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removing silicone ?? Morrie at 2:42am 03.02.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1256 Anyone have an opinion on what's the best solvent to remove the leftovers of silicone caulking? My c
Exhaust waterline Mike Oliver at 2:32am 03.02.04 Big Boats 2/972 1989 Hunter 37 exhaust below the waterline. I just bought this boat and found that on the first moto
Pushing on life line stanchions Chip Willis at 1:50am 03.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1132 This may be a dumb question but here goes. I have a friend who pushes on the life line stanchions wh
Cockpit Speaker Placement Skippy at 1:39am 03.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/2554 Was wondering if anyone had advice about installation of cockpit stereo speakers. I have a 1995v 29
Radar n Florida captain at 1:39am 03.02.04 Big Boats 5/834 Because of a job transfer, I will be moving my 356 to Florida in the very near future. I am thinkin
Horsepower at the prop??? FlyBri737 at 1:34am 03.02.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1172 I have been having a discussion with a fellow boater who has a 51Hp perkins. He swears that he gets
Isomat sheaves Carl at 12:58am 03.02.04 Big Boats 5/1934 Looking for info on maintenance of mast rigging for our 1987 h40 #217.Have the mast (Isomat manufa
Need to replace seacocks in head Dan Yowell at 11:15pm 03.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/938 I need to replace the seacocks under the sink in the head on my 1986 Hunter 31. It looks like I wil
Raw Water Slotted Strainer - Which Direction? Paul Akers at 10:20pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 7/8372 Because I had a problem in recent seasons sucking up debris that clogs my intake or raw water strain
Hunter 18.5 Forestay length. Paul Finch at 10:15pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 2/1104 I have purchased a Hunter 18.5 and the boat was missing the forestay. Can anybody give me the proper
Furler Name Ken at 10:13pm 03.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/968 Does someone know the name brand and or model of the furler unit that Catalina put on the 1985 27 ta
How to keep the back cushion on Pat Hooyman at 9:16pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 9/883 Does anyone have a way to fasten the foam back cushions to the cockpit? My 98 H26 cushions factory v
Help! Looking for Oday25 fixed ports (4) Preston Symonds at 8:59pm 03.01.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/904 Hi folks, I could use some help loacating some new fixed ports for my 1079 Oday 25. If anyboday has
Help from Chesapeake Sailors Bob Keller at 8:34pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1047 My son has recently purchased a 1985 O'Day 22. The boat is located, I believe, at Porters Seneca mar
Bottom problems John Lindstrom at 8:13pm 03.01.04 Other Sailboats 0/751 I had a boat yard peel the gelcoat off the bottom of my boat and, at there recomendation, apply Inte
What is the best Anchor System for Chesapeake Bay? Jim Smith at 7:52pm 03.01.04 Ask All Sailors 7/6166 I know there have been lots of posts and a quiz and question of the week on the best anchor to use a
The best week Mark at 3:27pm 03.01.04 Smaller Boats 9/850 Well as reported the other week I was off for my first holiday in five years.Packed the 260 up on a
I have just ordered a new Mac26M. Need tips.... Dave Murphy at 2:32pm 03.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/910 Hi folks. Yesterday I put in my order for a new Mac26M through a dealer in Dubai. So what? you ma
Folding prop vs. 3 blade Brad at 1:53pm 03.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/952 I have a C-34 with a standard 3 blade prop and I'm considering a martec folding prop. Does anyone h
Bow Eye Stan Turner at 1:14pm 03.01.04 Day Sailers 2/1140 Hi,I am sure this has been answered before but I could not find anything in the archives. I need

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Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Captain Larry-DH at 5:40am 10.06.20 A lot of auto repair shops burn used motor oil for heat. The heaters are designed for it so they wo
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Whatfiero1 at 5:33am 10.06.20 Several years ago, a guy in the marina used biodiesel kinda made from frying oil from local restaur
Fresh water manifold seadaddler at 5:32am 10.06.20 Hope it is not glue and maybe just some lub sealer and think can get new at Ace hardware and I had s
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers seadaddler at 5:27am 10.06.20 From what I can see is the less costly way to go to go with behind the mast and maybe recut your old
Hunter 38 cabin door latch removal. seadaddler at 5:19am 10.06.20 I had a similar problem with the rear berth door lock sticking on my 2007 H-36 but took it apart lu
Temporary Plug for Thru Hull Fitting Davidasailor26 at 5:16am 10.06.20 Here's a pic of the head with the loop behind it. Since the loop is above the waterline, is it OK t
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Fredct at 5:08am 10.06.20
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available shemandr at 5:04am 10.06.20 I had bio-heating oil in my home for several years. It was a 20/80 mixture. I had endless problems
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Davidasailor26 at 5:02am 10.06.20 #davidsailor, there could be another issue with the pump indeed. With the vent line closed off, the
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Fredct at 4:53am 10.06.20 #davidsailor, there could be another issue with the pump indeed. With the vent line closed off, the
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Fredct at 4:49am 10.06.20 As it is, my boat is ODAY28. I will see about placing a small straight riser but I think I will T-o
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Davidasailor26 at 4:47am 10.06.20 My O'28 had the water tank under the stbd side interior settee. The pressure pump was forward under
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available sailme88 at 4:18am 10.06.20 What are talking about here, 20 maybe 30 gallons a year? I used 19.7 gals of diesel this season. A
Hunter 38 cabin door latch removal. senang at 4:17am 10.06.20
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? sailme88 at 4:06am 10.06.20 My O'28 had the water tank under the stbd side interior settee. The pressure pump was forward under
CE Certicication (2) Siegener at 2:50am 10.06.20 Hi Crazy Dave, in 2 days I sign the contract. Then I know more. Actually I have only the plaque in t
Upper rudder bushing Dubo at 12:04am 10.06.20 Thanks for another option Terry and link. Teflon sheet could do it if it is not out of round. I di
37C Running backstay pics DianaOfBurlington at 11:42pm 10.05.20 From the tangs should descend good (new) 1x19 SS rigging cable, about 7/32" or 1/4" (or about 80 per
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Ron20324 at 9:07pm 10.05.20 Put a 90-degree elbow outside the tank to point up. Put a hose straight then to amidships or where y
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available dLj at 8:40pm 10.05.20 Biodiesel and waste vegetable oil (WVO) are two different fuels. A diesel engine will run both but f

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