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Dumb question - preparing for paint
Jim26m at 6:08am 10.29.19
I've washed my cars in the garage using that same method. Works great and uses very little water, a
Dumb question - preparing for paint
jssailem at 5:16am 10.29.19
Bucket of warm water, a dash of dawn dish soap, a sponge and some towels. Might do the job.
More batteries on a 376
jssailem at 5:12am 10.29.19
Headsail size?
Hydro Therapy at 5:09am 10.29.19
I should of added that. I wrap the sheet 3 times.
Headsail size?
Davidasailor26 at 5:05am 10.29.19
How many turns do you put around the winch before going into the jaws? 3 is the number that works be
Headsail size?
Hydro Therapy at 4:43am 10.29.19
Squirrels!
sail sfbay at 4:28am 10.29.19
Sorry to hear that. Last year, after I returned from a 3 year overseas assignment I put my Hunter 3
Beneteau galley sink
sail sfbay at 4:10am 10.29.19
Suggesting contacting Scandvik who sells marine sinks. https://www.scandvik.com/index.cfm?method=p
Where to connect?
dave_and_dd at 4:00am 10.29.19
Dlochner, thanks for the comments. The buss-bar would be a good idea and will organize things. I'l
questions on work on my 1974 catalina 22
rpludwig at 3:03am 10.29.19
Welcome to the club! ...for cleaning, look into oxalic acid powder, mix as directed with warm water
Windlass 356   (3)
Secret sail at 2:39am 10.29.19
More batteries on a 376
Secret sail at 2:08am 10.29.19
I've just added a battery box and fitted a 3rd 100a battery on my 356. Fitted in behind the built in
Winch servicing Cat 309   (1)
Pompadi at 11:00pm 10.28.19
Done what we can without removing the winch, hope the Pawls keep clicking..
North Atlantic Adventure!
jssailem at 10:19pm 10.28.19
Great stuff @Ward H and @Scott T-Bird and good pictures. That Ward really loves to sail. Look at th
keel bolts   (3)
rgranger at 9:47pm 10.28.19
I made my own gasket once for the pivot pin on a balboa 26. I made a dam out of masking tape aroun
1988 Pearson 36-2 CB
NYSail at 8:57pm 10.28.19
They all came apart pretty easily. Chanel lock on pipe and wrench on union.... like I said I replace
Isolation Transformers on 1997 405 Legend?
Rick D at 8:49pm 10.28.19
No isolation transformers stock. There is an AC breaker on mine in the area of the battery switch.
Westerbeke W20B Wont Start
bawlmer at 8:36pm 10.28.19
Final update. I got the final invoice. All told the whole cost was just under $1500. The engine neve
Headsail size?
dlochner at 8:23pm 10.28.19
I always have to hold the tail while winching or the sheet will slip out of the teeth. After post
keel bolts
dLj at 8:01pm 10.28.19
For your pivot pin I'd look for 17-4 PH stainless steel bolts, if you can find the size you need. Mc

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