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Question about cockpit? Don Flowers at 1:29pm 09.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1102 I wil be purchasing a C30 in the near future, hopefully, and was wondering why some of the vessels h
Impeller Problem John at 12:26pm 09.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/851 I bought a new sherwood impeller for the M-18 universal on my Catalina 27. It looks identical to the
Throttle cable/slipping Rick at 12:21pm 09.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1890 Thanks to Craig S. for your invaluable info on rudder play and adjustment! My throttle control tend
Trailer Fenders Don at 11:21am 09.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1063 So, while the boat is in the lake, it's a good time to rebuild the trailer, right? While replacing
Did I Fry My Raw Water Pump? Dave at 11:19am 09.03.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1532 Boat: 1990 Catalina 34Engine: Universal 25XPWell here's the story. I always keep my boat igniti
Trailer guide posts Kenny T. at 10:55am 09.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1074 I recently got my 26M and want to add PVC pipes for guides. The ones on the trailer ar a little too
running rigging - where do the halyards go? Thad Gilder at 10:26am 09.03.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1971 Well, I've finally put "Summer Camp" on the hard for maintenance. One of the many projects in front
yanmar ysm12 David Lucas at 9:38am 09.03.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1393 I am having difficulty locating a solid fuel line with two banjo fittings on each end that is attac
Clean Sails Miles at 9:07am 09.03.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1298 A friend has 10 year old sails and would like to have them cleaned, this fall. Who would you recomme
B�n�teau France introduced in court ADUPB at 8:38am 09.03.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1015
Winterizing Gary at 7:59am 09.03.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1083 Peggy, I am a satisfied user of the KO holding tank product, and now I have to plan for winterizing.
Need help with old head Garry at 7:17am 09.03.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/1872 I have recently purchased an old solid bronze head to restore. It is a Wilcox Crittenden "Winner -
Little Batteries WILL S/V PEARL at 6:26am 09.03.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1015 We all need flashlights ect. on our boats.My questions is What kind off batteries do you use? My oth
Outboard size J.D.Spears at 5:09am 09.03.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/931 I have to replace the outboard on my Oday 22 , as someone stole my Merc 7.5hp.I only use my outboar
stuck drop keel, 1975 oday daysailer II- 16 feet georgia arnt, at 4:31am 09.03.03 Day Sailers 1/1944 I recently acquired a 16 foot daysailer II. Every time I go out, the drop keel gets stuck and I (we
Forestay shackle Rudy at 3:57am 09.03.03 Smaller Boats 5/1774 I am looking for a quick and easy way to secure the forestay to the bow when stepping the mast, righ
Upgrade charging/battery system Anton Wilson at 3:49am 09.03.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1023 Hello all! I own a stock 1996 catalina 36. I am heading off shore next year and am looking into an u
Standing Rigging Technical Question Bob Fliegel at 3:03am 09.03.03 Smaller Boats 2/802 I put my H260 in the water this past Labor Day - better late then never. I had problems with my slip
air mattresses richard smith at 2:58am 09.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/1212 I recently purchased a 1978 hunter 30. I was wondering if anyone knew of a company that makes air m
Hunter 25 gas smell Randy Burns at 2:53am 09.03.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1092 I am the owner of a 76 Hunter 25. This boat is outboard powered, with fuel storage under the cockpit

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First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:22am 11.16.20 The charter idea is a great one. Under the current limitations the governments are doing to try and
Christmas... Justin_NSA at 10:20am 11.16.20 4 drumsticks ! :thumbup:
First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:16am 11.16.20 What is it that you like about the boats that get your attention? What do you know about what you
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines Karl13265 at 10:11am 11.16.20 Velcro secured cover over the top of the traveler takes care of 99% of the rain. Most of the time
First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:11am 11.16.20 [Sounds nice. A 37 to 38-ft boat is a comfortable size for a cruising couple. My wife and I have be
First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:09am 11.16.20 Which of the boats does she like? She Doesn't have any experience with the sailboats, We will be i
First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:05am 11.16.20
First Sailboat Ferruh at 10:04am 11.16.20 We have a 2002 Hunter 356 bought last summer. It's reasonably well made, sails well, access to the
Looking for the owner of a boat icanto at 9:53am 11.16.20 Well, I called the broker for this (note, she didn't contact me...) and she stated that the owners
First Sailboat jmce1587 at 9:41am 11.16.20 In addition to all the great suggestions above in helping perspective buyers determine wants and nee
Refinishing Tiller Handle shank at 9:39am 11.16.20 That seats looks great. Thanks so much for all of the advice.
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why cdarwincole at 9:36am 11.16.20 Material does matter! 2 full upper and 2 partial lower battens is a good arrangement: good roach su
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle DennisL at 9:30am 11.16.20 Thank you. I'll check that lead. My regulator is mounted to the engine room door, so that wire har
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? (1) FollowYouFollowMe at 9:28am 11.16.20 Great find! I've replaced 3 now. Anybody find replacement switches for these? Having similar inte
Source for brackets to mount poptop bows for 1985 MAC 25 Seadoc at 9:25am 11.16.20 Thank you finding41. Will check this out! Al
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why cdarwincole at 9:23am 11.16.20 I have used Loong Sails for both my O'Day 25 and Hunter 280. Extremely pleased with product, cost
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle FollowYouFollowMe at 9:04am 11.16.20 Had a similar problem with Balmar 60 series alternator. Turned out the positive battery lead had co
rust remove from swim ladder Justin_NSA at 9:04am 11.16.20 Acids are such useful chemistry. What keeps all those shiny white cruise ships from looking like
rust remove from swim ladder jssailem at 8:54am 11.16.20 Acids are such useful chemistry.
Replacing Hull Stripe jssailem at 8:52am 11.16.20 To remove most stripes, which are vinyl, a hair dryer or heat gun on LOW works to lift (or mostly li

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