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Carpeting in a 410 John Richard at 6:15am 05.14.02 Big Boats 0/827 When we bought our 410, we did so with the idea of taking our Labradore Retriever along. Not wantin
jib sheets what size on a 1981 hunter 25 Thomas Wanderer at 6:01am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 4/995 Help My boat is about to splash and my loft can't find the jib sheets. I am guessing the required
Outboard motor mount on a 410 (1) John Richard at 5:59am 05.14.02 Big Boats 3/1022 The design of the aft pulpit on a 410 makes it difficult to attach a bolt-on outboard mount. I had
Rusted Keel Bolts Bill at 5:48am 05.14.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1113 I have two keel bolts that are badly rusted. The bolt heads are gone. I would appreciate any advic
mainsail rust stains jeff leo at 4:50am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 5/1057 I have a rust stain in my mainsail. What can I use to get it out? Jeff leo
6 Volt Batteries in a Catalina 36 mkII? Greg Miles at 4:48am 05.14.02 Big Boats 2/1369 Has anyone replaced their (2) 12 volt 4D batteries with (4) 6 volt golf cart batteries (in series by
Keel Trade Wanted Chris Bloor at 4:20am 05.14.02 Big Boats 1/973 We have a 1993 Catalina 42 that we originally purchased as a cruising boat (for me) but that Bob has
Rudder post play Kenneth Edwards Jr. at 4:19am 05.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/902 I have noticed more play in the rudder post lately (side to side) particularly noticable in a follow
Gas tank location Steve at 3:36am 05.14.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/910 We recently brought a O'day 25 with an inboard and I am concerned that the gas tank is located in th
Opening ports for Hunter 34 Ray at 3:31am 05.14.02 Big Boats 5/953 I just recd my ports for the Hunter 34, and they fit the head and main salon perfect. No drilling an
Where's that darn thru-hull? Robert Forsyth at 3:19am 05.14.02 Big Boats 1/1099 I have the three cabin configuration. I can't find the thru-hull for the ice box and aft shower flo
Wanted: Courage! Clay Wright at 3:12am 05.14.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1092 I put my recently purchased '76 Oday 22 in the water for the first time last Saturday. It is totall
Outboard motor advice 1984 - 22 Jan Delbert at 3:05am 05.14.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1553 I recently bought a 1984 MacGregor 22, my first sailboat, equipped with a Mariner 4hp motor 2-cycle.
Closed cell mattress Michael Stephens at 2:45am 05.14.02 Smaller Boats 10/1347 Has anyone tried to make new mattresses out of 3" closed cell foam. You can get it at Defender. Seem
replace/repair port side light. Gary Puerini at 2:21am 05.14.02 Other Sailboats 2/796 Hi all..I just bought my Hunter 25 this year, and I'm in the process of cleaning her up.I've not
Changing Speed/Control cable to pedestal Bob Szymanski at 1:42am 05.14.02 Other Sailboats 0/832 I would like to change my Sp[eed and Clutch controls from the starboard side lower cockpit onto the
Wax Phobia Mike Linstrom at 1:36am 05.14.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1183 I'm about halfway done waxing my hull for the first time. There's a fair amount of oxidation and cha
Spreader Boots Jim Stanford at 12:42am 05.14.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1014 I need to replace my spreader boots on my 1979 O'day 23. I've removed the old one and in the move t
Selling a Hunter Ed at 12:26am 05.14.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/903 I have a new Hunter, a 2002 326 with qll the "stuff" - purchased in the winter and awaiting commisi
H34 Engine Mounts JoeO at 12:23am 05.14.02 Big Boats 5/995 Has anyone out there replaced their rubber engine mounts on an early H34 with a 3GMF engine? I woul

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Upgrading to LiFePO4 Davidasailor26 at 3:15pm 06.16.20 (With apologies for the drift from lithium to FLA) Any thoughts or experiences on how the Victron S
feathering prop worth it Don S/V ILLusion at 3:14pm 06.16.20 Economy. A 2 blade Sailor prop is more than adequate and inexpensive. Aligned with the rudder whe
Oil sheen doublebuffle at 3:07pm 06.16.20 exhaust gases have some oil in them. Excess diesel oil, as in a rich burn during combustion, shoul
Head Happiness Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:41pm 06.16.20 The height was the main factor in leaving clean sea water in the bowl ready for the next use rather
Lehr outboard Stephan at 2:38pm 06.16.20 Hi Fred, Not really that hard as long as you have mechanical aptitude. Sounds like ya do. Here is th
New Owner Here... Zinger88 at 2:24pm 06.16.20 Welcome aboard! Bought a 2004 Cat22 MkII last November and joined the forum. You'll find there's a w
Siracco 15 gooseneck repair John Nantz at 2:03pm 06.16.20 As for another idea ... one doesn't have to have a boom that can rotate to wrap the sail around. Wit
Diesel Wont Start - Completely Frustrated. Davidasailor26 at 2:01pm 06.16.20 Voltage with bank 2 on, across terminal 2 and engine ground - weak. Were there any loads when you
feathering prop worth it jviss at 1:58pm 06.16.20 A better question is why have a fixed prop on a sailboat Economy. A 2 blade Sailor prop is more t
feathering prop worth it Don S/V ILLusion at 1:53pm 06.16.20 Only if you want to stop dragging a bucket through the water when you're sailing. ;) A better ques
Value for a 1985 Com-Pac 19? john6206 at 1:52pm 06.16.20 I was looking for a Com-pac 19 4 years ago and all I could find were in awful condition, and asking
feathering prop worth it Davidasailor26 at 1:36pm 06.16.20
feathering prop worth it kappykaplan at 1:36pm 06.16.20 Two sailboats on the water is a race. :plus::plus::plus:
feathering prop worth it Justin_NSA at 1:18pm 06.16.20 Two sailboats on the water is a race. A folding/feathering prop might give you the edge.
Water in Bilge Area (2) pclarksurf at 1:17pm 06.16.20 Perfect Vid that helps-- get me another shot of the keel locking pin in a still photo -- back up a
Joint Ownership Agreement justsomeguy at 1:16pm 06.16.20 Letter of Agreement from Rocketlawyer Literally the first Google advert.
Help with fixed port replacement Mike Oldak at 1:16pm 06.16.20 I may have the real answer! I spoke with Sailboat Owners store and they gave me the name of Mark Pl
feathering prop worth it tfox2069 at 1:16pm 06.16.20 Only if you want to stop dragging a bucket through the water when you're sailing. ;)
feathering prop worth it kappykaplan at 1:12pm 06.16.20 I love my MaxProp!
Joint Ownership Agreement Justin_NSA at 1:10pm 06.16.20 Easy. They get the dog, you keep the boat! :biggrin: Will this be an expensive boat? I agree with j

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