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Considering purchase of 1995 37.5 Roger at 12:44am 11.17.02 Big Boats 2/975 Would appreciate comments concerning the Legend 37.5 as Iam considering buying a 1995. Thanks
Looking for slip.... Stewart at 12:23am 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/916 I am looking for a slip for a Macgregor 26 somewhere beteween Bay St.Louis and Ocean Spring MS.Any s
Throttle Does not remain in position Stephen Ord at 11:16pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/813 The throttle on my 1980 Hunter 30 is loose (opposite of Lewis's). If I want to cruise with the engi
Prop and Shaft Royce at 10:55pm 11.16.02 Other Sailboats 6/1123 I'm repower my 76h30. I have a Vetus m310, 22hp that I am putting in. I'm also replacing the prop
We want a Hunter 40!!!!! Paul and Valery at 4:55pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1261 Hello All, This will be our 4th winter as year round live aboards. We currently own an Appache 37, S
bleeding air from the fuel injection line John Horton at 12:40pm 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2795 I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 34 with the Yanmar 3GM30F engine and need to bleed the fuel syste
gas tanks sydney mcaninch at 10:45am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1069 I have order 2 nine gallons tanks they didnt fit. We have a 26 x 2001. We have called our dealer. H
Dingy motor Keith at 9:56am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1187 I purchased a dingy and am looking for a motor for it. A friend had the same dingy with a 5HP nissa
Dying Sunbrella Material Kevin Whalen at 9:44am 11.16.02 Big Boats 1/1171 Has any one every dyed sunbrella material? If so, How well did it take? and how quickly did it fade?
slow draining galley sink Don at 9:32am 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/907 After reading some of the posts in the Archives, I think I will replace my old gate valve. I noticed
Tohatsu 2-stroke motor impeller replacement Kris at 9:20am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1356 I am replacing the impeller on my 1987 Tohatsu 2-stroke 5hp outboard engine. I have the manual and
F235 Keel options Jim at 8:37am 11.16.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1163 How many keel types were offered with the F235 and what were they?Is the "optional shoal draft keel
boat exchange robert at 6:59am 11.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1040 would anyone with a 29.5 outside of the NE USA, be interested in exchanging boats for 1-2 weeks next
Bahama flotilla John Torrey at 6:09am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 66/4574 Is there any truth to a Macgregor Bahama Redevouz in June? We would love to participate.John ' Dia
What size motor for heavy seas? John Torrey at 6:05am 11.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1026 If a new 26X is only stable with water ballast in during heavier weather motoring. is a 50 hp motor
Raising my bimini Ethan Ontjes at 1:23am 11.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1005 I would like to raise my bimini about 2 feet to allow me to stand under it. Any suggestions on how
How do you make freshwater tank clean.. Harold Robbins at 12:40am 11.16.02 Ask All Sailors 1/915 and the water potable after it has sat unused for over a year. Do I need to replace the tank and li
Ever been knocked down Bob Walker at 11:43pm 11.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/1085 My daughter and I took our 1985 Catalina 22 to the Coast last April for a three week cruise through
Changing Raw Water Impeller Dennis at 11:22pm 11.15.02 Big Boats 17/1617 I have a H340 ... 1999. Always had the yard change the impeller for the raw water intake. Would li
Length of Financing Tom at 11:13pm 11.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/851 Now I realize that this is probably an unfair question, as everyone's financial situation is differe

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Repairing or Replacing Origo alcohol atove SFS at 12:53pm 09.17.20 OP, I sent you a private message.
Yanmar stalling issue kappykaplan at 12:50pm 09.17.20 After 4 years probably time to do it again. :plus:
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Justin_NSA at 12:49pm 09.17.20 HUH? You never ever do that. It's not even physically possible. The first wrap would hit the incom
Invest 90L (1) JamesG161 at 12:46pm 09.17.20 purchase a replacement anchor This Ketch owner needed that lesson. He anchored in the Bay of St L
Light uncledom at 12:45pm 09.17.20 "Moorings" and "Anchors" are not the same thing. And being tied to an approved permanent mooring is
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Jackdaw at 12:38pm 09.17.20 Sail SFbay, It looks like the winch is wound top down rather than bottom up. Suspect it would work.
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? (1) sail sfbay at 12:37pm 09.17.20 Wound top down rather than bottom up looks that way..............if you install a self tailing winch
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? Jackdaw at 12:28pm 09.17.20 For a 27ft boat like the Watkins, the larger cam cleats will work. CamCleats are a staple for ligh
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant Ron20324 at 12:26pm 09.17.20 IIRC, I thought that rumor proved to be only a certain line of Bs was going to be made in France? Co
Yanmar stalling issue jssailem at 12:24pm 09.17.20 at least check its O ring Great suggestion. I replaced all of my dead or missing O rings on the op
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? jssailem at 12:22pm 09.17.20 Sail SFbay, It looks like the winch is wound top down rather than bottom up. Suspect it would work.
Yanmar stalling issue Stu Jackson at 12:20pm 09.17.20 Any recommendations for fuel additive to add for best results of dispersing water in the tank? Wat
SV Hadley 2020 Labor Day Cruise - Part 1 (2) jssailem at 12:19pm 09.17.20 PART 2 With the anchor set, we were tiding up the lines in the cockpit suddenly this white bearded
A little help? Stu Jackson at 12:15pm 09.17.20 All my internet searches have returned nada so far... Bomar is represented by Pomanette in Florida
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? (1) sail sfbay at 12:13pm 09.17.20 Below is a Watkins 27 with the jib sheet to a winch then to a jam or cam cleat.
Cal 29 - loose rudder post lokeypod at 12:10pm 09.17.20 That helps a LOT. thanks! I'll check it out
Light Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:07pm 09.17.20 Thanks Charlie... I just did a quick search for one. Vintage Dietz #2 D-Lite RR Kerosine Lantern Or
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings smokey73 at 12:05pm 09.17.20 That sounds like a fear, not a real thing. Absolutely @Captain Larry-DH . That "fear" that it wi
Cal 29 - loose rudder post blackdove1256 at 12:02pm 09.17.20 Google "West System Repairs" or their product manual. There's a section on rudder repairs (page 61.
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? deltaten at 12:00pm 09.17.20 Yep! That's the plan. :)

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