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Dropping the Keel Carter Leary at 2:37am 08.08.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1408 In reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caulking , which I have to do , i
Porthole screens David Williams at 2:24am 08.08.03 Bigger Boats 1/1644 Has anyone got a spare screen for the port in the head of an O'Day 28?
23' ODay no cabin Steve at 2:24am 08.08.03 Day Sailers 1/1278 Hi I am new to sailing and have the opportunity to purchase what I am being told is a 23 foot ODay T
Looking for info on M5 A/C John Baumgartner at 2:09am 08.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/742 I see an article in the Photo Form on the installation of the M5 A/C on a Hunter 260 by Clay Thaxton
Need Trailering Advice Bill at 2:03am 08.08.03 Smaller Boats 3/1094 I am preparing to help my son-in-law haul out his newly acquired Catalina 22 and relocate it to Sout
Navico Tillerpilot 1600 Ronald M. Green at 1:17am 08.08.03 Ask All Sailors 1/3100 I am seeking a user's manual for a Navico Tillerpilot 1600. Mike O'Hara previously responded to this
Scratched Gelcoat! Help? Walt Allensworth at 12:52am 08.08.03 Other Sailboats 5/851 So I did the ultimate no-no and scratched my dark-blue gelcoat with a plastic scrubby pad. Lots of f
Scratched gelcoat! Help! Walt Allensworth at 11:56pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1156 So I did the ultimate no-no and scratched my dark-blue gelcoat with a plastic scrubby pad. Lots of f
Cleaning and polishing plastic laminate Bob Shafer at 11:29pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 4/2336 I am restoring a '75 Catlina 27, and, while oiling the teak, I tried to use the oil on the plastic l
C&D Canal currents Hayden Jones at 11:23pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 4/4253 I am planning to circumnavigate the Delmarva peninsula next June. I'll be sailing clockwise out of
An electrical 'ounce of prevention'? Dale I at 9:26pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1088 For those new boat owners and those who have newer rewiring, what product would best suit an overall
Zinks - how many and where? Ed at 9:18pm 08.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1181 I have a 426 with a yanmar engine and Panda Gen Set. How many zinks are on the typical Hunter? Is
Dropping Keel Carter Leary at 9:01pm 08.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/963 I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
Dropping the Keel Carter Leary at 8:59pm 08.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/980 I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
1983 Hunter 34 D. Edwards at 5:05pm 08.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4590 I am thinking about buying a 1983 hunter 34. The asking price is 35k. I want to hear about the good,
Head Problems Too Tom Overley at 3:01pm 08.07.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/922 I just bought a 1987 Catalina 27 and knew that there was some leakage in the head...looked like fres
MacGregory 26 letters Rob at 2:15pm 08.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1010 I am thinking of buying a MacGregor 26 but the terminology is not readily obvious. What do the S, C,
321 in-mast furler dave h at 1:39pm 08.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1654 The corner of our main sail does not furl far enough into the mast. Although most of what shows is
Reefing the genoa Bob at 1:03pm 08.07.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2718 What do the experts say is the limit on roller reefing a well-cut 150 genoa? At what point does rol
Why is blue bottom paint so popular?? Wanderer138 at 12:56pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 13/5522 Maybe it's just me but The vast majority of boats I see have blue bottom paint. Why?It can't be th

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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
Propane heater leo310 at 4:56pm 11.15.20 Try a 8KW 12V Diesel Air Heater LCD Thermostat Quiet 8000W for Trucks Boat Car Trailer on Amazon the
Propane heater jssailem at 4:54pm 11.15.20 Understandable. We each set the priorities we want to meet. Some are easy some difficult and some no
Propane heater MikeHoncho at 4:52pm 11.15.20 You could go with a all propane boat, outboard, cooktop and Bbq. This will eliminate multiple fuels
Autopilot for 30T MikeHoncho at 4:48pm 11.15.20 The wear and tear issues are why I went with the CPT. Got it out for the first time today. Just moto
Engine Power Issue Tom J at 4:45pm 11.15.20 I found the pump but my mechanic is now booked for quite a while on a big job. Has anyone in the g
Autopilot for 30T Tally Ho at 4:42pm 11.15.20 I took my ~ 30 year old ST4000+ wheel pilot apart this week, including the gear box. Have to say I
Propane heater Tedd at 4:41pm 11.15.20 @jssailem : My first choice is a diesel inboard and a diesel heater. But trailerability is a non-neg
Hot restarts gettinthere at 4:38pm 11.15.20 I think I found the issue. A multi pin connector for the wiring harness had some corrosion inside. I
Propane heater jssailem at 4:31pm 11.15.20 This site might help you find a dealer or support services. https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-us/he
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? Tally Ho at 4:23pm 11.15.20 My CDI furler is 30 years old. The stay may be shot, it the furler should be salvageable unless i
Replacement feathering prop Ken13559 at 4:19pm 11.15.20 How about Kiwi Feathering Prop? Adjusting pitch can be easily done underwater. Ken Y

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