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Stanchion tube removal David at 9:36am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1160 I have to replace a couple of the stanchion tubes on Cindino as they have been bent. But I can't for
Briggs out board Timmr at 9:19am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 2/1003 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 5/1203 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 4/1590 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 5/1288 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 2/819 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 2/2117 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 4/1018 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 1/1072 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 29/2100 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 5/1370 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 1/946 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 2/744 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 2/952 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 3/801 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 1/956 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 2/1128 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 4/1053 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 5/1490 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 5/1298 My depth sounder went on the brink last year, started displaying - - , then it would work for a whil

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Interesting concept? kappykaplan at 6:49am 11.22.20 corned beef with Guinness Yummy!
Anti-fouling wax dlochner at 6:45am 11.22.20 Practical Sailor just sent out an email about using acids to descale and clean parts. Interesting re
Vend�e Globe? jon hansen at 6:44am 11.22.20 https://www.alexthomsonracing.com
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? dlochner at 6:43am 11.22.20 The Raymarine X5 is the computer that controls the AP motor. It has NMEA1803 and Seatalk inputs.
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 6:38am 11.22.20 Yep, Hugo seems wounded. Down to 3 kts. and only 1.8 vmg. Sam is at the back of what I would call
Honda 9.9 - Is there an oil filter? twistedskipper at 6:32am 11.22.20 Interesting, though off topic, that in 1998 the 9.9 was a derated version of the 15, but by 2001 the
Deck step repair junkydave at 6:32am 11.22.20 Thanks for response. Will have to look closely at the cabin top but, don't believe top has dropped.
Reapplying gelcoat dlochner at 6:31am 11.22.20 I prefer the gelcoat without wax. This allows for multiple coats without sanding or needing to remov
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? michaelapk at 6:30am 11.22.20 The Raymarine X5 is the computer that controls the AP motor. It has NMEA1803 and Seatalk inputs.
Dirty Jobs Tonight jssailem at 6:25am 11.22.20
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? dlochner at 6:25am 11.22.20 How is the RM AP controlled? If it has its own controller that is capable of using waypoint and wind
Deck step repair jssailem at 6:15am 11.22.20 Welcome to the forum. I enjoy the strong construction of my CAL 35C boat. Depending on the year, CAL
Reapplying gelcoat Hydro Therapy at 6:13am 11.22.20 8 years later and the job still looks like the day I applied it.
Reapplying gelcoat SailingLoto at 6:11am 11.22.20 dlochner did a good job of summarizing gelcoat. do not reduce it with acetone. acetone breaks gelc
Anti-fouling wax dlochner at 6:09am 11.22.20 Good idea. (I'm talking to you, scientists.) In the meantime, I dissolve a tablespoon or so of this
ATN gennaker justsomeguy at 6:03am 11.22.20 @jssailem 's right about @garymalmgren and @dlochner being right. Enjoy the sail. Challenging and f
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project michaelapk at 6:02am 11.22.20 Thanks! very helpful.
Sending Unit Leaking Kings Gambit at 6:01am 11.22.20 As John described, I could also empty my fuel tank by removing the primary fuel filter. I have a fue
ATN gennaker jssailem at 5:57am 11.22.20 yep. @garymalmgren and @dlochner nailed it. :biggrin:
Sending Unit Leaking jssailem at 5:52am 11.22.20 I would just pump the extra fuel out. Save it to pour back in to the tank later when you have room

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