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CHAINS FOR CABINETS Waldo Emerson at 10:44pm 06.02.02 Big Boats 1/1419 NEED TO REPLACE CHAINS AND LITTLE DEVICE THATATTACHES TO THE CABINET DOORS. cAN U HELP TOLOCATE SO
slipping winches..... Greg Sampson at 10:43pm 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1918 I replaced my halyards this weekend and now my winches don't seem to bite the new rope that well and
Sunday on the Chesapeake Doug T. at 10:31pm 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 15/1360 Well, I think we learned a lesson or two yesterday. Four of us went out for a sail on Sunday. From
strong winds Bill Caiazza at 9:57pm 06.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 15/1719 In winds of 20 knots I have not found the right combination of sails to sail efficiently. I have ree
electrcal circuit braker Jim at 9:03pm 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1719 I have a Catalina 30, 1983 with the four battery setup. A circuit breaker tripped when the shore air
Electrical Power Upgrade Bert at 8:57pm 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1095 My Yanmar 3HM diesel engine is equiped with a Delco78 amp alternator supplying power to a battry ban
VHF transmission interference Bert at 8:48pm 06.02.02 Other Sailboats 2/730 My 1982 Alder Barbour Cold Machine is causing interference while transmitting on VHF. Reception is O
Electric ????? Bob Haskell SV Blackmist at 4:30pm 06.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1299 Be nice to do away with holding tanks....hoses....valves etc.....What's the Headmistres have to rep
Asymetrical spinnaker Noel at 4:27pm 06.02.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1683 Hi! I just got an asymetrical spinnaker for my MacGregor 26S and I am soliciting rigging and sailin
Summer sailing SailboatOwners.com at 2:25pm 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 24/1624 What are your summer sailing plans? Will you be limited to day sailing or are you planning some ov
Interface GPS with Autohelm Bob Fliegel at 2:21pm 06.02.02 Smaller Boats 2/917 I have a Garmin GPS 76 and a Raytheon ST100 Autohelm which I am installing on a H260. The installati
Looking for Sprite Owners Dave Eckler at 12:53pm 06.02.02 Day Sailers 0/892 We have collected 3 Sprite's and are having a ball racing them. We are looking for more boat owners
water tank cover for 28.5 Mike at 12:32pm 06.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1151 Ok. There was a thread on another leak problem where we got on to this side subject so I thought I
Bruised and bewildered answer Ray Lewis at 11:33am 06.02.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/881 To those of you who answered my first question I thank you, however over this past weekend I've com
Universal M25 How hot is too hot? MarcP at 11:10am 06.02.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/3683 Took our maiden sail on our 85 Cat 30 Tall Rig. On the way out my wife said she could smell somethin
Non Skid Sealant Rich Macal at 10:41am 06.02.02 Other Sailboats 3/834 I have purchased the Island girl kit and have to tell you it does a FANTASTIC job. I have one quest
356 Cruising Miguel Gonzalez-del-Rey at 10:13am 06.02.02 Big Boats 1/894 Hola!!!Have anyone taken a long trip on a 356?I will take mine from Jacksonville Fl. to the Domin
V-birth set up on H26? Dick at 9:35am 06.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/990 I know how the table swivels around, but what kind of cushion arrangements are used for the birth? A
battery charger doesn't Steve Feinsilver at 8:56am 06.02.02 Big Boats 4/963 My battery charger seems to be on strike on my 2000 h410 (original equipment charger, no generator o
Aint she a pretty 'vang! Seth at 8:38am 06.02.02 Smaller Boats 5/759 Need help! Does anyone have a picture or diagram of how the boom vang, main sheet and reefing points

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Starting an engine that sat for 3 years jaysweet at 8:39pm 06.20.20
Roller furling problem (1) jaysweet at 8:26pm 06.20.20 I had a Furlex on my boat, the operative word is had. Thanks. I'm wondering if a third possibilit
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years (1) JDE at 8:24pm 06.20.20
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! Ken Cross at 8:19pm 06.20.20 We have a 2GM20F on our 1989 Hunter 30. Wot is about 3,300 rpm on our 2 blade prop. We usually get 6
VHF Radio easy question Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:16pm 06.20.20 Traveling the ICW I always had both on, but used the handheld for bridges and locks
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:09pm 06.20.20 Hoses are 6 years old. No signs of leaks or cracks. No leaks or cracks in the plumbing doesn't rul
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years CarlN at 8:03pm 06.20.20
Roller furling problem dlochner at 7:45pm 06.20.20 I had a Furlex on my boat, the operative word is had. Unfurling was never a big issue, however, as
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years (2) JDE at 7:30pm 06.20.20
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? Captain Larry-DH at 7:27pm 06.20.20 lost power to the ignition and would not restart. Just re-read this. Do you mean the starter lost
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years jaysweet at 7:02pm 06.20.20 I just started my 2GM20F, which sat for 3.5 years. Before starting (on jack stands, i.e., out of the
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? PaulK at 6:47pm 06.20.20 Second for Brad at Captain's Cove. Nice guy, besides knowing engines.
Hunter 310 fridge Tim22 at 6:43pm 06.20.20 I have cleaned the coils, replaced the fan, increased the ventilation around the compressor all to n
Locking the CB Benny17441 at 6:35pm 06.20.20 Always, especially in foul weather, as you would not want a heavy ballasted keel to jackknife into t
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years Benny17441 at 6:31pm 06.20.20 I plan on replacing fuel. Wondering about how to drain the entire system. The PO said he routinel
Hunter 310 fridge Ralph Johnstone at 6:28pm 06.20.20 As @Benny17441 says and you'll be better than new. One of my greatest problems since day one h
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks JasonFromJersey at 6:20pm 06.20.20 hadn't noticed any particular odor when opening the left vanity mirror in front of the holding tank
What wood to use DArcy at 6:15pm 06.20.20 Fred, I just bought some marine ply from KJP Select Hardwood on Bentley, near Huntclub and Merivale.
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks Davidasailor26 at 6:14pm 06.20.20 The shower sump drain is plumbed to a sump pump in the cabinet under the vanity. There is a push but
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising LagunaJay at 6:13pm 06.20.20 Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have calculated that the mast only weighs about 45 pounds, but

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