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S2 7.3 1979 sail&ski at 5:28am 05.05.24 S2 3/557 Racoons got into into my boat this past winter while on the hard (don't ask). Interior cushions des
Mexico visa question Allowishish at 10:34pm 05.04.24 Destinations 3/668 We have a boat in Mexico and the marina states we need a Visa (US citizens). when I go to the Mexica
Cleaning up a 1986 Pearson 303 Capt H Jack at 5:10pm 05.04.24 Ask All Sailors 2/402 What is the best wood cleaner for the interior cabin wood and floor? The floor looks varnished or p
Replacement compass Arnie53 at 3:57pm 05.04.24 Smaller Boats 6/813 The bulkhead mounted compass on my Hunter 260 is not working and the clear cover is scratched. I nee
How worried should I be? nto1221 at 2:38pm 05.04.24 Ask All Sailors 13/863 I have a Bayfield 29 sailboat. Today it was supposed to go in the water from its winter storage. Unf
Air Cooled vs Water Cooled 3.5 HP Outboards sailcapt340 at 6:05am 05.04.24 Ask All Sailors 6/1001 My long time friend and workhorse Mercrury 3.5 HP Outboard has seen its end. The water cooling in a
Hunter 420 Passage Saloon Table Delaminating Douglas Ronne at 5:22am 05.04.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/459 There is a small section of the veneer starting to peel away from our saloon table. Does anyone have
Locking yourself from the inside (1) zinahewitt at 11:27pm 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 13/917 Hi All, I have a sailboat, it has a companion way. I want to lock it from the inside. The reason is
Rub rail colin59 at 5:13pm 05.03.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/694 Hi have a 2000 H290 and would like to ask if anyone knows what material this is and what is the best
Mastervolt Inverter Issue brockfromwa at 4:34pm 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 7/787 I have a Mastervolt 12/2000 (120v) Mass Sine inverter that works with a modest load ~1000W but reset
Window unit AC install (1) DRW400 at 4:32pm 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 13/1051 I am completely new at owning a sailboat,, i have a 1977 Columbia 9.6 and looking for some advise. I
Outboard Bracket Mounting menissam at 3:13pm 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 4/524 Hello, I'm in the process of mounting a adjustable kicker bracket on the transom of my 27' C'C. I a
Wood Refinishing (2) hornjb at 2:03pm 05.03.24 Ask An Oday Owner 9/570 Hi All, Working on my newly acquired 1970 (I think..No. 2019) Mariner 2+2. I looked at threads on wo
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged BBC16385 at 1:40pm 05.03.24 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 27/2707 This is season 28 on Surprise. A few weeks ago I installed the fourth Jabsco macerator pump on the
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested (3) FeelinMorgan22 at 1:01pm 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 18/1299 A friend and I bought our first sailboat! It is a Morgan 22 (similar to Catalina 22). We need to tra
Compasses don't agree elink at 10:56am 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 26/1452 While out sailing last week I noticed that the two compasses on our dual helm boat don't agree. They
teak oil stain colin59 at 10:08am 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 1/209 Hi All, spilled some teak oil on deck and didn't notice it untill it dried.some got on non slip area
Prop Install with a stop? (1) SirMichael at 8:12am 05.03.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/677 Last fall, I had to remove the prop off my '88 Hunter 28.5. It has a Yanmar 18hp diesel and a 14" 2
Roller Furling system Recs babadu at 6:47am 05.03.24 Ask All Sailors 5/377 Looking for a roller system for a Ranger 23' sailboat. Any direction on setting it up or any reviews
5230 Alternative? dmdiehl64 at 6:32pm 05.02.24 Ask All Sailors 3/326

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adding electrical stove Rick.johnson at 6:30am 03.19.25 Thank Guys for all the advise an all the knowledge For now I think i will take the ez way out an p
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau BigEasy at 5:53am 03.19.25 Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Astronauts to Return in good weather. BigEasy at 5:37am 03.19.25 Even the Dolphins welcomed them home! Happy for the crew to finally make it home safely!
What is name of a block's attachment point? Joe at 5:33am 03.19.25 When a shackle is attached to a block in that fashion, it is also know as a becket. Keerect.......
Keel holes dLj at 5:27am 03.19.25 Diesel running out - water flowing in. Owner says they never had a water leak? You can't have diesel
Source for bulk ring terminals? Jim Legere at 5:15am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years on
Keel holes dlochner at 5:06am 03.19.25 I am guessing the holes were made to drain some water I did something similar on the bottom of my k
Keel holes fred1diver at 4:59am 03.19.25 I am guessing the holes were made to drain some water I did something similar on the bottom of my ke
Keel holes dlochner at 4:53am 03.19.25 I can think of no good reason for that many holes in that location. That area is a high stress area
Keel holes Joe at 4:46am 03.19.25 The portion above the seam where you see the grinding looks like solid metal, lead perhaps. You can
Source for bulk ring terminals? Hayden Watson at 4:34am 03.19.25 I got this pack and have been very happy with it. I do not use any insulated terminals because too
Keel holes Captain Larry-DH at 4:28am 03.19.25
adding electrical stove mermike at 8:16pm 03.18.25 2 burners + the oven = 4100 w as tested, so probably not a good idea. The spec says 3700W, but that'
Keel holes Tally Ho at 7:51pm 03.18.25
Source for bulk ring terminals? mermike at 5:11pm 03.18.25 Crimpsupply.com and Fisheries Supply both are good sources. CS sources from China. FS has both Ancor
Astronauts to Return in good weather. (1) JamesG161 at 4:04pm 03.18.25 Even the Dolphins welcomed them home !
Outhaul modifications Tally Ho at 3:57pm 03.18.25
Astronauts to Return in good weather. (1) JamesG161 at 3:53pm 03.18.25 Nick Hauge aves
Astronauts to Return in good weather. JamesG161 at 3:25pm 03.18.25 Good video here https://x.com/NASA/status/1902117081044189237 Jim...
Astronauts to Return in good weather. (2) JamesG161 at 3:20pm 03.18.25 They landed Safely in the Gulf of America. Right on their Schedule. ap: Jim...

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