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Air Bleed for AC John Faro at 6:34am 02.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1016 My P42 has located the filter for the AC below the level of the water pump, so that each time the fi
different competition Andy at 12:44am 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1184 I appreciate the skill but do not get excited about racing around marks and cannot afford (time or m
Replacement Ports H 34 John C at 8:36am 03.03.02 Big Boats 0/794 I need to replace some port holes the mounting frames are ok but the plastic lenses are buggered. An
Barebottom or Repaint? Bryan at 8:07am 03.02.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/940 I have recently changed from a slip owner to a trailer sailor.My bottom paint on my Capri 22 is wea
Wind Instruments Gary Wyngarden at 11:31pm 02.28.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1260 I'm getting ready to install radar on a stern mounted radar tower. I thought it would also be a goo
Teak handrail removal Van (Pete) Schaeffer at 10:54pm 02.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1189 I'm planning to remove the teak handrails on my 1980 H27 cabin top for refinishing. Is this sane or
Going Wireless Jon at 9:52am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1155 Hi All,Am thinking about replacing my wire/rope halyards with all rope. I have a 1976 Catalina 27.
Who to do the Canvis Work Eric at 5:28am 02.27.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1307 OK. I think we are going to have the Canvis Work done by others but who. She is located in Westbro
A Traveler Man Gary Wyngarden at 11:00pm 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1395 While I get where I want to go at a pretty good speed, I will be the first to admit that the subtlet
C36 Spinnaker Steve at 2:34am 02.25.02 Big Boats 0/954 I'm considering purchasing an asymetric(sp?) spinnaker to help downwind performance on our frequent
Hack Job Fix Mike Bevins at 2:38pm 03.01.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1236 A previous owner of my 1976 O'Day 20, decided to modify the mast mount by cutting the top part off.
Need prop recommendations for 81'H30 Fred G at 3:51am 02.26.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1048 I have an 81' H30, and it will be pulled on the first of March. I am thinking of changing the prop
Caulking the windows Jack Kelly at 11:02am 02.27.02 Smaller Boats 1/828 Our windows leak - any suggestions as to the best type of sealant you have used successfully? Any ti
Help with new home page tabs Phil Herring at 10:51pm 02.24.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/959 I received a couple emails today from users who couldn't find certain features from the home page:
Cabin stripes Tom at 6:59am 02.28.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1086 The cabin srtipes on my 89 235 are badly cracked and pealing. They really need to be replaced. Has a
phrf base handicap ? Carl at 12:15am 03.03.02 Smaller Boats 0/756 does anyone know the base handicap for a 23.5n.e. preferable
Cetol Question Paul H at 12:57pm 02.24.02 Smaller Boats 2/995 I recently bought some Cetol Gloss for my stern rail seats. Found out after I got it home that it re
Slow reverse Brian D at 10:44am 02.24.02 Other Sailboats 1/829 I was running at the dock the other day, and I noticed that going into reverse was slow, sometimes 1
Water in bilge! John Daley at 10:00am 02.24.02 Big Boats 0/954 On our catalina 34mkll I recently had an overheating problem - not huge, but enough to cause concern
Centerboard cable? Stephen Blake at 9:06am 02.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1158 OK. We are almost in the water. The last thing I would like to replace before putting her in her sli

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LloydB at 9:27am 08.01.20 Of course you could always add another tandem axle to it for when that smoking deal on a 28 footer
ranger 16 mast step bospoort at 9:27am 08.01.20 Thank you. Very helpful. Since, I found this helpful guide. Unfortunately my mast has different diam
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M Anonymous User 801 at 9:24am 08.01.20 How about all the people who use those talk to devices in their homes? e.g. "Alexa, how much is 25
Blue Water Yachts communication issue Bluntsword at 9:15am 08.01.20 Hi! Has anyone recently had issues with contacting Blue Water Yachts? I've sent email to accessori
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.01.20 What I remember reading is that the levee was built to withstand up to Cat 3 hurricane conditions. K
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide (1) JamesG161 at 9:05am 08.01.20 New Orleans is because the levee failed and flooded a city that is below sea level. My City, Wavel
Beating the heat on water. Anonymous User 801 at 9:03am 08.01.20 I work and play outdoors but sailing, with the sun coming from all directions, the exposure can be
Catalina 28 leaky transom shower Calif. Ted at 8:59am 08.01.20 There's usually an on/off valve on the shower head itself, that should stop the leak until you get t
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:59am 08.01.20 Thanks John!
Beating the heat on water. (1) capta at 8:59am 08.01.20 Being on the hook most of the time in an area subject to sudden squalls occasionally accompanied by
Real chance of capsizing? Anonymous User 801 at 8:56am 08.01.20 Here's a short clip of yesterday's sailing. Was using the heavy air jib and 2 reefs in the main as
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:43am 08.01.20 Have you tried calling the factory in Florida to see if they actually charge extra for the standard
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:40am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over jssailem at 8:39am 08.01.20 Welcome Craig to the forum. I see you enjoy the same water playground as other SBO members here in
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:36am 08.01.20 I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:33am 08.01.20 BTW, before buying a new Cat 275, you otter at least consider a well-maintained Cat 28, which came
Shower Floor Drain jssailem at 8:31am 08.01.20 @jviss is a man of few words.... :plus: on his selection.
Shower Floor Drain Slow Dancin at 8:27am 08.01.20 Thanks for the response. I am familiar with butyl tape having used it in the metal roofing industry
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:24am 08.01.20 Thank you so much Peggie! I think I need to study up a bit on the subject before I can proceed.
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel FastOlson at 8:22am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the (

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