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Delrin pin for keel bolt? Cmackg at 5:47am 07.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/721 anyone used something like that for their bolt? Thinking it might be handy to lock the keel, but let
Alternator Pulley Nut Size jviss at 2:54am 07.16.19 Engines and Propulsion 5/2608 Sorry for this, I'm having trouble finding an answer: What socket size do I need for the nut securi
Intermittent start issue NM at 5:26pm 07.15.19 Engines and Propulsion 18/2091
Hydraulic Backstay Adjustser Use jviss at 4:35pm 07.15.19 Racing 25/4401 I'm posting in this forum as I think more racers would care and know about managing backstay tension
Oceanis 37 fixed port leak Gavmc at 4:12pm 07.15.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/402 Here we go again! I have a 2013 Oceanis 37 with a fixed port light under a deck cap. I have decons
216 Hydraulic Keel yoty2126 at 3:43pm 07.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/2555 Hi, anyone had problems with the Sailtec 'integral' hydraulic ram for the keel? I have now had two i
Sailing schooling tmleadr03 at 3:31pm 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 79/6703 I have a bit of experience sailing as does my girlfriend. But all of our instruction is informal at
Red Mold on Dock Lines jviss at 3:17pm 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 19/1279 I have some beautiful, double-braid dock lines. One has red stains, which, I am told, are mold.
Catalina 310 mast/deck wiring interface east coaster at 1:37pm 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 3/563 2002 Catalina 310, #166, in mast furling. Need to add some mast wiring for AIS, loudspeaker, etc. Ma
H41 help please Valerio at 12:37pm 07.15.19 Big Boats 3/507 how can I remove the roof cover on the aft cabin, were a top light is located almost in the middle o
Deck rot simeikle at 11:51am 07.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/578 Hello All I would really appreciate feedback and similar experience sharing? We have fallen in love
OB security while on mooring sbcwolff at 11:23am 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1279 So we pulled the trigger and bought a Tohatsu Sail Pro (as the Evinrude from the 1980's was just not
Mystery Number on Hull Barry T at 11:23am 07.15.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1245 Hello all, Wondering if anyone can shed any light on numbers I recently discovered on the hull insi
M 25 keel position-motoring only whudatt at 9:29am 07.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1042 Good morning all, in deep,choppy waters with no sails up ' motoring only,what position of the keel
Cabin lights tom.p.brown at 8:27am 07.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/809 I have a 2003 306. Some of the cabin lights do not work or work if I toggle back and forth a few tim
Keel mounting cracks (1) Jamescal20 at 8:23am 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 19/3183 Hi All, Happy to be here. Recently picked up a cal 20 in Los Angeles for $800 in pretty decent shap
Keeping water out of the transom Project_Mayhem at 8:22am 07.15.19 Ask All Sailors 3/264 I'm installing an outboard and was wondering what kind of hardware should be used to keep water from
Hunter 21-6 jccombs at 7:08am 07.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/434 Does anyone know if you can install a bemini tiop on a 21-6?
Rolling Fuller Issue (3) PCannonSr1 at 3:20am 07.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/816 This year I continuously an experiencing drum line wrap when I deploy my Jib. I kept tension on the
B&G Zeus manuals SoSound at 9:21pm 07.14.19 Ask All Sailors 19/1535 Does anyone need a hard copy of a Zeus Touch manual (Operator, Installation, Quick Start)? Does any

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Outdated Flares of All Types..... Mark Maulden at 10:44pm 05.22.24 In fact, the USCG tested them and found the SOS flashing pattern MORE likely to attract attention.
Outdated Flares of All Types..... thinwater at 9:27pm 05.22.24 Yes, near coast. Of course it depends on the urgency and nature of the help you need. Grounding or
Anchor dings need repair - thoughts? higgs at 7:32pm 05.22.24 I would use West Epoxy and fair. At my club we use a body shop guy to touch it up. His work has la
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Mosquitoes and Other bugs catsails8 at 7:25pm 05.22.24 There are commercial products that can be sprayed which are both environmentally sound and non-toxi
Outdated Flares of All Types..... Dalliance at 7:08pm 05.22.24 I believe the Orion Electronic Flare uses two D Cell batteries. I'm considering buying a rechargeab
How to make my deck look good? dlochner at 5:38pm 05.22.24 I agree, but you have to be very careful with the pressure and spread of the discharge and the dist
Universal M18 burning wires ? Richard19068 at 5:33pm 05.22.24 In case you haven't seen this, check it out. https://pbase.com/mainecruising/universal_wiring_harne
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging Terry Cox at 5:28pm 05.22.24 I was thinking of making some dyneema soft shackles and using frictionless rings to attach to eithe
Universal M18 burning wires ? dlochner at 5:23pm 05.22.24 over-current or a short. And the green ground wire indicates serious corrosion. Consider yourself v
How to make my deck look good? Rich Stidger at 4:57pm 05.22.24 I have good results with pressure washing. I agree, but you have to be very careful with the press
Fabric search (1) morbidfollower at 4:52pm 05.22.24 I think this is close but the dots are white 14 That looks awfully close if not exact to what I
How to make my deck look good? heritage at 4:46pm 05.22.24 I have good results with pressure washing.
Fabric search Richard19068 at 4:36pm 05.22.24 I'll check it out, looks like a winner! Sunbrella also has a "lure denim" that is a lighter shade
How to make my deck look good? Rich Stidger at 4:26pm 05.22.24 LA Awesome products are excellent. But what I do for a really dirty deck is to scrub with a long han
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Electric Head conversion Scott B at 4:05pm 05.22.24 The Sea Era listed at one of the CDN suppliers is marine size bowl at $ 1,285.00 plus shipping. We
How to make my deck look good? Davidasailor26 at 3:48pm 05.22.24 Thanks David. I feel like I saw resin/fiberglass. I'm going to get a closer photo next time I'm at
Rigging Don S/V ILLusion at 3:32pm 05.22.24 Turnbuckles?

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