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Catalina 22 waterline - stern heavy Dave at 10:02am 04.14.04 Smaller Boats 8/2347 Does anyone know how much the 22 will "squat" down at the stern when the keel is raised? I know a go
yanmar performance under load Rich at 8:41am 04.14.04 Big Boats 5/938 I've got an '88 H35 with a Yanmar 3GM30F. Just started it up and can get to 3500rpm not under load.
Air Conditioning and Shorepower Peggie Hall/HeadMistress at 11:26am 03.10.04 Ask All Sailors 23/4204 Novice or expert... It's just about impossible to go wrong erring on the side of caution.
Best Trailerable Sailboat For Cruising The Keys Ed Doran at 7:47am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 4/7070 I am an experienced powerboater getting ready to buy my first sailboat - it is a daunting task. The
Hinges and things (1) Derek at 7:30am 04.14.04 Big Boats 14/956 Has anyone replaced the cabinet hinges on their P42. Where did you get them.I would like a stack pa
4 stroke on an h25 Jim at 7:29am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1102 I'm about to hang a johnson sailmaster (25" shaft) on my h25. Have a heavy duty motor mount, but I h
Recommended Hull Cleaner and Wax Lewis at 6:24am 04.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/823 What hull cleaner and/or wax products do you use and recommend to keep your hull looking new. I've u
Need a Lazarette hatch cover Mike McKee at 6:01am 04.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1355 I need to put a hatch hole (and hatch cover for it) where the cockpit seat currently has an outline
water pressure pump wants to run continuously wayne small at 5:15am 04.14.04 Big Boats 8/1264 My water pressure pump wants to run all of the time but deliver very little pressure to my galley si
Hunter 170 a single handed day sailor!!!!!!!!! Rob at 4:30am 04.14.04 Day Sailers 2/2124 Hunter advertises this boat as a single-handed day sailor that fits six. Is there a safe way of get
Paint or Taped Boot Stripe and Island Girl Stephen Ord at 4:17am 04.14.04 Other Sailboats 3/1370 I have taken all the vinyl boot stripe and accent stripes off my Hunter 30 (but not my vessel name w
Masthead sheaves Dale Sowinski at 3:28am 04.14.04 Big Boats 4/865 Has anyone found a replacement for the masthead sheaves on a Hunter 1995 37.5. The originals are ter
Wish me luck!!! Steve Zweigart at 2:52am 04.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/953 This weekend is it...will be building the "gallows" to allow me to remove the trailer from under the
Another Novice - Windlass Question Kathy at 2:52am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1271 My smaller Hunter did not have a windlass and so we just tossed out our anchor and hauled it back in
Here's a novice question... Mark at 1:59am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/894 What does a thruhull strainer do? Whats it's purpose. Do they need to be replaced often? Response
what type of of seal is needed? bill at 12:55am 04.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/665 I have a 1986 H23. I have found a crack in the floor near the tiller. It seems to already have b
393 Stairs BILL TRIPP at 12:38am 04.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1243 To service engine can the stairs be removed?
Asymetrical Sail Trim Allen at 12:31am 04.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/964 Hey Guys,Question on asymetrical sail trim: I know when to trim the sheets, but I'm not sure when
Starter Problem Greg Miles at 12:19am 04.14.04 Big Boats 5/942 My starter button is working intermittently and I am having a problem identifying why? Has anyone e
Epoxy onto polyester colin at 11:44pm 04.13.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1050 I am a real beginner around fibreglass, epoxy and polyester. I have heard that there is a problem p

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Galveston Sailing? jmce1587 at 3:18pm 11.20.20 There a couple of boat launches on clear lake but you need to check for availability because of road
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? (2) Allan12210 at 2:50pm 11.20.20 That reminded me of this one. It was this guys first attempt to drive his truck, family and friends
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Terry Cox at 2:20pm 11.20.20 I've been shopping for a dodger in the Puget Sound area and $6k seems to be the ballpark figure. $3
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Terry Cox at 2:13pm 11.20.20 This boat has the drum installation under the deck in the anchor locker. Has the existing unit sto
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch SFS at 2:07pm 11.20.20 I know it's unlikely, given that you need the part, but do you have a picture? And what model (or le
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Hunter216 at 1:58pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goi
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? jssailem at 1:50pm 11.20.20 Crazy:biggrin:.
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Captain Larry-DH at 1:39pm 11.20.20 For that I'd use a quarter-sheet finish sander with 60-grit and work down to 80 grit. Best control.
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? (1) VisionPNW at 1:30pm 11.20.20 i found several problems with these lights: the led bulbs are intermittent; the wiring bullet conn
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) capta at 1:20pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goin
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 1:19pm 11.20.20 Bill, Thank you for your response. I'm much more interested in sailing in the bay. Besides steering
Transport recommendation Hydro Therapy at 1:17pm 11.20.20 I would also be fuming. I hope you get refunded.
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Brianstanis at 1:09pm 11.20.20 Many thanks to all for your great comments. I think I have enough knowledge now to move forward. I
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Johnb at 1:06pm 11.20.20 That $110/hr has to cover the phone, shop rent, travel time, delivery time, sales time, insurance,
Galveston Sailing? Bill19233 at 1:02pm 11.20.20 Yes I have my own trailer sailor. West Wight Potter 19. Thank you! There are several yards on Cle
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Brianstanis at 1:00pm 11.20.20 Someone caught my typo. Should have been Bimini. I did reread before posting but still missed the er
Unknown Bristol Herreschoff? (1) A6C5O7 at 12:54pm 11.20.20 To add a bit of intrique to the quest. Here is a image the seller sent me of some of the documents.
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 12:41pm 11.20.20 Yes I have my own trailer sailor. West Wight Potter 19. Thank you!
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? AndyVS at 12:22pm 11.20.20 I bought my Merc 9.9 new in 2015 new and it has the command thrust with the 25" shaft. The command t
Galveston Sailing? Bill19233 at 12:21pm 11.20.20

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