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marlone ball valves Mike Gurley at 7:39am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1418 I have just broken two Marlone ball valves on my 1994 Catalina. I have never had a problem before t
Secondhand boats Adrian Oliver at 7:16am 10.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/815 Having decided the 26x is for us and sailed on one last week, I am writing to all owners to ask what
Windlass on a H34 Hans Baart at 7:06am 10.07.03 Big Boats 1/948 Does any one have some advise on what type and how to install the proper windlass on a 1984 H34?
Alternator & Tachometer readout Randy at 7:01am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 5/3100 I've got a Universal M-18 diesel in my 84 Catalina 27. I'm wondering if anybody can shed some light
air coming from diesel thank jim wilcox at 5:36am 10.07.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/867 i am getting airfrom the diesel tank along with the fuel. i am not sure how to remove valves that le
Swaging technique Tim at 4:36am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1241 Can anyone explain the differences/benefits of using either rotary or roll press swaging on my stand
question about upgrading mainsheet on 81 H30 Fred G at 3:48am 10.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/732 I have purchased a mainsheet upgrade kit (new pullys) to replace the original mainsheet system on my
Mast Stepping & Trailer Tire Retrofit on 146 Darren G. at 3:34am 10.07.03 Day Sailers 3/1473 I 've just taken delivery of a new 146 and am wondering if it's safe to walk the mast up from inside
In Praise of the Coastal Cruiser Gary Wyngarden at 3:28am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 32/3098 I am obsessed about sailing. If you don't believe me, ask my wife, kids, friends, etc. For me saili
Air Conditioning Chandler Clark at 3:10am 10.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 12/1047 I am moving to New Orleans and need to install air conditioning. Does anyone with a H31 have any su
3 blade propeller Ozana at 2:54am 10.07.03 Big Boats 2/984 I'm going to the Annapolis boat show and to the consignment show this weekend, looking for a good de
Main size for 1981 Hunter 27 Richard Marble at 2:49am 10.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1369 I'm trying to order a new Main sail for my 1981 Hunter 27. This is my first time ordering a sail.
Installing Stantions and Lifelines QUESTION Richard at 2:42am 10.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1123 I want to install a life line from the cockpit area to the bow pulpit to help keep the kids on-board
Oil Change Question for my 28.5 Tom W. at 2:06am 10.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/852 I'm changing the engine oil and am not sure about deisels. The engine is a 2GM20F. What type and wei
Rudder and Center Board pivot bearings Keith at 1:34am 10.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1028 I am interested in putting a pivot bearing in my center board and rudders on the 26X. I think it sho
Spinnaker Size Art Femenella at 1:34am 10.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/903 I am looking for an asymmetrical spinnaker. I found one that has a luff of 37'4" and a foot of 18'4"
Gelcoat chips...Need some help.... Dave Busby at 1:21am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1038 I'm pulling my boat next week, and while it is out I need to repair some gelcoat chips and cracks.
OMC saildrive? Tom Monroe at 1:10am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1106 Any comments one way or the other on this drive? Particulary circa 1982 and used some in salt water?
C22 performance Tom Monroe at 1:08am 10.07.03 Smaller Boats 2/1088 I'm replacing my old O'Day 22, which is no longer seaworthy enough for the kind of sailing I do. I w
HULL STAINS jerry at 1:04am 10.07.03 Ask All Sailors 4/981 Does anyone know of a product that will remove the stains on a hull left by rainwater runoff? Water

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It's not safe anywhere. Ron20324 at 10:45am 10.20.20
Another discovery during winterization TimFromLI at 10:44am 10.20.20 unless I am on a trip, I try to only use 2 tanks and I only fill them half way. that way the water i
Stuff coming out of potable water tank odaydokay at 10:42am 10.20.20 Yep. Use a good micro fiber cloth. One guy said he uses a shop vac. Have not tried, but might be
Replacement Toilet for a 2002 Wilcox Crittenden Headmate 1460 Marine Toilet. odaydokay at 10:40am 10.20.20 Good point. Unless shipper has a free freight over X$ policy of course or he goes somewhere and jus
Another discovery during winterization odaydokay at 10:38am 10.20.20 I get a white pasta like slime in my screw in prefilter. Yes, the tank and yes, I also do not drink
It's not safe anywhere. odaydokay at 10:35am 10.20.20 Jeez, he was coming back? A wonder he did not cream someone doing 30 or fall over off the helm.
pressure switch fail? odaydokay at 10:32am 10.20.20 This is probably not the issue, but assume you have pulled off and cleaned the pump strainer or filt
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing Alansails at 10:29am 10.20.20 Congratulations and Welcome!, You will find this is the best place to get answers to your questions-
boat sits high on trailer George_NJ at 10:12am 10.20.20 Is it a regular boat ramp? Do you know of or have seen other boats launched & retrieved there? Is th
Perkins 4.236 Exhaust Issue. kloudie1 at 10:11am 10.20.20 Hello and Welcome, Rusty.. I am not familiar with that engine, but it looks like the exhaust outlet
I win! Glsawyer at 9:52am 10.20.20 Idling right now. Been 1/2 hr. No issues. Just charging batteries.
looking for one stantion laguna 26 Stu Jackson at 9:49am 10.20.20 Try Garhauer.
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! (1) Jackdaw at 9:48am 10.20.20 I will find out. I only heard about it Saturday while he was preparing his boat for haul out. I thi
Oday 34/35 shower sump FasterHorses at 9:48am 10.20.20
water rotting teak and holly sole from underneath Baydragonfly at 9:23am 10.20.20 Can't figure out what is leaking...seems to be spilling over from engine compartment. The search con
pressure switch fail? capta at 9:23am 10.20.20 First thing I would do is remove all the hoses from the pump and see if it runs up to speed. If it d
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! Justin_NSA at 9:17am 10.20.20 What kind of boat, and does he like to race??? I might be able to help. I will find out. I only he
Raccoon destroy the sailboat at boatyard ? What now? Justin_NSA at 9:15am 10.20.20 Did you have food aboard? Why yours?
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka! Jackdaw at 9:12am 10.20.20 One of our members has to move to Minneapolis for his job soon. I'll bet he forgot to ask for his "
looking for one stantion laguna 26 rgranger at 9:06am 10.20.20 Post a pic. They might not be brand specific stanchions.

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