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NOOD, St. Petersberg 2019 Apex at 8:49am 01.17.19 Racing 3/584 Looks like we will have some GTYC representatives in attendance, Who from this forum will be there?!
Mystic Seaport and Dogs (1) RoyS at 8:31am 01.17.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1752 We are thinking about sailing to Mystic Seaport next summergs. We always sail with our 62 Lb. stand
EV-100 is in the shopping cart daviddp at 7:29am 01.17.19 Ask All Sailors 24/1577 I have been looking to replace the WP30 on my O'day34, I replaced the belt and now have trouble with
Cal 2-34 at auction - what to look for? (3) sgwright67 at 7:51pm 01.16.19 Cal 32/9683 I have found a Cal 2-34 (I think, see photos) which is to be auctioned this weekend. I will have a o
New to Forum: Ask all sailors "Selah" at 7:22pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2588 Hello everyone. New to this forum and would like to introduce myself. My name is James. I currently
Anyone want to throw away $500 rgranger at 7:00pm 01.16.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 8/86 Ha ha ha... found this Craigs List ad. https://montgomery.craigslist.org/boa/d/wetumpka-21-sail-b
Largest Trailable Yacht Grith at 5:52pm 01.16.19 Trailer Sailors 16/5566 Hi All New to this forum but was drawn here when searching for hints on large trailable yachts. An o
New Sovereign forum Phil Herring at 5:04pm 01.16.19 Sovereign 12/8357 Thanks to a suggestion from @garyhaworth we have a new forum for Sovereign sailboats. If you own one
Hunter 40.5 anchor locker drain leak fix smokey73 at 3:19pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 14/4042 I think I have isolated the leak I am getting into the bilge to the lower anchor locker drain. It s
Need a quick sailing fix? TomY at 1:38pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 8/788 bJLY4LVIR6U
Freedom 20 inverter/charger died after 16 yrs! Suggestions on replacements? discovery at 3:50am 01.16.19 Big Boats 29/9923 The xantrex freedom 20 2000 watt inverter charger died on us after 16 years of trouble free service.
Crossroads - Trailer, Keep, and Relocate or Sell ObliquePlanet at 8:36pm 01.15.19 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1616 Hey friends. I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I'd like to do some coastal cruising, make a trip to th
Calling all Lewmar port owners! Dave Groshong at 7:36pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/2483 We've had quite a few complaints about Lewmar port replacement gasket in the past 6 months, both Ol
Blueprints jimrichey at 4:11pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1112 Can anyone help me locate blueprints for a 1971 Venture 222????
Leaking Eisenglass panel in Bimini spadaforaj at 2:55pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/886 Have a small but annoying leak (of course - drips right on to my head while standing at the wheel) A
26M Review? proof your article (1) Justin_NSA at 12:51pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/659 The photo caption reads "The MacGregor 26M glides across the water. Wikimedia Commons" but it is cle
Replacing water tank and holding tank strapping Mike Oldak at 12:42pm 01.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1643 I'm about to replace the cabin sole on my H34. The holding and water tanks are held in by strapping
Coast Guard Support Monterey385 at 12:01pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 27/2312 Friends: Today was the Active Duty Payroll date and members of the Coast Guard were not paid during
Flooded battery gassing... NYSail at 11:50am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1639 hello all How much should one worry about a flooded battery gassing? Currently have 4d agm and want
Victron DMC (1) sail sfbay at 9:40am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 0/209 My new to me 2005 Hunter 46 has a Victron DMC. When I picked up the boat last week it was set at "30

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Yanmar engine life Ralph Johnstone at 8:29am 10.22.24 28 years old with the original engine. I'd say 2800 hours on the engine as a really wild guess.
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Ralph Johnstone at 8:19am 10.22.24 Custom tanks are rarely made using polyethylene... If one should find oneself backed into such a
A Fall adventure for a Sailor and his wife jssailem at 8:16am 10.22.24 We are out of the woods today. About to enter the Mystic Seaport Museum. Like a kid in a candy s
Winterising Justin_NSA at 8:15am 10.22.24 I built my water heater bypass system. Easy to winterize. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/
Adding cabin top winches senang at 8:12am 10.22.24 If you place a very strong light on the outside where you intend to place your winch, looking from t
Winterising dLj at 8:08am 10.22.24 Colin - After 43 years on Lk Champlain, which runs into Quebec, and having frozen my a* off at the*
Yanmar engine life BarryL at 8:02am 10.22.24 Hey, Is / was the engine in salt water or fresh water? With fresh water I would say a very long tim
Sea-Fire system senang at 7:54am 10.22.24
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass dLj at 7:48am 10.22.24 The guy did a huge amount of work. The saddest part, seems to me, is he did not have a leaking tank
Yanmar engine life senang at 7:36am 10.22.24 8000-10000 hours for separate engine cooling circuit. For raw water cooling my guess is 50% of that.
Winterising Jan11 at 7:18am 10.22.24 Colin - After 43 years on Lk Champlain, which runs into Quebec, and having frozen my a* off at the*
Winterising Davidasailor26 at 7:11am 10.22.24 Plus, you'll never get the taste of it out of your hot water. --Peggie That might depend on the s
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:26am 10.22.24 I agree with Ralph that it's worst idea I've heard of 'cuz urine is continuing to turn your tank int
Winterising Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:03am 10.22.24 You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? jssailem at 5:36am 10.22.24 Nova Kool is based 20 minutes from me and are incredibly helpful, Cannot help with the removal. Yo
CNG Refill or Exchange? smokey73 at 4:40am 10.22.24 That's the guy I was thinking about. I believe he posted on this site about providing this service
Dodger and Bimini features you love? paulheth at 8:12pm 10.21.24 Some great suggestions! Thanks. Will let you know how it goes.
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? paulheth at 8:08pm 10.21.24 Ha ha ha. Thanks for the responses everyone, and the 'gentle encouragement' to DYI a bit more befor
CNG Refill or Exchange? (1) PAC3142 at 6:40pm 10.21.24 We are based in Annapolis and have been using Peter Holzinger, contact info below.
Winterising TimFromLI at 6:40pm 10.21.24 You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an

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