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Interesting Generator Application Rick D at 5:53am 03.08.02 Big Boats 2/941 If you are in the market for a generator, as I may be in the future, you might think about this I st
Boot topping paint questions Patrick at 4:30am 03.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1180 I've noticed that paint designated as boot topping paint seems to come in only a few basic colors.
buying 42 passage Tom Barron at 2:52am 03.08.02 Big Boats 7/945 I am considering the purchase of a 1993 42 Passage. Is there anything that I should especially look
M-18 Engine Oil Bob Middleton at 2:16am 03.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/939 The M-18 engine manual states that the oil should be 30W HD (CD) and different "types" of oil should
downhaul necessary? Chip Tobey at 1:22am 03.08.02 Smaller Boats 6/1109 I am in the process of running the halyards on my 1988 H23 aft. I have corresponded with folks who r
Trailorable Sailboat to the Apostle Islands? Tim Mason at 10:35pm 03.07.02 Trailer Sailors 6/2823 I am very interested in purchasing a 260 in the future in order to explore some of the wonderful lak
More questions Stuart at 8:40pm 03.07.02 Other Sailboats 1/700 Hi Jim,Had a couple more questions.Thanks for your advice. Our Hunter 340 is 1999, in good shape
Gin Pole Julia at 12:37pm 03.07.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3573 I am thinking of making my own Gin Pole to help raise the mast on my 26D. Everything else is on the
Bilge eyebolts Joe Stonebraker at 10:37am 03.07.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/937 In the bilge of my 1977 25' centerboard O'Day are two eyebolts which are corroding severely. I am co
AquaGuard Bottom Paint Mark at 8:58am 03.07.02 Day Sailers 0/1724 I need to put a coat of paint on the bottom of my Widgeon. I was thinking of AquaGuard because it i
H31 engine heating or too much rpm? STEVE GROGAN at 6:50am 03.07.02 Other Sailboats 6/656 my yanmar 16 will trigger the overheat alarm if I rev above 2300rpm ,should that be a concern??? If
AB Cold Machine self install Warner at 6:23am 03.07.02 Other Sailboats 3/832 I'm considering replacing my dead Frigibar with an AB-CM.Is this installation something you can do
Hyde Stream-Stay 1 Furler - Repair or Replace? Derek Rowell at 5:03am 03.07.02 Ask All Sailors 3/2644 Destiny (Pearson 422) came to me with an elderly Hyde Stream-Stay 1 furler. The bearings, particula
Florida to Lake Ontario Gary at 2:49am 03.07.02 Destinations 2/1310 Can Anyone tell me the travel time from Miami to New York City. I have an agressive desire to Leave
Trust me Phil Herring at 1:52am 03.07.02 Ask All Sailors 9/986 this link is worth clicking.
crewing Bob Greenfield at 12:29am 03.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/801 Have a friend who is interested in crewing this season. May want to buy a boat if he likes it. He
Hi-Thrust Electric Trolling Motor Conversion Dave at 11:39pm 03.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1001 To those who are considering converting from fossil fuels to solar/electric outboard, I have found t
Another Anchor Bud Harrell at 9:44pm 03.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/916 I need two anchors. But, how to do that on the limited deck space. Anyone placed another roller up t
Micron Extra Longevity???? Ernie at 8:16pm 03.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1150 Last Spring I decided to do the bottom paint strip down repaint routine. I repainted with Interlux M
37 Cutter Chain Plate Bill Jowell at 12:57pm 03.06.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1046 Where do I go to purchase a chainplate?

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PROP ZINK 2011 BENETEAU 37 Sippingsister at 8:59am 03.17.20 And just in case - I can highly recommend BoatZincs.com. Tyler Lee, the sales guy, was really helpfu
Shoal keel Barnacle Bill at 8:55am 03.17.20 Call a sailmaker for sail prices.
PROP ZINK 2011 BENETEAU 37 Davidasailor26 at 8:49am 03.17.20 Just measured the fixed prop that we replaced. The inside diameter of the hub (on the wider end of t
Remote oil filter (4) Maine Sail at 8:47am 03.17.20 A remote oil filter is one of the best upgrades I've done to our engine. We as a company have instal
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Terry Cox at 8:44am 03.17.20 I'll need to move or find a place to live. Maybe on a boat... Is Washington allowing immigrants? Wi
Mac26 D: can I braise Aluminum in making slug gate like in mods on Purple Sage? (1) rgranger at 8:31am 03.17.20 Don't forget the magic that is JB Weld!. For that matter you could go with 3M 4200 and it would
Starting your engine on dead batteries. markwbird at 8:29am 03.17.20 What could possibly go wrong?
Is (why is) SBO tracking my internet use...? rgranger at 8:23am 03.17.20 @Phil Herring FYI: So I suspect this is related to my O.P. but today my "Boat Stuff" folder was emp
Is (why is) SBO tracking my internet use...? Project_Mayhem at 8:23am 03.17.20 The fact that Gmail and Chrome users expect privacy is quite absurd. Also, this site utilizes script
Face palm All U Get at 8:22am 03.17.20 BUT you're not being socialy responsible ! The present practice is to keep hands away from eyes, no
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition John6275 at 8:12am 03.17.20 good idea but not exactly sure how to do that and I have plenty more.
PROP ZINK 2011 BENETEAU 37 Ron20324 at 7:51am 03.17.20 my B323 20 hp 3YM20 has a 25 mm shaft, and I'd think your boat would be larger- but maybe not. You s
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise Kings Gambit at 7:29am 03.17.20 At this point it appears doubtful that Admiral and I will be coming to PNW in June. :( If there alr
Leaking like a pig... Project_Mayhem at 7:28am 03.17.20 I try to use the same grease but there have been times when the one I was using was not available so
Leaking like a pig... SG at 7:19am 03.17.20 Are you sure that the grease(s) in the axle are correct? As I recall, there was some discussion abo
Virgils new sailing dinghy justsomeguy at 7:18am 03.17.20 Sorry, I came in late... which one is the dinghy? Both of 'em!
Virgils new sailing dinghy Ron20324 at 7:16am 03.17.20 We almost lost Virgil in the drink at the dock. I failed to get a photo of him with his feet in the
Remote oil filter Hayden Watson at 7:13am 03.17.20 I agree, the remote filter was great. The oil in the bilge, not so much!:banghead: Of course, it ha
Face palm Ron20324 at 7:07am 03.17.20 BUT you're not being socialy responsible ! The present practice is to keep hands away from eyes, nos
Leaking like a pig... (1) Project_Mayhem at 7:06am 03.17.20 Are you familiar with the EZ-Lube axle? I don't think it's possible to over grease them as the old g

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