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water tank cover for 28.5 Mike at 12:32pm 06.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1212 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 0/914 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 8/3930 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 3/905 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 1/929 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 7/1027 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 4/1002 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 5/803 Need help! Does anyone have a picture or diagram of how the boom vang, main sheet and reefing points
Curcuit Breaker Locations Marti at 7:20am 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 0/886 I have a Catalina 30, 1983 with the four battery setup. A cicuit breaker tripped when the shore air
Yanmar Not Powering Up - I Read Archives Glenn Newcomb at 6:53am 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 11/1431 and have tried everything I could find suggested in them to fix this problem.Here's the deal:My 2
7.5 honda motor ken at 6:12am 06.02.02 Smaller Boats 4/1006 My 7.5 honda does not want to run at any slow speed.It will quit running at idle ,could it be troubl
FREEZER RUNS FINE Terry Cox at 5:51am 06.02.02 Other Sailboats 0/783 Some time ago I submitted an article about my P42 freezer problem. I took your advice and had the ma
O'Day Daysailer Jennifer at 5:33am 06.02.02 Day Sailers 3/2065 I just recently inherited an O'Day Daysailer and have questions about how to rig it. It was purchas
H376 Companionway Doors Grayson at 5:22am 06.02.02 Big Boats 9/1119 Has any 376 owner (or similar configuration) installed companionway doors on their boat? We are
Poli-Glo Removal Russ Marcks at 5:05am 06.02.02 Other Sailboats 1/1028 I've used Poli-Glo for several years now and have come to find it is not what it's cracked up to be.
Water Maker, etc. Ray Chapman at 3:46am 06.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1047 I returned in May from a three month cruise to the Bahamas and am planning toreturn next year. The
Anyone ever hear of a MFG Whistler??? Corey at 1:54am 06.02.02 Trailer Sailors 0/3661 Hello all,I just aqurired what appears to be a MFG "Whistler" 11 foot sail boat. The boat has a m
Reefing line through the boom Neil at 1:37am 06.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/2005 My first reefing line slipped through the boom. A big OOPs what an idiot thing to have happen. Has
1985 Hunter 25.5 simk pump style faucet questions (1) Will Baker at 1:08am 06.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1409 I just purchased a 1985 Hunter 25.5. She's a great boat (was in decent shape when I bought her and c
Dingy antifouling John Richard at 12:57am 06.02.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1648 I was cleaning my inflatable the other day after returning from Catalina Island. A diver (boat bott

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What is wrong with this roller furler? srimes at 9:45am 08.14.20 by that statement I mean that the sheets pull through the blocks and back to the cabin and the sail
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... (2) pclarksurf at 9:44am 08.14.20 Epic Frustrating fail-- god I suck at painting. I had exactly enough awlgrip for two coats each side
What is wrong with this roller furler? IASailor at 9:43am 08.14.20 Maybe PO just manually wound the furling line. I have no idea..
Beneteau 331 galley storage above fridge compressor arf145 at 9:36am 08.14.20 Yes, I store food in there, but don't love the fact that it is practically a bun warmer. I cut holes
Drama in Pago Pago S/V Honu at 9:33am 08.14.20 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_flag_(contagion)
What is wrong with this roller furler? jon hansen at 9:33am 08.14.20 fred flintstone, make and model maybe? works the same as fred's cars?
Genoa Clew Ring DrJudyB at 9:18am 08.14.20 It may be spectra webbing covered by a light sail cloth. Where's @DrJudyB ? (I know, probably sti
Genoa Clew Ring Rich Stidger at 9:12am 08.14.20 Here's what I've used for years. I've posted this before. Makes it very easy to change sheets. My j
Arch for Hunter 40 Legend geek_guy at 8:25am 08.14.20 I don't remember exactly the dollars, but think it was around 1200 - 1400. No pics at home. But it
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing Kings Gambit at 8:24am 08.14.20 1. I have a H25 and have been searching for a small dinghy. Any suggestions? The only storage would
What is wrong with this roller furler? Ron20324 at 8:12am 08.14.20 ...You say "it works fine," could you take a video showing how it works? I'm curious. After seeing
Remember the Sun Screen odaydokay at 8:07am 08.14.20 Key is to get one with Mexoryl if you can; may not technically be approved by FDA. Sun block produ
Genoa Clew Ring (2) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:06am 08.14.20 Here's what I've used for years. I've posted this before. Makes it very easy to change sheets. My ji
What is wrong with this roller furler? IASailor at 8:05am 08.14.20 You say "it works fine," could you take a video showing how it works? I'm curious. by that stateme
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high. jviss at 7:49am 08.14.20 183807 That looks like a great little anchorage!
Remote Pressure Tank and Expansion Tanks. jviss at 7:47am 08.14.20 So you have this set up with 2 expansion tanks with one pressurized and the other one not? Rather
Remote Pressure Tank and Expansion Tanks. dmax at 7:37am 08.14.20 Can't double clamp, not enough room. I'm more worried about the rubber bursting, it doesn't look as
Remote Pressure Tank and Expansion Tanks. sail sfbay at 7:36am 08.14.20 Can you double clamp the hose?
Remote Pressure Tank and Expansion Tanks. (2) sail sfbay at 7:35am 08.14.20 ........................So, should I do that, eliminate the coolant recovery tank near the engine?..
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high. Scott T-Bird at 7:35am 08.14.20 So glad I sail where I do! I get annoyed if I can even see another boat, or even lights after dark.

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