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Ranger 23, or San Juan 23? (2) Simon Sexton at 12:59pm 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 2/2250 A Little Competition, Let's see who prefers what, which boat you think would win a race, an
YGBSM....! Warren Milberg at 12:47pm 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 6/614 1643250149091584
Recommended cleaner/polish for opening ports jmce1587 at 11:45am 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 9/1097 i have tinted Bomar and Grey opening Ports that are fading. Looking for recommendations on a cleaner
Water tank capacity 35S5 BobHorn at 8:52am 05.03.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1339 What is the water tank capacity of a 35S5? Sailboatdata says 30 gal but the Yachtworld listing says
Is it necessary to replace the whole system? Cagle at 2:18am 05.03.18 Ask All Sailors 11/989 Do a plumber who repairs pipes and leaks at home can resolve the issues of a houseboat? Hello, frien
Need local knowledge NJ coast njlarry at 7:48pm 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1001 Looking to help a friend move his 30 ft 4 ft draft powerboat from Forked River to Cape May. Is it po
All The King's Horses and all The King's Men, Couln't Put Edson Together Again (6) Muttondressedaslamb at 6:48pm 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 19/1576 149723 149724 149725 149727 149728 149729 Last fall I took my pedestal apart; Now that it's sp
Javelin Resteration (10) Flyingscot64 at 5:43pm 05.02.18 Day Sailers 10/3005 I bought a 1979 Javelin in late October last season .I haven't sailed yet ,but spring is a good time
oceanis 311 2003 water leaking thru swimming platform capniro at 5:33pm 05.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/715 Apparently the sandwich at the hull at the swimming platform has become separated and water gets in
removing counter top CharlieM2 at 3:11pm 05.02.18 Ask An Oday Owner 1/483 I have a 1987 O'Day 272 and need to remove the counter top in order to remove the engine. I can not
Looking at a 41AC 2004 for 1st sailboat an to b live aboard Wayne_Zellers at 12:25pm 05.02.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/840 Would like input from the hunter owners about the 41ac. I am planning on living aboard her with my w
so, I decided to see what's up with the rudder Love and Luck at 10:49am 05.02.18 Day Sailers 6/1233 (I bought a 1972 Oday 22 for $500 18 months ago. Including the trailer and titles for all. She's a b
Is this Wrong? (1) topcat0399 at 6:57am 05.02.18 Ask All Sailors 23/2349 149703 ADJUSTABLE BACKSTAY (this is not the mainsheet) Block on backstay, and 2 - Fiddles. Seems
Beni docs and brochures Jackdaw at 6:14am 05.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/902 First of all, Beneteau has finally put ALL boat brochures back on-line, in one place. http://www.be
Slammed by Insurance premiums! What happened? DayDream2 at 3:26am 05.02.18 Big Boats 18/1311 I have a 2000 Hunter 420 insured through BoatUS- I believe Geico is behind it. We have the boat in t
Balboa 26 keel trunk cracked me262 at 9:03pm 05.01.18 Balboa 7/4034 Howdy to all! Looking at a pretty nice B26. Main problem is a good sized crack in the keel trunk.
473 Shroud 'Roller tube' insert jsodyssey3 at 3:52pm 05.01.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/572 Looking for a source of the plastic insert in the protective 2" aluminum tube on the shroud. Has on
Flexofold vs Varifold Folding Props AlastairLC at 3:08pm 05.01.18 Ask All Sailors 12/4692 I'm trying to decide between these two brands of 2 blade folding props. The Flexofold costs $1145; t
Best Paint...... Papadave at 2:19pm 05.01.18 Catalina 22 4/644 I have a few , well more than a few hairline cracks/"spider-webs" on the deck and hull, none very de
Replacement red and black shift levers for 1989 C30 Gordon Shackelford at 12:01pm 05.01.18 Catalina 30 2/709 Hi! Anyone know where I can find replacement shift levers??

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Lifting strap blocking higgs at 6:55pm 04.19.24 I have spent 50 years as ground crew launching boats with Travel lifts and have never seen 4x4 block
Its funny Friday! (1) DArcy at 6:53pm 04.19.24 224250
pour 1/16th inch of resin to firm up H260 wood flooring? MikeHoncho at 6:25pm 04.19.24 double it up from the under side with plywood, screwed and epoxied. Laying epoxy over the top will
Lifting strap blocking PaulK at 6:22pm 04.19.24 The 4x4 blocks are probably supposed to be a foot or so long, ead the load out over a bigger area t
Compressed Natural Gas MikeHoncho at 5:41pm 04.19.24 Steel Dive tanks are the design as CNG tanks and dive tanks may even be at up to 3000 psig or more.
yard rate for gel coat repair work near annapolis ? MitchM at 5:20pm 04.19.24 thanks, we are at $90 an hour in erie/cleveland area.
Catalina 28 steering problem Siamese at 4:10pm 04.19.24 I like Catalinas, and have owned four. Own one currently. But, your faith in their quality is unwa
pour 1/16th inch of resin to firm up H260 wood flooring? Project_Mayhem at 3:53pm 04.19.24 It'll just crack. Resin doesn't have much strength by itself. If you want to firm it up, use resi
pour 1/16th inch of resin to firm up H260 wood flooring? Siamese at 2:04pm 04.19.24 It'll just crack. Resin doesn't have much strength by itself. If you want to firm it up, use resin
Disassemble Older Morse Shifter twodzusfittings at 2:02pm 04.19.24 It is very likely they were pressed on. There would be an inner and an outer stem. If you tried to p
Catalina 28 steering problem William Weeks at 2:00pm 04.19.24 Welcome to SBO William. Have you had the boat out of the water to inspect the prop and the rudder?
Compressed Natural Gas smokey73 at 12:57pm 04.19.24 Steel Dive tanks are the design as CNG tanks and dive tanks may even be at up to 3000 psig or more..
Compressed Natural Gas MikeHoncho at 12:39pm 04.19.24 I don't think so. Propane tanks are at a much lower pressure than a CNG tank. I don't think a pro
Grand Traverse Bay - destinations/anchorage recommendations? higgs at 12:25pm 04.19.24 I found Northport and Leland to be two of my favorite spots near Traverse Bay, but I have not been t
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? Davenport at 12:01pm 04.19.24 Never use lines to lift a h26 or h260? What if dont have trailer????????????? Have the marina SUP
Companion way H26 Davenport at 11:53am 04.19.24 A normal adult can slide thru the hole left if you leave the bottom h260 panel out. or use front ha
Lifting strap blocking (3) Ralph Johnstone at 11:41am 04.19.24 224246 224247 I'm pretty sure they will be able to accommodate you. I would be EXTREMELY cautious
Lifting strap blocking PaulK at 11:04am 04.19.24 It could be a precaution, but it would depend on how wide the lifting slings are. Most yards aroun
Blower Vent Hose Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 04.19.24
Hunter 23.5 new windows (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 04.19.24 This is the original Hunter factory install from 1998 : removed and filled with black 795.

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