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Briggs out board Timmr at 9:19am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 2/944 I'm in the market for a new outboard.I can geta brand new Briggs and Stratton for a very good price.
Transmission Fluid Tim Welsh at 9:13am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1175 I just bought a new fluid evacuator and am going to use it this weekend to change the motor oil and
Centerboard Problem Andy B at 8:36am 04.22.04 Day Sailers 4/1421 When I tried to launch my boat for the first time this season, I found that I could not fully retrac
426 DS "bleeding eyebrow" Ed at 8:28am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1239 My problem is water leaking out from under the eyebrow when the boat heels or rocks. Seems the wate
Vibration at 2300 rpm Lou at 8:10am 04.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/794 I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20F. At 2300-2500 rpms there is vibration. Below 2300 and above 2500 the v
Catalina 27 Shroud Chainplates Blair Bugher at 7:59am 04.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1983 Am looking at a 1986 Catalina 27. There is evidence of moisture in the cabin bulkhead where the shro
Forced Air for C-350 Mark at 7:34am 04.22.04 Big Boats 4/922 I recently purchased a 2004 C-350. I need to install forced air heating. Any reccomendations? Can
topping lift/reef line sizes Richard at 7:17am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/1030 Whew! I FINALLY snaked topping lift and reef lines into the Z-Spar boom on my 1987 H-23. What a pa
Need toping lift advice Kevin at 7:07am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 29/1955 Here's my problem. I need to install a proper toping lift to replace the mickey mouse set-up current
Battery Switches and such David J. at 7:02am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1294 Here's a question for all experts... I have the standard 1-2-Both-Off battery switch but only 1 bat
Boom to the mast connecter Ray at 6:05am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/854 HiGuys, I trailered my 26x over from Mayo Maryland to Woodbidge Virginia at the weekend and lost the
Bigger boat?? Jim at 6:00am 04.22.04 Big Boats 2/715 What was the most significant factor in choosing the boat you own? Price, availability, time spent
Main Halyard Peter Barton at 5:54am 04.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/917 Does anyone have the correct specs (length, thickness etc) for a main halyard? My old one is badly f
Genoa (155%) trim Charlie at 5:32am 04.22.04 Big Boats 3/769 During the windward part of a recent race a crew member disconnected the vang and placed it on the c
Inside Jib Tracks Charlie at 5:23am 04.22.04 Big Boats 1/927 It was suggested by a local "expert" that I install jib tracks on the roof of the cabin near the han
keel pivot bolt and cable questions Frank at 5:10am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1056 Thank you in advance, this site I have found to be very helpful. In replacing the cable that raises
Looking for a trailer to rent Sean Quine at 4:11am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 4/926 I have recently acquired a Hunter 25.5 with small outboard located in San Francisco.I would prefer
Broken Boom Vang at the mast (1) Marty Stenzler at 1:02am 04.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1417 i have a 1998 320 and the pivioting tang that connect the boom vang to the mast has broken off. i h
Depth sounders advise needed Steve C at 12:59am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1239 My depth sounder went on the brink last year, started displaying - - , then it would work for a whil
Stern Rail Seats Diane D at 12:52am 04.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1874 Has anyone purchased, or made their own, stern-rail ('catbird') seats? Do you like them, are they c

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Email Link Problems dlochner at 4:56am 07.27.20 It seems that email sent after about 4:30 AM EDT is working.
Email Link Problems (1) rgranger at 4:48am 07.27.20 Same for me
Rebedding a Winch - Best sealant that can be removed after a few years? Joe at 4:23am 07.27.20 Polysulfide sealants or the popular butyl tape is fine. Do not use polyurethane or silicone based p
First Sail on 23.5 CrispyCringle at 4:15am 07.27.20 Tackdan235, 1. Mast Rake /Forestay Sag- my forestay turnbuckle is about as tight as I can go, but I
Real chance of capsizing? Joe at 4:08am 07.27.20 Sail the boat like a dinghy. Keep the sheet uncleated and in your off hand. Or give it to the cre
Harvest Moon Regatta - pulled the plug (1) Bill19233 at 3:33am 07.27.20 182941 At least three foot surge in this photo From Lakewood Yacht Club on Saturday. Ten boats turn
cherubini lost Jim Legere at 2:40am 07.27.20 I feel for you - lost my Cherubini in a hurricane last September. I hope your insurance comes good f
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M Rick486 at 2:22am 07.27.20
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install BigEasy at 1:36am 07.27.20 Mick, I mounted my Raymarine rudder reference upside down also. Having same problem. The ball e
Real chance of capsizing? Will Gilmore at 11:54pm 07.26.20 You looked fine, not even close, but I'm sure you had to give your stomach a moment to stop back int
Charter Destinations in San Juan Islands and Vicinity nightowle at 11:26pm 07.26.20 We like the town of Eastsound on Orcas Island. Anchor nearby the city dock and dinghy over. The wa
cherubini lost nightowle at 11:16pm 07.26.20 Well, that just sucks. I feel terrible for you. Good luck with everything moving forward.
New forum member with an introduction and some questions NINEv2 at 10:50pm 07.26.20 His do you spot an extroverted engineer? (Or chemist or geologist etc.)? he will stare at your s
New sails jssailem at 10:48pm 07.26.20 Yes they have a new housing project there now. When I mentioned our Port Ludlow stay, my wife called
Maine Visitors jssailem at 10:43pm 07.26.20 the people who wear them under their nose Over their nose they fog their glasses and can not see a
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) SoSound at 10:38pm 07.26.20 Filucy Bay... cruisus interruptus... detour, to deal with multiple issues ("Execution supersedes in
Used sails from other boats? jssailem at 10:33pm 07.26.20 If only I could find big wind on flat water... Wait for a big east wind. Then you might get your w
Real chance of capsizing? jssailem at 10:29pm 07.26.20 No one has a hold of the mainsheet. No control of the sail trim. Release the main sheet boat stops h
Help with fixed port replacement (2) JFKeller at 10:24pm 07.26.20 I'm about to replace my fixed ports again on my '84 H34 and have read the great threads on Owner Mo
2008 Beneteau Oceanis - Engine battery alarm on while battery appears to be appropriately charged. SoSound at 10:07pm 07.26.20 Are there electrical components/systems on the boat that ONLY operate when the engine is running (wi

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