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Frigaboat Update/upgrade Capn' nemo by my wife aka Jeff Taylor at 6:43am 03.18.02 Other Sailboats 2/983 Phil, I have looked at my existing Frigaboat system and it looks like your existing Coolmatic 86 wi
410 NEEDS A NEW PROP RANDY STEED at 1:34am 03.18.02 Big Boats 8/1023 I HAVE A 410 WITH A 50 HP YANMAR AND NEED TO CHANGE THE STOCK 2 BLADE. HAS ANYONE DONE SO.IF SO WHAT
EZ Steer system John Melohn at 5:02am 03.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1296 Has anyone used the "EZ Steer" system on a Mac 26S? Did it work? Is it worth it?...Or, has anyone tr
Bimini top for a Capri 18 Scott Ogle at 11:20am 03.22.02 Smaller Boats 0/1496 Has anyone installed a bimini top for a Capri 18? One dealer remarked that he had never seen a Capri
DUTCHMAN FLAKING SYSTEMS Anton Wilson at 2:53pm 03.21.02 Big Boats 6/1422 I have recently purchased a 1996 c36. When I bought the vessel it had a Dutchman Flaking system.. I
test post Phil Herring at 11:04am 03.20.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1300 test
Leak behind Nav Station Paul Aubrecht at 9:53pm 03.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/962 I've got a water leak from the rain that is coming out from under and behind the Nav station.I cant
Wheel Brake? Lyn at 1:34am 03.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/958 I have an Esdon pedestal and there is a 5 minute install from Edson to add a wheel brake.It's a litt
Swim ladder Stan at 3:55am 03.18.02 Big Boats 2/1246 1983 C34; I wish to extend the depth of the stern mounted swim ladder so that the first rung is deep
Charlie Barga? Verga? Phil Herring at 1:52am 03.22.02 Destinations 0/1244 Please email me at phil@sailboatowners.com - thanks!
Oday 272LE vs 280? Simon at 4:27am 03.20.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2455 I am interested in purchasing a used O'day and have a few questions. The 272LE and the 280 appear ve
Hunter 27" hatch replacement Bjorn Fry at 10:10am 03.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2072 I need a replacement tinted forward hatch for my 1978 Hunter 27" sailboat. The problem is that the o
Advanced First Aid Course, NY Robert M. Idsinga at 7:56pm 03.17.02 Other Sailboats 0/891 We are running an Advanced First Aid Course geared towards sailors on the weekend of April 19, 20, 2
1984 Hunter 31 photo Darren at 7:55am 03.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1103 While in Las Vegas I met an artist who was just fantastic. She told me she could paint my boat on c
Trailer your C-30 Ron at 1:32pm 03.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/917 Someone asked for photo's of launching a C-30 without a lift. I have launched and retrieved my 30. I
37 cc hard dodger Howie at 9:41am 03.17.02 Bigger Boats 3/1804 Just an idea i've been pondering. Our enclosed cockpit canvas is worn out. Before spending the money
Mast Stripe (1) Mike Whalen at 5:30am 03.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1019 If you'll remember the question was, where should the boom be in relation to this line. OK. Here is
electric motor for catalina 22 Bob Walker at 1:34am 03.17.02 Smaller Boats 2/1298 the 9.9 merc outboard that came with my boat is due for overhaul - If practical I would like to swit
Motor Mount Phil Benge at 11:07pm 03.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1093 I've just bought an 82 Mac 25 and I need to replace the motor mounting board, since the previous own
Mast head light mike at 9:28am 03.16.02 Smaller Boats 3/1050 My boat is an '87 H23 with the Z spar mast. I took my masthead light apart to check the bulbs and c

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Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage shemandr at 1:38pm 07.12.20 The official answer is that, yes, his insurance company should pay. You have to get the pulpit fixe
Introduction and first question Salty Cracker at 1:21pm 07.12.20 Chris, I have done several of these ASA courses and we have also had "3 day onboard reunion sai
Got a new to me 1974 Catalina And have some questions... markwbird at 1:18pm 07.12.20 The hole looks like it is for a fuel line to a remote fuel tank stored inside the lazarette
Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage (1) Rick Macdonald at 1:15pm 07.12.20 Here's a photo of the bow roller. I think there would have been a lot more damage had he not hit the
Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage Whatfiero1 at 1:15pm 07.12.20 In a case like this u need to feel comfortable with repair find a good rigger or fiberglass repair s
Introduction and first question Salty Cracker at 1:15pm 07.12.20 But Dave, you miss all the excitement of dropping the mast to get out of Lake Michigan, and scootin
Introduction and first question Salty Cracker at 1:12pm 07.12.20 That's a crew training issue, and also applies to the crew who shines that bright beam inside the b
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? markwbird at 1:08pm 07.12.20 Looks are really all that matter
Shore Power set up Don S/V ILLusion at 12:55pm 07.12.20 Kind of like - which end of an extension cord do you plug first:beer:
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? jviss at 12:48pm 07.12.20 We've done comparisons in our neighborhood between similar sized coolers loaded with ice in the bac
Slab reefing kappykaplan at 12:29pm 07.12.20 @wyctoronto photos would help.
Shore Power set up kappykaplan at 12:22pm 07.12.20 always plug the shorepower cord into the boat before plugging it into the shorepower to make sure I
Slab reefing wyctoronto at 12:21pm 07.12.20
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency? Rick Webb at 12:21pm 07.12.20 We've done comparisons in our neighborhood between similar sized coolers loaded with ice in the back
New San Diego Sailor needs mentor! Brian D at 12:03pm 07.12.20 :beer::beer:
NMEA 2000 blowing fuse / ais not powering up dlochner at 12:02pm 07.12.20 The power cord in question is the cord that plugs into the backbone, correct? Is the NMEA 2000 conne
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor Michael Davis at 12:00pm 07.12.20 Jesse , I used 5200 to glue the battens on.I put kerfs in but next time I think I will cut them into
Diesel - All Seems Fine, But ... jnorten at 11:58am 07.12.20 Be sure to properly bleed the fuel system. I had almost an identical experience with reduced RPM th
New 1986 272 owner/novice sailor LazurusLong at 11:52am 07.12.20 Hi Michael, That is pretty much exactly what I am thinking. Are you using epoxy to adhere the batte
Searching for Oceanis 36 CC Owners Manual seeleyj at 11:51am 07.12.20 Hi sailingnim! I am new here and am looking for the same thing for the same boat model and year. I

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