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Mac26S Center board cable atatchment Fred Johnson at 11:15am 04.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/997 The cable that raises the center board stopped working. I raised the boat and removed the center bo
air intake muffler John G at 11:14am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1424 Has anyone installed a "muffler" on the air intake of a diesel engine? I've got a Catalina 320 with
See you at the Oakland Sail Expo Jim WIllis at 8:09am 04.16.02 Other Sailboats 1/844 After being rained out last year, I am not having my own booth this year.However, I will be availa
roller furling trouble Mary Connaughton at 7:46am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 3/908 My roller furling broke loose during a bad storm and now the edges are all frayed and miserable look
Still looking for Sam Lust Smokey at 7:41am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1125 Sam, if you read this pls post a responce.tom
Unusual leak Bill O'Donovan at 7:33am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1023 When I hauled last fall I noticed some weeping on the hull where the front of the keel met the fiber
Leaking Anchor Locker Rob Hopkins at 7:00am 04.16.02 Big Boats 3/1282 The anchor locker on my 87 leaks into the v-berth when I go hard to weather or I'm taking a lot of w
Update Table to Bed - Time for modifications Virginia at 6:46am 04.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/838 Well thanks to those who provided us some information (especially Andy). Turns out the reason we co
Time to Plan a Cruise to Maine? Paul Akers at 6:41am 04.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/769 Hello Fellow Hunter Owners,I have received permission from the management of this site, Hunter Own
Insite on Ericsons Mic Fry at 6:41am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/998 I have been looking at a 29 foot and a 30 foot Ericson and they seem to be very much alike to the un
topside color match george at 6:03am 04.16.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1166 I'm planning to sand and paint the topsides of the hull of my 1985 O'Day 222. Interlux Brightside Ha
Diesel Leak (through the hull?) B. Roberts at 6:03am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1840 Shortly after our boat was pulled out of the water last fall, we noticed that there was a strong die
bilge pump thru hull David Jones at 6:01am 04.16.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1498 I have a 1972 ,22 oday and want to add a bilge pump. Any suggestions on the best place to put the th
Jib too short for roller furling unit Kevin R. at 5:40am 04.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3869 I recently purchased a C-30 TRBS which included both a 150% Genoa and a working jib. The previous o
Aftermarket stern rail seats. Jim Jansen at 4:36am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 4/1079 Would like to add aftermarket stern rail seats to my 1987 Hunter 26.5, but before I pop for the $200
Prop Specs Needed Fred Miller at 4:34am 04.16.02 Big Boats 4/999 I'm thinking of changing the two blade prop on my 35.5 to a three blade to give me more maneuverabil
Ray's Guide to Standing Rigging Rick Engel at 4:30am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/3185 New friends ' sailors:Ray was kind enough to allow me to post his suggestions concerning the riggi
Head Games Randy Johnson at 4:27am 04.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1230 The parr head on my hunter 28 will flush but will not pull water in for the rinse. I checked the ho
Come all Hunter owners, Charity Sailing Event Butch Berchem at 4:10am 04.16.02 Trailer Sailors 0/1510 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili
Through Hull Transducer Mounting Mac at 4:04am 04.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1600 I'm a new owner of a 1989 C-25 that sports NAVICO DL200 Wind, Speed, and Depth indicators. The thro

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Ceramic coatings anyone? Rick D at 5:48pm 08.02.20 I am a skeptic until I talk to a body shop painter. I remember some miracle polishes decades ago tha
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:46pm 08.02.20 Two nice choices!
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights LazurusLong at 5:42pm 08.02.20 Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge your battery. I can't answer your questions about
Packing nuts question dlochner at 5:38pm 08.02.20 Both nuts should be standard right hand thread. Big wrenches are necessary. One of them will probab
New sails Ward H at 5:36pm 08.02.20 That is one sharp Asym. The blue and gold colors look very regal driving SV Hadley. John's smile s
Anchorage magnet... dlochner at 5:34pm 08.02.20 Well?
Anchorage magnet... (1) jssailem at 5:25pm 08.02.20 You know there is a simple solution to establishing your comfort zone around your boat. Just start
(5) jssailem at 5:18pm 08.02.20 While not always, bow rollers should no be impossible to install. It usually needs about 4 inches of
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 5:05pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : We've really enjoyed it. But it has served its purpose (testing the waters with my wife),
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:02pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu! Have you tried Premium gas?:) The S i
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 4:58pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu!
routing for transom drain 09 26M Jim26m at 4:54pm 08.02.20 The drain hose is small and plugs easily. It is tee'd to the sink drain line. Your through-hull ma
Boom Vang question Dave Groshong at 4:45pm 08.02.20 Easy to upgrade to a cam block, not that expensive, the V-jam is effective on dinghy's but a cam i
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:45pm 08.02.20 What charges the battery if you are under sail? Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge yo
Boom Vang question williamtl at 4:44pm 08.02.20 We run our vang to the gene track, where do you run yours? Base of the mast to the boom. No other
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:43pm 08.02.20 Theoretically, they should run off the battery, right? Yes.
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:42pm 08.02.20 As I understand, we need the R/G forward nav lights, a top of mast, and a stern white light if unde
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 4:41pm 08.02.20 @Tedd Unquestionably. But, if the boat heels to near roundup, there will be around 3ft of head (st
porthole windows for a Balboa 24 Dave Groshong at 4:37pm 08.02.20 They are likely Gray Enterprise or Beckson brand, look for a stamp on the inside frame: https://sho
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 4:29pm 08.02.20 @walt : Blowing out the ballast like that is a clever idea. But wouldn't it be safer to close the b

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