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Hey Guys! Here is a photo of my Hunter 27...1979! Skipper (Eric) at 1:44pm 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1119 Hey Guys, I have a photo to show you of my hunter 27...1979. I purchased her up at Port Clinton,
New Mainsail Questions Jon at 1:31pm 04.19.03 Smaller Boats 2/817 I want to get a new mainsail for my Catalina 25 and have several questions:1. Should I get a loose
Inquiry about adjusting compass Mark at 1:05pm 04.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1700 Hi all,I have an O'Day 23 which I'm refitting and getting ready for it's sailing days. When I bou
H-33 Leak source Mike at 1:04pm 04.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1009 I've read through the archives but haven't quite found the answer to my problem.I have water leaki
Barlow Winch Maintaince Vince at 11:36am 04.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1000 I need to service a barlow #16 winch, but I can not get it apart. Their is no visible slip ring and
Packing on engine drive shaft Capt Jon at 11:31am 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1007 Where can I get info on stopping leaks on my stuffing box I have a Hunter 30.
H34 Compression post sound, fiberglass cracked Claude L.-Auger at 11:25am 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/924 Last summer I noticed a crack in the fiberglass right above the compression post, on the salon side.
Engine smoke Capt Jon at 11:12am 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/892 I was running my 12 horse dieasel ,with turning cooling water on,its started to smoke I turned the w
Propane Stove Replacement - Cat 36 Mk I Ralph Gorby at 9:36am 04.19.03 Big Boats 1/895 The original gimballed 2 burner/oven stove in our '91 Cat 36 is getting pretty tired and rusty. Any
Yanmar 3GMF. No Zinc? Need Explanation....... Joe Mullee at 8:38am 04.19.03 Big Boats 7/1140 Can someone explain why the Yanmar 3GMF does not require a zinc? I understand how the heat exchanger
Blisters J J Larsen at 7:38am 04.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1144 I just removed the shrink-wrap (it covered everything down to the boot top) and discovered a mess of
Cracks at mast base Tony at 5:59am 04.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/902 I am considering purchasing a used C-22, and noticed cracks at the mast base. Is this normal gelcoat
Parking Place for VW Camper 2 nights Sail Expo? Jeff Adams, Rear Commodore SBSC at 5:31am 04.19.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1028 My wife and I are traveling from Santa Barbara to Oakland Friday for the Sail Expo Show in our self-
replacing the keel cable on a venture 25 m_hubanks@msn.com at 4:10am 04.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/3109 Has anyone replaced the keel cable on their venture 25 ? If so what was the best way to do it?
front hatch gaskets Harold Robbins at 3:55am 04.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1147 Our front hatch is pouring water and I wanted to replace the gasket. Will any sponge gasket do? Do
Parts for Rudder Replacement Warren at 3:50am 04.19.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/875 Since I will be providing the parts to the yard to complete the repair. What else should I order to
help need a pic or templete for rutter o'day15 michelle at 1:48am 04.19.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/733 funny how the most fun on a little boat that I have ever had is now out of service-- lost the rudde
Which tie-rod ends for motor steering? (1) Brigg Franklin at 1:34am 04.19.03 Smaller Boats 8/1334 I've decided this summer to alter my Merc 9.9 to add rudder-linked steering. In the past I've seen t
stiff steering rami gazit at 10:17pm 04.18.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1031 I have a 350 beneteau 1989 and the wheel goes hard.iI loosen up the cables tension to see that it i
repair or replace mike madriaga at 2:03pm 04.18.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/828 does any one know a good source for used mac sails?

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bolt dropped down pedestal JoeWhite at 1:20pm 05.20.20 Can you reach it with a metal wire coat hanger and see if you can move it over so it drops down from
Irwin 28 on a trailer Meriachee at 1:18pm 05.20.20 I am just over 11k. This truck is a minimum. Pulls it very nicely, doesn't fight the cruise, but yo
Water Tank Inspection Plate FUP and More Questions odaydokay at 1:16pm 05.20.20 I had the same issue, using wood screws and some sealant. Learning: Yes, ss machine screws and lock
looking for owners manual Ranger 23 Sailboat shemandr at 1:15pm 05.20.20
Non-Clorox Water Tank Commissioning Alternatives? odaydokay at 1:10pm 05.20.20 I found to get the lines/faucets properly clean it is better to by-pass the tank. I take a 1/2" OD
Sailing with the Pop Top Up Jacktar at 12:55pm 05.20.20 And titanic so watch for ice not in the cooler or drink while sailing in the great white north )abov
Morgan 34 Cockpit Sole Rot (4) Paul Koestner at 12:44pm 05.20.20 Here, as promised are shots of the cockpit sole damage...
Simrad Transducer Operation fhujber at 12:40pm 05.20.20 Before other questions, was this Simrad Unit a kit or did you buy the units separately. Did the sto
Fresh Water Washdown sail sfbay at 12:40pm 05.20.20 If I was going to install a freshwater washdown system (to avoid the salty residue left after washdo
bolt dropped down pedestal Michael Davis at 12:37pm 05.20.20 How about some double sided tape on the end of a stick?
Tachometer Michael Davis at 12:29pm 05.20.20 My alt. has a post marked aux.
Catalina 36 - Replacing Head Faucet Meriachee at 12:26pm 05.20.20 There is also a version that has a simple C clip holding it in place. Get your phone up in there an
Irwin 28 on a trailer tmleadr03 at 12:25pm 05.20.20 That depends on the geography. This comment from the guy who pulls (and stops) a fully loaded Cata
Irwin 28 on a trailer Meriachee at 12:14pm 05.20.20 That depends on the geography. This comment from the guy who pulls (and stops) a fully loaded Catal
Tachometer Rick D at 12:13pm 05.20.20 You are smarter than I. Mine was jumping around and then quit. (Mine is driven off a flywheel magnet
Tachometer thwilson at 12:00pm 05.20.20 No luck yesterday Michael. I cleaned the contacts as you suggested, but now I wonder if I have the t
gel coat on Bondo? RussC at 11:59am 05.20.20 bondo has a polyester resin base so ya... polyester fiberglass resin (or gel-coat) will bond fine.
gel coat on Bondo? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:59am 05.20.20 Remove the Bondo - it absorbs water and should never be used anywhere under any circumstance on a bo
lifes journey jssailem at 11:46am 05.20.20 I enjoyed the "Leave it to Beaver" show in my youth. Eddie was the goofy kid who stumbled through
U.S Sailor lost of the coast of Queensland Australia Will Gilmore at 11:38am 05.20.20 Very very sad. My condolences to his family. It is often at the end of a long journey, exhausted a

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