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Sanipotti pump problem Jim Covey at 12:55pm 07.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1122 I have a Sealand Sanipotti portable on our H26 which seems to have developed a problem with the fres
De-Masted on Lake Michigan Lee at 12:55pm 07.05.03 Smaller Boats 6/889 While sailing out on Lake Michigan today, the connector that holds the roller furler to the chain pl
Trailer specs Sam at 12:47pm 07.05.03 Trailer Sailors 4/1709 Does anyone have drawings or specs for a Capri 22 trailer? Thanks Sam
Need a Catalina 30 engine panel John at 12:36pm 07.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/844 I am looking for a used engine panel with gauges for a catalina 30 with a Universal diesel engine.
AUTO PILOT INSTALLATION GUS at 12:07pm 07.05.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1158 I have a 1987 37' Hunter Legend. I am looking to purchase an autopilot. It appears that there is no
Westerbeke Vire 7 Website Vire 7 Webmaster at 11:27am 07.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2194 I've just found this forum, complete with an old reference to my website and a very flattering comme
New Cat-22 Owner & Questions--> Mike at 11:01am 07.05.03 Smaller Boats 14/1133 Just did a deal on a ebay Cat-22. The boat and trailer were pretty cheap but needs some work. It ha
Line Inside Mast Inside Cabin area...what is it? Larry Stewart at 9:56am 07.05.03 Big Boats 5/892 We recently purchased a 1998 376 and still wondering what the line is on the top of the mast support
Centerboard Replacement 1969 Mariner? Chris Reinke at 6:57am 07.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2350 I am the original owner of a 1969 Mariner. I have recently experienced some problems with the cente
Mast gate, ice box cover, and winch handles Jack at 4:24am 07.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1007 I love our new 320 but it comes with several puzzling bugs. First, the mast gate is difficult to adj
replacing keel rope george garcia at 3:10am 07.05.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/836 The rope to my 25 Oday (1979) is deteroiting and I need to replace it -it lowers and raises the keel
Trailer Specs for O'Day 22 Shallow Draft Jim Young at 2:52am 07.05.03 Trailer Sailors 1/6268 Several folks have asked for information to either build or to convert a trailer to fit a 22' O'Day
Rudder post fatigue...Catalina 30, 1978 Al B. at 2:45am 07.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1782 Water is coming in near the stern/rudder post of wheel steering and I understand this to be from vib
O'day 25 Powerhead Harry Schochat at 2:08am 07.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1282 I recently purchased an O'day 25 with an inbgoard powerhead. The powerhead has the follwing number s
wheel steering catching on my H34 Jim Sides at 1:02am 07.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/838 The wheel steering is catching on my H34 and I was wondering if anyone has any advice before I start
Stuffing Box on 272 dennis young at 12:18am 07.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/952 The manual says to use 3/16 flax, but it seemed a slightly loose fit even when tightened up (It also
When the heat's on Alan at 12:08am 07.05.03 Smaller Boats 1/1033 I found out first hand yesterday how much relief can be when provided by a bimini. My brother and I
Zincs Again dennis young at 12:05am 07.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1093 Anyone know why zincs have that little copper(?) bronze(?) ball embedded in the interior of each sec
Snake River Electronics/AcuGage Dennis at 12:04am 07.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/2360 Have posted before but just wanted to post again.My new email address.snake.river@gte.netAny qu
Vertglas on Nonskid? Bob Shafer at 11:34pm 07.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/935 I recently did the hull sides of my C27 with Vertglas and it turned out great. I would like to use i

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34 Feet Jackdaw at 6:12am 09.29.20 First leg, same race, started just in front of this faster blue boat, held him off the whole 4 mile
34 Feet (1) Bill19233 at 6:08am 09.29.20 Now it might have to get into a luffing battle this one time, but you'll now be known as a boat tha
Yanmar 3GMF: Torque spec for fuel lines at Injection pump Mike Oldak at 6:02am 09.29.20 Priorities. I understand completely. ;) I loaned my cousin a torque wrench to replace his engine bea
What to do if you lose your rig. Jackdaw at 6:00am 09.29.20 Cruisers carry something to cut the rig free in the event of a dismasting. Many mistakenly carry bo
Finally replacing my keel cable. What's with all this extra length? Daveinet at 5:56am 09.29.20 More wraps makes the drum larger, which speeds your lift ratio. Not sure how yours is setup, but o
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for? Michael Davis at 5:52am 09.29.20 I have had two boats.with the 4-108 in them. Currently rebuilding an Onan gen set powered by a 4-10
Wait for it... Jackdaw at 5:49am 09.29.20 Well, that will ruin your day. Nobody hurt, I hope. No one hurt! The happy truth is that rigs al
34 Feet Jackdaw at 5:37am 09.29.20 I know, thought about it after he passed. I was having too much fun watching them, got distracted.
Kenyon Marine wind instruments dLj at 5:28am 09.29.20 It may be time to retire the old Kenyons and install modern instruments. This is the fastest, leas
What to do if you lose your rig. dlochner at 5:10am 09.29.20 Cruisers carry something to cut the rig free in the event of a dismasting. Many mistakenly carry bo
Kenyon Marine wind instruments dlochner at 5:01am 09.29.20 Modern wind instruments are typically digital and output their data using NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 pro
New Furler dlochner at 4:55am 09.29.20 The Schaeffer furlers are robust and do not need lubrication, they do need to have the lower drum an
34 Feet Jackdaw at 4:40am 09.29.20 love almost everything about this j105. Tack line out the exact amount Perfect curl on the asym l
What to do if you lose your rig. JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 4:37am 09.29.20 Cruisers carry something to cut the rig free in the event of a dismasting. Many mistakenly carry bol
New Furler DougM at 4:31am 09.29.20 You sound like a workaholic. In moderation, a good trait. If you need to replace your furler and hav
Dripless Shaft Seal sold by sailboat owners HMT2 at 4:29am 09.29.20
New Furler NYSail at 4:29am 09.29.20 Schaeffer furlers are typically robust reliable units........ do you flush the drum with fresh water
Tilt lock for Hunter 26.5 Nissan 9.9 outboard (1) caverun at 4:03am 09.29.20 I doubt the part I mentioned will fit your older 9.9hp. Here's a picture in case that helps. Maybe y
New Furler Will Gilmore at 4:01am 09.29.20 Hey Simon, Good to read your posts again. Bummer about the race and about the furler. I don't know
Diesel Oil Change Will Gilmore at 3:55am 09.29.20 Nice Roy. -Will (Dragonfly)

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