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Rub Rail repair Richard at 3:06am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1080 The stern area of the rub rail on our 29.5 has slightly separated from the hull due to people appare
Sea Era replacement Pete Peterson at 2:02am 08.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1281 I need to replace the pump on my Jabsco 29090-2000 in my C320 because of base cracking. :{ I am con
Wilcox-Crittenden parts Capn D at 1:55am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2310 I have a Wilcox-Crittenden Newport electric head. The water intake impeller has decided to head sout
outboard maintenance Jeff at 1:29am 08.23.04 Smaller Boats 3/1123 Any of you ever done any work on an outboard motor's lower unit? Yesterday after getting the last
Beneteau 361 Bilge Stan at 1:11am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1888 I have had water collecting in one of the honeycomb compartmentsbelow the sole plates. The water t
Auto pilot errors John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04 Big Boats 4/948 Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
sail choices Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/873 Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
trailering a 235? Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1126 We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Is alcohol alcohol? Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/2016 I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
Bow Pulpit nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1249 Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Twisting Without a Traveler Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1138 Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can
Into the drink SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 42/3096 "Man overboard" may be the most chilling sound associated with sailing. Even when tied to the dock
oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/945 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2652 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/908 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1713 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1242 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1442 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3096 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/944 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.

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Ugly, Ugly Sailboats DArcy at 9:40am 01.28.21 How will you know unless you try them all...;) That is a good way to end up not being able to affo
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats rgranger at 9:34am 01.28.21 ...Note: doesnt apparently apply to spouses. :laugh: How will you know unless you try them all...;
A good first sailboat? rgranger at 9:32am 01.28.21 ...not sure how far that is from you. Just under 3 hours from Crazy Dave. I've sailed Bugg's isla
Are you Bi? rgranger at 9:27am 01.28.21 I suppose if I have the analogy correct, I'm non-binary gender fluid type of boater? Close... I t
C350 in mast wiring re & re Justin_NSA at 9:27am 01.28.21 Needs tend to surface on their own, but it's better to catch them before then.
37C Spreader Tip Replacement tmjb at 9:26am 01.28.21 Many thanks for the prompt and informative reply Bolander. Looking at the work list are they chargin
Are you Bi? (1) william24424 at 9:25am 01.28.21 I suppose if I have the analogy correct, I'm non-binary gender fluid type of boater? That is, "not e
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats Leeward Rail at 9:23am 01.28.21 I'm happy with what I have ;) d Sundeers... ;) Unfortunately, for many, satisfaction in life is ba
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 01.28.21 We're not Patreons for any that we watch, although I think that maybe we should do that for a few th
C350 in mast wiring re & re Bob&Cherie&CM at 9:22am 01.28.21 Good wisdom, thank you. Our "Cheeky Monkey" is a 2005 so a thorough inspection of the standing riggi
Yanmar Glow Plug Issue (1) CatamaranLover at 9:20am 01.28.21
Furlex 304S problem? (1) sail sfbay at 9:03am 01.28.21 Mine was a screw 1 that backed out.
Furlex 304S problem? (1) smokey73 at 8:50am 01.28.21 @nightowle and @sail sfbay Are you referring to the screw that goes into Part 7 ORthe pin and clev
C350 in mast wiring re & re jssailem at 8:46am 01.28.21 You have reached a wise conclusion. Welcome Bob & Cherie. Congrats on the new to you Catalina 350.
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why? Joe Blizzard at 8:30am 01.28.21 Only one I follow regularly is White Spot Pirates which I've been on board with, so to speak, from t
American Magic cb32863 at 8:26am 01.28.21 Back on the water; REkCZf2oPQQ
C350 in mast wiring re & re Bob&Cherie&CM at 8:10am 01.28.21 Thanks Guys. I have come to the same realization for all of these good reasons. Very much a do it m
New O'Day 20 owner with no sailing experience and a project boat I didn't need Noodat Lady at 8:09am 01.28.21 The key word to me in the original post is "overwhelmed". I was overwhelmed by sailing's apparent
37C Spreader Tip Replacement Justin_NSA at 8:06am 01.28.21 Practical Sailor must monitor this site. I just got an offer for a book on inspecting standing riggi
A good first sailboat? JRT at 8:02am 01.28.21 So since it is a trailer boat, looking at it in water should be good, but maybe ask about them doin

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