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Any Experience with the Dutchman Boom Brake? jmcclain at 5:12pm 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1207 As a frequent singlehander, I would like the comfort of keeping the boom under control when going do
Hunter 212 Rudder/Tiller replacement? Mark Malcolm at 4:57pm 08.31.04 Smaller Boats 0/1141 Has anyone replaced their stock rudder assembly on their 212? If so, did you build it or buy it? I
26m owners Roy at 3:28pm 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/923 Did you demo sail a 26m before you bought it? Are there any 26m owners roughly within a 100 mile dis
Wheres the best place to mount an exteral antenna? Jax at 2:22pm 08.31.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1142 I have purchased a Garmin 172C w/the external antenna. Unlike a prom queen; I've no idea where to
marine diesel storage additives jprieto at 1:16pm 08.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1290 Having read a number of horror stories about the deterioration of diesel fuel in long term storage,
Confused: in 1995 did they make a 26 and a 260 Jake at 11:46am 08.31.04 Smaller Boats 2/782 I would like to know is there a 1995 26 and a 1995 260 which might be a more optioned model or is th
What equipment recommended when buying a new 26M Ray Kail at 11:44am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/1345 I am going to the Annapolis boat show with the intention of buying a Macgregor 26M. What would 26M
Question about why a dinghy won't plane Rick at 10:57am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 10/6870 I've got one of those new BossBoats dinghy. Appearance wise, it looks identical to any inflatable r
Why won't this dinghy plane? Rick at 10:55am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1499 I've got one of those new BossBoats dinghy. Appearance wise, it looks identical to any inflatable r
cracking counter tops Peter Burns at 10:35am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1311 Has anyone else had difficulty with countertops that crack and graze. I was on a new 473 last week a
Go to the HEAD of the line. Cracker Jack at 10:04am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 0/976 Peggy:I really enjoyed your book, "BOAT ODORS". However, information on the Galley Maid Head in m
Prospective Buyer Kevin Power at 9:51am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1217 I'm considering buying a Mac 26S (1991) and I am not familiar with the water ballast system. The sa
VHF Radio Troubleshooting oreana123 at 9:35am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3040 I have an older marine radio I'd like to use. After installation, I tested the radio with another ha
Failed Water Tank Jim Carney at 9:33am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1230 I have a four year old Beneteau 361 and just a week ago my aft water tank failed and began leaking a
? about Series Andy Nuttbrock at 7:59am 08.31.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/797 I have been in contact with someone selling a 1968 16' ODay sailboat. I was under the impression it
Head Misteress Plumbing Winterizing techniques amir at 7:18am 08.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1008 How do I access in the reference library, Head Mistress Plumbing Winterizing techniques?
princess optimas stove bob mundle at 6:43am 08.31.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1356 just bought a catalina 27. tried to use the 2 burner alcohol stove (princess optimus) and had a fire
Is it worth Rebuilding a Head? Bob at 6:39am 08.31.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/902 I have the original PAR head that came on my 88 C-30. The gaskets are dry and worn that makes the pl
Phew! Have a Persistent Odor! jmcclain at 6:29am 08.31.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2177 Help! The odor just won't go away! We have 1996 Beneteau 321 purchased in 2002. There has been a n
Dock SIde Water J.B. Dyer at 5:56am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1221 I am considering a water hook up on my boat via a regulator inlet. My question is would it be possi

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Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) jon hansen at 7:09am 01.26.21 189594 beautiful, for sure BUT, full of lucas parts :yikes: do you know why the english like warm
oxolic acid JamesG161 at 6:56am 01.26.21 Everything seems to cause organ damage Whew, I only have a Piano, so no Organs around my house.:bi
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Captain Larry-DH at 6:53am 01.26.21 @JRT some added thoughts about the 440 - there is no starboard cockpit locker, as that space is give
42CC Cleat Relocation sail sfbay at 6:53am 01.26.21 Welcome to the forum!! Photos of what you have what you want to do would be helpful. You might thi
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 6:46am 01.26.21 The Rudder next step... First contact with the New Rudder maker for Shipping instructions of Old Br
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Leeward Rail at 6:35am 01.26.21
Replacing plumbing on a 302 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:26am 01.26.21 Thank you for the reply, Peggie. The toilet is a SeaLander 752. Do you have a recommended hose that
Cal-31 sail sfbay at 6:13am 01.26.21 Here you go: http://www.richardanderson.net/TechSavvy/CAL_BOATS_files/Cal%2031%20Owners%20Manual.pd
Furlex 304S problem? kjretlaw at 6:05am 01.26.21 Here is the number for their office in North Charleston, SC. Great people (843) 760-6278
Replacing plumbing on a 302 Voyager1 at 5:59am 01.26.21 I went with APS I believe but might be some thing better.. consider adding some pick ups for fuel po
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 5:46am 01.26.21 The Live feed yesterday morning, they were talking the various strategies. I believe they were sayi
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats AlastairLC at 5:44am 01.26.21
oxolic acid dLj at 5:33am 01.26.21 I read the same, and that it causes organ damage. :huh: Everything seems to cause organ damage...
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 5:23am 01.26.21 So having just looked at the tracking I was wondering why Dalin doesn't just point the bow at Les Sa
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats JRT at 5:20am 01.26.21 Excellent feedback, I actually looked up BVI charter with the 3 cabin 440 and we are looking at date
oxolic acid dlochner at 5:19am 01.26.21
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? All U Get at 5:11am 01.26.21 Nope, too busy watching paint dry. OK, checked on two sites, could have sworn we met one couple. I
oxolic acid dlochner at 5:06am 01.26.21 I mentioned above that we used to wash subway cars with a diluted oxalic acid mix. I should add tha
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Bob S at 4:54am 01.26.21 Just think of all the fun these ugly boats have given their owners
Hunter OEM Solar panel set up Don Lucas at 4:53am 01.26.21 @Don Lucas I took it during the day with direct sunlight on the panel, so there is definitely an is

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