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Raising Companionway Hatch Ronald Darone at 12:07pm 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 5/1167 How do I raise the companionway hatch on my newly purchased 1993 23.5? The sliding plexiglass cover
Outboard bracket Warren at 12:04pm 05.28.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1099 I have a 1979 O'Day 23 recently purchased. The current outboard bracket looks like it is original, a
Pre-purchase bottom inspection Dan Mengedoht at 11:46am 05.28.02 Other Sailboats 0/804 Hey, when I am buying a sailboat, what is the protocol regarding who should be responsible for pulli
stern ladder Bob Griffin at 11:26am 05.28.02 Trailer Sailors 3/2372 I want to add stern rails and a ladder to my 26d. I would like some suggestions on where to locate
cell phones??? Scott at 11:20am 05.28.02 Big Boats 9/921 Anyone have a fixed mount 3 watt cell phone on their boat? We are installing a mast head antenna, b
Portable Generator??? Greg at 10:41am 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 5/992 Anyone know of a small type generator that i could use while out at anchor. I'm looking to run a sma
Fuel filter, Yanmar 1 GM Ed Wahlers at 10:38am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/4528 1981 - 27'Seeking info on the replacement of:1) The fuel filter2) The bleeding procedure ' locat
Hatch screech & engine cover rattle Ed Wahlers at 10:23am 05.28.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1057 1981 - 27'Need info on any solutions to:1) Screech when you open cabin hatch2) Annoying rattle of
50 HP Puddle jumper at 10:04am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1097 I am looking to purchase my first sailboat. I want a Macgregor, and I want it to be a used 26 footer
2 QM 20 Replace my YSE12 ? Cecil Tiller at 8:57am 05.28.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1657 Greetings, Anyone know if a Yanmar 2 QM 20 will fit/ replace my original Yanmar Yse 12 ? `75- 30
Mixing Elbow Bob Shultz at 8:43am 05.28.02 Big Boats 3/1116 Has anyone replaced the mixing elbow on a Legend 35? The engine is a Yanmar 3GM30F. I know that the
Mast settling David at 8:21am 05.28.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1043 Has anyone ever seen or heard of an o'day experiencing mast settling? Also, I have checked the arc
Anyone take delivery of the new 350 yet? Steve at 7:16am 05.28.02 Big Boats 15/1421 I am interested in the Catalina 350. As it is a brand new boat, I was waiting to hear some comments
To J. Strylander David at 7:15am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1064 J. Thanks for the info on the Autohelm. If you have the time could you contact me by email and gi
rusted swing keel winch Paul Sattler at 7:14am 05.28.02 Trailer Sailors 3/1889 I have a catalina 22 that i recently launched and the winch has suddenly rusted through. I am going
Run electrical wire through horizontal mast? Herb at 6:11am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/912 I need to run an additinoal wire through my mast to connect to my top light. The mast is currently i
Depth Finder works..... Thanks Hayden Jones at 5:52am 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 2/839 to all who sent information. I was able to convert my old Eagle Fish/Depth Finder from a transom att
Who's better Poli Glow or Island Girl Ozana Halik at 5:09am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 14/4064 Has anybody used them?How easy to apply?How long does it last?etc.Thanks
Keel Retro Rich at 5:04am 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 2/1016 I have a 1972 Catalina swing keel.I have been battling the worn keel syndrome for a number of year
Dog on board Jeremy at 4:52am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1180 My wife and I are taking a 3-4 week cruise to the Abacos this summer on our Catalina 400. We have a

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Chirping alarm sound while engine running FastOlson at 6:43am 08.04.20 One bit of maintenance (albeit, not a 'cure' per se) is to start a systematic check of all of the en
Chirping alarm sound while engine running Capt jgw at 6:24am 08.04.20 Loose or bad connection, or chafed wire someplace. These can be a pita to find.
Anode needed on inside shaft? Ron20324 at 6:20am 08.04.20 Why? Other than the obvious, what is the difference between mounting an anode inside the boat or ou
Anode needed on inside shaft? Capt jgw at 6:18am 08.04.20 I once rescued an old Chris Craft runabout whose shaft pulled out. Didn't fall all the way out so th
LED replacement bulbs? jviss at 6:14am 08.04.20 As far as I am aware, Dr. LED is the only vendor of LED bulbs that retain USCG compliance when fitte
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 6:14am 08.04.20 Mike, did you sail in thru that opening at Dusky Cove :yikes: or kayak? Even the kayaks scraped bo
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 6:11am 08.04.20 Mike, did you sail in thru that opening at Dusky Cove :yikes: or kayak?
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 6:09am 08.04.20 183307 183308 Dusky Cove. Taken while standing over the BBQ with a glass of wine
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 6:06am 08.04.20 183305 183306 Exploring Dusky Cove
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Bobbi Ullinger at 6:06am 08.04.20 I had a thought, late last night. If the axle is undamaged on your trailer, I'm replacing our trail
LED replacement bulbs? Justin_NSA at 6:05am 08.04.20 Just be aware that if your navigation lights were designed for incandescent bulbs, inserting LED bu
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) Michael Davis at 6:02am 08.04.20 183302 After the rain. Dusky Cove, Bonwick Island, Broughtons
Question regarding chainplates (1) Bluenose at 6:02am 08.04.20 This is how it is supposed to look. It is likely surface rust. I don't see how you could get that pi
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) jssailem at 6:01am 08.04.20 For the sailor out there who has not seen springboard logging. It is an old school skill that gets t
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:57am 08.04.20
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces? jviss at 5:51am 08.04.20 For what it's worth, the Woody Wax non-skid product I have is in a blue, aluminum can with a spray n
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:49am 08.04.20 183297 183298 Wahkana Bay off Tribune Channel got added to our favourites.
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:44am 08.04.20 183293 Walking the trails by a restored salmon stream. 183294 Evidence of hand logging. Note the spr
Chirping alarm sound while engine running RoyS at 5:15am 08.04.20 I have a vague recollection that one of the indicating lights on the control panel is in one of the
Daysailer III, centerboard lines stuck John G. Davis at 5:15am 08.04.20 Sunbird, Your sketch of the sectional view of the centerboard trunk makes perfect sense. That is wha

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