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Vinyl Windows dnimigon at 5:06am 02.26.19 Catalina 30 2/525 Does anyone know the best way to clean vinyl winals on our dodger. Has that foggy look to it. Tried
SHIPYARD MARLOW HUNTER EXISTS AGAIN ? michel06440 at 4:08am 02.26.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2073 Does he still make boats? are the Mainship trawlers still manufactured? I think I change my Hunter 3
Electrical Assistance (2) MikeHoncho at 11:02pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 33/1328 In preparation of installing solar to my boat, I have mapped out the main DC circuits to figure out
replacement stock alternator search Richard19068 at 10:54pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 10/849 Hello, I have a Universal M-18 diesel with a Motorola alternator 8MR2049K. I'm looking to replace th
New charger suggestions - three stage Clydo at 10:26pm 02.25.19 Catalina 310 14/1029 Anyone have suggestions on new batter charger - three stage? Light usage dockside plug in, no refer
Does anyone own an Engel fridge/freezer? Gene Neill at 5:57pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 10/3624 I'm looking for real-world power consumption data. Or anything other firsthand info about them, for
Hole in binnacle guard base? (2) kbgunn at 5:11pm 02.25.19 Catalina 30 5/646 I have a 1986 Catalina 30 TRBSFK. The PO zip-tied the power and SeatalkNG cables for Autopilot drive
Torqeedo questions smokey73 at 4:23pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 41/7990 Tom J gave provided some info on his Torqeedo that brings up some other questions. I did not realiz
Hose reducers.... NYSail at 3:14pm 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 2/291
Traveler End Stops Hunter 336 rachelmackenzie at 1:49pm 02.25.19 Mid-Size Boats 6/1197 I'm on the hunt for the traveler end stops for our 336. Our traveler is mounted on the steering pede
O'Day 272LE Masthead Sheaves fhujber at 12:45pm 02.25.19 Bigger Boats 0/468 Has anyone had occasion to replace the sheaves in the masthead of an O'Day 272 or 272LE? How did you
Lazarette Organization - KonMari? Parsons at 11:32am 02.25.19 Ask All Sailors 1/1229 In the spirit of Marie Kondo to spark joy in my boat hooks and fenders, I would like to hear your or
Osprey/Eagle confrontation delays game Justin_NSA at 10:31am 02.25.19 Sails Call Lounge 4/474 Game delayed due to falling fish! Recovered by a ....Dolphin. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/college
LAZARETTE SHELF QUESTION (1) twodzusfittings at 8:48am 02.25.19 Bigger Boats 2/633 Making progress with the cleaning up task. In the lazarette, I removed the shelf, the water heater a
Type I or II MSD sailme88 at 7:32am 02.25.19 Big Boats 2/450 Starting research on converting my Type III system to Type I or II. Have any of you done this? Wha
Passage 42 Cockpit Step Issue BBC16385 at 7:17am 02.25.19 Big Boats 4/720 We have a 1997 P42 with the starboard side step over the power connections leading into the cockpit.
Tips for Lazarette please jkandris at 5:20am 02.25.19 Ask An Oday Owner 0/407 Any tips or trick for ensuring the lazarette lid is dry on a 1978 Oday 25. I cant seem to stop this
Everywhere a ground wire! twodzusfittings at 3:55am 02.25.19 Bigger Boats 8/839 Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of cleaning up a new to me 1983 O'Day 30 C/B and apart from the rotte
8" Long Crack jetting out of the front corner of the headliner hatch hole corner at a 45 degree Doug Doty at 6:52pm 02.24.19 Catalina 22 10/1017 This is the only needed repair I have discovered beyond cosmetics. I would like to hear advise from
? About excessive play in rudder #1sleddog at 1:29pm 02.24.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/768 Hi all, I just looked at a very nice Beneteau Oceanis 430. Overall the boat is in fair shape ( nothi

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H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:52pm 08.28.23
H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:49pm 08.28.23 I used 14/3 wire to serve LED lights. This gave me 2 hots and a common ground for the Try Color an
A C27 Question rpwillia at 4:40pm 08.28.23 Interesting. From looking at his boat he has some interesting stuff on it. Definitely a lot more thi
A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would

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