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Grenadines and Spring Break Kevin Whalen at 7:56am 02.26.02 Destinations 1/1465 We are headed to the Grenadines the first week of April. Any places we shouldn't miss? ... any thing
Careening a Hunter 31 Ian Cameron at 7:18am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1058 I was so impressed by the responses to my question about deck leaks that I've decided to tap your wi
Honda Carb Cleaning help needed bobby stone at 6:26am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/935 Well in my ongoing quest to get my honda 9.9hp outboard running, I've decided to take the carb apart
RUST ON STEEL JIM at 6:15am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/873 I HAVE BEEN A LISTNER TO THIS FOURM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER POSTED A QUESTION... THEY USUAL
Arch on 23.5 Carl at 5:56am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/830 as you requested rick
Sail size for Oday 34 Michael Sivret at 4:09am 02.26.02 Bigger Boats 1/1658 Does anyone have the exact sail size for both the main and Jib for an Oday 34?
Bow, Anchor Roller Bob Miller at 3:49am 02.26.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1251 I'm planning on adding a 4 inch wide anchor roller on the bow of my 37C. I noticed while shopping in
Meriman pedestal-wheel lock ? Ian McGain at 3:20am 02.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1000 I have a 1979 30' Hunter with a Meriman pedestal. Does anyone know where I may purchase or acquire a
Charity Sailing Event Butch Berchem at 3:19am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/795 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili
High output alternator for a Universal M25 Les Murray at 3:13am 02.26.02 Big Boats 5/8513 All,I have a 86 C-36 with a Universal M-25. I am in the process of trying to upgrade my batteries
Window replacement Paul Aubrecht at 1:33am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1002 I am looking at buying a 1993 28.It has 2 small cracks in 1 of the fixed windows in the salon.I want
Mast removal on 270LE Darrel at 12:53am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/927 I just acquired a B
Question - Mast length, Standard vs. Tall Rig Dick Peterson at 12:05am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1135 I have a late 70s Catalina 30. I always thought it was a standard rig. I am buying a new mainsail an
Second try - PSS Shaft Seal Kim Efishoff at 11:35pm 02.25.02 Other Sailboats 2/1103 I had a PSS Shaft Seal installed on by 1977 Hans Christian 38 two years ago. To tell you the truth,
REVERSE POLARITY VERN at 10:40pm 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1079 WHEN I PLUG INTO SHORE 115 POWER, MY REVERSE POLARITY LIGHT COMES ON.....I KNOW WHAT REVERSE POLARIT
Batteries for Mk 1 C36 Chuck Reed at 9:54pm 02.25.02 Big Boats 5/1218 On the Mk 1 has anybody come up with a place to put two or four (if 6v) house batteries that are lar
Need site to post requirements for boat to buy? Ray Bowles at 4:02pm 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1292 I am looking for a website where a person can post the requirements they want in a boat. Any brand
Torn out reef eyelet John Kagan at 10:51am 02.25.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1136 I purchased a new Hunter 260 2002 model last November. This past weekend one of the reef eyelets tor
VHF/FM Converters Mike Maculley at 10:30am 02.25.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1312 I know that West Marine sells a VHF/FM converter so you can hook up a stereo to your VHF antenna, th
Non-Skid surface Johnny Henson at 9:55am 02.25.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1018 I am restoring an older Catalina 22. All hardware has been removed, and all exterior surfaces are b

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dorade box cowl vent (1) TomY at 1:32pm 07.30.20 Tom, How do you keep your sheet lines from snagging on these? They must be in the right place (n
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations FastOlson at 1:30pm 07.30.20 We use flat webbing up each side of the deck. Our PFD's are Mustang hydro inflate with built in harn
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant Crazy Dave Condon at 1:27pm 07.30.20 When production of boats goes abroad, that is not a sure sign the plant will reopen. I was advised
Kells 23 mast tabernacle Crazy Dave Condon at 1:14pm 07.30.20 You have no idea
Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage Crazy Dave Condon at 1:12pm 07.30.20 Hooray. Thank you young man. I told you there is nothing to worry about. The two stainless bolts
Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310 jviss at 1:10pm 07.30.20 It is the 11gallon size. I think you mean 11 lb.?
Kells 23 mast tabernacle rgranger at 12:57pm 07.30.20 Can you take a picture so I can see better what you are talking about. Former dealer What boat di
routing for transom drain 09 26M sail sfbay at 12:57pm 07.30.20 Good to hear.........keep bringing the questions on!!!
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations rgranger at 12:57pm 07.30.20 Clever. .... But I might make a portable one (closing with a soft shackle) of your loops. The del
Shifting issues Dr. D at 12:52pm 07.30.20 A few years ago we owned a 2003 Jeanneau SO 37. Had been sailing the boat for about a year. One day
How do I test AGM batteries for damage from overcharge? Captain Larry-DH at 12:45pm 07.30.20 Thanks, Rodd, I'll do this after the boat is put on the hard. It wouln't be practical now, the boat
routing for transom drain 09 26M jeffjuneau at 12:41pm 07.30.20 Hi, I am just 5 days into a new-to-me 26M, and am stumped by a lot of the plumbing. This is an 09 2
New Bedford, MA local knowledge? jviss at 12:39pm 07.30.20 Thanks @dmax !
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations Terry Cox at 12:33pm 07.30.20 How about the left coast? Still looking for a way to fill my two tanks here in WA. Also looking into
Odd HIN / Hull Identification Number - ends in M? Noodat Lady at 12:23pm 07.30.20 The only problem is the terminal M. If you visit this site https://www.hindecoder.com and type in al
Macerator vs non-macerating discharge pump malyea at 12:22pm 07.30.20 There's one other little detail: the entire tank has be entirely above waterline to drain via grav
New Bedford, MA local knowledge? dmax at 12:15pm 07.30.20 There's a public dinghy dock on Pope's Island, just east of Pope's Island Marina's docks. If you go
Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310 SimiSAilor at 12:02pm 07.30.20 Check HomeDepot they have a steel one for 60$. It is the 11gallon size. It is just a small BBQ bottl
Real chance of capsizing? (1) Hunter216 at 11:53am 07.30.20 1) ease or depower the Sails, especially during gusts I think you need to talk to this guy :)
New Bedford, MA local knowledge? Rick486 at 11:44am 07.30.20 I know people who have taken cover there in stormy weather. They stayed at marinas. Do you use Dockw

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