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Reinforcing/rebedding Keel Trunk to lead ballast (2) "Selah" at 8:09am 01.26.19 Ask All Sailors 3/511 I was under impression that Selah's ballast was concrete. However, after grinding through cracked ep
New water heater for Wind Song (2) TaborKP! at 7:14am 01.26.19 Alden General Chat 2/1927 Here are some pictures of a new water heater just put in this week. Isotherm slimline 20. It is lo
Stanchion mounts on H410 cruisingretired at 6:37am 01.26.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/285 I am looking for information on how the stanchion bases are mounted on the H410. Are they thru-bolt
Poetry or films or artistic - of the sea Captain Larry-DH at 5:52am 01.26.19 Sails Call Lounge 16/923
Just Love Steam Trains Terry Cox at 8:20pm 01.25.19 Sails Call Lounge 61/3423 No aficionado here, but engines, especially steam, always intrigued me. This video is well worth a w
310 engine ground Neverbored at 7:25pm 01.25.19 Catalina 310 9/774 Where is the engine ground on the C310 M25XPB. Appreciate anyone that can point me in the right dire
Replacing the Freshwater Pump on aYanmar 3YM30 Dan_Y at 6:30pm 01.25.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/3312 Noticed drops of engine coolant forming at the water pump shaft on our 3Ym30. Only 750 hours on it a
prep before bottom paint (1) SLE at 4:59pm 01.25.19 Ask All Sailors 6/598 Last fall I have bought a Hunter 36 2004. The bottom paint is falling into places. My surveyor said,
Deep Adaptation Drinky Crow at 2:27pm 01.25.19 Sails Call Lounge 4/604 6vwbanH9pgY
Honeymoon Murder at Sea? AlastairLC at 12:22pm 01.25.19 Sails Call Lounge 14/1080 Sounds like a thriller plot. Movie rights next? https://www.foxnews.com/world/new-photos-show-how-br
Digital Volt Meter vs Balmar Smart Gauge Ward H at 11:15am 01.25.19 Musings With Maine Sail 33/3180 I recently installed a Blue Sea digital voltmeter with a momentary battery selector toggle switch. M
Current State of Things (2) cb32863 at 10:41am 01.25.19 Ask All Sailors 93/3994 Cold, frozen, and getting colder. That time of year here which, makes one long for warm summer days
Wrapping the suspension post Bluenose at 7:07am 01.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/901 While I await sailing season in Nova Scotia, I always take on a few small projects. I would like to
Yanmar 4jh3e belt problem Valerio at 5:25am 01.25.19 Big Boats 30/3160 Hi to all sailor, my yanmar keep eating belt, there is a similar tread here, i have try to clean the
H41 autopilot attachment Valerio at 5:14am 01.25.19 Big Boats 19/969 Hi to all h41 owners, my autopilot is attached to a big wood panel that is crunching all the time, n
Documentation Shutdown Close Call at 4:10am 01.25.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1050 I sent my USCG documentation renewal to West Virginia in December. My certificate expires the end of
Bow pulpit removal mystery tmorrow at 3:40pm 01.24.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/2316
Polyurethane or teak oil finish? Mike Oldak at 11:28am 01.24.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3333 I'm about to replace the sole of my H34 with a new teak and holly sole. As a roughly 1984 Hunter, a
Cleaning my monel diesel tank GABristol29 at 10:46am 01.24.19 Engines and Propulsion 14/1840 I have removed the 5 + year old diesel from my tank. I have a 5" wide access port and I'd like to c
Boat Insurance for the Caribbean Brinky63 at 4:30am 01.24.19 Ask All Sailors 5/794 I'm located in Aruba and am looking for an alternative insurance to cover our sailboat. I currently

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Mods to our 35s5 Moet123 at 3:38am 08.25.23 Hello, fortuitously, I came across this site as I am starting out on a refit of my 35S5 and have a q
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Project_Mayhem at 9:55pm 08.24.23 This place was hands down the cheapest for stainless and delrin bearings when I rebuilt my furler. I
Impact driver on window screws? BigEasy at 8:17pm 08.24.23 I should clarify that I meant a manual rather than power impact driver, the kind you hit with a ha
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:43pm 08.24.23 They are a lot like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink. But how do you REALLY feel abo
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Davidasailor26 at 7:26pm 08.24.23
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice dlochner at 6:50pm 08.24.23 The Broker's job is to sell the boat and his responsibility is to the seller, not the buyer. The amo
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice shemandr at 6:40pm 08.24.23 ...Boat brokers and car salesmen have many things and many traits in common. Have you ever been b
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. HardArgh at 6:14pm 08.24.23 Youtube is a great source of info: enObMJEhZ44 Thank you.
8.5 v berth dimensions? shemandr at 6:10pm 08.24.23 I don't know but I consider a vee berth near a torture chamber. Others love them.
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. HardArgh at 6:10pm 08.24.23 the daysailer.org site has a lot of info on all models of the daysailer and you should be able to f
I have an 21' American Fiberglass (3) Perry Welch at 5:59pm 08.24.23 Hi guy's I put all your info into use and I am pleased with the results. Thankyou Along with the im
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Crusty Ol Salt at 5:47pm 08.24.23 Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions..... They are a lot like assholes, everyon
Thoughts on chart tables? Tally Ho at 4:55pm 08.24.23 If it's a catchall, then it should be flat. With a fiddle!
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. stickinthemud57 at 4:55pm 08.24.23 Youtube is a great source of info: enObMJEhZ44
Regarding a 1987 ODay Sailor 1 17ft in Length. dbk0630 at 4:55pm 08.24.23 There's an excellent forum on all things Daysailer related... I suggest you inquire there. DaySailer
Impact driver on window screws? Tally Ho at 4:49pm 08.24.23 Thanks for these replies. Greg, I should clarify that I meant a manual rather than power impact dri
H380 settee table installation (1) JamesG161 at 3:38pm 08.24.23 ok this is picture of mine, but it was taken after my Boat was Dunked.
Impact driver on window screws? RitSim at 3:35pm 08.24.23 These are probably #10 screws. Takes a little practice to drill the SS screw and not let the drill
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck plenny7 at 3:34pm 08.24.23
Kent Ranger 26 Topping Lift Help dlochner at 3:11pm 08.24.23 BTW, it is perfectly acceptable to allow the boom to rest on the dodger between the time the pigtail

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