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hull carpeting h31 dasreboot at 2:27pm 05.07.19 Mid-Size Boats 7/1984 has anyone changed out the carpeting on the hull to something nicer? I was thinking of gluing on lig
Is this hull Delamination? (4) Newbie3 at 10:58am 05.07.19 Ask All Sailors 17/3892 Hey I had another thread here about an A4 engine... I looked at the Catalina 30 again today and foun
Small side windows / perspex H260 MaxinCalgary at 9:29am 05.07.19 Smaller Boats 12/976 On my boat the small perspex panels / windows look like they have cracked bulged due too heat from
1986 Beneteau replacement parts Dean5735 at 7:43am 05.07.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/745 I am looking for a replacement lock for the companion way on an 86 beneteau 36, having a hard time f
Will and Rob (1) rgranger at 7:35am 05.07.19 Trailer Sailors 18/1553 Last night @Will Gilmore passed through town and I got to meet his wife. The three of us had a gre
Prop Removal lostintime at 6:50am 05.07.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1413 I am replacing the prop on my '73 Catalina 30. I believe it has the original 2 blade prop from Grand
The ice box sump on an Alden Challenger. (4) TomY at 4:37am 05.07.19 Alden General Chat 1/4507 Holding about 1 to 2 gallons, the sump is built of 1/2" thick glass. The fiberglass pipes that dra
This might sound like the dumbest question thus far pumpkinpie at 7:50pm 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/555 Wife and I are planing on taking a ride to take a look at a 41ft Hunter. It sounds like it has all t
Go big or go small? Project_Mayhem at 7:16pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1388 I've been waiting nearly three months for this marine mechanic to replace the water pump on my OMC s
Hissing out of Head seadaddler at 6:22pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 6/655 I had holding take backing up into head so put new joker value in my Sea Era and since than when I d
rebedding windows tb4sail at 5:56pm 05.06.19 Big Boats 13/3031 I have a 42 passage and have a significant leak on the port side window in the salon .Has any one re
Westerbeke W 10 Two Bluenose at 5:35pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 1/350 Hi there, I am looking at a Nonsuch 22 with a Westerbeke W 10 Two diesel. Can anyone tell me anythin
Weather Dug22 at 3:56pm 05.06.19 Catalina 22 14/1328 What is the most effective place to get weather outlooks and updates? I only sail on an inland lakes
Kubota engine 7.9 kw from generator.... NYSail at 1:37pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1270 so when I bought my boat, it came with an Onan generator..... think 5.5 kw, however the electronic p
Boater Lost off Whidbey Isl WA (1) Head Sail at 1:12pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 69/6600 A very concerning story from Whidbey Island WA about a pair of boaters in a 23' Duckworth that were
Accessing forward throughbolts for stanchion rebedding Good Vibes at 12:41pm 05.06.19 Catalina 310 6/1226 Good day. I am new to the forum. My wife and I have just bought a 310 and need to rebed the forward
Knots, which ones? Shorefun at 9:49am 05.06.19 Day Sailers 7/3027 For the mainsheet, what knot to hold it on the whatever it is called? Should I just use 2 stainless
1980 Catalina 22... keel damaged Mayaken at 9:13am 05.06.19 Catalina 22 9/1480 Hello all, Bought a 1980 Catalina 22, hull number 9708, at 2 pm on the 18th of April in Destin, Flo
Rebedding salon windows on 42 Passage tb4sail at 9:07am 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/287 Has anyone rebedded their side windows in the main salon. I have a 42 passage and a pretty signific
Pepe Le Pew, Skunky Around Our Docks! (1) BrianRobin at 8:40am 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 14/900 This past sat was our clubs "docks go in day", where all the member help out. If you look closely y

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Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? walmsleyc at 2:14pm 11.03.24 Go to a parasail paramotor diving shop. They have V shaped tools to cut parachute or other lines. Y
Is this a DC current leak? Ralph Johnstone at 1:58pm 11.03.24 I don't know if that would fit your observation but I'll throw it out at risk of being thought an i
Is this a DC current leak? BAD ORCA at 1:50pm 11.03.24 I really shouldn't post on any electronics thread because I barely understand electronics. But it
Is this a DC current leak? BAD ORCA at 1:47pm 11.03.24 What types of devices are connected to the fuse block? My guess is one or more of them have some ca
Is this a DC current leak? shemandr at 1:29pm 11.03.24 I really shouldn't post on any electronics thread because I barely understand electronics. But it o
Sheet to steering stickinthemud57 at 1:26pm 11.03.24 :plus: I do the same. The tiller clutch was hands down my favorite upgrade :plus: To the Tiller Ta
Sheet to steering Project_Mayhem at 12:18pm 11.03.24
Sheet to steering Stu Jackson at 11:56am 11.03.24 The author's correct last name is Letcher. Great book if you can find it, long out of print. I sti
Is this a DC current leak? walt at 11:51am 11.03.24 solar panel and charge controller "could - depending on a bunch of things" do something like that wi
Dammit, Jim (1) jssailem at 10:05am 11.03.24 Let's not get ahead of the NHC. Here is the present forecast status. It looks like it could form
Is this a DC current leak? Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 11.03.24 Do you have one you would recommend or would anything from local Home Depot/ Harbor Freight suffice
H280 Dog house hinge JoeWhite at 9:34am 11.03.24 That brings up another question, how to cut holes in fiberglass? With 2" hole cutter. I would glue
Oday28 Project_Mayhem at 9:14am 11.03.24 The biggest issue I ran into on my 25 was getting the motor low enough in the water and being able t
H280 Dog house hinge Occasional Heeler at 9:02am 11.03.24 Yeah -- holes in the top above the hinge plate recess would the best solution so I can use wood back
Is this a DC current leak? BAD ORCA at 8:48am 11.03.24 Use an analog voltmeter to introduce a small load into the circuit. with the intention of the smal
Is this a DC current leak? BAD ORCA at 8:45am 11.03.24 What types of devices are connected to the fuse block? My guess is one or more of them have some ca
Is this a DC current leak? Ralph Johnstone at 8:29am 11.03.24 Use an analog voltmeter to introduce a small load into the circuit.
Sheet to steering Joe at 7:38am 11.03.24 This vid explains how it works. bDdbgu80YfA I did a search asking for DIY sailboat self steering s
H-31 Compression Post and Bulkhead Replacement jssailem at 7:29am 11.03.24 This information is still being requested That is to be expected. Boats continue to age. New owner
Bowsprit damage repair on Catalina 30 jssailem at 7:23am 11.03.24 Considering the forces on the standing rigging, can this damage cause a catastrophic failure in its

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