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How do I teach my dog to relief himself? Joe at 7:31am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1394 I am new to sailing. I also have a new dog and would like to take him with me on the boat. Where and
wheel bearings for `99 Mac trailer steve at 7:13am 03.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/947 Has anyone changed their wheel bearings lately and can tell me what size, whether tapered or not, so
Comparing capsize and comfort rates of boats Richard Marble at 7:02am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 21/21995 Here is a list of boats to compare. I have a 1981 Hunter 27. I know from sailing my boat that it f
Removed my Swing Keel - No Problems! Mike at 7:00am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1095 Hey Everyone,This post may apply to swing keel boat owners only, but I think that everyone can bene
Need Tech info Dana Kerr at 5:39am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 Hi all! I've bought a Columbia 8.7 and trying to get ready for launch. I'd like to torque the keel
DC Panel Breaker Light Replacement Bulbs Jerry Keto at 5:27am 03.16.04 Big Boats 6/832 I'm down to only a few bulbs that still work on my DC Panel. The original bulb appears to be a thin
Too Much Motor?? Mark Gibson Hunter22 Dilly Dally at 5:23am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/794 I have the opportunity to purchase a 1992 Tahotsu 15hp electric start long shaft for my H22. Is this
Watch Schedules John Richard at 5:04am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 13/2292 I am planning to go on a 125 mile, overnight, race. I will have five crew including myself. Three
Campanionway Steps? Larry at 3:28am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 14/1767 Is there or was there a companionway step arrangement for the swing - keel model of the C22? It wo
Thompsons Water Seal on Canvas?? Mike at 2:39am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 12/15551 Hi everyone, I was in Borders Books looking throught their sailing section, and I had read somewher
Check your forstay bolts !! jamie snodgrass at 2:01am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/993 Just a quick note to everyone. I have been working on my cat 30 and have removed all the deck hardw
Hot water jamie snodgrass at 1:51am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/967 hello, i was wondering if someone could answer a couple of questions about my catalina 30It is a 19
H260WB - shore power/battery charging system Bill P. at 1:35am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 12/1088 May be buying a used H260 that has a number of electrical systems but does not have a shore power co
How do you clean the seawater strainer? Bob Kanzler at 1:22am 03.16.04 Bigger Boats 5/1224 I am a new owner of an O'Day 272 with a question. How do you clean the seawater strainer? Any help w
Tiller Arm Mark Crociati at 12:55am 03.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/900 Can anyone recommend a supplier that would have tiller arms for a Hunter 25'. Are there universal f
Hose Replacement Randy Jarrell at 10:48pm 03.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/925 The hoses in the head on my H37.5 are in need of replacement. They run from the head, under the sink
Just curious Jose Venegas at 9:50pm 03.15.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1036 I am able to log into this forum with my laptop when I connect it to the net at my workplace, but I
Used sails Bob at 9:28pm 03.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1063 I've been looking at buying a cruising spinnaker for my 285 and came across a company out of Florida
37.5 Storm Sail John at 6:37pm 03.15.04 Big Boats 5/956 I am looking for anyone who has purchased a Storm Jib for a Hunter 37.5. I am trying to figure out
Hunter 430 weather helm roger buckle at 5:26pm 03.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1289 HiMy Hunter 430 has very exsesive weather helm even in 15 knots of wind with full rig. Yes I know

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which Sani Hose Dave Groshong at 9:42am 12.09.20 What brand of hose? Trident is the most popular, but their is OdorSafe and SaniFlex: https://shop.
which Sani Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:41am 12.09.20 All hoses that are the same nominal size are interchangeable. However, suitability for use in a mar
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 9:39am 12.09.20 So you're saying "Check List usage" is governed by the impact it may have?
Coolant Smoke or more? Ralph Johnstone at 9:32am 12.09.20 When flying I had a checklist that was followed every time before and after I started the engine. N
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 9:18am 12.09.20 At the least give the SBO sailors a chance to share their knowledge. Definitely I will be doing
which Sani Hose justsomeguy at 9:13am 12.09.20 Are the White sani hose and the black sani hose interchangeable? Our black fiber hose sweats and ca
do you sail in the fog? walt at 9:00am 12.09.20 If you have a little time, this link is a well written S. California trailer sailor trip to Catalina
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 8:58am 12.09.20 Hose inspection should be a routine activity. It is for me. I get to my boat maybe every 4-6 weeks.
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system kappykaplan at 8:41am 12.09.20 An option to make reefing safer in heavy winds is to furl the jib, then use the iron jenny to drive
Head mirror replacement project capta at 8:39am 12.09.20 When we needed to replace a mirror in the passenger bath, we went to a glass & mirror place. The guy
Yanmar SD20 Saildrive drewlamparello at 8:21am 12.09.20 I had mine pulled out November 2019 when I acquired it as a 30 month old boat with 340 hrs on the en
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? Justin_NSA at 8:02am 12.09.20 AF/Water is not compressible. If there is liquid in the cylinders you will need to remove the injec
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? Maine Sail at 8:00am 12.09.20 AF/Water is not compressible. If there is liquid in the cylinders you will need to remove the inject
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? tfox2069 at 7:45am 12.09.20 You can empty into the bilge the section of the exhaust by disconnecting the exhaust hose below the
Coolant Smoke or more? RoyS at 7:23am 12.09.20 Regarding engine cooling water hose seacock. How many times have people posted here that they forgot
Trojan SPRE smart carbon batteries skipmac at 7:23am 12.09.20 In regards to voltage sag there is no comparison to LiFePO4 but better than FLA deep cycle for sure
Trojan SPRE smart carbon batteries Maine Sail at 7:23am 12.09.20 One question on the Firefly, how is voltage sag under high loads compared to standard FLA batterie
Trojan SPRE smart carbon batteries skipmac at 7:19am 12.09.20 Not even in the same league. The Firefly is carbon foam and still under patent protection. The Troj
do you sail in the fog? Terry Cox at 7:16am 12.09.20 Beware the rocks on the coast of Maine. Yes, and beware of the rocks of PNW waters. Well charted,
Trojan SPRE smart carbon batteries Maine Sail at 7:15am 12.09.20 Pardon me if I missed anything but a search didn't turn up any recent posts on these batteries. Is

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