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Maintaining line tension for furler Project_Mayhem at 12:51pm 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2336 I just setup the first furler I've ever owned and the first thing I realized is that it's difficult
Frig/Freezer analog thermostat conversion to digital Jim_H42 at 12:26pm 07.24.19 Big Boats 7/1373 I documented an owner modification to the P42 area that may be of interest to others who are still u
Water Leakage Simon Sexton at 9:51am 07.24.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/886 Hey Everyone, Good morning! Seeing as it has been a while since I've been active here on S
Min Size Sailboat robischd at 9:01am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 42/5987 If you were going to do some coastal/intercoastal cruising from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska by your
Accessory cable west marine 480 bay dancer at 8:39am 07.24.19 Parts Search 7/1236 Does anybody happen to have surplus to requirements the accessory cable for a West Marine fixed moun
New Galley Sink Faucet Finally (3) sail sfbay at 7:02am 07.24.19 Big Boats 2/809 New to me Hunter 46 galley sink faucet water flow was restricted, looked tired (photo attached) and
NOVA COOL FREEZER ice breaker at 6:48am 07.24.19 Big Boats 14/2964 I have a Hunter 2004 41AC. I have the Nova cool fridge and freezer. Refrigerator works great. Fre
SailMaster/Yachtwin 9.9 Remote Control Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 07.24.19 Engines and Propulsion 0/615 I just picked up a Evinrude Yachtwin 9.9. It came with the tiller throttle cable cut and a remote co
laser rust removal Hayden Watson at 5:53am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 5/833 I saw this and could not help but think of the treads about many who have had to remove the rust fro
SONNY, an 85 year old race horse. (2) TomY at 4:20am 07.24.19 Ask All Sailors 8/1304 1935 Sparkman and Stephens design: 53'6" x 12'6" designed for one purpose, racing. If I were a hor
Portholes Leak Ruckdog96 at 6:28pm 07.23.19 Mid-Size Boats 1/833 I have portholes (windows) that leak on one side of my boat. What do you recommend I do to seal the
center board . PDW at 5:52pm 07.23.19 Smaller Boats 14/1882 i see a crack up the front of my center board while on the trailer. is this a problem or is the cen
What do you love about the C-22? Sacto Dave at 4:44pm 07.23.19 Catalina 22 9/1456
2000 340..Seacock Replacement (2) sailcapt340 at 12:49pm 07.23.19 Big Boats 29/4608 I need to replace the Seacock in the head from the sink drain. It has become stiff and hard to open
How do I install Shore Power? Jerry75 at 10:21am 07.23.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/3226 I have a 1991 Mac26 and plan on putting it in a marina. I currently do not have shore power and woul
Control on Helm (1) tom.p.brown at 9:47am 07.23.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1873 This is a 2003 Hunter 306. Can you please look at this picture and tell me how to disengage the tran
Monterey Bay sailing Giro at 9:35am 07.23.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/793
O'Day 25 Rigging question PamC at 9:31am 07.23.19 Day Sailers 5/1593 Hi All, I haven't posted here in a bit. Tomorrow we are launching our 1984 O'Day 25 for the first
How are Sabres higher quality? Scandium at 7:22am 07.23.19 Sabre Sailboats 70/35585 I'm not a Sabre owner, but I really like the look of them so hope to one day be:) Have trailer sailo
Windy.com update (1) jssailem at 7:05am 07.23.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/2351 Poking around on the Windy app this morning I came across what appears to be a new or updated featur

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I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? arf145 at 11:26am 01.18.25 The disturbance in the force is that it gives us something to do in these winter months :-)
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:13am 01.18.25 Yeah, yeah, not about sailing -- but No problem. When I read that story, I heard in my mind the d
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? william24424 at 11:12am 01.18.25 Go. I am close in age & sailed Italy with just me & wife, for 1st time in September., med mooring as
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:10am 01.18.25 I wish I could give you two likes fur that. ;) -Will
Wiring Diagram Question. dLj at 10:44am 01.18.25 Styrofoam panels with Velcro can be put up and taken down easily and made into complex shapes. Duct
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 10:17am 01.18.25 If refrigeration is considered "core" usage, then even an "efficient" one will not fit within an 80
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 10:10am 01.18.25 Some quick notes. I got very good output from my solar panel on both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Wiring Diagram Question. dlochner at 10:01am 01.18.25 The jerry cans sold in the US are a PITA because of the spouts, they weren't designed to be used on
Estimate?? JoeWhite at 9:59am 01.18.25 Mast raising, view these images and the first diagram. It is not hard and this is how I did on my H2
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 BigEasy at 9:53am 01.18.25 In case helpful, I've detailed my experience replacing our Beneteau 323 salon window here. Jus
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:39am 01.18.25 Those are two different regions. Definitely two opposite directions from Southern California. I in
Sunken Treasure Michael Davis at 9:35am 01.18.25 I recently watched a YouTube video of Sailing Magic Carpet If you go back to the beginning of this
Estimate?? (1) Rxwoman at 9:16am 01.18.25 Here's the only picture available of the public launch I'd have access to. It's a few year old, as t
Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:08am 01.18.25 @Rxwoman You may want to talk with me as the original plans came from me on the 23.5 plus i sold
Need help refinishing interior wall Urban Hermit at 8:53am 01.18.25 There is a product I used successfully to repair a rotted-out corner of two bulkheads and on overhea
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Urban Hermit at 8:46am 01.18.25 "It's all about attitude." YES! Having spent my 80 years on the Gulf Coast I know nothing of the
Sunken Treasure Grumps at 8:35am 01.18.25 Find one that's gone to seed in a boatyard, not under water. If the hull on that one is cored, it's
Galley . . . comforts of home? Urban Hermit at 8:25am 01.18.25 Please, you miss spelled it. The proper title is The Galley Winch. Not only can she cook but she i
Galley . . . comforts of home? Urban Hermit at 8:24am 01.18.25 Definitely a U-shape only big enough for one person. Gimbled propane stove/oven with pot clamps to
Its funny Friday! Urban Hermit at 8:15am 01.18.25 :doh: :worship: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Ok. My pirate friend in F

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