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Anchor light wire strain relief. DAVA390 at 6:28pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 8/972 So, steaming light failed about a month ago, now that mast is down, boat home,it is time to replace
Hour meter failure Jwhy at 2:56pm 10.30.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3074 I recently noticed that the hour meter on my 1990 Catalina 34 (MX25 engine) stopped moving. Everythi
How not to dock by an experienced sailor Jackdaw at 1:13pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 47/3588 Last weekend I loaded up BlueJ and set off on the first Shackleton Cup race of the fall; a run to M
How not to launch a 260 by an experienced sailor. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:19pm 10.30.18 Smaller Boats 7/1062 I drove to TN last Saturday to help launch a Hunter 260. Weather was dismal with rain and gusts up
Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park (1) paulj at 11:57am 10.30.18 Catalina 310 4/950 Mary This picture is at the dock.....falls in background. Thanks for PM it was nice. paulj
Vessel Finder APP Rltgold at 11:10am 10.30.18 Catalina 22 15/913 Anyone out there use the Vessel Finder app? I have been using it for awhile and love so I signed up.
Full Throttle - Outboard Motor Plymouth Sailor at 9:22am 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2284 Opinions appreciated on a simple question. I've just upgraded from an 8 to a 15hp outboard for my 2
Thru-hull fittings with external strainers...... why? NYSail at 3:04am 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1928 So at first glance these may seem like a good idea, however in real life are they really worth it? M
Compression post and block ElMico at 9:44pm 10.29.18 Catalina 30 5/3762 Hey everyone, I'm working down the project list on my '83 C30 over the winter. This boat was comp
Bottom Painting Time Before Launch - Boatyard Practice versus the Paint Can Label Roger Janeway at 9:08pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 19/5830
KOOL Sea Snark PotomacDaysailer at 6:54pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 14/2875 I was just reminiscing with some co-workers and told them about my first boat, a KOOL cigarettes Sea
Sewing machine (1) Boby_Hunter33 at 6:02pm 10.29.18 Big Boats 16/6855 Saw this machine at costco for $150. (Heavy duty model 4452) My intention is to use it for small fab
Corsair 31 feedback JRT at 5:57pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 49/11523 Might be looking at a Corsair 31 and I'm curious about any feedback? The ad is lacking in any detai
Caribbean 1500 Rick486 at 4:19pm 10.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 0/386 Just watching on AIS a fleet of yachts leaving the Northeast and Newport for the 1500 rendezvous in
Bene Non-Return / Check Valves for Electric Head (1) Frank P at 3:08pm 10.29.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1057 I have Whale LV1215 in line non-return valves for my electric heads to keep the wast/water in the di
Rebuiding Selden In mast furling Perfect Excuse at 10:29am 10.29.18 Big Boats 3/754 I need to rebuild my Selden in mast furling on my 1998 Hunter 410. Two problems: first, I cannot fin
Autopilot drive becomes very hot (1) meirgerner at 10:00am 10.29.18 Mid-Size Boats 1/586 Hi. We recently face some problems with the Autopilot drive motor of our Hunter 33. in its "3" mode
Did that just happen?!?! (3) Elysium_Van_Isl at 8:41am 10.29.18 Catalina 30 14/1579 Well here's one you guys won't have likely seen before.... I was having my C30 trucked to the house
Whats new in the world of sailing? Inflatable sails anyone? (1) nat55 at 8:34am 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 24/1748 I don't remember how I stumbled upon this, but it might elicit some interesting opinions/conversatio
Toilet Replacement 373 Pfloyd at 8:31am 10.29.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1157 I am thinking about upgrading my toilet from a Jabsco manual to an electric. Considering Dometic an

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Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 4:08pm 04.07.24 My forward spring is on a hook on the outer piling - easy to grab with a boat hook. The after spri
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 4:03pm 04.07.24 The key to all good docking is a midship aft spring line. See the video below. The goal is to stop
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 4:00pm 04.07.24 how to you secure lines without jumping off boat to dock? My forward spring is on a hook on the ou
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 3:56pm 04.07.24 Is this a dock you usually stay at? If so leave the lines on the dock, and grab them with a boat ho
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 04.07.24 He also said he was contemplating a long road trip this summer. A yard trailer is totally different
ghost striping / lettering residue Project_Mayhem at 3:53pm 04.07.24 I mentioned acetone as it should remove the residue. Goo gone itself works well but leaves a residue
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: dlochner at 3:51pm 04.07.24 The key to all good docking is a midship aft spring line. See the video below. The goal is to stop
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 3:46pm 04.07.24 You should never jump off the boat to attach dock lines. I have two spring lines that are ALWAYS t
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: JoeWhite at 3:38pm 04.07.24 When you are turning in the same direction that the wind is pushing your bow, you will be making muc
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Davidasailor26 at 3:37pm 04.07.24 Is this a dock you usually stay at? If so leave the lines on the dock, and grab them with a boat hoo
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 3:33pm 04.07.24 You should never jump off the boat to attach dock lines. I have two spring lines that are ALWAYS th
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? DaveJ at 3:16pm 04.07.24 He also said he was contemplating a long road trip this summer. A yard trailer is totally different.
Ruined mast or not a big deal? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:56pm 04.07.24 @cstan I am looking for photos taken direct from both sides looking at the spreader bases
Ruined mast or not a big deal? dlochner at 2:43pm 04.07.24 Thanks for the info, posted a few more photos in a reply. Looks to me like the mast is slightly pin
ghost striping / lettering residue dlochner at 2:33pm 04.07.24 Over time, gel coat oxides and becomes thinner due to weathering and polishing. The areas under the
Ruined mast or not a big deal? BarryL at 2:32pm 04.07.24 Hello, IMHO you can't tell anything about the mast when it is down. The mast relies on the stays an
ghost striping / lettering residue Skipper J at 1:41pm 04.07.24 Did you try Goo Gone?
ghost striping / lettering residue JoeWhite at 1:23pm 04.07.24 Yes, acetone, then wash with ample water to avoid damage to the gell coat. Bar keeper friend may hel
MORC lacoursmarc at 1:18pm 04.07.24 Thanks Will.Great profile pic!
Favorite roller for hard ablative? Drinky Crow at 12:52pm 04.07.24 Looks like a Simms R-890 is what's available up here. Says good 4 epoxys resins and adhesives

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