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Best Solution for Cleaning Sails J Mashburn at 11:28pm 09.01.03 Day Sailers 0/1324 I currently own a H-146 daysailer ' keep it rigged at the lake. However, I have noticed mildew along
How tall is a C 22 on the trailer Bill Vickery at 11:27pm 09.01.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/919 I know this is an unusual question but I recently purchased a C 22 (swing keel) this year and I am l
water heater LLOYD at 10:41pm 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/746 I AM GOING TO WINTERIZE MY BOAT ,NEVER DID IT BEFORE.WHENYOU DRAINE THE WATER HEATER IS ENOUGH TO OP
New 306 or 326 Andy K at 10:03pm 09.01.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/977 Next Spring we plan on purchasing a new Hunter for Great Lakes cruising. We currently sail a Hunter
Winterizing my engine Mitch at 7:54pm 09.01.03 Big Boats 2/876 I would like to start winterizing my own engine. Can anyone share the process for winterizing a 3GM
Transmission fluid changes lauren at 7:50pm 09.01.03 Big Boats 4/868 When changing the transmission fluid in the 3GM30F (2000 model) is it the same procedure as the oil
Fresh Heads Martin at 6:21pm 09.01.03 Big Boats 5/995 I understand that 'standard' heads in 44/426 and 466 are sea-water manual.The Eco flush option is a
expemsive dealer add-ons Rob at 4:18pm 09.01.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/954 I'm looking at the dealer info for a 26M. It looks like setting it up for cruising with instrumentat
Bilge access Ken Gold at 3:18pm 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/967 My electric bilge pump is not working on my Hunter 25. Can anyone tell me where the acces to the bil
PX Powercleats - SUCCESS! Rick Macdonald at 3:14pm 09.01.03 Smaller Boats 23/1653 I replaced the jib horn cleats with the Spinlock PX Powercleats over the weekend. GREAT! I single ha
H170 Spinnaker jbr at 2:23pm 09.01.03 Day Sailers 1/1321 Anyone have experience with a H170 spinnaker? I've got one and flown it a few times up to 10 kts; wo
fuel tank cleaning John Dodge at 2:04pm 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/789 Has anyone used the company "Clean Fuels"?I must of gotten some bad fuel two weeks ago. I've been c
Sailboat Appliques Marshall at 1:34pm 09.01.03 Other Sailboats 4/910 I just purchased a used boat, and would like to change the name on the hull. I would also like to a
Used Javelin what to look for. (1) Art at 12:47pm 09.01.03 Day Sailers 3/2535 I am going to look at a 1978 (supposedly) Javelin with trailer this weekend. See the photo from the
Should I buy a new trailer??? Michael Gordon at 12:43pm 09.01.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/867 My partner and I had an accident with the trailer for our boat this spring. No one was hurt, the bo
Javelin Rigging while on a trailer Art at 12:34pm 09.01.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1187 I have read that you should not stand in the boat while it is in the trailer. How do you step the ma
First extended voyage Michael Kretschmer at 11:54am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 3/993 I've been sailing my 1979 O'Day 23' centerboard for 5 seasons and I'm thinking about an extended voy
Oil Alarm Scott at 11:26am 09.01.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/855 I recently was laid up for 3 months while changing my roller furler and forestay. After getting ever
How far have you trailered a Hunter 23? Kevin Keen at 11:16am 09.01.03 Smaller Boats 24/1501 I am claiming a world-record distance of trailering a Hunter 23: 2850 statute miles,or 4680 km, eh.
Deck Water Impregnation George at 11:02am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1168 I think the deck below my mast has been impregnated with water. Has anybody had this problem? Is the

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LED Anchor Light RF Interference Ken Cross at 6:07pm 11.15.20 haven't heard your description of the noise going on and off with the light there's no question ther
Lightning control? MikeHoncho at 6:05pm 11.15.20 Is the mast keel or deck stepped?
Lightning control? Ken Cross at 6:02pm 11.15.20 I wonder if it was an aid for construction of the boat to hold something temporarily until the fiber
Another Elbow Question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:00pm 11.15.20
Lightning control? MikeHoncho at 5:51pm 11.15.20
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 5:46pm 11.15.20 I will definitely listen, currently enjoying a nice scotch and sodas and watching bad TV...
Lightning control? MikeHoncho at 5:45pm 11.15.20 Listen to the post cast regardless of how they and I spelled it lol
Propane heater Tedd at 5:45pm 11.15.20 You could go with a all propane boat, outboard, cooktop and Bbq. This will eliminate multiple fuels
Propane heater Hayden Watson at 5:44pm 11.15.20 Try these guys. I have docs for on my boat that makes me believe the PO purchased and had services
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 5:43pm 11.15.20 Lightning up, sir, yew're whey two sirius toenite
Propane heater Hayden Watson at 5:43pm 11.15.20 You do not need to have a diesel powered boat to have a diesel heater. You can feed the heater with
Loose Yanmar belts, constant issue. jaysweet at 5:42pm 11.15.20 I had some pretty bad problems with my alternator belt early this season: making lots of black dust,
Lightning control? MikeHoncho at 5:39pm 11.15.20
Lightning control? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:36pm 11.15.20 Guys - it's "lightning", not "lightening" . Hope this is taken in the enlightening way it is intend
LED Anchor Light RF Interference spadaforaj at 5:33pm 11.15.20 Thanks all - static, and pretty loud the static can be turned on and off by flipping the anchor lig
Propane heater (1) MikeHoncho at 5:32pm 11.15.20 Try these guys. I have docs for on my boat that makes me believe the PO purchased and had services m
Propane heater smokey73 at 5:17pm 11.15.20 This site might help you find a dealer or support services. https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-us/h
Lightning control? MikeHoncho at 5:13pm 11.15.20 Take a listen to this podcast episode. Pretty interesting one on lightening https://www.59-north.com
Replacement feathering prop MikeHoncho at 5:00pm 11.15.20 Assuming new? I did a bunch of research on them and they seemed to be in the better stats compared t
LED Anchor Light RF Interference Brian D at 5:00pm 11.15.20 Meriachee, even the Coast Guard has advised that LED light do emit EMI/RFI. So until a complete diag

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