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Catalina 22 mast repair question Matt Abel at 4:12pm 08.15.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1863 I just bought a 1975 Catalina 22.The mast needs repair at the base because one of the bolt holes p
Gelcoat flaking off inside wall of hull Kevin at 4:10pm 08.15.03 Other Sailboats 1/1691 Hi thereI'm looking at a 1978 o'day 25 sailboat in very clean condition except forthe gel coat fl
How to kill the engine (Yanmar) Tim at 3:23pm 08.15.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/981 I am not only new to the O'day 322 but also new to sailing.I have many questions and hope more know
Help! Termites on the boat! Jon B at 2:39pm 08.15.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1375 Soon after purchasing my '78 Hunter 27 earlier this year, I noticed a few termite wings and dead ter
Help! Termites in my boat! Jon B at 2:38pm 08.15.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1131 Soon after purchasing my '78 Hunter 27 earlier this year, I noticed a few termite wings and dead ter
hatch help Jay at 2:30pm 08.15.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1102 I'm looking for original foward hatch replacement for my 1987 28.5. Can anybody offer suggestions or
356 Battery Jack at 1:47pm 08.15.03 Big Boats 5/868 We have a new 2003 356 and when I went to the boat today for the first time in a week (we are on a m
Krusin Kool A/C Capt. Marc at 12:43pm 08.15.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1771 Has anyone had luck with the Krusin Kool A/C? It's set in a "Suitcase" to work at anchor. I'm wonder
Eric Swift Joe Mullee at 12:18pm 08.15.03 Big Boats 2/859 Eric, How was your trip? Give me a call when you get time. Joe Mullee
CruiseAir Fan runs all the time! Kevin at 11:19am 08.15.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/981 I have a Hunter 320 with a CruiseAir A/C system and digital control panel. The fan on the unit runs
Rigging the boom Rob Morton "Euphoria" at 10:16am 08.15.03 Smaller Boats 3/732 Hi, I posted this question the other day but had not found this section under small boats. We recent
Helsen Sailboat Jack at 10:05am 08.15.03 Ask All Sailors 6/6137 I'm interested in buying a 22' 1975 Helsen sailboat. I've never sailed before, nor do I know what b
bilge pump oscillating Tom Boyd at 9:49am 08.15.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1539 I'll leave out the history (10 days of trying to find the problem) and start with what I now know fo
Cockpit Grates (1) D. Prior at 7:45am 08.15.03 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1146 I am an original owner of a 1984 Hunter 37 cutter and would like to pass on to those inquiring about
Protective finishes on cabin sole Ken Drummy at 6:37am 08.15.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/834 I have a 1997 Hunter with a teak and holly sole. I recently did a deep cleaning of the sole and now
Throttle linkage problem -- please advise! mjbliemel at 6:34am 08.15.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/921 As I was taking my 1978 C27 out last weekend, I soon realized after leaving the dock that I was not
Outboard motor mount Ron Anderson at 4:49am 08.15.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1292 Can't figure out how to remove my outboard motor mount. I think it's a Fulton.The hardware seem to
We bought the 1988 Hunter 40 Janet Silver at 3:00am 08.15.03 Big Boats 2/885 A few days ago I posted here to ask about cruisability on a Hunter 40. With lots of forum input, ma
Source of MacGregor parts? John Quensen at 12:18am 08.15.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/888 I have a 1994 MacGregor 26S and I am wondering where I can order parts now. I have previously order
prints on structure peter shebib at 11:59pm 08.14.03 Day Sailers 0/925 Would anyone be aware of a web site etc. where I can get prints of the structure etc. of an o,day 20

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Descaling Yanmar 2cylinder raw water system BobM at 11:17am 11.08.20 If you are on the hard, leave the thermostat out until you are done flushing, as you won't be able t
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Johnb at 11:10am 11.08.20 Whatever else do not break an easy out in the hole that you drilled in the screw. Been there done th
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries Tom J at 11:05am 11.08.20 We have 4 GC batteries plus 1 12 volt starter battery. The only thing that we also have is 330 watt
Can't Remove Screw in Mast BigEasy at 11:04am 11.08.20 I want to hijack this thread for a minute: Anybody have a suggestion for extracting a small hardene
Pearson 33-2 engine removal dLj at 10:50am 11.08.20 That yanmar doesn't sound particularly undersized for that boat. I agree with checking for moistur
Pearson 33-2 engine removal 31seahorse at 10:48am 11.08.20 Thanks, Fast Olson & Sailfanatic, Please send me the link to your blog, FastOlson. Use the PM if
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Tedd at 10:39am 11.08.20 @DougM : If a lot of heat and an easy-out don't work, then your next best bet is probably to careful
Pearson 33-2 engine removal Sailfanatic at 10:38am 11.08.20 How much moisture in the decks, that repair will make the cost of an engine replacement look minor.
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only Alan Gomes at 10:23am 11.08.20 Might be time to balance the prop.. The gear rario in reverse is "lower" so the prop does not turn
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only kloudie1 at 10:19am 11.08.20 Might be time to balance the prop.. The gear rario in reverse is "lower" so the prop does not turn a
Larger Wheel on 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:18am 11.08.20 You have to be very careful with a wheel extension in heavy seas and/or high wind based on experienc
Spectra install on a Hunter 410 clavius at 10:09am 11.08.20 Hi Don, I'm considering purchasing a Hunter 410 and want to be sure there's room for a watermaker.
Can't Remove Screw in Mast dLj at 9:59am 11.08.20 I wouldn't heat up the mast. It's likely a 6061 aluminum and has a heat treatment - likely a T6. But
Can't Remove Screw in Mast MikeHoncho at 9:53am 11.08.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast leo310 at 9:52am 11.08.20 I had the same problem and had to drill and tap even after using PB and heat.
Universal valve adjustment Hayden Watson at 9:49am 11.08.20 Did you get a new valve cover gasket or reuse the old one? If new, where did you get it?
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Tedd at 9:47am 11.08.20
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 9:46am 11.08.20 I'm glad you used the safety pin to make sure it didn't fall off and damage your hull or hurt someo
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? SoSound at 9:44am 11.08.20 @Kings Gambit, I really do hope that your experience in March can be attributed to that particular c
Universal valve adjustment Richard19068 at 9:40am 11.08.20 That's so consistent it looks like the previous adjuster might have set them wide on purpose. Bette

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