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Spreader Sweep Mark Burrows at 5:14am 04.25.03 Big Boats 2/1157 What is the sweep angle of the spreaders on a 1985 H34?What is the sweep angle of the spreaders on
Slip size for 350 Gary at 3:02am 04.25.03 Big Boats 13/1654 Can a c350 be docked comfortably into a 14'5" wide slip? .. or is it going to high stress manueve
How does a First 235 stack up in PHRF? David Walters at 2:47am 04.25.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/7390 I have been toying with racing my First 235 with the local club, and even though I would probably do
The Captain software colin at 1:49am 04.25.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1303 Anyone have a website with detailed information on the Captain navigation software?
Sails For An M22 Greg Wright at 1:46am 04.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1103 I am looking for a used main for a 1985 MacGregor 22. If you have sails in good condition or know w
Come see us at Pacific Sail Expo! Phil Herring at 12:35am 04.25.03 Ask All Sailors 0/878 Don't forget, if you're attending Pac Sail Expo on Saturday, hang around for the Cruiser's Bash at 6
Simrad TP10 John Pelaez at 12:02am 04.25.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/998 Any one using a Simrad TP10? I have been thinking about an autopilot and Sailnet has a good price o
lake st clair mobile pump out? mike at 10:30pm 04.24.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1081 does any one know if there ia a mobile (floating) pump out service on lake st clair (harrison twp).
Valve cover w/o decompression lever Bill at 10:06pm 04.24.03 Ask All Sailors 2/985 I am replacing a cracked valve cover on a Universal M-25. I have a cover that does not have the dec
Cleaning connector contacts ed at 9:28pm 04.24.03 Smaller Boats 3/818 hello all,i wanted to see if anyone has come up with a spiffy way of cleaning the contacts (both m
Removing duct tape residue Rich at 9:25pm 04.24.03 Big Boats 10/1195 Am replacing my skylights on my H35. Over the winter I covered cracks in the old lights with duct t
New wiring thru the deck Ric Trimmer at 8:54pm 04.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1068 Another spring commissioning task is to fix the steaming light on the O-23. When I was rebedding th
Cleaning sails John Pollitt at 8:39pm 04.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/833 Looking for some tips on washing my sails. Got some rust colored stains and such on them (from when
Peggie, Thanks... David Underwood at 1:56pm 04.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/970 Thank you for your help a few weeks ago. I had the leak at the tailpiece fitting and couldn't get i
Another Question Russell Egge at 1:13pm 04.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1194 can the PHEII be setup to use water from my holding tank, or do we need to use outside water (salt w
Trailer bunk boards Lee Carroll at 1:08pm 04.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/951 I bought a 1999 Hunter 240 late in the season last year. The previous owner kept the boat in the wat
Access Swim Ladder Bolts In Boat w/ Propane Locker Ed Upton at 11:27am 04.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1075 I am still trying to find out why my starboard transom locker gets filled with fresh water after a r
sailmaker recommendations Markk Ware at 11:16am 04.24.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1019 Can anyone recommend a sailmaker for minor repairs in the Orlando or Titusville area? Thanks.
Propeller shaft strut Matt Niemic at 10:37am 04.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1222 How do I tighten my propeller shaft strut?
Dye to detect cracks in rigging hardware Kevin at 10:30am 04.24.03 Big Boats 8/1927 Does anyone know where to buy a dye kit for checking the rigging hardware for cracks? There is a sp

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Diesel Mechanic, North Side of Albemarle Sound sail sfbay at 7:36am 10.18.20 Might try craigslist classified. I sometimes find boat contractors there. https://eastnc.craigslis
Hunter 260: Tiller Versus Wheel Tedd at 7:32am 10.18.20 I've heard it said before that a wheel takes up too much space in the cockpit, but I find that diffi
Catalina 27 wanted sail sfbay at 7:27am 10.18.20 Welcome to the forum!! Did not see any for sale near you. If you are willing to travel you can fin
Mainsail for 36 Lancer sail sfbay at 7:21am 10.18.20 You might find one to fit your budget in these links: https://l-36.com/sails.php?sail=main&boat=Lan
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? MarcW at 7:17am 10.18.20
Lewmar folding wheel problem (1) Sefuller at 7:03am 10.18.20 I emailed Lewmar and after a few back and forth emails explaining what I was looking for, learned th
New Tender shemandr at 6:27am 10.18.20 I built and used a Peanut Pram for years. It would always draw attention in most places I visited.
New Tender dlochner at 6:27am 10.18.20 Both the Nutshell and Shellback dinghies are available in kit form from the Wooden Boat store. http
New Tender (4) TomY at 6:19am 10.18.20 I am Interested in your thoughts about tenders: 1. wooden vs inflatable 2. For wooden: Capability
Temporary Plug for Thru Hull Fitting Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:06am 10.18.20 Paul Campagna is Jabsco's toilet guru... Paul.campagna@xyleminc.com Direct line: 978.282.5246 I rec
New Tender Captain W at 6:04am 10.18.20 Yes, good questions... we would want it to tow for cruising Maine coast destinations on weekends. P
Drop-in Lithium batteries CarlN at 5:57am 10.18.20 Thanks MaineSail. Your write up should be required reading for anyone thinking about Lithium batteri
New Tender dlochner at 5:56am 10.18.20 For pretty, wood is the clear winner. Why do you need a tender? How far do you sail? How many peopl
Nova kool freezer replacement jssailem at 5:56am 10.18.20
Sails to live for. (2) TomY at 5:47am 10.18.20 Back to Blue Hill Bay, we did spend a few days at anchor all the way up the meandering channel. We
Seaward Fox plug? Noodat Lady at 5:42am 10.18.20 How much space is there between the cockpit floor and hull?
New Solar Panel (3) TomY at 5:26am 10.18.20 I struggled with deck space for even a small solar panel. Then I started noticing that similar old b
Nova kool freezer replacement mnmpizza at 5:02am 10.18.20 just so I understand: u set it to 36F and use it as a refrigerator (vs a freezer)? Thanks
Charging at 14.3v! Captain Larry-DH at 4:22am 10.18.20 Just to add to what others said - if your charger is temperature compensated the charge voltage will
New Solar Panel Captain Larry-DH at 4:18am 10.18.20 I love solar and wind energy. If we could only get enough of it.

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