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Why Trim Sails? Don Guillette at 6:51am 02.14.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1540 Mates: I get this question all the time and I have a stock answer but a good friend of mine, Max Mun
Snow causing mast sag:( Bob N at 6:21am 02.14.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1374 While checking on my 1985 Hunter 23.5 on her trailer I noticed that the snow cover has caused the ma
First 345 Strut demensions O_salt at 6:15am 02.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1069 I have a First 345, does any body know what the bore of the propeller strut is?
PVC fittings on thru hulls ok? Patrick Randall at 6:14am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 14/6966 The survey report on the Hunter 30 (91) I just bought pointed out that the holding tank and galley t
Trailer light on the mast crutch? (1) Bob N at 6:02am 02.14.04 Trailer Sailors 0/1420
Mercury SailPower 9.8 hp "help" MIke Schiele at 5:41am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 4/4175 Just had my honda stolen off my Oday 272 and had to bring out of storage the original motor. Its a M
Rigging: stemball but no cup from xxx.com (1) Patrick Randall at 5:23am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1435 I ordered a backstay from xxxxxx.com and gave the following description of the end fitting at the ma
Deck Leaks Slowed Brad Hoff at 5:06am 02.14.04 Big Boats 10/895 First off I want to thank all of you for the information on stopping my deck leaks. I did remove and
216 Mast boot Rock at 4:52am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/930 Has anyone solved the problem of leaky mast/cabin entry problem? I am told Hunter makes a "boot" b
Depth and speed instrument Rock Smith at 4:47am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/845 ANyone have any experience rigging this instrumentaiotn to an ACP constructed boat? Are the wireles
Add nav lights to new boat Rock Smith at 4:38am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/839 Any suggestions on how to mount nav lights on this model?
Potential First 405 Owner Bill Arbocus at 4:38am 02.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/940 I am considering buying a 1986 First 405. I would appreciate the pros and cons of this model from an
Looking for a tiller Dave at 4:16am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1043 I need to replace the tiller on my 1982 Catalina 25. Any ideas on where to find?
refinishing a 1981 22' Macgregor Mart at 2:29am 02.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/975 I aquired a Ma22'. She is in pretty good shape but the finish is dull. I've tried deoxidizing, clea
Cabin Heater - Remotron Glen Gresdal at 2:17am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/6312 Can anyone out there help me??? I have a 1978 vintage REMOTRON HEATER made by A.B. Thermotron in my
Capri 26 Owners Manual Mike Colwell at 2:00am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1527 Can anyone tell me how to get an owners manual for a 1991 Capri 26? I would greatly appreciate it. M
Capri 26 Owners Manual Mike Colwell at 1:57am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1396 Can anyone tell me how to get an owners manual for a 1991 Capri 26? I would greatly appreciate it. M
putting it all back together wayne andrews at 1:08am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/930 I just bought a 87 C- 30 now being transported from miami to al and I will have to put the thing bac
Visiting SW Florida nick naggio at 12:17am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 9/993 I will be on vacation in florida for two weeks ,last week feb and first week of march.Were looking
Bayfield Blues JB at 8:16pm 02.13.04 Other Sailboats 0/691 I am considering the purchase of a Bayfield 25. Would appreciate any input as to specific problems a

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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 capta at 7:09am 11.21.20 Amazon has it, EVA Faux teak. U-tube shows how to install. Do you think it would work under the w
The strangest thing I saw in season 2020. kloudie1 at 7:06am 11.21.20 Kinda like eating raw oysters.. Kinda messy to get into the shell but mighty fine..
Interesting concept? kloudie1 at 7:02am 11.21.20 Many a night back in the olden days...... but real beers..
On the Level RoyS at 6:57am 11.21.20 IMHO the info produced by this satellite will be useless. The sea level is constantly changing every
Galveston Sailing? HMT2 at 6:55am 11.21.20 Coming from downtown upper Galveston Bay is very convenient, I sail out of the Houston Yacht Club,
37c Rudder Quadrant joe28532 at 6:48am 11.21.20 I can't post a picture for you because mine is currently disassembled, but it's really just a circle
NOAA 2781 showing off JamesG161 at 6:47am 11.21.20 Another fun fact about our Sun... Our Sun orbits the Milky Way Galaxy. It takes one Galactic Year t
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch RoyS at 6:39am 11.21.20 Last time I was looking for a flush ring pull for my fridge cover I had a difficult time also. I was
The strangest thing I saw in season 2020. kappykaplan at 5:50am 11.21.20 WOW!! :beer:
Dirty Jobs Tonight shemandr at 5:49am 11.21.20 Think of it as the value of your boat going up.
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Akathy3 at 5:48am 11.21.20 I think you meant FLUSH ring? Try McMaster Carr, McMaster-Carr for "lifting rings". McMaster-Carr
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Akathy3 at 5:46am 11.21.20 I'm finding pull rings, but not pull ring locker latches. Am I correct in assuming that you need s
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 5:44am 11.21.20 Today's position map proves the old adage "Nothing good happens at the back of the fleet!" The stra
Dirty Jobs Tonight (1) Whatfiero1 at 5:28am 11.21.20 Sounds like a horror story to me as I hate to see old boats go to the crusher 12 boats now and count
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel Whatfiero1 at 5:26am 11.21.20 I'd either just replace the 120volt 2pole blue seas breaker and hope that's it. especially if 12volt
Honda 9.9 - Is there an oil filter? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:21am 11.21.20 Two or four stroke?
Long or short shaft Crazy Dave Condon at 5:17am 11.21.20 I use to be a Tohatsu/Nissan dealer besides being a sailboat dealer. Size of motor depends on the b
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel jr22553 at 5:12am 11.21.20 It looks like the panel has been wet at some point? Is there water intrusion? David, Yes the boat
Dirty Jobs Tonight shemandr at 5:10am 11.21.20 That should be fun!
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel jr22553 at 5:09am 11.21.20 Ron, Yes the panel was wet at some point which may be why the breaker is starting to malfunction.

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