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C22 sailing ability James Schueler at 12:39am 09.16.02 Smaller Boats 2/1010 Hello there. I just have a question for the other C22 owners. Having recently purchased a C22 after
Identification of a mac Duane Forcier at 12:38am 09.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1045 I have bought a mac 22, I think, the title says 23. I am fairly sure the year is correct(1974) but
portable pump out vessel scott at 12:16am 09.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/4297 I have some questions about portable pump out boats. After they pump my boat out where do they then
repairing an inflatable Wayne Small at 11:35pm 09.15.02 Big Boats 2/1005 I was given a 10-6 QuickSilver inflatable. Most of this I have reglued but one chamber does not hol
Genoa Track Ernie at 11:10pm 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 5/962 Is there a source for a bent genoa track that will fit next to the toe rail of my '85 H23? Is the p
Secondary Fuel Filter Inlet/Outlet Mark at 11:09pm 09.15.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/981 I recently noticed that the inlet and outlet hoses on the secondary fuel filter (the one on the engi
Tension measure of split aft stay John Berlin at 10:41pm 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1277 I have always used a Loos tension gauge to measure the amount of tension on my rigging. Now I have
Used main sail for Mac 25 Jay Litsey at 9:13pm 09.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1203 Any leads on used main sails so I don't have to invest $800 in a new one? How about tear fixes othe
Removing Edson Wheel Mitch at 7:44pm 09.15.02 Big Boats 5/1964 How do you remove the Edson wheel? And is it necessary to mark the center line before removing it?
Auto Pilot for 260 Mark at 5:57pm 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 10/1225 Anyone fitted one to a 260 with tiller. Installation info and model types appreciated. ($$$$ would
Rudderless steering SailboatOwners.com at 3:24pm 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 30/2444 This week begins the sixth edition of the Around Alone Race -- around the world singlehanded in five
MD6A manual - part 2 Geoffrey Jackson at 2:35pm 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1052 Pages from an old, worn, but mostly readable MD6A manual are here:http://www.seanet.com/~geoffrey/
lost o'day model John at 2:31pm 09.15.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/861 I just bought a 21' O'Day sailboat. It measures 16.5' at the waterline. The serial # on the plate is
Eek! Spiders! Joe at 1:33pm 09.15.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1231 We're newbie sailors with a 22' Rhodes we keep in a slip on a Dallas lake. We're a bit dismayed at
Is a 30 ft. catalina ok for gulf water sailing Robert Strahlman at 12:17pm 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/2089 HiI am intrested in buying a 30ft Catalina boat. I am now taking sailing lessons with my 21year old
Bimini on an H240 Marc B at 10:22am 09.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/899 If any H240 owners have put a bimini on their boats, I'd be curious to how how you went about it and
2002 H23 Nationals CD mike at 9:45am 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 0/702 We still have some CDs available from the 2003 Hunter 23 Nationals at Indian Lake. If you haven't g
renew standing rigging Jay Bloom at 9:19am 09.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/909 Are there pre-fabbed rigging kits available for the 28.5 ?
Finally in the water! Chris Achtschin at 9:18am 09.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/888 Thanks for all your help regarding hull numbers and outboard motors!!We finally got her in the wat
Jammed backstay adjuster Robin Staver at 8:17am 09.15.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1239 I am helping a friend of mine that owns a Beneteau 30 and we cannot turn the backstay adjuster. Has

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Cabin paint question mermike at 5:06pm 09.04.20 I tried the top of the line water based urethane from Sherwin Williams and was happy with the applic
AC Electrical green wire current? mermike at 4:57pm 09.04.20 What did your get when you measured the resistance? If your generator has a ground relay, and it sho
1995 Hunter 336 Air Conditioner stm11 at 4:56pm 09.04.20 okay thanks....I am new to sailboat repairs. So where would that be? I realize it would be below the
1995 Hunter 336 Air Conditioner kloudie1 at 4:53pm 09.04.20 Generally, high freon pressure means that the condenser is not getting enough sea water flow.. Thru
180W Constant Current Electronic Load 200V/20A Battery Tester Discharge Capacity heritage at 4:41pm 09.04.20 Nifty tester but testing one battery at a time can be time consuming and testing just the whole ban
Winch bits for a 3/8 right angle drill higgs at 4:34pm 09.04.20 I use the Ultimate Cranker bit on a Milwaukee 1/2 inch right-angle battery operated drill. Raises m
Looking for a new (To me) boat ... (1) jon hansen at 4:15pm 09.04.20 i vote 'highlander', high speed, comfortable, strong,
Anchor fun...... Don S/V ILLusion at 3:56pm 09.04.20
Anchor fun...... DArcy at 3:52pm 09.04.20 You obviously picked the very best spot and everyone wants in on it. Anchorages around here are not
Funny Friday!!! (1) joker460 at 3:45pm 09.04.20 184561
Anchor fun...... Michael Davis at 3:34pm 09.04.20
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent? Captain W at 3:28pm 09.04.20 I think so, yes.
Ball Bearing Autoprop Assistane Hayden Watson at 3:12pm 09.04.20 I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine for the last 22 years. It has never given any
Topping lift required or suggested for a Boston Whaler Harpoon 5'2 Joe at 2:27pm 09.04.20 How would you use the topping lift. Do you drop the mainsail while you're out sailing on a regular
Looking for a new (To me) boat ... Timm R Oday25 at 2:24pm 09.04.20 Hands down ,I'd go witha 19' or 22' Com pac catboat
Topping lift required or suggested for a Boston Whaler Harpoon 5'2 sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.04.20 Might check with the Harpoon Sailboat Yahoo group: Yahoo! Groups
Topping lift required or suggested for a Boston Whaler Harpoon 5'2 shemandr at 1:30pm 09.04.20 In general I would rather have a topping lift than not. You can probably rig one from the masthead
Anchor fun...... sail sfbay at 1:25pm 09.04.20 I know what you mean, when you find a good anchorage.............we only have a few in the San Franc
Looking for a new (To me) boat ... capta at 12:48pm 09.04.20 If it is just a day sailor you seek, how about considering a small multihull? They are way more agil
Looking for a new (To me) boat ... Benny17441 at 12:46pm 09.04.20 Some of the Bridge Tenders in the Intracoastal will refuse an opening until you douse the sails. Tr

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