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Gear Box Dip Stick ??? Dave at 2:37am 10.22.03 Big Boats 4/823 I have a 2002 H356 with the 27hp Yanmar engine. When I checked the gear box oil dip stick, I am not
No control in reverse Jim at 2:26am 10.22.03 Ask All Sailors 8/2286 We recently replaced the original Ferryman engine in our CAL 2-29 with a 2GM Yanmar. We replaced th
New 36 and 41 why? Jim A at 2:16am 10.22.03 Big Boats 2/1004 Are the chainplates different? The chainplates on the new 41 secure into the hull where the new 36
cost of a good bottom job Tom Monroe at 2:12am 10.22.03 Smaller Boats 9/1254 I'm looking for a new boat, and I'm real interested in the H25.5. One that I'm looking at is a 1984
Bow U-bolt problems Dwight Thomas at 2:09am 10.22.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1009 I recently purchased an O'day 25, I noticed its u-bolt on the bow appeared to be loose, upon closer
Bottom in winter Ozana at 1:41am 10.22.03 Big Boats 4/831 I want to pull the boat out repaint the bottom, and check the rudder, but I would prefer to do it in
Do I have the wrong prop? Fred G at 1:36am 10.22.03 Other Sailboats 7/1396 I have a 1981 Hunter 30. I switched from the factory 2 blade to a 3 blade to help me fight currents
Did I Pay too much for a restored 1973 23foot sail Julie Hansen at 1:10am 10.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1243 How much is a beautifully restored 1973 23foot sail boat worth?How do I find info. on Mcgregor?-May
Maintenance for Trailer Surge Brakes Norman Gelbwaks at 12:46am 10.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1348 My recently purchased 2000 26X came with the trailer's surge brake reservoir empty and rusty. It is
Winter Storage Suggestions J Mashburn at 11:43pm 10.21.03 Day Sailers 1/1388 I have a H-146 with roller furling jib. What is the best way to store this daysailer outside during
Keel Bolts Sterling Lintott at 11:42pm 10.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1096 We have sailed our 320 for four seasons. I have read a couple reviews that had complaints of loose k
Volvo engine in 423 Joe at 11:31pm 10.21.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1210 I am purchasing a new 423 soon and need to make a decision on purchasing the Beneteau 423 with the v
Pictures of depth, speed, log Mark at 10:45pm 10.21.03 Smaller Boats 2/860 Some time ago I think Jim posted some photos of where the above is mounted on the starboard side bul
Installation of compass/Saturn Mark at 8:11pm 10.21.03 Smaller Boats 4/1081 Any advice before I cut the hole appreciated.It also says in the installation leaflet that you can
Installation of Navman Multi 3100 Mark at 8:08pm 10.21.03 Smaller Boats 1/1155 Can anyone tell me how much space there is between the cockpit wall/face and the liner where the swi
Bottom paint Rudy at 1:34pm 10.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/1017 I have a catalina 22 that needs the bottom redone, the paint now is very faded and worn through in s
GPS Search John at 1:07pm 10.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/990 I'm looking for advice on GPS units. Any tips on things to look for that make the units particularly
Standing Riggin Bill at 12:52pm 10.21.03 Smaller Boats 5/819 I am in the process of acquiring a '84 H25.5. The standing rigging might need a little work, but I'
Bottom crazing O'Day 27 SECCAS at 12:51pm 10.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/960 I am looking at a 27 which i may purchase, the bottom is virtualy void of bottom paint and has a gre
stripes Rick at 11:23am 10.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/962 Im thinking about replacing the stripes that run along the cabin and sides of my H28.5. Do I paint

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Balboa 24 ; water getting in thru-hull somehow Don S/V ILLusion at 6:05pm 10.22.20
Balboa 24 ; water getting in thru-hull somehow Benny17441 at 6:03pm 10.22.20 How non-porous is that tarp and how much of the deck it covers. Any fixture affixed to the deck ca
H 34 anchor locker hose Capt Robbie at 5:55pm 10.22.20 access thru the inspection port, If you replace the hose make sure that you don't have any dips or
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F heritage at 5:47pm 10.22.20 I lifted my 2gm with transmission using the eyes.. The eyes position balance the engine nicely fro
Raw Water Shut Off Access Port -- At Last Capt Robbie at 5:45pm 10.22.20 Great idea ! Allen Now I have to put that on my 101 things to do list
Hawsepipe vent/cowl? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 5:35pm 10.22.20 I was hoping to find a solution like this- but my deck pipe (thanks for the correction Charlie) is
Hunter 23.5 - No mast, no ballast, no centerboard, no problem? isaksp00 at 5:23pm 10.22.20 I have chartered one of those canal boats in the UK. I'd never take one anywhere near waves much mor
Hawsepipe vent/cowl? PaulK at 5:19pm 10.22.20 I was hoping to find a solution like this- but my deck pipe (thanks for the correction Charlie) is
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212 TimFromLI at 5:08pm 10.22.20 Try this website, tons of great info. http://kollmannmarine.com
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F PaulK at 5:07pm 10.22.20 Not only that, but they're probably put in the right places so that the engine balances properly and
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service PaulK at 5:01pm 10.22.20 What happens to bridge tenders and harbormasters that are using Channel 9? What a wonderful way to
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service All U Get at 4:47pm 10.22.20 What happens to bridge tenders and harbormasters that are using Channel 9?
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212 buddybear at 4:46pm 10.22.20 Try googling the part numbers and see if they are interchangeable. Amazon shows that it is but I'd
98 hunter H26 - Add chair? shemandr at 4:42pm 10.22.20 The key is a backing plate and as Rob pointed , removable. Did that for a stroke patient on a 1998
Transom void Hunter216 at 4:28pm 10.22.20 1977 Cat22 transom issue. Prior owner had two U-bolts mounted high on each corner of the transom.
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 4:25pm 10.22.20 186446
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service RobG at 3:58pm 10.22.20 That explains it! Exclusively used for radio tests for a long time and loved it in our very busy are
98 hunter H26 - Add chair? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:50pm 10.22.20 The key is a backing plate and as Rob pointed , removable. Did that for a stroke patient on a 1998
I win! Glsawyer at 3:50pm 10.22.20 Ahhhh. Now I have propane and stove is working. Tested it then shut bottle off. Can't wait for a cup
Hunter 23.5 - No mast, no ballast, no centerboard, no problem? shemandr at 3:50pm 10.22.20 You can charter them in the Erie Canal in NYS. The problem is, and I told the operators this, is th

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