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outboard maintenance Jeff at 1:29am 08.23.04 Smaller Boats 3/1136 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 3/1905 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 4/952 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 1/881 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 2/1134 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 12/2019 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 1/1258 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 4/1145 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 42/3104 "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 0/954 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 18/1746 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 4/1019 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

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Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot JamesG161 at 9:58pm 02.07.21 When leaving the boat I always "bungee" the wheel in the 0 rudder position . Sometimes, me too!
Silly questions on engine mount Ken13559 at 9:24pm 02.07.21 In answer to question #2, use West Systems or similar. You will need to be aware of ambient tempera
Transmission Fluid GeorgeC at 9:16pm 02.07.21 I own a 1983 O'Day 30 with a Hurth gearbox requiring Type A. Here is what I got from Mack Boring re
Bomar Hatch in main cabin GeorgeC at 9:00pm 02.07.21 If the plastic is only hazy from the sun you can rub the plastic with a wax with a cleaner or use a
Silly questions on engine mount mermike at 8:38pm 02.07.21 In answer to question #2, use West Systems or similar. You will need to be aware of ambient temperat
Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot smokey73 at 8:02pm 02.07.21 PS: Thanks for telling me why we were woken at anchor one night with this LOUD bang noise, like so
COVID good for the shipping industry...? rgranger at 7:40pm 02.07.21
Silly questions on engine mount Ken13559 at 6:57pm 02.07.21
Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot WayneH at 6:47pm 02.07.21 I realize that you're already working on breaking the bolts out but I ran across this guy last night
Silly questions on engine mount Davidasailor26 at 6:45pm 02.07.21
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch MikeHoncho at 6:45pm 02.07.21 Thanks Mike. What's the set up on your Hunter 30, Self Tailing Winch straight from jib/genoa, or j
Just cruising along... WayneH at 6:41pm 02.07.21 I get to crew on Gypsy Woman, a Balboa 24 slipped at LCYC, when the captain gets time off from his j
Below Deck Autopilot senechals at 6:31pm 02.07.21 We heard back from our dealer that Catalina said they can install the Garmin below deck autopilot.
Hunter 33 - batteries Don S/V ILLusion at 6:16pm 02.07.21 Regardless of what else you do, add a 'start' battery.
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 6:13pm 02.07.21 We come up for the summers and keep the boat at Conkling Marina since it's 4 miles from the resort w
Loading a Catalina 30 MK11 trailer 1st time Sanfelice at 6:12pm 02.07.21 I'm pretty sure I know which boat you are talking about. There a number of boats that will be launch
Got a new sailing dinghy (5) Davidasailor26 at 5:55pm 02.07.21 Lots of riveting this weekend. First riveting the bronze plate for the centerboard handle. gunwales
Stern tube hose alvy at 5:44pm 02.07.21 That's what I did - found online a Buck Aglonquin stern tube hose 1/2 longer than the original .
H36 Battery Charger replacement Stu Jackson at 5:35pm 02.07.21 The Sterling are good units. As the links I provided say, the Sterling and the new ProMariner are
Switching an inboard for an outboard LeeandRick at 5:34pm 02.07.21 It's in Cougar Bay. it's been there since the previous owner bought it in 1980. Where are you moor

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