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chainplates knee bots for islander 28 , to pierce the hull or glass them back in ? PizzaWill at 11:56am 10.19.18 Islander 1/3240 so there was a rusting weep hole at the bottom of my starboard upper shroud chain plate that was gla
Mast Base/Deck Ring for Hunter 420 (2) tasiabear at 11:31am 10.19.18 Parts Search 1/475 We are in the process of purchasing a 2000 Hunter 420 and one of the problems found upon survey was
Something brewing again JamesG161 at 11:06am 10.19.18 Weather and Forecasting 10/1552 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 5/556 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 30/2496 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 21/16210 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 16/2543 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 18/2730 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 2/720 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 2/489 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 22/1619 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 9/905 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 12/2268 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 15/1943 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 33/2853 But worth every penny!
couch replacement H41 (10) dakno at 10:45am 10.18.18 Big Boats 13/2324 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 2/2056 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 9/1175
WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 Marianland at 7:19pm 10.17.18 Racing 0/594 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 22/3846 After 12.5 years, our microwave quit. After hiring an electrician to check the wiring, breakers, et

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Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove twodzusfittings at 4:11am 08.30.24 SQUIRRLE!
Boom is twisting, advice please? danooxnard at 4:08am 08.30.24 The mail sail does not appear to be bent on properly. The foot of the sail should be in a groove on
Boom is twisting, advice please? Apex at 3:47am 08.30.24 look for some rigging (cunningham, reefing lines etc) that may be creating the twist. I suspect one
What kind of propane regulator to use? sailme88 at 3:32am 08.30.24 Interesting advise and attachments... NOW, contact the manufacturer of your appliance ( stove/ove
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 servechilled at 9:52pm 08.29.24 That gasket material is similar to one I used on my Cal. It is AJR Marine. https://ajrmarinewindows
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 9:15pm 08.29.24 @Rich Stidger , thanks for answering my questions and clarifying reams of collected data. I've glea
What kind of propane regulator to use? Leeward Rail at 7:54pm 08.29.24 This means the tank valve was only pertly open or the tank valve is partially plugged. turns out
What kind of propane regulator to use? Tally Ho at 7:54pm 08.29.24 But I believe that the check valve stops gas that is in the system down-stream from leaking out whe
An A-Frame Question ...3TacksontheWater at 6:50pm 08.29.24 Thank you all for your replies. We lowerd the mast today. It was easy peasy, the A-Frame and traile
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 6:10pm 08.29.24 [QUOTE="Rich Stidger, post: The input pressure read 0 psi and I could feel a slight supply of gas f
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 6:03pm 08.29.24 @Ralph Johnstone - I'll try to answer your questions clearly- Did a PO put in additional fittings?
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 jssailem at 5:31pm 08.29.24 That gasket material is similar to one I used on my Cal. It is AJR Marine. https://ajrmarinewindows.
Hull/Deck Joint question on Pearson 36-2 western spirit at 5:08pm 08.29.24 Hi Greg Also a 36-2 owner which I love but also am having water ingress at the sandwiched hull/deck
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar? Tally Ho at 4:33pm 08.29.24 I have found butyl tape, and Bed-it, in particular, to be easy to work with; and much less messy th
Boom is twisting, advice please? pdxjohnny at 4:23pm 08.29.24
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast cdenno1 at 3:43pm 08.29.24 Thank you @shemandr and @Ward H for your quick input! I'll do some more investigation when I get bac
What kind of propane regulator to use? (1) Tally Ho at 3:22pm 08.29.24 [QUOTE="Rich Stidger, post: The input pressure read 0 psi and I could feel a slight supply of gas fr
Treadmill alternative for the boat. Rick Webb at 2:10pm 08.29.24 Exercise bands work great. They are wonderful But don't leave the drummer alone with the women
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 1:59pm 08.29.24 Regarding the new regulator that I have purchased, I performed a water column test per @Ralph Johnst
What kind of propane regulator to use? American_Mainsail at 1:39pm 08.29.24 Sorry to hear you're pulling your hair out on this one, Rich. It is wild that you have a leak in bot

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