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please recommend a seaworthy sailboat Jeff at 10:42pm 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 7/5725 I'm looking for something in the 25-35' range that would be suitable for Lake Erie, but also for oce
Found water in my diesel fuel... Bob La Salle at 9:39pm 06.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 12/1021 My engine (Yanmar 2GM20F, 1985 Hunter 31) quit suddenly yesterday, just died from 2000 rpm to zero i
What state has best tax rates to buy a BW boat? Ray Bowles at 6:03pm 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1202 We are in the process of closing out the sale of our home and all our un-needed items.(into storage
'91 Hunter 33.5 holding tank failure Gary at 2:58pm 06.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1635 The holding tank on my '91 Hunter 33.5 sailboat has failed. Haven't fully determined the failure mec
BOW DAMAGE MIKE at 2:13pm 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 2/923 Recently my Cat 22 sustained damage to the bow from a pier. The gelcoat is cracked, and the rub rail
Hunter 34 3GMF Transmission Cable Charlie at 1:50pm 06.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1065 Need to replace the Transmission cable running from the Pedestal in the cockpit to the Transmission
A/C Electrical Power Problem Bob Rutland at 1:11pm 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 7/931 While pluged into shore power, the A/C outlets on my boat test at 114 volts. When I turn on the air
fuel filters Mike Cummings at 1:01pm 06.11.02 Big Boats 6/1455 We think my engine (Yanmar 3GMF-20HP) stopped getting fuel and would like to change the filters, but
Hillerange Stoves Bill Sheehy at 12:24pm 06.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1324 Anyone know the web site for Hillerange Stove? I would like to convert from CNG to propane and need
loose throttle lever Guest at 12:23pm 06.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1024 My 1983 Hunter 34 throttle lever will sprint back when pushed to more then 30 degree angle. Anyone c
Bow anchor locker on 1986 C-22 (1) Peter at 11:33am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 3/958 On our 1986 C-22 the anchor locker is in the bow. I do not understand why there is such a large open
Sailboat Insignias Jim Seamans at 11:17am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 3/2638 As my wife and I were flying along the Chesapeake this weekend passing alot other boats. We would lo
Kayak Cover Frank Gazzano at 10:43am 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 4/941 Does anyone have any leads on where to purchase a storage cover for an Ocean Kayak model Malibu 2 si
Thank You!:) Troy Baker at 10:14am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 0/759 Thanks to all who wrote! I'll give all those things a shot!Troy
Sailing conditions around Jacksonville,FLA John aka Katy at 9:46am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 5/845 I am about to be relocated from Los Angeles, CA toJacksonville, Fl. I have a '93 Hunter 23.5 swing
Looking For New Sails C Roberts at 8:52am 06.11.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/760 Looking to buy new sails for Catalina 27 Tall RigMain and 150% Genoa FurlingWould be interested in
C-22 Mk2 Storm sail tomD at 8:46am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 1/957 Here is a photo of a 33 ft2 headsail, hanked on next to full main for size comparison. There are r
What type of 2 cycle engine oil do you use? Aldo at 7:46am 06.11.02 Smaller Boats 1/973 I have a 1979, Johnson, 6 HP, 2 stroke motor on my C-22. We have used it for years and it has taken
Dodger Ray at 6:17am 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1059 Anyone know of a good canvas shop in the Tidewater Va area( Poquoson/Hampton) for making a Dodger
Chryler outboard Ralph at 5:53am 06.11.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1132 My boat is equipped with a 1984 Model 71H2C 7.5 HP Chrysler Outboard Motor. Snapped off the fitting

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US Spar furler drum removal richk at 5:58am 04.03.20 First, make sure you take the sail down. When you remove the furling unit, the furling pole may dr
US Spar furler drum removal RitSim at 5:56am 04.03.20 First, make sure you take the sail down. When you remove the furling unit, the furling pole may dro
Boom Question RoyS at 5:44am 04.03.20 The modifications that you propose seem impractical to me. Just my opinion after looking at the phot
Gurgling manual head Halb at 5:16am 04.03.20 Peggy There is a Y valve after it. To direct flow to tank or overboard.
PROP ZINK 2011 BENETEAU 37 DougM at 5:12am 04.03.20
Boatless Summer? DayDreamer41 at 5:10am 04.03.20 I called the yard earlier this week where our Sapphire is resting and they are open, so I can access
Pearson 34 - bringing Main and Spin halyard back to the cockpit Joe at 5:05am 04.03.20 With an adequate backing plate, the stand up blocks will be fine.... You can always call a customer
Boatless Summer? DougM at 4:57am 04.03.20 My initial concern was directed at the ability to get into the yard, do the prep work, get my boat l
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen kloudie1 at 3:22am 04.03.20 Good having you aboard, Jack. Best to ya ! Stay healthy ..
Mac 26D Bilge/ Laz Question Eclectic at 3:06am 04.03.20 Additional suspects could include: the rub rail , cowl vents, and the trim piece for the motor wel
How can people continue working during a lock down? John Nantz at 9:58pm 04.02.20 Google "normalized deviance" That will be part of the answer. The other part is time. Immediate eff
How can people continue working during a lock down? rgranger at 9:33pm 04.02.20 ...can they be run through the dishwasher rinse cycle??? I heard today that 70 C for 30 min does
How can people continue working during a lock down? John Nantz at 9:28pm 04.02.20 Some have commented about grocery shopping. Just wondering .... Told my wife, "hey, after everybody
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 (5) AndreInPortland at 9:26pm 04.02.20 B&G Triton2 and Sensors This has been a project many months in the making, culminating today with d
How can people continue working during a lock down? John Nantz at 9:20pm 04.02.20 Bought tires yesterday. Picked them out on line, the day before, chose options on line. Made appo
How can people continue working during a lock down? John Nantz at 8:50pm 04.02.20 ... (i.e Skype/facetime/zoom like resources). While this methodology once developed became second n
Gurgling manual head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:43pm 04.02.20 That means liquid is being PUSHED through it. The squealing indicates back pressure. If there's a y
Boatless Summer? Daveinet at 8:38pm 04.02.20 dlochner, I saw that about the Florida nut case after I posted. I guess there will always be a few.
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen jssailem at 7:35pm 04.02.20 Plan carefully. Enjoy the process. Find a fulfilling location. And a boat that meets your needs. Loo
How can people continue working during a lock down? TimFromLI at 7:29pm 04.02.20 How about a boat yard? My boat is in the yard behind 30 other boats and the yard is shut down. No pa

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