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Into the drink SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 42/3104 "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 0/953 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 1/2656 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 4/919 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 18/1743 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 4/1252 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 2/1451 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 7/3119 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 3/946 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1018 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
Preventing Rust on Winches rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1286 I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible
Oil Changer R at 10:29am 08.22.04 Big Boats 11/1206 All, I'd like some feedback on experience doing oil changes. My debate is to use a power pump or ha
Cleaning Penetroled Surface tarheel at 10:20am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 9/2097 Several weeks ago I did a Penetrol treatment on my 1981 Pearson 323. After approximately four coats
Water ballast to fade away? Juice6576 at 10:00am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 5/925 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
New 27 footer to debut at Annapolis - No more WB Juice6576 at 9:58am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/821 Attended an in water boat show at Waukegan today. When talking to the Hunter dealer, he led us to be
Hunter 310 - 320 - 326 any differ. construction Wolf at 9:55am 08.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1084 Is there a difference between 310-320-326 in the construction?It looks as the floorplan is the same
It broke! V21 Gooseneck at 8:54am 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/941 I was rigging out my V21 this weekend and the gooseneck broke at the hinge. The aluminum had worn to
32 to 35' with nice lines Steve at 8:48am 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1034 Okay Rob asked a nice daysailor question. Now mine is what boats have those nice lines that look gre
ST1000 tillerpilot ruedi ross at 7:42am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/748 I just purchased a st1000 for my 240. Then the admiral wanted a bigger boat, and we found a 260 with
Bottom Paint Help... Greg A at 7:26am 08.22.04 Smaller Boats 6/1063 I am looking for info on what bottom paint is best for the central florida intercoastal waterways.

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Switching an inboard for an outboard LeeandRick at 8:29am 02.07.21 The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Calif. Ted at 8:06am 02.07.21
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 7:43am 02.07.21 Thank you for your best guesses, and for the repair video, will be a project for Spring, Yay!
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:40am 02.07.21 Whether you opt to upgrade the toilet or not, you definitely should replace the hoses if they're an
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 7:32am 02.07.21 I had to wade through Debbie Macomber's avalanche of romantic books to get there. That red herring
Texas January Racing Bill19233 at 7:29am 02.07.21 Latest January race video. About 40 boats racing and a few dolphins in the Bay. piQE4dO8xgM
Seeking used C&C 34 Mast Sailfanatic at 7:28am 02.07.21 Google marine salvage businesses in the eastern US, such as https://salvagemarine.net http://www.ma
Just cruising along... (1) jmce1587 at 7:26am 02.07.21 Found my H31 at LCYC and brought it to Kemah (and now NOLA). Canyon lake is a fun place to sail, an
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal CYQK at 7:22am 02.07.21 Drewskie Have the same boat and replaced mine You need to remove the headliner,if the countersunk bo
Rusty Keel Bolts MeAndMyCat27 at 6:56am 02.07.21 Had to put sister bolts on my old Catalina 27. Catalina provided a procedure. It worked but the pro
Mast painting Siamese at 6:48am 02.07.21 You can't sand it down and leave it bare. The masts that look bare, are anodized, which keeps them
On the "Distant" Dream? shemandr at 6:40am 02.07.21 I just ordered At the Edge of Honor from Kindle. I had to wade through Debbie Macomber's avalanche
The sailors mountain. shemandr at 6:13am 02.07.21 There's more than one way to get through Winter.
Mast painting shemandr at 6:09am 02.07.21 Door number 2. But you may have bare spots before you get it smooth. I would think if the mast to
Mast painting jssailem at 6:09am 02.07.21 What is the look you need? I your looking for all spiffy and yachting quality, then strip to the
Cargo Ship snaps in half (1) ifmdalvey at 6:00am 02.07.21 Sadly this is not uncommon, photo taken when i was flying on Nimrod patrol aircraft 500nm off SW UK.
1974 Catalina 27 toilet removal tips tricks ? Steve L22188 at 5:44am 02.07.21 Peggy is correct...as always! Replace the old unit with the Raritan she recommends. I did that a c
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted Randy Church at 5:29am 02.07.21 Mike, when I purchased my 34 back in 2005 I experienced 'severe' vibration of the boat when in forwa
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (3) Thaniel at 5:28am 02.07.21 Feels like not much happened this week. But did get a few things done. The remote controls I order
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailme88 at 5:16am 02.07.21 Isn't this the boat that hadn't been in the water for some ten years following the death of the owne

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