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C&C 29 Mkii ('84): rebedding traveler track David on the Oly Pen at 12:52pm 10.17.18 C&C 7/1614 I'm getting some rainwater into the galley area from underneath the well in the bridge deck in whic
2.5W solar maintainer Hayden Watson at 10:47am 10.17.18 Musings With Maine Sail 13/1815 I am looking for a way to maintain my start and house batteries while in winter storage. I will not
1977 Pearson mainsail dimensions ebsail at 10:23am 10.17.18 Pearson 4/930 I'm helping a couple of new sailors with the 1977-28 Pearson that they have purchased. The previous
H260 Rudder Pivot Pin loose Jeff_B at 9:37am 10.17.18 Smaller Boats 22/1777 I removed my Rudder for some winter refurbishing and the 1/2 inch pivot bolt is wobbling around in a
Bilge Pump Float Switch Concerto at 8:17am 10.17.18 Catalina 310 12/3591 The Rule float switch has failed (again) on my 2002 310. The last time I replaced it the closest fit
New shrouds are tight davidmhull at 7:37am 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1165 Well I know that is not very descriptive but it is to the point. I lost my mast in a storm this summ
Replacing gudgeons and gudgeon pins on O'Day 272LE andyjeff at 7:35am 10.17.18 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1009 I have recently purchased an O'Day 272LE and there is a lot of play in the wheel. One of the problem
Dodger (frame and cover) for an O'Day 272LE andyjeff at 7:32am 10.17.18 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1674 Does anyone know where to get a complete dodger ready to install for an O'Day 272LE. I am located in
Striping for First 375 Micke Jonsson at 7:00am 10.17.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/694 Anybody know IF you can buy the originalstripes for the hull and coachroof for a First 375?
She's for sale!...and she's a basket case. IH82BL8 at 6:39am 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 51/4512 I posted about this boat a few years ago. She's been sitting untouched for the 7 seasons that I've
Lottery All U Get at 5:12am 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 49/3180 Hi all, I didn't win again so I'm still going to be asking questions on fixing our boat. But if I
Medical insurance and repatriation from Canada for US sailors Mark Maulden at 12:26am 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 30/1542 Ok..So the best way to present this IMHO is a scenario. We are US citizens at age 65. So, we are n
fuel filter replacement (1) Tartan 30 at 10:29pm 10.16.18 Ask All Sailors 19/3117 Hello, I am thinking about replacing the ancient Racor 200fg filter on my Yanmar 2gm. The stainle
Documentation placard ad (1) weekendrken at 7:58pm 10.16.18 Catalina 30 10/2296
7.3 head 1979 WRobRich at 3:46pm 10.16.18 S2 3/1028 This responds to an oooooold posting that I'm inexplicably locked out of, so can't respond there. I
Bypassing vent loop at toilet Fly By Night at 2:28pm 10.16.18 Catalina 30 14/1810 I will be changing out the toilet and hoses over the winter, and was wondering if there is any reaso
Dinghy Depth Finder Parsons at 1:55pm 10.16.18 Ask All Sailors 18/4161 Do you have an electronic depth finder on your dinghy to help exploring for the big boat, or would s
Still struggling going close reach Valerio at 1:16pm 10.16.18 Big Boats 38/3840 Wind between 18 and 22 gust near 25, low waves, the bottom is around 20 feet. H 41 Seldom roller mai
Anyone have experience with Totalboat bottom paint? PropellerHead at 12:08pm 10.16.18 Smaller Boats 28/7194 Planning on parking my 23.5 in a slip for a couple of months so I figure I need to finally paint the
Embarrassing Experience With my Windlass!! Lee Hadjiosif at 12:04pm 10.16.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1147 Just purchased a 2006 Jeanneau 42 from Croatia and needed to deliver it to Cyprus about 1200 nm. I d

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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
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? Kings Gambit at 5:44pm 05.27.24 I thought we were talking about using two snubber lines and if they were useful or not. I simply de
ABYC wire identification question? Rich Stidger at 5:11pm 05.27.24 The P-touch system has special wire label tape. I haven't used it, but it may be a solution.
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? thinwater at 5:08pm 05.27.24 Re. catamarans, this is boat specific, but we are not handling the bridle around the forestay on a l
ABYC wire identification question? BAD ORCA at 4:56pm 05.27.24 Bad Orca, I have been doing engineering design work for 50 years and boat wiring labeling for over
ABYC wire identification question? Stu Jackson at 4:31pm 05.27.24 Bad Orca, I have been doing engineering design work for 50 years and boat wiring labeling for over 3
3GM30F Service Issue Mark Maulden at 4:20pm 05.27.24
Lube for Seld�n vang JoeWhite at 3:52pm 05.27.24 Try bearing grease, it will not wash away in water. Lanolin is an other option.
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? dLj at 3:35pm 05.27.24 A hook is easier. Actually, I have two snubber lines of 3-strand nylon with chain hooks. When I fee
Mistral 16 sailboat engine mount (1) Ace214 at 3:04pm 05.27.24 Hi John, thanks for your feedback! I wish I could sail this boat without an outboard, but I'm saili
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats? Kings Gambit at 3:02pm 05.27.24 A hook is easier. Actually, I have two snubber lines of 3-strand nylon with chain hooks. When I feel
Swim step lanyard dLj at 2:51pm 05.27.24 SS cable is best for many things. But this one failed from corrosion and kinking, things Dyneema wi
Swim step lanyard DArcy at 2:01pm 05.27.24 SS cable is best for many things. But this one failed from corrosion and kinking, things Dyneema wi
H 34 anchor locker hose S/V Isabella at 1:56pm 05.27.24 Probably the same for me. No worries. Thanks for the reply.
Memorial Day -- Redux (1) JamesG161 at 1:51pm 05.27.24 225079 Remembering the 1.3 Million who gave their lives, for our Freedom, in all our conflicts. J
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 1:41pm 05.27.24 to me, this looks like a leaky injector(s)..You shut the engine down and fuel keeps dripping into t
The falling c - Clip dLj at 1:33pm 05.27.24 Thanks, all! I think finding a replacement form a 1985 Isomat system might be a challenge and frank
H 34 anchor locker hose Mike Oldak at 1:30pm 05.27.24 @Mike Oldak do you happen to have the dimensions of the toe board? Specifically the height from th
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? rgranger at 1:19pm 05.27.24 I have had my halyard jam with the sail up on a Coronado 23. I powered into a protective cove and
Non working microwave Alansails at 12:42pm 05.27.24 sent you a PM... !

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