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Boom Vang Joseph Washburn at 8:56am 08.30.03 Smaller Boats 3/1471 I am in the process of trying to "fix" the boom vang on my 1988 Catalina 22. The problem is that th
How to change sail on furling system - O'Day 322 Dave at 8:21am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 5/3609 O'Day 322 1989Being new to sailing I have many questions.I need to learn how to change my jib. I h
Converting to alcohol? Dennis at 7:28am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1258 Has anyone ever converted their 4 stroke outboard motor to burn ethanol or metanol? If so what were
Anyone Else Following this Guys Progress? Rick Webb at 6:05am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 0/899 He beat a bout of cancer and decided to row around North America. He started Last Summer in Port Ara
perkins versus yanmar diesel Jim at 5:14am 08.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/4782 Hello owners of Catalina 320, wonder how you like either the Perkins or Yanmar diesels? Interested i
Spreader Manufacturers??? Frank at 3:39am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1182 Time to replace them.Any one know of a supplier?Thanks.....
Hull Identification Chris Edmonson at 3:09am 08.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1132 As a clearinghouse for all manner of information I am hoping someone can help me I.D. a sailboat (19
Depth finder control head location Craig at 2:02am 08.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/982 I have recently purchased a Hunter 23 and am looking for recommendations for mounting the control he
Converting saildrive to standard driveshaft Jim Cook at 11:36pm 08.29.03 Bigger Boats 2/3709 I'm still having trouble with my saildrive. I need to replace it again, but Volvo doesn't make the
PVA formula change Tim Long at 9:53pm 08.29.03 AMF 6/3745 Evercoat recently changed thier PVA mold release agent formula from the original green formula to a
Cockpit Table Bruce at 2:42pm 08.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/856 I am planning to build a cockpit table. I would like to hear what you made and what material you use
Yanmar 3GM30 Electrical Connection Problem Dan Grosz at 1:04pm 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1742 Recently when I go to start my engine the initial warning light/buzzer does not come on. Some othe
Westerbeke 21 operating specs Dave Shore at 11:06am 08.29.03 Big Boats 1/1722 I have a Westerbeke 21 on my 1983 Shores Adrift H34 which I have had for three years, I have the spe
PLASTIC CABLE COVERS JERRY MITCHELL at 11:06am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1042 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET 5/16 PLASTIC CABLE COVERS IN LENGTHS LONGER THAN 6'? WEST MARINE H
H30 Cradle? Dick Armstrong at 10:54am 08.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1199 Does anyone know where to get a good, solid cradle fit for an '89 Hunter 30? I've moved from the
Raising the Mast David Cooper at 9:45am 08.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/928 I have a 1975 O'day 25. I usually keep it in the water, however when I have had to take it for pain
Epoxy for cast iron swing keel Don K. at 6:47am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 18/4683 The cast iron swing keel on my Chrysler 26 starts to rust in a very short time no matter what kind o
What's up, dock? SailboatOwners.com at 6:14am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 105/5603 The last two feet to the dock can be the most perilous portion of any cruise. What's your secret
Capri 22 Fin Vs. Wing Joe M at 4:56am 08.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/10248 I am looking for a daysailer/ club racer and am considering the Capri 22.One is for sale in my area
Wintering in Florida West Coast marinas???? Frank at 4:48am 08.29.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1790 Is it a good idea or not worth the ICW traffic to get down?

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Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? dlochner at 4:10am 11.12.20 only as long as you promise not to tell my wife because she won't know the difference anyways My
Full cockpit enclosure - leaking through traveler control lines Rick486 at 3:16am 11.12.20 The lady that made ours (a true talent) made little covers that snap over them. Works well! i will
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 12:25am 11.12.20 Does it rub at all? On mine it does not but comparing my photo to yours it appears that my anchor
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) cptjak at 10:34pm 11.11.20 Sorry spell check (powder)
Halloween cruise forbin at 10:32pm 11.11.20 As for the spin tack fouling on the roll bar, that has not been a problem so far. Does it rub at
Halloween cruise forbin at 10:31pm 11.11.20 To extend the sitting of the anchor a bit out further you might consider the Mantus anchor mate.
Halloween cruise (2) forbin at 10:08pm 11.11.20 I assume that your light-weight prototype anchors have the same problem as mine did with lack of ho
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) Joe at 10:01pm 11.11.20 ceramic coting and power coating are too different material's Ceramic is for high temperature exhau
Leaking into bilge Benny17441 at 10:00pm 11.11.20 Most boats have water trapped in the hull stringers below the sole. That water comes from various s
Can you help me find this boat??? Joe at 9:58pm 11.11.20 United States Navy reserve fleets You might also google "US Navy mothball fleets locations"
Halloween cruise (1) jssailem at 9:45pm 11.11.20 To extend the sitting of the anchor a bit out further you might consider the Mantus anchor mate. s
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 9:33pm 11.11.20 About 20 minutes after I swung around on the current change at the side of the Dugwalla channel my d
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 9:32pm 11.11.20 I would agree with you but I've seen a significant difference in the past several years. Yeah, I
Scratched hunter 33 rubrail MichaelStacy at 9:27pm 11.11.20 Michael looks like a bird tried to land and rest on the rubbrail and it was too slippery. But the b
Scratched hunter 33 rubrail (1) MichaelStacy at 9:25pm 11.11.20 Is there other damage? Can you provide a picture of the entire area? It is localized damage. Duri
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 9:16pm 11.11.20 I assume that your light-weight prototype anchors have the same problem as mine did with lack of hol
Oday 272 - Best and most efficient way to replace interior cushion covers Jammins2 at 8:24pm 11.11.20 Sounds good thanks
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) cptjak at 7:47pm 11.11.20 ceramic coting and power coating are too different material's Ceramic is for high temperature exhau
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) MikeHoncho at 7:41pm 11.11.20 You can't power coat winches the plastic paint will burn off from line pressure and heat. Powder C
Re-chroming service in New England? (2020) cptjak at 7:34pm 11.11.20 You can't power coat winches the plastic paint will burn off from line pressure and heat.

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