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Diesel parts classifieds - recommendation? Geoffrey Jackson at 4:09pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1059 Does anyone know of a web site that specializes in buying and selling old diesel engine parts? I
lone sailor Troy Baker at 3:42pm 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/944 Looking for a sensible way to raise and lower my mast by myself?? (Please help!!!)Also on my 1972 2
Soft spot in Cockpit Sole Keith at 2:56pm 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1111 I have discovered a fairly significant soft spot in the cockpit sole. Although I've only had the bo
At the end of the day... SailboatOwners.com at 2:49pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 32/1512 A favorite 'sailing' pastime for many people is to reach the marina or anchorage a little early, pou
Oday 25 stove Paul Wetmore at 1:08pm 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1589 I have recently purchased a 77 O'day 25. The stove (I assume its original) is alcohol but the plunge
2GM compression levers Aubrey at 12:26pm 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/857 I, unfortunately, go to work for extended periods of time and therefore I'm away from the boat long
Swing Keel Winch Ralph at 11:45am 06.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1093 Suddenly I find that I need a winch fo my swing Keel. I remember that a owner reported finding a res
New O'Day owner Bob Favre at 11:39am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/944 I've recently purchased an O'Day 222 and have lots of questions. I would like to contact the O'Day
Found some rotten wood Stephen Cairns at 11:38am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/936 I was staying on my 1989 Hunter 30 this past weekend and when I went to go to bed in the aft berth I
upgrade from 5411 universal diesel lee at 10:24am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/4665 recently purchased a 1980 cat. 30 with a universal 5411 (10 hp) diesel(diesel may be 1988. When thro
12 volt sink hole? robert lavern at 9:56am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/896 problem is with my 76 H30 as soon as I turn the ignition key the entire electrical system goes down
Lazarette George Berrier at 8:52am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/888 Does anyone know if there is wood under the lazartte seats in the cockpit of a 1978 Oday 23? I have
What size Outboard for Mac 22??? Steve at 8:24am 06.09.02 Trailer Sailors 1/1459 I am fishing for some reccommendations on outboard size for an 1981 Mac 22. I need a four Stroke for
Catalina 22 standing rigging Robert Hunt at 8:20am 06.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2686 Does anyone have specs for Catalina 22 standing rigging? Size and length of stays and shrouds and s
Turning Block/Deck Organizer Bob Chapin at 6:25am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/876 I have obtained two Garhauer deck organizers to replace those on my 1986 Cat. 30. The sheeves on th
catalina 380 strut leak frog1 at 5:46am 06.09.02 Big Boats 2/1292 having leakage thru strut on 380. Has any one had this problem with catalina. we had it pulled 1year
Keep A Copy Of Your Insurance Rick D at 3:25am 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 0/828 coverage delarations page on your boat with your registration or documentation. At least in SoCal, m
Home-made solution in my H26 (1) Toomas at 2:07am 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 6/797 I've seen that some of you have made your own adjustments in the interior - why not me ?This week I
How to stop throttle creep-back? Ivan Bekey at 2:00am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2189 Do any of you 356 owners know how I can tighten the friction or any other means to prevent my thrott
Stay Adjustments - Need your help Jack Kelly at 1:01am 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/849 Just put the mast up this weekend for the first time. The side stays are very tight. The back stays

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What the heck is: Loran 797 dLj at 10:51am 04.02.20 I had SatNav units on some boats I delivered to and from the Caribbean. I didn't trust them in the
What the heck is: Loran 797 capta at 10:50am 04.02.20 That said. I guess we don't really need a radio alternative to the satellite based nav systems out t
Hunter 34 Depth Gauge and Transducer splax at 10:49am 04.02.20 It could be just the display or the transducer, and transducers are pretty reliable.
What the heck is: Loran 797 capta at 10:44am 04.02.20 I jumped from radio direction finder to SatNav. Anybody remember that one? Pre-dates GPS. I had Sat
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? jssailem at 10:44am 04.02.20 The assumption is that with 2-9ft seas there is also wind. We all have our strategies for dealing w
Boatless Summer? JRT at 10:36am 04.02.20 Always in the water has advantages here in Alabama. 30 min to our boat and a couple fishing poles on
Boatless Summer? Bob J. at 10:24am 04.02.20 I received a notice from the Harbormaster saying the floating docks & harbor boat were going in shor
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? DayDreamer41 at 10:00am 04.02.20 What direction is the wind relative to the course resulting in what point of sail? Edit-- I type to
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? Kings Gambit at 9:57am 04.02.20
Old binacle compass info azambella at 9:52am 04.02.20 Thank you, I will keep that in mind.
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? PaulK at 9:52am 04.02.20
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? Kings Gambit at 9:49am 04.02.20 Well, from a fore-reaching trim it should be easy to "get going" again if you appear to have "over c
What the heck is: Loran 797 dLj at 9:49am 04.02.20 That said. I guess we don't really need a radio alternative to the satellite based nav systems out
Like a bad case of piles, I have returned Dalliance at 9:47am 04.02.20 Welcome back and stay safe.
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? dlochner at 9:45am 04.02.20 So, what I'm reading is trim the boat for slow (e.g., minimum power) up-wind progress (i.e., more-o
6 to 9-ft seas @ 7 sec? Kings Gambit at 9:20am 04.02.20 So, what I'm reading is trim the boat for slow (e.g., minimum power) up-wind progress (i.e., more-or
Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 Noodat Lady at 9:17am 04.02.20 Wow! What can I say except Thanks a Million, Rich! The step-by-step on the belt replacement looks
Hunter 34 Depth Gauge and Transducer markwbird at 9:12am 04.02.20 The Hunter 34 is particularly well suited for the Raymarine ST-60 system. If it were a Catalina I w
Canvas winter cover Rich Stidger at 9:07am 04.02.20 Rich, if you have the equipment an ability your back will thank you! I have a friend who has a canv
Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 (1) Rich Stidger at 9:00am 04.02.20 Thanks Brian and Rich. Any opinions on timing belts, their life and replacement? I replaced the t

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