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What is this thing? (2) LakeShark at 6:46am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 30/1770 So I have owned my Catalina 22 for 3 years and there is this holder thing on the bow pulpit but I ha
PolyGlow quick shine solution - beware ! (5) AndreNJ11 at 6:41am 10.19.18 Bigger Boats 21/13160 There have been many discussion threads on the supposedly miracle quick-shine acrylic product "Polyg
Cold heat All U Get at 5:44am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 16/1850 Hi all, Since we have had some chilly mornings we've resorted to using the AC reverse heater in the
Port tack heel mikej21 at 5:27pm 10.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 18/2033 re: 2005 Hunter 33 When I heel on a port tack I get water in the Head, not the bowl but the bathroo
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:08pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/540 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:07pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/367 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Proposed new home for SBO and members (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 22/1315 157571 This could be a new home city for SBO Members.
Sailing Baja Ha Ha w/o autopilot? nightowle at 2:11pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 9/726 Question for the group with a bit of background: 40 foot boat with recent refits. Not mine, but fri
Gennaker Bob S at 1:58pm 10.18.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1620 OK my almost new to me 393 has been a pleasure cruising southern NE. I'm preparing to haul next week
Twisting issue (3) Fly By Night at 12:57pm 10.18.18 Catalina 30 15/1446 So I've been getting this twist coming out of the blocks on the traveler. I have sent the images to
The truth hurts... (1) Kermit at 12:47pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 33/2195 But worth every penny!
couch replacement H41 (10) dakno at 10:45am 10.18.18 Big Boats 13/1767 I finally did it (see prior post), the couch on the starboard side salon replacement. The wall behin
1989 Irwin 52 Centerboard (1) fishacabo31 at 9:42am 10.18.18 Irwin 2/1797 Hello All, Putting my boat back in the water soon and doing some maintenance on the center board fi
Head Issue Discovered (1) Cowpokee at 7:10am 10.18.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/843
WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 Marianland at 7:19pm 10.17.18 Racing 0/414 WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 http://www.regattanetwor
Tappan Microwave Replacement Option Big Red at 5:19pm 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 22/2386 After 12.5 years, our microwave quit. After hiring an electrician to check the wiring, breakers, et
Shades of BlueJ (1) Jackdaw at 2:55pm 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 48/3129 OK blue is my favorite color. So therefore I love this picture, 1 of the 30 or so we get to choose f
faucet aereator GWG at 12:58pm 10.17.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1341 any suggestions as to source for replacement aerators for the galley and head sinks--they are differ
C&C 29 Mkii ('84): rebedding traveler track David on the Oly Pen at 12:52pm 10.17.18 C&C 7/1301 I'm getting some rainwater into the galley area from underneath the well in the bridge deck in whic
2.5W solar maintainer Hayden Watson at 10:47am 10.17.18 Musings With Maine Sail 13/1390 I am looking for a way to maintain my start and house batteries while in winter storage. I will not

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Latest on NMEA to WiFi? JBP-PA at 1:10pm 08.15.23 Signal K is a new open source standard for network integration. There is a device called iKommunicat
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? pipedream at 1:04pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fin
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:59pm 08.15.23 Thanks, @Leeward Rail !
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:51pm 08.15.23 what is a typical price in the NE US to purchase new halyard / wiring Wiring would depend on what
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 12:50pm 08.15.23 I don't understand what's wrong with this photo? Looks right to me! dj He didn't trim the end of
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:37pm 08.15.23 Hmm.. I wonder if the foam area is small enough that the halyards can be yanked loose ? I'm hopin
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? curtdo at 12:30pm 08.15.23 Network talks N2K. I only have a Raymarine i70s handling my speed, wind and depth. But the display i
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . jviss at 12:27pm 08.15.23 Yes, BC. @jviss, why'd you ask in the first place? I thought you would chime in on this post and I
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? Davidasailor26 at 12:22pm 08.15.23 NMEA 2000 or 0183? For 2000 a Wi-Fi gateway like from yacht devices is still probably the best opti
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 12:22pm 08.15.23 Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) Oh, really? I thought he lived in B.C. Vacation? (Jones Beach was w
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 08.15.23 That is, unless your sensor is completely different than mine. Or the flappy bit has failed, which
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Rick486 at 12:09pm 08.15.23 Why do you think they say you ought to be doing a valve adjustment? Maybe because it needs it? :)
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:03pm 08.15.23 halyards run through the mast on this boat I think The Catalina 25 has halyards in the mast. Depen
Fresh water filler cap jviss at 12:01pm 08.15.23 The deck fittings that beneteau used on the 423 are Amiot which are made in France and they are alu
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:59am 08.15.23 But do they meet the 2 mi requirement? ;) hahahahaha (I know the answer to this) I'm not sure what
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:54am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:52am 08.15.23 How much wiring did this destroy and should I expect to have to replace it afterwards? I'm trying t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:48am 08.15.23 That's cool. However, I'd prefer to not have to handle kerosene on board, especially when LED ligh
Top Down Furler Hayden Watson at 11:48am 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help! Thaniel at 11:47am 08.15.23 As usual the power supply fuse from the battery (15 amp) to the wiring harness inside the vehicle w

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