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1989 33.5 Compression Post ? Robert at 4:28pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1230 1989 33.5 (333 Interior)Issue: With a straight edge on the top side of the mast step. It is concave
356 Leech Flutter Again ! Marc P at 1:29pm 08.17.04 Big Boats 5/896 I know this has been discussed several times but I do want to vent my frustration with the leech fl
3 blade propeller don mantle at 12:39pm 08.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/674 AS AN ADDITION TO MY PREVIOUS ARTICLE.I HAD THE PITCH ON MY PROP 16X13 THREE BLADE CHANGED TO 16X11
Fixing Nicro solar vents Peter J. Brennan at 12:31pm 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 4/7153 I'm sure everyone knows those Nicro solar-powered vents that run 24 hours a day. They are not actual
Pedestal steering Bob Wicker at 12:20pm 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/932 The wheel on my 1981 H33 will not turn to move the rudder to port and starboard as it should. The wh
rudder post leak ernie Johnston at 10:58am 08.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/874 anyone have any experience repacking the rudder post. I think that is where my leaking is coming fro
looking for the perfect c-25 jim savicki at 10:52am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/1102 Hi guys and gals. I am in the market for a c 25 with a wing keel and an inboard. I currently hav
Catalina 34 or 36 resale ease Paul at 10:41am 08.17.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/966 I sold my C30 a couple a years ago and it sold pretty fast. My wife and I plan to go cruising in 3 t
Harken Furler not furling on '95 26' Rich Lewis at 8:22am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 1/947 Since I shortened my forestay a few inches to adjust my mast rake, the Harken furler won't furl. The
Reefing Eric Graig at 8:18am 08.17.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1352 We were running downwind the other day on a broad reach when the wind really piped up to about 30 kn
Sailing Books Don Guillette at 8:15am 08.17.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/826 Hooyasailor who sails out of Atlanta and Pensicola asks an interesting question about sailing books,
Boatyard Damage from Charley Dancing Bear at 7:54am 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1120 Does anyone know how boats fared at the boatyard near Placida ? -- it is southwest of Punta Gorda. H
How about a CD or DVD? Victor23952 at 7:10am 08.17.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/971 Phil,Have you considered publishing a CD or DVD with a search engine and all or most of the archiv
Flotation foam RichardL at 7:05am 08.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1071 In some of the other threads, I have seen reference to foam under the v-berth. I don't have any ther
Capri16.5 Shroud Line Tension Lynn Bluett at 6:46am 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 4/1153 Does anyone know what the tension limits on the inner and outer shroud lines should be? I have a Lo
motor without ballast D. Boyd at 6:46am 08.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1739 I've had my 26x for two years, my first boat. I've been told I can empty the water ballast tank whe
Sailing to Baltimore Tom B at 6:45am 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1244 Anyone here sailed to Baltimore on an August weekend? We are considering a weekend cruise to Baltim
Polish the mast and boom? King at 6:42am 08.17.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1063 We stepped the mast of our '76 Oday 25 to move it out of harms way during the recent Hurricane Charl
Mac 25 - which battery? Mike at 6:34am 08.17.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1057 I am just about to try to get a simple 12volt DC system (hadn't a clue but have been reading recentl
Anyone Heard of 48' Ericson made in Brazil? sf at 6:03am 08.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1056 Has anyone ever heard of an Ericson 48' made in Brazil? I know someone who is describing his boat a

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323 air conditioner Benny17441 at 9:34pm 01.10.21 I believe that statement to be a certainty. You can bet the boat on that one and walk home a winner
AIS Receive Problem Identification Richard19068 at 9:33pm 01.10.21 I was concerned that they all showed the MMSI, but no names. However, I later saw some ID'ed by na
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? jssailem at 9:31pm 01.10.21 what the gateway is, but sounds intriguing. Not part of the itc5. It is a feature of the Vesper AI
AIS Receive Problem Identification jssailem at 9:22pm 01.10.21 Good news Rick. :beer: Sometimes we :banghead:then:facepalm:when the answers jump up and solve them
Replacement feathering prop windwagon at 8:59pm 01.10.21 I have a kiwi prop on my 35.5. After 5 years I have had no issues. Reverse works well. The design is
Eye Splice double-braid LloydB at 8:43pm 01.10.21 Klein Tools #2100-5
AIS Receive Problem Identification (1) Rick D at 8:32pm 01.10.21 UPDATE: it was the beer! This time, I checked all the settings in the B&G and found I was suppressin
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? Team118 at 8:24pm 01.10.21 :plus: the itc5 will take the signals from older units and place the data on the backbone. I connec
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Ward H at 8:12pm 01.10.21 I've looked closely at 89, 93 and 95 C30s. No evidence of blisters. In our marina Petit Hydrocoat ab
Seahood removal Legend 35 windwagon at 8:06pm 01.10.21 I'm having the same problem with my 1990 35,5. My sea hood has always had a lot of give anytime so
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Captain Larry-DH at 7:51pm 01.10.21
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Boffin at 7:47pm 01.10.21 In my 1GM10, the manual spec.the hardness of the engine mount is 70 near the gear box, while the oth
Good Read Mikem at 7:45pm 01.10.21 The Rescue of the Bounty is another great book on the subject- one of those page turners that you
Good Read lehighsail at 7:33pm 01.10.21 I remember Hurricane Sandy! So does my last boat seen to the left here, washed up into the marin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access Ron20324 at 7:23pm 01.10.21 ... On the B323, yes I'm referring to the one with the shelf in the rear berth area. Is it secured w
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom MikeHoncho at 6:58pm 01.10.21
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? justsomeguy at 6:41pm 01.10.21 Wow. Usually folks here bemoan the excess cost of the Yanmar mounts. You may be the first to do othe
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom jssailem at 6:19pm 01.10.21 You may find the need to fair the hull. Use a good Epoxy filler to fill any small areas. You may ne
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Captain Larry-DH at 6:09pm 01.10.21 1) If you have blisters it will show. Treatment- there is lots of information about it on the web 2)
Engine alignment issue? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:57pm 01.10.21 Likely a result of how the boat has been placed on the jack stands. Hulls flex and hulls on stands f

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