHoncho at 8:26am 11.15.20 I have a Wallas cooktop/ heater in mine. It works really well. The heater keeps it comfortable but I
LED Anchor Light RF Interference spadaforaj at 8:22am 11.15.20 thanks - will do !
Coupling back on prop shaft Alan Gomes at 8:17am 11.15.20 Does anyone know how the coupling is fitted on the prop shaft? Interference fit or tapered? After i
Propane heater Tedd at 8:01am 11.15.20 @jssailem : My next boat very likely won't have a diesel engine. I'm also in the PNW and I was plann
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 rjarrell at 7:44am 11.15.20 We are looking to replace the roller furling unit on our 1990 Legend 37. This boat has the drum in
110 V plugs not working. Wesleymi at 7:33am 11.15.20 My 321 came with a gfi plug at each outlet even though they were wired in series. The outlet in the
Wiring Terry Cox at 7:14am 11.15.20 Hi John, as a footnote DC boat wiring, or marine grade wire, needs to be of the proper guage for the
Antenna whips Bob S at 7:07am 11.15.20 Don I did a Wikipedia search and saw the explanation of length. I will get in touch with Vesper. th
Antenna whips Bob S at 7:04am 11.15.20 Thanks Brian I have access to 300 series Stainless in many sizes and was more curious what they are
LED Anchor Light RF Interference sesmith at 7:03am 11.15.20 Definitely give them a call. I have one of their replacement led bulbs on ours (not the tri-color)
Antenna whips Don S/V ILLusion at 7:02am 11.15.20
Stuck Prop On Shaft capta at 6:56am 11.15.20 A proper prop puller works by tightening it up as much as you can, then hitting it on the nut with a
Wiring Kings Gambit at 6:44am 11.15.20 Whenever I have to access the wring behind the panel to do something, like to install a new stereo w
How do/would you do it? glaufman at 6:28am 11.15.20 Ive been out of touch for a while... good points mark... Different strokes... To back u up, when we
Antenna whips Brian D at 6:24am 11.15.20 You can by whips off of ebay. I did that for some HF whip antennas I had. Just in case I cut them to
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (2) JamesG161 at 6:12am 11.15.20 Zero water in the cabin. Although SeaTow made provisions for a big hull leak. I will modify that t
Propane heater Kings Gambit at 5:36am 11.15.20 @merit25 propane heat puts you and crew at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Sailing in the Salish

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