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Best Solution for Cleaning Sails J Mashburn at 11:28pm 09.01.03 Day Sailers 0/1333 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 2/922 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 3/749 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 5/979 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 2/877 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 4/876 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 5/1001 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 1/959 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 1/971 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 23/1688 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 1/1340 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 2/791 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 4/918 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 3/2553 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 5/874 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 1/1193 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 3/995 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 2/870 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 24/1554 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 1/1171 I think the deck below my mast has been impregnated with water. Has anybody had this problem? Is the

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2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch (1) Akathy3 at 1:46pm 11.21.20 how much space do you need under the ring to have the lift mechanism work ? i ha
On the Level rgranger at 1:45pm 11.21.20 Keep in mind that the climate does change in cycles much longer than our lifetimes. The argument ab
Mainsheet rigging for V222 (5) rgranger at 1:35pm 11.21.20 Here are some useful files
Connecting old NAVMAN instrument to modern chartplotter Davidasailor26 at 1:13pm 11.21.20
On the Level dLj at 1:00pm 11.21.20 A number of years ago, I was working in a field called "remote sensing". We took satellite data from
On the Level Davidasailor26 at 12:46pm 11.21.20 Somehow, a machine 800 miles above the earth is going to tell us more than a stick in the mud. Fro
On the Level Rick486 at 12:45pm 11.21.20 I don't think so Roy.... I definitly lean right of center but to deny that the climate has changed
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Kings Gambit at 12:36pm 11.21.20 Perhaps. Most certainly if he is a business of "one". The Gig business generation finds many who wi
Guest 295C (3) All U Get at 12:25pm 11.21.20 187483
On the Level All U Get at 12:12pm 11.21.20 Somehow, a machine 800 miles above the earth is going to tell us more than a stick in the mud. How
The strangest thing I saw in season 2020. SoSound at 12:02pm 11.21.20 I wonder what kind of crane they use to unload that crane? And what kind of crane they use to unloa
'88 Legend 35 transom question Project_Mayhem at 11:47am 11.21.20 It does look like there was caulk in the gap at some point. Black is an interesting idea. I have
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? Grace Note at 11:37am 11.21.20 Electric charging is big and important. I guess one must keep the alternator connected to the batt
Honda 9.9 - Is there an oil filter? twistedskipper at 11:36am 11.21.20 Definitely no oil filter on my 1998 Honda 9.9.
Interesting concept? SycloneDriver at 11:32am 11.21.20 Not my first choice of beer, but my buddy drinks BL all day long. I would buy it and bring good bee
Reapplying gelcoat Project_Mayhem at 11:27am 11.21.20 This is some great info from everyone! I think @dlochner could easily write a book on fiberglass and
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini jssailem at 11:24am 11.21.20 the proprietor of the business. Is he "labor?" Perhaps. Most certainly if he is a business of "one
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel Johnb at 11:17am 11.21.20 I have had to replace breakers, both AC and DC that simply went bad with age, never mind water damag
Interesting concept? SFS at 10:59am 11.21.20 Saw this kind of thing in Ecuador at the grocery stores, except the beverage was not beer. Sandwich
Interesting concept? Tally Ho at 10:56am 11.21.20 Great marketing! Greg

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