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85 Cat 27 - aft keel leak Anjin at 6:54am 12.30.18 Mid-Size Boats 5/983 After the last two haul outs I have experienced leakage into the bilge from the far aft end of the b
Charge Wire dnimigon at 7:03pm 12.29.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1369 Could someone tell me how I locate the charge wire on my 25MXB. I have the manual and it shows #10
We are refitting our 1985 35'Oday, has anyone removed the salon table. gerrard at 6:39pm 12.29.18 Ask An Oday Owner 4/928
Jib Sheet Repair - Eye Splice and Soft Shackle (5) jssailem at 4:48pm 12.29.18 Ask All Sailors 23/6611 What do you do when your 250 miles from your boat and your feeling the urge to be "Seaman Like"? Ho
I want one LeslieTroyer at 12:32pm 12.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 17/1352
Vent cover for Nicro solar ventilator (1) Musetta at 9:56am 12.29.18 Parts Search 12/2554 I am looking for a replacement for the plastic vent cover of a 4-inch, Nicro Day'Night 2000 solar-po
Stern rail diameter ShawneH at 9:35am 12.29.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/658 Hello all, I am looking to order stainless tubing to build a solar arch on my 1984 Hunter 31. Does
Rudder post repair swank at 8:49am 12.29.18 Ask All Sailors 5/576 I'll start off by admitting I am an idiot that should not be doing my own repairs. That being said h
Looking For A Bow Pulpit 2001 Hunter 340 2001Hunter340 at 7:19am 12.29.18 Big Boats 4/590 Hi, Hurricane Michael destroyed the bow pulpit on my 2001 Hunter 340. I can be reached at 205-914
New Sailboat for Christmas! (1) JRT at 6:13am 12.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 6/613 Brand new, out of the box! Did take a bit to get it completed. Square top and self tacking jib wi
just keep her in the middle jon hansen at 7:18pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2027 going around the fall, not over them U15Fwo9tbJ4
Battery charger working? Clydo at 6:02pm 12.28.18 Catalina 310 13/1796 Installed two new 4 D batteries. When picked up asked if full of fluid. Was assured topped off.
fun hand steering jon hansen at 5:55pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 15/997 4RG6eupGVL4 they drive just like our vessels only bigger :)
I am perplexed... (1) Brian D at 2:35pm 12.28.18 SSB and Ham Operators 14/2639 159622 This is a WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Report - most of these stations are using 5 watts or
Bent Mast, Spring Project (1) BrianRobin at 2:24pm 12.28.18 Big Boats 2/426 Got a call from a buddy of mine today, and not a good one! The week before last we had high winds,
Alternator Service Switch Scott T-Bird at 11:54am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 16/1928 On one of MaineSails wiring diagrams, there is an On/Off switch that is labeled "Alternator Service
Sail Cloudy Bay Scott T-Bird at 9:26am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 5/1491 I've been watching their You Tube channel for several episodes and enjoyed the tours on all of their
Now you know why they lip-sync Brian D at 8:48am 12.28.18 Sails Call Lounge 0/380 2FU3aAEayUE
Replacement window covers (2) valcour at 8:02am 12.28.18 Catalina 310 2/1158 Does anyone know who manufactures the folding blinds that were used on 2003 model Catalinas?
Futuristic Sailing (2) Will Gilmore at 5:31am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 5/784 https://amp.businessinsider.com/images/54ab07386da811ac68a063a5-320-240.jpg Is this the future of s

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C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff Bluenose at 3:56am 06.07.24 I started out sailing extremely tender dinghies. The Zuma was so bad that at 10 years old I told th
Curiosity might be making me overthink fred1diver at 3:34am 06.07.24 I will definitely be looking into those hatches. There is nothing under the seat a part from a berth
Edson Pedestal Screws kloudie1 at 3:33am 06.07.24 A small stainless quick release hinge maybe? quick release hinge - Google Search
Color-matching gelcoat jssailem at 10:24pm 06.06.24
C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff jssailem at 10:17pm 06.06.24 Worry not about a tender boat. The boat is a solid performer. Great boat to learn with. You get them
Hunter 380 non-skid paint marcham at 9:47pm 06.06.24 My guess, and from looking at my 380's deck, is it was grey gelcoat....
Masthead Anchor Light Kings Gambit at 9:22pm 06.06.24 It could be corrosion at the masthead, but check all accessible connections first, especially if y
C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff Project_Mayhem at 8:03pm 06.06.24 I started out sailing extremely tender dinghies. The Zuma was so bad that at 10 years old I told the
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dLj at 7:09pm 06.06.24 Which clamps would you use? The Sandvik clamps @dlochner mentions or others that are solid. An exa
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 6:57pm 06.06.24
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch skunther at 6:56pm 06.06.24 I don't recommend using those kinds of hose clamps anywhere on my boat. dj Which clamps would you
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch (1) skunther at 6:54pm 06.06.24
Shaft coupling flange dlochner at 6:40pm 06.06.24 The flange has to match the transmission, not the engine. Is this the original transmission or has i
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 6:35pm 06.06.24 Is that hose fine to use regular worm drive hose clamps on? Yes you can use worm drive clamps, th
Shaft coupling flange igillerman at 6:13pm 06.06.24
Curiosity might be making me overthink ggrizzard at 6:13pm 06.06.24 D Max has an idea worth considering. Just be aware, there may be a rudderpost/steering gear just bel
Shaft coupling flange ggrizzard at 6:08pm 06.06.24 Not accusing, but... Did you notice that the four pre-drilled holes in the new flange are not symmet
C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff shemandr at 5:55pm 06.06.24 You don't have to fly the the 150% jib on that boat. A family friendly 110% should be just fine for
C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff igillerman at 5:44pm 06.06.24
Pearson 32 through hull question JibJab at 5:41pm 06.06.24 Thanks for your thoughts. I was basically thinking the same and will make this a permanent fix. t

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