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There have been a few threads about replacing the 12V indicator light on the breaker panel. We repl
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Hi all, A fellow cruiser recently bought a boat and is now here in the Exumas. Their head pumps to
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My volt meter is going crazy! I added two fans and the volt meter with USB ports and a cigarette ada
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Hi all, We are in Great Guana, Exumas and had 10 dinghys rafted up for sunset. Amidst the carrying
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So I was given the gift of a Loos PT-2 Tension Gauge. I've always used a tape and eyeball to tune
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I recently acquired a Catalina 22 and need a trailer for my boat. I am in SE TN. Any help would be
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I know we have nearly 3% inflation but i just paid 100% price hike for my annual mooring fee, absolu
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So I'm toying with the idea of using some spray can insulation (great stuff etc.) on the outside of
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I'm considering relocating the jib sheet winches on my 1986 28.5. They are the OEM Maxwell's. My qu
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Hi - I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with an asymmetrical spinnaker that has never been used - now that I've
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Hi all. Winter blues got me thinking again. My '91 MKII had a Universal M25XP. My new '97 MKIII ha
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Looking at 2001 Bene 361 Love the boat layout size etc. it has gel coat cracks around each traveler
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My Catalina 22 came with a 130 and a 150 jib. When should I use the 150? How windy should it be or n
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anyone know where to buy a keel gasket for my San Juan. Also how do you install them especially on a
Will Gilmore at 4:23am 02.07.19
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I learned to sail in an Optimist Pram ling of rigid wing sails, I read a statement on the Wikipedia
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Our H356 2002 has a "soft" hull under the heads floor, exhibited by a concave dishing of the hull ab
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Hey folks, I've been looking at making a rough CAD model of my 37.5 in Fusion 360, using the base di
Newbie3 at 7:36pm 02.06.19
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I found a sailboat I really like and I'm excited about closing on the purchase. First though, I'm ab

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Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 11:50pm 05.01.24
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Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please.
jssailem at 10:02pm 05.01.24
The cell signal is line of sight. Clouds are not a factor. A building in the way, tree branches afte
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions?
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:28pm 05.01.24
@Ralph Johnstone Been many years since I retired as a dealer. Are WM CPP one of the paints that
Trailer options for swing keel c22
morbidfollower at 9:21pm 05.01.24
Ive seen quite a few galvanized trailers for the cat 22 swing keel. I would think that would be the
New Design Fresh Water Tank Source
morbidfollower at 9:19pm 05.01.24
When I was looking thru the old forum I came across someone asking this same question. At the time t
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
Justin_NSA at 6:47pm 05.01.24
You asked about a water reservoir for your dripless gland. I routed the air hose up to the top of
Cockpit Locker Size?
Vincent Williams at 6:23pm 05.01.24
wanted to see what others have done with storing the hatch boards (plexiglass) I wanted to set up a
Removing Stains and smudges
quadrille38 at 6:00pm 05.01.24
I use a product called Serious Marine Cleaner by Shurhold. Removes black marks and stains. Will s
Removing Stains and smudges
higgs at 5:58pm 05.01.24
I've found muriatic acid works well on tea stains. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and eye protection
Eight Bells for Don Street   (1)
dlochner at 5:51pm 05.01.24
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Eight Bells for Don Street
heritage at 5:11pm 05.01.24
We were anchored in a tight anchorage in Trinidad when Don Street cruised in in his big red wooden s
Flickering House Lights
PeteT at 4:56pm 05.01.24
I just started following this thread as my cabin lights are LED and have been for quite some time no
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements
kappykaplan at 3:57pm 05.01.24
You might be able to find what you need here: https://oday.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?ta
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 3:35pm 05.01.24
Unclear on the concept:
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 05.01.24
Got to remember to lean over and kiss my packing gland next time I pass by it.
Topping Lift Appears Short
pgandw at 2:37pm 05.01.24
When I bought Sweet P (Mariner 19), topping lift was fixed length from mast head to hook into eye at

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