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2-strokes and the law Bob at 12:48pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1008 I know that 2006 will see the implementation of legislation concerning the usage of 2-cycle outboard
what's in a name ph at 12:42pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 21/2250 here's one for ya. I'm considering names for my new (to me) boat. I'm kinda digging Pleiades (the co
rOnDAYvous 04 Bill Coxe at 12:29pm 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/920 Although over a week ago, I am still enjoying the aftermath (afterglow) of our recent ODay get toget
MacGregor Venture 2-24 John McF at 12:24pm 07.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1496 Anyone who can provide any suggestions for where I can purchase a upper (wire) stay for a macgregor
Seidleman 25 vin number Michele Powers at 12:12pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1233 Would anyone who owns a Seidleman sailboat know where the Vin # is located on the boat- thanks!
Main Sail Question, LOA Confusion Sonny Sticker at 11:57am 07.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/789 I was looking at the sail loft on Hunter owners and was trying to pick my sail it asked for my LOA.
Block replacements Bonnie at 11:36am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/892 My 1985 192 has what are apparently called "stand-up cheek blocks" for the jib sheets, and the plast
New Jersey to Miami John at 11:35am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1165 Some of you may think that I've hit the lottery, others may be annoyed at another yankee invading th
Yanmar YS 12 diesel oil dip stick jybiom at 10:52am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1570 I recently bought a 1977 Cat 30 with a Yanmar YSV12 engine. While on a hi angle heel, a few drops of
oday 272 VS 272LE CGSHORE at 10:44am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/1707 Can anyone explain the difference between the oday 272 and the 272LE.I am currently trying to comp
Replacing Alcohol Stove Gerard Holker at 10:24am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1215 I have a 1985 27 with an pressurized alcohol stove that is leaking at the base of the burners. I pr
swing board o25 or catalina 25 fgm at 10:17am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1082 I would like to hear from sailors who could compare an O25 swing board with an catalina 25 swing boa
Swing center board King at 10:03am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1000 Is the center board in my Oday 25 suppose to retract all the way up into the keel stub? When retract
Yanmar Parts Online Tim Welsh at 9:56am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1830 What's a good company to order Yanmar parts online from, Tim Welsh H34
1985 Catalina 27 Gerard Holker at 9:15am 07.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1123 I purchased our 1985, 27 from the original owner. Why are there no backing plates on any of the th
C-30 keel trouble CW at 9:11am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1015 The bolt-on fin keel on my 1982 C-30 has a very thin seperation at the front where the keel meets th
DaySailer centerboard removal AndyB at 9:10am 07.27.04 Day Sailers 0/2736 I am in the process of removing the centerboard from my 1983 DaySailer II. I have removed the pivot
Large Frame Alternator 1 R at 9:09am 07.27.04 Big Boats 19/1398 All, here is a picture of alternator upgrade with a large frame alternator on a 3gm30Yanmar. note t
Large Frame Alternator R at 9:04am 07.27.04 Big Boats 0/773 All, here is a picture of alternator upgrade with a large frame alternator on a 3gm30Yanmar. note t
Too much head Curt McClain at 8:53am 07.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1081 The 26D that i am about to pick up has a marine toilet installed - something that just doesn't seem

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Changing Impeller on Universal 5411 Tally Ho at 3:06pm 01.06.21 i feel fortunate not to have a universal. i have a perkins 4.107 old school diesel engine. access t
Mac 19 Deeseas at 2:39pm 01.06.21 Yes, Chip I joined that site in 2006. I also belong to the Macgregor Yacht Club of British Columbia.
Bluetooth Jackdaw at 2:37pm 01.06.21 BT signals penetrate fiberglass just fine. Very little attenuation. Just don't place it under a meta
New dinghy for 2-hp honda justsomeguy at 2:26pm 01.06.21 my kids laugh at me and call me a dork You crazy man!
deck light Claude L.-Auger at 2:23pm 01.06.21 John, of course I have to go to the foredeck sometimes when sailing in the dark. I sail singlehanded
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok? sail sfbay at 1:46pm 01.06.21 My two cents is 3 way valves are suitable.....I have these in same service on one my powerboat. Mor
What is this? Tom J at 1:26pm 01.06.21 Not for the manual bilge pump - that is a different handle altogether. I do recall removing the ho
Hunter 356 dripless shaft seal karellen at 1:18pm 01.06.21 I used a Lasdrop Gen II on my 356. The part I used was G-100-134. If no one chimes in on PSS maybe y
What is this? Deleted member 117556 at 1:05pm 01.06.21 Not for the manual bilge pump - that is a different handle altogether. I do recall removing the hol
New dinghy for 2-hp honda Meriachee at 12:58pm 01.06.21 Out 8' won't plane with the Suzuki. Close, very close, but can't get over the hump.
New dinghy for 2-hp honda sail sfbay at 12:17pm 01.06.21 You will find similar answers in this thread: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f117/planing-a-d
Bluetooth jssailem at 12:02pm 01.06.21 B&G identifies the sensor distance line of sight Wireless connectivity as <=30m (98 ft) A straight
New dinghy for 2-hp honda jon hansen at 12:01pm 01.06.21 it will work by being on your knees, but i'm a snow skier and i think the standing is more fun :bigg
New dinghy for 2-hp honda jon hansen at 11:58am 01.06.21 well, actually, my 1988 merc 2hp, on my 10' quicksilver, inflatable floor dingy will plane quite ni
Stern Seat/Locker leak B373 helmfam at 11:44am 01.06.21 I never checked the speakers. Will do. Good point.
deck light jssailem at 11:42am 01.06.21 Claude, you never go to the foredeck while sailing in the dark? Never had to manage the sails in a
Antenna Wire KZW at 11:25am 01.06.21 The plug above the stove in the cupboard is a GFI. It is the only one in the boat. The plug above an
Looking for a Seaward 24 (1) Noodat Lady at 11:09am 01.06.21 Thanks sesmith. Looks like a good setup. I shall have to try something of the sort next season. Bac
New tool :) Justin_NSA at 11:08am 01.06.21 OwFjUX6SaY8
deck light (1) Claude L.-Auger at 11:00am 01.06.21 I have the same type of mid-mast fixture as Kloudie. The lightbulbs are not incandescent however. In

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