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Something brewing again JamesG161 at 11:06am 10.19.18 Weather and Forecasting 10/1365 This is late season for storms, but it appears the warm westerlies are whipping up some significant
Water ballast valve plate MaxinCalgary at 8:58am 10.19.18 Smaller Boats 5/530 This year on pulling the boat for the season , I had a growth of mussels on the bottom off the plate
What is this thing? (2) LakeShark at 6:46am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 30/2311 So I have owned my Catalina 22 for 3 years and there is this holder thing on the bow pulpit but I ha
PolyGlow quick shine solution - beware ! (5) AndreNJ11 at 6:41am 10.19.18 Bigger Boats 21/15362 There have been many discussion threads on the supposedly miracle quick-shine acrylic product "Polyg
Cold heat All U Get at 5:44am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 16/2262 Hi all, Since we have had some chilly mornings we've resorted to using the AC reverse heater in the
Port tack heel mikej21 at 5:27pm 10.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 18/2535 re: 2005 Hunter 33 When I heel on a port tack I get water in the Head, not the bowl but the bathroo
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:08pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/690 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:07pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/463 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Proposed new home for SBO and members (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 22/1513 157571 This could be a new home city for SBO Members.
Sailing Baja Ha Ha w/o autopilot? nightowle at 2:11pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 9/846 Question for the group with a bit of background: 40 foot boat with recent refits. Not mine, but fri
Gennaker Bob S at 1:58pm 10.18.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2132 OK my almost new to me 393 has been a pleasure cruising southern NE. I'm preparing to haul next week
Twisting issue (3) Fly By Night at 12:57pm 10.18.18 Catalina 30 15/1826 So I've been getting this twist coming out of the blocks on the traveler. I have sent the images to
The truth hurts... (1) Kermit at 12:47pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 33/2605 But worth every penny!
couch replacement H41 (10) dakno at 10:45am 10.18.18 Big Boats 13/2182 I finally did it (see prior post), the couch on the starboard side salon replacement. The wall behin
1989 Irwin 52 Centerboard (1) fishacabo31 at 9:42am 10.18.18 Irwin 2/1982 Hello All, Putting my boat back in the water soon and doing some maintenance on the center board fi
Head Issue Discovered (1) Cowpokee at 7:10am 10.18.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1097
WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 Marianland at 7:19pm 10.17.18 Racing 0/531 WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 http://www.regattanetwor
Tappan Microwave Replacement Option Big Red at 5:19pm 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 22/3444 After 12.5 years, our microwave quit. After hiring an electrician to check the wiring, breakers, et
Shades of BlueJ (1) Jackdaw at 2:55pm 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 48/3810 OK blue is my favorite color. So therefore I love this picture, 1 of the 30 or so we get to choose f
faucet aereator GWG at 12:58pm 10.17.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1555 any suggestions as to source for replacement aerators for the galley and head sinks--they are differ

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Cutting mast down due to electrolysis... dlochner at 3:28am 05.28.24 The problem you have is not electrolysis, it is galvanic corrosion from 2 different metals and lots
Dickinson newport type, or forced air / vevor / 12v diesel heater? dlochner at 3:22am 05.28.24 Certainly my instinct was to use the deck vent if I went forced air but unless I started drilling t
Cutting mast down due to electrolysis... kappykaplan at 2:02am 05.28.24 Would it be wiser to fit the mast step with a sort of sleeve that slips over the base and provides
I just bought an American Fiberglass Daysailer 16...gonna have questions for y'all! (2) Coloradonosea at 10:48pm 05.27.24 225099
I just bought an American Fiberglass Daysailer 16...gonna have questions for y'all! Coloradonosea at 10:44pm 05.27.24
I just bought an American Fiberglass Daysailer 16...gonna have questions for y'all! (10) Coloradonosea at 10:42pm 05.27.24 Took off the wood piece on top of the centerboard, (I sanded part of it before I decided to do it ri
Dickinson newport type, or forced air / vevor / 12v diesel heater? adamv at 10:05pm 05.27.24 Well, this is a decision that you need to assess for where and how you are going to sail. The best
Dickinson newport type, or forced air / vevor / 12v diesel heater? adamv at 10:02pm 05.27.24 Is there space to run the ductwork? Do you need heat on anchor or at the dock? If only at the doc
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? dLj at 8:55pm 05.27.24 The Erie Canal is 339 miles. You need to check if locks operate at night. They did not on the Tre
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? higgs at 8:28pm 05.27.24 The Erie Canal is 339 miles. You need to check if locks operate at night. They did not on the Tren
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? higgs at 8:25pm 05.27.24 I have had my halyard jam with the sail up on a Coronado 23. I powered into a protective cove an
Chain plates Hunter 49 Screen Saver at 8:18pm 05.27.24 Looks like Stainless Steel corrosion has occurred. Water has entered the metal and is corroding on
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? dLj at 7:44pm 05.27.24 Just parenthetical to the main point. People say that the chain hooks can, do, will, or might fall
Swim step lanyard thinwater at 7:03pm 05.27.24 40 years? DLj makes sense.
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? thinwater at 7:01pm 05.27.24 Just parenthetical to the main point. People say that the chain hooks can, do, will, or might fall
Mistral 16 sailboat engine mount jssailem at 6:52pm 05.27.24 Regrettably, the hole may be the only way to ensure that the transom is reinforced and the bolt nuts
Tank display panel replacement Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:47pm 05.27.24 You actually need to replace that complete system with a current one that also uses sensors that att
Pearson 32 through hull question JibJab at 6:11pm 05.27.24 I just dug up an old schematic of thru hull locations. Looks like it could have been for the option
ABYC wire identification question? dlochner at 6:08pm 05.27.24 ABYC standards are all voluntary, especially when it comes to wiring. For DC wiring the only colors
ABYC wire identification question? (2) JamesG161 at 5:52pm 05.27.24 ABYC have a standard that assigns a particular number for each wire depending on what it is used fo

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