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What a new owner finds! Tom Boles at 3:46am 01.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1045 I'm glad the gal that bought my Vision 32 "Running on Empty" is (still) a friend of mine.She had t
Name and Port of Call Lettering Location Barbara at 3:41am 01.29.03 Big Boats 3/1774 We are in the process of purchasing a new C350 and have a couple of questions about where to put the
Starting from brand new Colin at 3:41am 01.29.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1234 Peggy,Is your book out yet?? In the meantime could you answer a question. Starting with a brand new
Installing bilge pump in 22 ft. hunter Jim Pressnell at 3:10am 01.29.03 Smaller Boats 2/1707 I bought a used 1982 22 ft. Hunter last summer. However, there was no bilge pump in it. My wife bo
New A/B coming. Ed Schenck at 2:53am 01.29.03 Other Sailboats 4/794 Bit the bullet, new CU-100 ColdMachine is coming. Ordered with small horizontal evaporator. It wil
Dimensions on the Hunter 30 - 1978? Eric C Lindstrom at 2:33am 01.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1384 Has anyone spend the time measuring every portlight, hatch, doorway, fixture, etc. on board their Hu
Dimensions on the Hunter 30 - 1978? Eric C Lindstrom at 2:33am 01.29.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1989 Has anyone spend the time measuring every portlight, hatch, doorway, fixture, etc. on board their Hu
Honda 50 4 stroke on Mac 26x Stewart at 11:47pm 01.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1034 I have heard that running the motor for long periods at a time is not good.Any truth to this? For ex
Furling main or electric winch Fred at 11:43pm 01.28.03 Big Boats 7/1012 I'm in the market for a Hunter 376 and understand that raising the main is an issue with this boat.
CNG/PROPANE cooking fuel Pat at 11:19pm 01.28.03 Big Boats 7/1615 Have been cooking with CNG for the past 15 years on different boats, but not exclusively. Have been
Dining for eight, walking for two? Ed Schwerin at 10:38pm 01.28.03 Big Boats 9/925 I've got a 1986 Legend 40' with a dining table that is too large to get around easily. I would like
Venture 222 keel cable length? Dennis at 10:06pm 01.28.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1020 Can anyone tell me the keel cable length on a Venture 222?thanks
Adjustable genoa lead block Danny Cavis at 8:55pm 01.28.03 Big Boats 3/1038 I want to convert the standard genoa lead block to a block system that is adjustable from the cockpi
Macerator pump for my holding tank (1) Brigg Franklin at 3:04pm 01.28.03 Smaller Boats 19/2986 I recently added a macerator pump to the output hose from my holding tank. I posted a photo article
Brigg, you need to add some hose clamps Peggie Hall/Head Mistress at 2:53pm 01.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1356 From what I could see in your photos, all of your hose connections appear to be properly double clam
Cracked Keel (1) Karen at 12:11pm 01.28.03 Big Boats 6/3019 I am a new/used 36' Catalina owner. When we pulled the boat from the water in December, there was a
VHF Marine radio frequencies? Rob H. at 11:59am 01.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/998 Does anyone know the actual VHF marine radio frequencies? Also,what modedo they use AM or FM ? What
Where to find adjustable support pads Adam at 10:03am 01.28.03 Trailer Sailors 16/6698 Does anyone know where to get the screw-type adjustable pads for a trailer? The kind that you can ad
Potential project boat: Silver Anniv. OD26 Jeff B. at 9:52am 01.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/960 A potential project worth the effort, or wasting time and money? Advice please...1984 Oday 26ft Si
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DENNIS STONE at 9:29am 01.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2036 HOW CAN I FIND THE HIN ON A CATALINA 30? NUMBER ON STERN HAS BEEN PAINTED OVER OR WORN OFF. I PLAN T

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How to get and keep good crew for racing? Rick486 at 3:48pm 09.28.20 I was crew in the Centerport/Huntington Ensign fleet for a few years. The Star sailors used to cal
O'Day 272LE Packing fhujber at 3:45pm 09.28.20
O'Day 272LE Packing sail sfbay at 3:43pm 09.28.20 This thread might be helpful: Gland packing size
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Oberdorfer Water Pump for 83 Oday (1) sail sfbay at 3:39pm 09.28.20 Welcome to the forum!! Buy a N202 M16 from these guys: N202M-16:OBERDORFER PUMPS N202m-16 Flexible
Finally replacing my keel cable. What's with all this extra length? Lazy1 at 3:36pm 09.28.20 I wrapped all mine on the drum for overwrap
What to do if you lose your rig. Hunter216 at 3:34pm 09.28.20 My initial thoughts when I started pondering this was what are the priorities after I confirmed that
New sailer Glsawyer at 3:18pm 09.28.20 But I will be buying a replacement boat in the 3-6k range. So selling the 27 is just to make up part
New sailer Glsawyer at 3:15pm 09.28.20 Do you actually think it is feasible to make money on the transaction? I'm curious, not knowing th
Yanmar 3GMF: Torque spec for fuel lines at Injection pump kloudie1 at 3:07pm 09.28.20 I can't find a spec for tightening the top fitting either.. I do see a spec for the big nut/fitting
How to get and keep good crew for racing? shemandr at 3:07pm 09.28.20 I raced one design Ensign class for about 10 years. ... I was crew in the Centerport/Huntington Ens
How to get and keep good crew for racing? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:07pm 09.28.20 Selling the larger sailboats as a dealer, instruction was offered for two weeks to include systems,
34 Feet (1) Bill19233 at 3:07pm 09.28.20 Another photo, from the Beneteau 435 that won our class, I guess I should not have let him drive ove
New sailer Scott T-Bird at 3:02pm 09.28.20 Do you actually think it is feasible to make money on the transaction? I'm curious, not knowing the
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 3:02pm 09.28.20 I forgot... at this time of year the chimney might be blocked bi spider nests and since the unit can
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 3:00pm 09.28.20
34 Feet Bill19233 at 2:58pm 09.28.20 But why did you let them drive over you?? I know, thought about it after he passed. I was having
110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 shemandr at 2:54pm 09.28.20 If it's a properly shaped jib that is not blown out a rule of thumb is the sheet should bisect the c
How to get and keep good crew for racing? capta at 2:47pm 09.28.20 Some thoughts. First, you have to understand that you are really creating a PROGRAM, and you have
What to do if you lose your rig. Crazy Dave Condon at 2:45pm 09.28.20 There is one important thing that most did not say except for @Jackdaw touched on. ACCOUNTING FOR

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