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Excessive oil consumption? John Harper at 2:54am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2194 During a recent 3 week cruise of 533 NMs from New Bern to Charleston and back via the ICW, I put 97
Charging the batteries Doug T. at 2:51am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1086 While installing shore power on our boat, I also added a three-stage, two-bank battery charger. I a
H260 Topping Lift Frank Sears at 2:38am 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 2/903 A word for the wise. We've had our boat in the water for a month now and have sailed her at least a
77 Hunter 27 replacement windows Randy Sandell at 2:32am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1240 The windows need replacing in my 77 hunter 27 and I need some info on where to look for them. I als
Excessive oil usage? John Harper at 2:31am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1024 During a recent 3 week cruise of 533 NMs from New Bern to Charleston and back via the ICW, I put 97
holding tank tom walsh at 2:17am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1155 Someone put a paper towel down the head. The holding tank is clogged. I cannot empty the tank. I
A Three Blade For Me Bob at 1:33am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/945 Switched out my two blade for a three blade on my 320 (2001)What a difference it makes. Less vibr
motor mount + wedge Claudia at 1:26am 05.28.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/974 We a replacing the motor mount on our O'Day 23. I ordered a new replacement mount from D ' R which m
29.5 Single-handing question Rich Campbell at 12:52am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1195 I have a 1996 29.5 and would like to make it easier to single hand. I have read mention in the po
Sail cover procedure on 1999 380 John at 12:48am 05.28.02 Big Boats 5/922 We have the split sail bag that goes on the mast in two halves. It is new to us and noone has shown
310 Headroom Gary at 12:27am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/3135 I thought the 310 was my boat. However looking at one this past weekend, it appears that the 310 has
320 Bulkhead Openings Gary at 12:23am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/899 I'm in the market for a new-used 320. My question is I've seen some 320's where the front bulkhead h
Thrifty Mariner Bill at 12:20am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1090 I have tried for the last three weeks to contact Thrifty Mariner via telephone and E-mail with no re
22 Main Sail Jan Delbert at 12:06am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1056 I hoisted the main sail on my Mac 22 for the first time this weekend and was surprised to find the l
Standing Rigging Tony at 11:53pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 4/939 I noticed that the standing rigging side stays , which "cross" both port and srbrd sides touch each
Prop vibration Fred G at 11:52pm 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1188 I have an 81' Hunter 30, and I just changed the prop from the stock 2 blade (13X13)to a 3 blade mach
Genoa Selection JSlocum at 11:47pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/886 I am looking to purchase a racing genoa for myC-27 TR. I would like to spend between $1000-$1200.
Mystery Leak RAY at 11:41pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/937 I have mystery leak in my c27. I have checked the prop stuffing box (newly repacked with GFO) it app
Roller Furling Mike Linstrom at 11:29pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 2/845 I took my 150 Genoa down last fall with no poblems. When I tried to hoist it last weekend I ran into
O-23 Wiring Ric Trimmer at 11:20pm 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1049 I'm trying to make sense of the wiring on my O-23. The previous owner(s) have made modifications th

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bimini top sail sfbay at 1:44pm 06.19.20 Try Rail mount custom bimini
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! KemahSailor at 1:42pm 06.19.20 I have a 1990 Hunter 335 with a 2GM20F. In calm water, I get 6 knots at 2500 RPM.
changing that AIS boat name jviss at 1:35pm 06.19.20 Does the AIS unit let you change the MMSI, too?
Bose Sound System Replacement senang at 1:32pm 06.19.20 You can look at all the car stereo installations. From lousy to top of the range and 12V!
Window replacement questions Project_Mayhem at 1:28pm 06.19.20 Stuck wooden blocks as guides to the paper on the plexiglass with double sided tape to ensure a smo
Beneteau Oceanis 350: Thinking of buying, what to look for sailinglife1248 at 1:14pm 06.19.20 Thanks for links. Found many of them already in my googling but will look over reviews once more in
USING A BOAT LIFT ON A SAILBOAT markwbird at 1:13pm 06.19.20 No. Don't do it. The keel needs to be supported. It will damage the hull.
changing that AIS boat name JasonFromJersey at 1:05pm 06.19.20 I figured it out. If you not sailing in international waters, your MMSI assignment can be managed by
Dont Be This Guy Ralph Johnstone at 1:04pm 06.19.20 Is that a bronze or SS shaft ?
Help with old plumbing jviss at 12:59pm 06.19.20 To be clear: 1/2" Nom. Tube OD x 1/2" Male NPTF (item 660429) qty. 2 1/2" Nom. Tube OD x 1/2" Mal
Dont Be This Guy odaydokay at 12:57pm 06.19.20 A stunning ad for replacing zincs in time..........
Beneteau Oceanis 350: Thinking of buying, what to look for sail sfbay at 12:54pm 06.19.20 Some reviews of the 350 below should get you started. I am sure you will not be disappointed in this
Got to buy new Furler odaydokay at 12:54pm 06.19.20 You hit the nail on the head as the selling point to go to the Schaefer was that my CDI did not have
In-Mast Mainsail question SailJunkie at 12:43pm 06.19.20 I always remove my sails (I have in mast furling as well) and store them is a dry place. I treat th
Mounting flatscreen TV on wall SailJunkie at 12:34pm 06.19.20 I am going to try mounting a 24" HDTV/DVD on the wall backing the head area this weekend. Going to
Catalina 310 boom end cover SailJunkie at 12:25pm 06.19.20 I just tape it periodically with white duck tape. No issues with birds.
venture 17 trailer wheels Knuttle at 12:00pm 06.19.20 As for the bolt hole pattern, my 1976 Dodge Aspin spare work as a spare on the trailer that came wit
Got to buy new Furler DrJudyB at 11:41am 06.19.20 My bad. I bought the Schaefer in late 90's so you are right, not a Seafurl , just was a model numb
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 11:32am 06.19.20 I watch all the videos you post and I agree the one from #11 is great because you get the perspecti
Help with old plumbing jviss at 11:31am 06.19.20 I used the white ones for my watermaker low pressure plumbing. Blue tubing is fresh water and green

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