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ZINC'S LAUREN at 9:39pm 09.09.01 Big Boats 2/1221 ARE ZINC'S ON THE PROPELLER SHAFT REALLY NEEDED? I KEEP MY 2000 340 ON A MOORING FOR THE SEASON.
Venture 17 backstay? Randy Jackson at 3:14pm 09.16.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1187 Just aquried a 70s Venture 17.Was there,should there be a backstay? Side stays are aft of the mast.
De-bugging a Heart 2500 Inverter..Any Ideas? Rick D at 2:41pm 09.16.01 Other Sailboats 4/902 Last weekend, the inverter shut down and would not come back. I followed the manual that included di
Permeated hoses Doug Washburn at 1:36pm 09.16.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1370 1. i spent this weekend removing both sanitation hoses plus the vent hose. the evacuation hose is
Communications Ken Wescoat at 12:10pm 09.16.01 Catalina 30 4/1485 communicationsWe are finally going from New Jersey to Florida leaving in October. Hopefully the Bah
Engine Control Panel and Engine Vibrations Harry Gafney at 11:57am 09.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1490 1. Yanmar diesel vibrates excessivelyat lowest idle, but not at higher RPM's. Have been told I hav
Catalina 25/250 web site Frank Vaughan at 11:38am 09.16.01 Smaller Boats 2/1624 Someting has happened to the association web page. Does anyone have any info on what it is?
Beneteau 393 Steve at 9:48am 09.20.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1349 To All,I'm planning on buying a sailboat early next year. I'm looking at the new 393. Is there an
port replacement chet pruszynski at 11:12am 09.16.01 The Cherubini Hunters 4/925 i need to replace 2 of the large ports in the main cabin an have seriously considered the bronze rep
pulley from FICO Australia gomisterg@msn.com at 10:30am 09.16.01 Ask All Sailors 2/6003 Hi, I need help in locating a special sized pulley to insert into a space on my rudder that holds (a
New Catalina models??? John Hilliard at 6:25am 09.16.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/908 I will be in the market for a new sailboat next Spring. Does anyone have any scoop on possible new C
Clam Cleats Ralph C. Regar at 6:04am 09.16.01 Smaller Boats 6/918 If your jib sheets are jumping out of the Clam Cleats used on your H260, there are tapered pads avai
considering omc saildrive - opinions please Todd at 1:13am 09.16.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1155 I am considering buying a 1979 O'day 28 with an OMC Saildrive engine. Please give me some feedback
trailer part Geoff Atkinson at 2:17pm 09.15.01 Smaller Boats 1/1122 I have a trail-rite trailer with a surge brake on my tounge extension. My question is, my brake line
H 23.5 tiller jockey c obrien at 10:55am 09.15.01 Smaller Boats 9/1154 i thought maybe you would be interested in the tiller keeper i made this summer. i was lashing the t
Motors for Mac 26 Bob Moneypenny at 7:35am 09.15.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1261 I am considering buying a Mac 26X, however, it seems that the "dealer" recommended motor is in the 5
Refrigerator for Mac 26X Terry Bowers at 6:33am 09.15.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1740 Is there a small 12V refrigerator available or recommended that can be fitted on my boat?If so, wha
Lazy Jack system Herb at 2:31am 09.15.01 Smaller Boats 4/1243 Has anyone installed a Lazy Jack system to a 22. I have a 71 catlina 22 that i am slowly tweeking f
Raising main sail chip barnes at 1:06am 09.15.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1102 New catalina owner. I can not raise my main to the top of the mast head. When the main is fully rais
can you really repaint over ablative paint? bill at 10:49pm 09.14.01 Ask All Sailors 9/12269 Boat has 3 coats ablative paint.Now covereed with slime. Some barnacles at edges and at stern. Quest

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Sheet lenght FDL S2 at 7:13pm 06.08.20 Is there a formal for measuring sheet length for a cruising spinnaker ? 28 ft boat, 40 ft mast. Go
Catalina 310 end of boom cover leo310 at 7:10pm 06.08.20 use a 2l bottle cut the top off slide the bottom over the end
Where can I find one of these? SFS at 7:10pm 06.08.20 It may have been in a section related to cabinet hardware, but I'm thinking not, just close by. I h
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat Meriachee at 7:05pm 06.08.20 I found instructions for a vibrator under my house battery last year, not so sure if that's a commo
Water tank fill - disconnected?! SeanP at 7:03pm 06.08.20 Let's start with the obvious. That pipe was connected to something once and since it's labeled "Wa
Water feed to head sink SeanP at 7:01pm 06.08.20 Remember the mystery 'Water" fill hose? I think there is a leak in your fresh water system that was
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat MikeHoncho at 6:51pm 06.08.20 I found the cord foam you use to seal gaps between windows and framing in houses glued to one of my
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 6:46pm 06.08.20 I have discovered I will need to shorten my stays and add the turnbuckles back into the mix. they ar
Sheet lenght Ron20324 at 6:45pm 06.08.20
Holding tank inlet relocation Ron20324 at 6:43pm 06.08.20 It can't be as easy as rotating the tank 180 degrees, can it? My 2 cents.
Battery charger Mirwin at 6:41pm 06.08.20 Thank you for all of your help and suggestions. Our charger has been in the boat since 2003. All
Seeking used B and G 496 masthead wind speed/direction transducer with or without cable sail sfbay at 6:35pm 06.08.20 Why not replace it with a new one for $500? When my masthead wind instrument was damaged during a h
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: (1) pclarksurf at 6:23pm 06.08.20 @DrJudyB -- excellent insights and links, thank you. I have to apologize for my typos-- I keep writ
HANK ON FRUSTRATION Alan Gomes at 6:21pm 06.08.20 I agree, downhaul is the way to go, and Alan's right about making sure you never use the top hank.
Water feed to head sink ggrizzard at 6:19pm 06.08.20 Remember the mystery 'Water" fill hose? I think there is a leak in your fresh water system that was
Where can I find one of these? Ron20324 at 6:15pm 06.08.20 Thanks for taking the time to post that. I'll see if I end up in the same place. :thumbup: Looks
West Wight Potter P19 David Van Ess at 6:12pm 06.08.20
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question letskeepriding at 6:11pm 06.08.20 Will do. Could be a while before anyone gets a chance to look at it.
New Macgregor 26d owner - How do I rig the sails? (2) lessardmath at 6:10pm 06.08.20 Hi Guys, See the pictures attached. There a too many pulley and "rings" that I cannot figure out whe
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question sail sfbay at 6:09pm 06.08.20 Plesse let the forum know what you learned and what the fix was so we can learn from your experience

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