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Thru hull " volcano", Catalina 30,1983 John at 12:06am 07.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1511 The stem on a plastic ball valve broke in the closed position used for the overboard discharge from
Cabin sidelites Geoff in Ann Arbor at 11:54pm 07.07.02 Big Boats 1/997 Had a boat shop replace the plexiglas fixed cabin lites on my 1992 33.5 last winter. They had gotte
Travler on O'Day 20 Dana Payne at 11:47pm 07.07.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/875 I bought an O'Day 20 and we are not sure how to attach the main sheets, or how the traveler is set u
Center board has a hole worn in it? Brad Amundson at 11:42pm 07.07.02 Smaller Boats 4/758 My Center Board was not coming up all the way. I took the boat out of water to move to another lake
Jiffy reefing? Wayne at 11:40pm 07.07.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1134 I have a 1985 25' MacGregor that I sail quite often single-handed and am in the process of running m
re:more...Chesapeake Cruising.Hey, Ozana Halik! Mike Linstrom at 11:23pm 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1367 I read your remarks on Fairlee Creek with interest as that is right across the bay from my marina. I
oil/fuel filter removal Bob Middleton at 10:34pm 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/982 Earlier this year I changed the oil and fuel filters on my Catalina 27 for the first time. It took
Rudderless in NJ Bryan at 10:26pm 07.07.02 Smaller Boats 2/966 My rudder is gone either due to theft or storm(I hope storm for peace of mind). Does anyone know whe
Goodbye Speedy, We'll love you forever. Ray Bowles at 4:33pm 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1137 Trying to hold our confused emotions in-check about our major lifestyle change, we sadly say "Goodby
Backflow into Bowl Barrie McDonald at 2:54pm 07.07.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1663 While under way my on board head and holding tank is starting to backflow into my toilet bowel after
Yanmar 1GM10 issue John at 2:52pm 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 5/2017 For many years my 1GM10 has had problems during the hotter months (July/August). When in gear and a
Is wood good? SailboatOwners.com at 2:31pm 07.07.02 Ask All Sailors 72/4156 Since most of us own production boats, we don't have to do a lot of varnishing. In fact external woo
Hunter 30 (1981) manual Dave... at 1:18pm 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1166 Can anyone suggest a source for an owner's manual for a 1981 Cherubini Hunter 30?Thanks,Dave...
Owners manual 1982 Mac22 Jay Windfelder at 1:13pm 07.07.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1180 Just bought a 1982 Mac22 without an owners manual. Does anyone know how I can get one? Thanks.
Living on a Catalina 40 or 42 Dave... at 12:56pm 07.07.02 Big Boats 4/1319 I'm considering moving up to a Catalina 40 or 42 in a couple of years, with an eye toward living on
Water System Anti-freeze Ed at 12:22pm 07.07.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/858 I have the O'Day 25 in the water for the season. The weather has been great. I would like to go cr
Hunter 260 Hatch size Mike at 12:15pm 07.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/988 Does any one know the forward hatch dimensions on the Hunter 260? Trying top order a breeze booster
Yanmar SVE8 hand cranks which way? David Michaels at 11:44am 07.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1991 In my continuing education in diesels I've run into a bit of a conundrum; when I attach the hand cra
Intercoastal Waterway Bridge Height? Henry Rozanski at 11:29am 07.07.02 Big Boats 7/6732 Does any one know if it's possible to traverse the entire eastern intercoastal waterway (Norfolk to
CATALINA 400/YANMAR QUESTIONS Tim Leighton at 11:15am 07.07.02 Big Boats 3/1741 Recently took delivery of a new 400. Any other 400 out there have a good feel what average fuel use

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Used sails from other boats? srimes at 2:13pm 06.26.20 @srimes Like most light-weight trailerables, the Mac 26D will be on it's ear with a #3 105% jib i
BOATUS Urges Action on GPS chasfrank at 2:04pm 06.26.20 With the FAA mandating ADS-B in ALL aircraft, this WILL throw a monkey right into the wrench. There
bilge pump hose qs Rich Stidger at 1:55pm 06.26.20 As direct as possible to a thru-hull on the side that is above a normal healing point. Use smooth b
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... Rich Stidger at 1:52pm 06.26.20 Question for the guys with failing pumps, do you have accumulators in those water systems? Never h
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... sailcapt340 at 1:51pm 06.26.20
Used sails from other boats? DrJudyB at 1:48pm 06.26.20 @srimes Like most light-weight trailerables, the Mac 26D will be on its ear with a #3 105% jib in
Partial upgrade of antique navigation electronics Captain Larry-DH at 1:45pm 06.26.20 For example, a B&G plotter can send a Raymarine autopilot waypoint information so that the pilot ca
Cotter pin sizes Ron20324 at 1:40pm 06.26.20 I switched to rings on all turnbuckles. Got the biggest ones that would fit the TB holes. Now it is
Day sailer II bailer restoration (1) Sunbird22358 at 1:35pm 06.26.20 Mark, I know, pictures not necessary...........BUT, I recently acquired a treasure chest of O'DAY in
Used sails from other boats? Meriachee at 1:27pm 06.26.20 We've broken a keel cable coming down off a large wave, and we've broken many a rudder cable under t
Job sheet tracks kappykaplan at 1:15pm 06.26.20 @nosnebjim - Start another reply. "ctrl+p" will bring up the insert image dialogue.
Job sheet tracks nosnebjim at 1:13pm 06.26.20 I can't figure out how to post them
Job sheet tracks kappykaplan at 1:12pm 06.26.20 Here are some pictures. @nosnebjim where are the photos?:beer:
Partial upgrade of antique navigation electronics BarryL at 1:09pm 06.26.20 Hello, Some additional things for you to consider: 1. ALL chartplotters and autopilots are compatib
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... jviss at 1:06pm 06.26.20 Question for the guys with failing pumps, do you have accumulators in those water systems?
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts NYSail at 1:05pm 06.26.20 Check the engine ground.... And just don't look at it, take it apart. Corrosion gets between the lug
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... Rich Stidger at 1:05pm 06.26.20 I also replaced my Jabsco with a Shurflo Aqua King. It is a 4 chamber pump vs the Jabsco 3 chamber
Head-Mate Wilcox-Crittenden Pump Assembly JRT at 1:02pm 06.26.20 I agree @Peggie Hall HeadMistress but mine from the previous owner was 5+ years, did no maintenance
Beaching a Hunter 40.5 by the pier Rich Stidger at 12:59pm 06.26.20 I have a 1997 h40.5. I would not do this, but I am very conservative. Is there not a diver availab
yacht specialties steering blunt at 12:59pm 06.26.20 thank you heritage for the info

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