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Raymarine ST60 Won't Calibrate spadaforaj at 4:00am 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 7/3167 Tried the user calibration several times per the manual. It won;t "beep", so I'm suspecting it didn
Remote Controls for Tohatsu 9.8 MaryEllaRose at 8:53pm 01.01.19 Engines and Propulsion 15/8997 One of my (many) winter time projects will be to add remote controls to my Tohatsu 9.8 outboard on a
Just for fun, new year gag Ken Cross at 8:35pm 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 4/453 Today we had a family gathering where small token gifts are given. I have a nice who loves dill pick
'74 C22 - Finally Got A Look at my Keel Lifting Connection (6) loveoregon at 3:29pm 01.01.19 Catalina 22 3/624 Hello All, I am new to sailing and bought a 1974 Catalina 22 last summer that seems to be in pr
Coolmatic RSD 1115U/F Refrigerator (not working) Lee Coller at 3:22pm 01.01.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/798 This is out of my Hunter 44DS. No idea if there is any value to it at all, I presume it could be fi
AquaDrive limits stuffing box space (1) Joe Perez at 2:29pm 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 10/826 Hoping for some ideas. I have an AquaDrive that limits the space for repacking my stuffing box. I re
Is the 26x seaworthy enough to make Bahamas crossing? Trialsbikeadam at 11:16am 01.01.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 42/13839
New Main and Sail Repair Simon Sexton at 9:38am 01.01.19 Racing 21/2237 Hey Everyone, Good evening! Yesterday, my brother, best friend, girlfriend and I all went
NPT vs NPS fittings NYSail at 8:36am 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 14/11858 happy new year..... So starting the task of replacing skin fittings and valves below water. Is there
What kind of inverter are you using with solar panel system. Tropicdawg at 7:04am 01.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/559 Anybody here with off grid system on their boat? What are you using and how much juice are you getti
San jIan 28 rudder needed Michaeljpilon at 4:29am 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 5/654 Bent rudder, need replacement ??? San Juan 28
Buying 1990 Beneteau 35s5 (3) thetone at 1:41am 01.01.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 33/6816 I am sea trialing this 1990 beneteau 35s5 on January 14th. The survey came out good. Just need to co
100 watt or plus pv panel mounted to boom crutch on a Hunter 240? TraylerSailor at 7:33pm 12.31.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/718 Has anyone done this and what was there experience? Informed folks, please feel free to comment.
Gauges... What color "Black or White" jssailem at 4:41pm 12.31.18 Ask All Sailors 7/758 Hi all I am in the process of refitting my 45 year old gauges and panel (with the help of my sailing
Gonna try Cetol, but what kind??? Need suggestions..... (1) Lafayette Mike at 2:22pm 12.31.18 Catalina 22 7/1111 Gonna go ahead and refinish my brightwork this winter. For whatever reason, going to give Cetol a t
South PNW MikeHoncho at 1:54pm 12.31.18 Ask All Sailors 32/1893 I'm interested in getting with other local boats for day and weekend trips. Im feeling like it's ti
1924 Evinrude Elto - (Boat Porn Warning - Must be old to appreciate) (7) Captain Larry-DH at 12:05pm 12.31.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/2827 I saw this at the CT River Museum in Essex CT in July - (Private Owner brought it in for a one day e
Navpod with 3 instruments daviddp at 10:59am 12.31.18 Ask All Sailors 32/1917 I will be installing 2 B'G Triton instruments and a Zeus2 - 7 in a nav pod @ the helm. Can I crea
Water in our bilge - from where? (2) S. Dutton at 9:28am 12.31.18 Big Boats 23/8161 We have a 2002 Hunter 420 that we bought a few months ago. With lots of projects to do after moving
Looking for a trailer in Maryland shadyside at 8:23am 12.31.18 Catalina 22 3/701 Greetings all, I am looking for a trailer to rent from a private individual in Maryland or surround

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Dodger and Bimini features you love? Johnb at 1:13pm 10.07.24 Handles on the outside for going forward. Easily removed center panel in the dodger for ventilation
Dodger and Bimini features you love? (1) dlochner at 1:01pm 10.07.24 Add handles to the outside of the dodger and detachable side panels.
Dodger and Bimini features you love? David W at 12:53pm 10.07.24 When I had the dodger built for my Crown 34, one of the handiest features was a little pocket, under
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? Johnb at 12:44pm 10.07.24 Another helpful device is a self centering drill bit for starting pilot holes. You are not alone - I
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? ...3TacksontheWater at 12:31pm 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in me
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Terry Cox at 12:09pm 10.07.24 Our Genset came with an Oberdorfor sea water pump. Long story short, ours requires an OEM (Onan) imp
Backstay length shemandr at 12:08pm 10.07.24 Sailboat split backstay
Backstay length shemandr at 12:07pm 10.07.24 here's a search with quite a bit of information about split backstays and rigging. There are severa
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Calif. Ted at 11:52am 10.07.24 (Will keep the old one for an emergency.) Toss it, I don't think you'd really want to re-use that
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? David W at 11:51am 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in met
Backstay length Tony M at 11:47am 10.07.24 Tried to post some pics, but couldn't. Can send separately if helpful.
Backstay length Tony M at 11:46am 10.07.24 Thank you for the reply. Just to let you know I am a newbie to sailing. This is my first boat. I l
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Stu Jackson at 11:30am 10.07.24 Why does anyone even consider forcing something when it should be a simple slip fit? Just because i
Bow Eye ...3TacksontheWater at 11:13am 10.07.24 Trailer was deep enough. There was a slight incline between the boat and trailer which has been the
Lazarette clasp ? (1) jssailem at 11:08am 10.07.24 These might work. Not locking but fit flat Twist Latch Keeper Toggle Clamp for Case Box - 2 Pcs (Bl
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Richard19068 at 10:48am 10.07.24 Interesting. Lots of people say you don't need the snap ring. I don't use it. But in your case i as
Keel bulge Ralph Johnstone at 10:25am 10.07.24 Check for composition of the keel with a magnet. Lead good. Cast iron, stay tuned.
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 10.07.24 Took a block of wood as buffer and tapped with hammer and it finally went to the stop. I'm wonder
Catalina 30 Engine Smoke and No Throttle Control Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 10.07.24 Once the boat is out of the water, I'll start digging into the engine and transmission, If possib
Lazarette clasp ? (1) JBP-PA at 10:05am 10.07.24 I like the looks of these. https://a.co/d/e3mBUXG

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