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weep holes below cabin sole Mark Waggoner at 1:30am 02.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1069 I have a 1987 H28.5. I'm replacing a couple of sections or panels of the teak and holly sole due to
Windlass Repair Bob F at 1:12am 02.22.03 Big Boats 1/1034 My windlass quit last week while bringing up the anchor. It was not under any real stress. The break
engine noise solution George at 12:35am 02.22.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1482 We have an 1977 Islander 32, which has been repowered with a Westerbeke 20B2, from the original Atom
Full Battented Main Sail Jim Durrett at 12:31am 02.22.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/996 I have a 1997 Hunter 23.5 with a Stock full battented mainsail. I was thinking of purchasing a new
Alt. use of topping lift ED WOLFE at 10:36pm 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1241 After reviewing the forum archives on topping lift uses, I still don't see an alt use for the lift.
Gel Coat Gloss Treatments Tired Buffer at 9:41pm 02.21.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1071 Has anyone tried the gel coat finish restorers such as Vert Glass or Island Girl? Having owned a nu
soggy bilge Warren Doyle at 6:05pm 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1053 I am the proud owner of a 1972 Catalina 27, over the past year have become aware of the fact that th
stern rail lee champion at 11:35am 02.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/971 I would like to put a stern rail on Ventur 23 where can I get one and about how much will it cost me
Will a smaller outboard power a 26.5? justin Morris at 10:51am 02.21.03 Other Sailboats 2/838 I have owned my Hunter 26.5 since 1988. And I've sailed her pretty hard. I race in PHRF races in the
flex-o-fold prop vs. maxi prop steve akseizer at 10:19am 02.21.03 Big Boats 9/4703 I am considering replacing the standard fixed 2 blade prop with either a three bladed flex-o-fold pr
Good ship Oyster smells - a postscript Annie at 9:46am 02.21.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1060 A while back I asked Peggy about how to deal with the smell coming frommy then soon-to-be boat.Wel
Motor Size Lynn Thomas at 9:02am 02.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/988 I have a 22 ft Catalina, 1973.......What size 9.9 motor is appropriate? 20" or 25"?
Preventer Forward Attachment Dave Mauney at 8:56am 02.21.03 Bigger Boats 7/1384 I am wanting to rig a preventer on an O'Day 35. I can attach it to the boom at the main sheet bail
33.5 H Sloop Alejandro Ortiz at 8:34am 02.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1096 I am buying a 1992 33.5 SLOOP. It has a 11'9" Beam instead that the normal 10'10". It is quite a bit
3GM alternator output David at 7:30am 02.21.03 Big Boats 6/4402 I have recently purchased a new 2003, 356 with full electronics including chart plotter radar as wel
Website Friendliness Skip Penizotto at 6:13am 02.21.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/774 I find the website almost impossible to use. I asked a 2-part question about a month ago. Not only c
Where to put a voltmeter? Tim McCarty at 6:11am 02.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1181 There WILL be more questions to follow regarding where to put things(plenty of spring projects), how
What is a fair price for a 1995 C250? Roger at 4:53am 02.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/1147 What is a fair price to pay for a 1995 C250 with trailer, 8hp Yamaha, cruising spinnaker, plus misc
Bimini for 26X Jim at 4:48am 02.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1261 Is the Bimini made by Macgregor for the 26X designed so that you can sail with it in the UP position
Brand New Boat, Brand New Head Sandy at 4:34am 02.21.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1276 Hi Peggy,I looked through the archives and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for so I thoug

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How to Post a Spreadsheet? shemandr at 11:33am 10.11.20 That's not a bad idea. In fact it's a very good one. I have a Google Drive Account (I think). I'l
How to Post a Spreadsheet? MikeHoncho at 11:23am 10.11.20 you could save it onto an OneDrive for Google drive account and make it sharable via a link. Word o
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? BigEasy at 11:20am 10.11.20 Seems that on this forum the consensus is that training is good but nothing will trump experience
Please explain self bailing for me (1) Hunter216 at 11:19am 10.11.20
How to Post a Spreadsheet? shemandr at 11:16am 10.11.20 OK. I'll try that.
Impeller Puller Sailm8 at 11:14am 10.11.20 On my Yanmar the pump is backward adding an extra bit of fun. The easiest method is to pull the two
Odd Insurance Option Rick D at 11:09am 10.11.20 Update: just got my renewal. GEICO did a major overhaul of its policy language and underwriting. The
Anti Seize Muttondressedaslamb at 11:03am 10.11.20 Coconut. We're fostering her. Had a Doberman named Growler. Sweetest dog except to his rubber cat
How to Post a Spreadsheet? Phil Herring at 11:02am 10.11.20 We don't permit spreadsheets because they can have macros embedded, which can be dangerous. Save it
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:50am 10.11.20
Relocate VHF radio to nav station on Hunter 450CC jssailem at 10:41am 10.11.20 @clavius I am not a 450 owner, but I have installed VHF/AIS/Electronics on boats (and planes a time
Internal halyards jssailem at 10:34am 10.11.20 :plus: what Kloudie says. The Schafer design is pretty common. An easy fit into a mast. Be sure you
Impeller Puller jssailem at 10:31am 10.11.20 @Sailm8 Not sure how your pump is oriented. Mine requires me to slide my 'svelte' body onto of the e
Impeller Puller Sailm8 at 10:24am 10.11.20 Thanks, very helpful
Coronado 23 mk II rigging jssailem at 10:20am 10.11.20 Hi @vrxagjf Congrats on your boat. I see the post has been up a while without any responses. I woul
Impeller Puller Hello Below at 10:19am 10.11.20 Sorry I will be of no help to you in your quest for locating a puller. However, the impeller/pump o
Internal halyards kloudie1 at 10:13am 10.11.20 An exit plate saves a lot of line halyard chafe.. https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/pro
Toilet seat. kloudie1 at 10:08am 10.11.20 https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=marine%20toilet%20seat Measure carefully..
Toilet seat. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:00am 10.11.20 Next time you are considering replacing your compact pump assembly, instead replace the whole toilet
Please explain self bailing for me Cole07 at 10:00am 10.11.20

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