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Radio Noise Mike DiMario at 12:33am 07.22.03 Other Sailboats 6/912 We have been trying to find an intermittent radio squeel since our boat was new. It seems that it is
Copper epoxy for boat bottoms R. Marble at 12:26am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1001 I read an article a while back about using copper epoxy bottom paint. The article said that it is n
Questions about coppe erpoxy for boat bottoms Richard A. Marble at 12:16am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1195 I'm thinking about putting cpoer epoxy on my hull. I read an article that made it sound like a grea
Water entering cabin from port topside JOHN at 11:04pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1070 After a good ran when we return to the boat C-27 I find a little water in the cabin self port side a
Cruising on a '22 Stu at 10:43pm 07.21.03 Day Sailers 1/1211 I have a 22 O'Day centerboard sloop and have been doing regular overnights in local waters. Has a
Doing bottom /swing keel work on trailer Kip at 9:54pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 4/1173 What tips could anyone give in regards to : working on a boat on a trailer with bunks. Specificl
Full width battens - how tight should they be? Sandy Houng at 9:24pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/2075 Hope I can sneak in here with my Hunter 18.5. think this applies to most boats with similar sails. O
My 23.5 lists to starboard Rick Macdonald at 4:58pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 10/901 ...when sitting empty at the dock. The reason is obvious - the motor, gas tank, battery and PortaPot
Accelerator shift handle problems Ed W. at 3:37pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/945 I have an old Morse two lever control set on my Catalina 30. Where the accelerator hub snaps on to t
Sharing engine overheating knowledge Arnie Hoffman at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Bigger Boats 1/1030 Just wanted to share some of my recent experiences to add to the knowledge pool.My 16 horse Univer
235 Trailer? MIke at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1329 Looking for a used trailer that fits a 235 wing keel. Where are they hiding? Any leads on a manufa
Economical boom vang for '80 Hunter 27? Naptown Brian at 1:15pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1316 I'm looking for a decent but not-too-expensive boom vang for my Cherubini H27. Any recommendations?
Hunter 356 Mast and Whitlock wheel J at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Big Boats 7/1268 We just picked up our new Hunter 356 and i have two newbie questions:1- The mast is raked alot, loo
1976 hunter 30 front hatch cover mike at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1004 does anyone know of any parts boats out there, lost my front hatch cover, contacted hunter and they
Coming to MD DC VA Can i sail with someone Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:49pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 1/961 will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I have a
On my way to DC Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:47pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/987 I will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I hav
Hunter 170 Class????? Jeff Bobbio at 12:32pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1254 My club "GRSA" now has 6 Hunter 170s and is interested in forming a fleet. I am new to sailing and a
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:27pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1349 Looking at a boat with a 1984 14 hp universal diesel with 550 hours. I was looking at the emgine and
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:19pm 07.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1719 I'm looking at buying a 1984 catalina 27 with a 14 universal engine. I was looking at the engine and
lubricating the mast track Ed at 11:37am 07.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1190 I saw an article in Sail magazine that dealt with lubricating the sail track, but I cannot find that

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Winches (2) rgranger at 6:46am 11.03.20 I see what you mean. It seems like the winch should be where the red arrow is and your cam should b
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild (2) rgranger at 6:36am 11.03.20 I have that exact same one on my H26 and I had to replace mine as well. Make sure you have a Z-Spar
Propeller shaft key material RoyS at 6:30am 11.03.20 So, I guess you are claiming that the prop shaft key has two functions; prevent slippage and act as
I have a rigging question Jim26m at 5:12am 11.03.20 There's a 19' macgregor powersailer for sale on the seattle craigslist Earlier, smaller version.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line (5) Sailfanatic at 5:07am 11.03.20
which winch cable to use dlochner at 4:34am 11.03.20 Most likely 7x7 SS cable, it is very flexible.
What is it? SailingLoto at 4:21am 11.03.20 I didn't know you could lift a sailboat with a roof over it. The cut out would have to be as wide a
Another what is this boat? smokey73 at 4:21am 11.03.20 It is definately closer to 40 feet than 30 feet. I've seen it tied up at the T-head pier and it tak
Another what is this boat? dlochner at 4:05am 11.03.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey,
Another what is this boat? smokey73 at 4:02am 11.03.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey,
What is it? shemandr at 3:55am 11.03.20 I didn't know you could lift a sailboat with a roof over it. The cut out would have to be as wide a
which winch cable to use johnCartelli at 1:31am 11.03.20 Halyard winch or trailer winch? swing keel winch...sorry got sidetracked here..presently there is
What is it? MikeHoncho at 10:17pm 11.02.20 Is it my eyes or...It looks like it's sitting on bunk planks that are on a some sort of pontoon. AN
What is it? Jumpstart at 9:10pm 11.02.20 Yep, Merit 22. Crewed on one once. Wind was 15-20 on the nose. Yikes. Water coming through board tru
Another what is this boat? Benny17441 at 8:56pm 11.02.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey, "
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions rgranger at 8:39pm 11.02.20
What is it? PaulK at 8:07pm 11.02.20 Seidelman 25 with extra port lightn trunk is rounded, not angular. Toerail also has fewer perforati
O'day 40 Holding Tank questions (ha ha) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:04pm 11.02.20 The v-berth is my favorite location for a holding tank on a sailboat, the distance from the toilet i
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 7:40pm 11.02.20 There's a 19' macgregor powersailer for sale on the seattle craigslist
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 7:37pm 11.02.20 On a completely different subject.....I just received my CPT autohelm today whoop, whoop!

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