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Pulleys at base of mast Ohio Ron at 3:53am 05.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/945 When I finished rigging my mast in place I noticed that the double pully at the base of the mast (on
Lost lazarette cover Greg Ketley at 2:44am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1348 I have a friend that lost a lazarette cover from his Beneteau First 32. Any ideas on where to look f
Refrigerator lid falls Jim Harrison at 1:51am 05.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1038 When the lid of the refrigerator on a Catalina 320 is open, there isnothing to keep it from falling
reseating screws Bill at 12:37am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1414 I have several places on my boat (cockpit deck plate and coach roof where bimini supports were mount
Dutchman System Don Krause at 12:32am 05.14.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1548 I have a Dutchaman system on my Main...problem is the lines have broken....does anyone know where I
Galley unit with basin Wayne Hooke at 12:31am 05.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/888 Hi,I've just purchased a used 99 Capri 22. It has the optional galley unit. How do people use th
How hard is it to Trailer an Oday 25 CB Rick at 12:19am 05.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/974 I am purchasing an Oday 25 centerboard/keel model and there is an option to buy a load rite tandem a
Mast Pullpit Jerry at 10:51pm 05.13.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1091 Has anyone installed mast a pullpit on a H37C. I have an 1980 model and the Admiral wants me to ins
Teak Handrails Wayne Kelly at 9:56pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 6/1442 I would like to replace the teak hand rails on my 1979 Hunter 25. Any suggestions on where to find t
radio/electronics placement? Richard at 9:17pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 5/818 Greetings!I have a VHF and depth sounder on my 1987 H23. The previous owner mounted both near the
50 H.P. Tohatsu Propeller Jeff Serene at 3:53pm 05.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1274 Does anybody know what the diamerer and pitch of the propeller that Blue Water Yachts sells for the
compass DennisB at 3:15pm 05.13.04 Ask All Sailors 14/1536 Does anyone know what the compass deviation is for the area of Bayfield, WI?
Shower sump drain line check valve leak. waslane at 2:36pm 05.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1814 A friend of mine recently launched his Catalina 400 after several winter repairs were completed. One
Best place to look for a small outboard? dave at 1:31pm 05.13.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1173 I'm trying to find a small (2-3hp)used outboard. I'm building a dingy that is rated for up 3hp. Tr
follow up to previous question Frank at 1:27pm 05.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/922 Could someone suggest where to look to purchase a replacement swing keel bolt. Thank you.
bimini placement jacob samuelsson at 12:59pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 3/1196 Hi guys, I wish to add a bimini to my 83 Catalina 22 and my wife is going to sew it,butmy question
keel bolt Frank at 12:58pm 05.13.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/918 Does anyone know the dimensions for the keel bolt on a Mac 25? I need to know the length, width, and
What happens to a real old or junk boat? Robert H at 12:57pm 05.13.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1610 This guy in my community is giving away a 35' boat. He said engine is dead, but hull is OK. I'm temp
Merrimen Pedestals Kevin O'Neal at 12:13pm 05.13.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1036 About to re-coat the pedestal, but I can't get the wheel off (1983 h27)!What's the trick?I've remo
Another Rudder Issue - doesn't stay locked down MToran at 12:05pm 05.13.04 Smaller Boats 10/1239 I have just had my third rudder installed on my relatively new 260. The rudder seems fine, however

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Antenna Wire leo310 at 4:58pm 01.04.21 Have you looked at the plug behind the nav station, on ours its a GFI and is wired to the one in the
Raymarine ST7000 auto pilot- integration with Raymarine Axiom question karellen at 4:57pm 01.04.21 The E22158 "Raymarine SeaTalk1 to SeaTalkng converter kit" updated with the latest software is compa
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Nunyadamn at 4:55pm 01.04.21 What is the purpose of the extra winch on the gin pole? Why wouldn't you just clip your main sheet
Source for 10 gauge ATC fuse holders RitSim at 4:40pm 01.04.21 https://www.amazon.com/AUTUT-Automotive-Inline-Blade-Holder/dp/B07MNW8TQ9/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywor
Changing Impeller on Universal 5411 jssailem at 4:40pm 01.04.21 Is it weird to enjoy working on the boat as much as sailing it? Nah!
Changing Impeller on Universal 5411 (1) jssailem at 4:39pm 01.04.21 Shank Your image is of the wrong pump. You need to look at the left side of the engine (based on the
Changing Impeller on Universal 5411 shank at 4:36pm 01.04.21 Thanks very much for the advice, everyone. There are other things that I want to address so I think
What is this? (1) jssailem at 4:34pm 01.04.21 It is a Flag Pole for a small ensign. Here you go. The pole and the mount bracket..
1991 Hunter 37.5 window coverings Tally Ho at 4:33pm 01.04.21 Does anyone know if the OEM window coverings are washable. Once. :banghead: Greg
Y30 rigging Samurai at 4:32pm 01.04.21 Samurai, you're on Galiano I see. I'm in Sidney. Where did you get the Yammie? Yes, moored in mont
Singing Prop Tally Ho at 4:17pm 01.04.21 Yanmar recommends against sailing in reverse because they say the way the transmission works could
Stern Tube Hose Tally Ho at 4:02pm 01.04.21
What is this? rukidn at 3:41pm 01.04.21 It is likely the manual bilge pump handle. White cover, port side under seat. See if fits. Looks lik
Singing Prop Arctic Pro at 3:33pm 01.04.21 Here is the result of Maine Sail's drag test: freewheeeling vs. locked: Propeller Drag Under Sail T
1980 Hunter 33 sail replacement and jib trim suggestions/advice??? Hunter216 at 3:31pm 01.04.21 @Trevor1mg You might also consider purchasing from the SBO store. Suggest you contact @Dave Grosho
Singing Prop jacktheflyer at 2:46pm 01.04.21 The singing prop is caused in simple terms by cavitation off the trailing edge of the prop. My prop
1991 Hunter 37.5 window coverings sail sfbay at 2:42pm 01.04.21 What material window coverings do you have now?
1980 Hunter 33 sail replacement and jib trim suggestions/advice??? sail sfbay at 2:41pm 01.04.21 ..............These are VERY baggy and all the downhaul, uphaul, vang, cunningham, stay tension, etc
Singing Prop Hello Below at 2:40pm 01.04.21 Rumors say Yanmar bought them out!!! Nope not a rumour. YANMAR Acquires Leading Sailboat Propelle
Singing Prop Rick D at 2:28pm 01.04.21 Yanmar recommends against sailing in reverse because they say the way the transmission works could

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