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Adding cleats behind Jenny winches Clydo at 10:23pm 09.10.17 Catalina 310 6/685 Anyone installed cleats behind Jenny winches? I added one behind Port side but after measuring from
I'm an Independent but... LeeandRick at 10:16pm 09.10.17 S2 5/1147 I had a nice phone conversation with a fellow with a boat like mine yesterday on the opposite coast.
Mast for 1979 O'Day Javelin Scottbw71 at 8:51pm 09.10.17 Ask An Oday Owner 0/297 I damaged the mast on my 1979 Javelin. I'm wondering if anybody would know someone who has one for
Westerbeke Engine Panel and Starting jviss at 7:11pm 09.10.17 Ask All Sailors 7/2367 My first experience with a Westerbeke "Admiral" control panel, with oil, water, and volt gauges, key
Anchor chain specs for Oceanis 36cc Photoman60 at 5:51pm 09.10.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/750 I have an Oceanis 36cc with a Leroy Somer windlass (no longer in production).The current chain size
I might brave a hurricane in a good harbor Skipper at 5:49pm 09.10.17 Ask All Sailors 5/529 Maybe. But anchored out it the open??!! Please. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/10/hurricane-irm
Deep cycle battery options... ArkadiyS at 5:19pm 09.10.17 Ask All Sailors 7/1057 We currently have 2 new group 27 batteries, with a new 50w solar panel. We have a great (new) refri
Thru-hull plumbing inquiry LSCalifornia at 3:38pm 09.10.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1235 Looking for learned opinion on the practice of screwing seacocks with female NPT fitting to mushroom
Survivor (1) jpniewski at 3:11pm 09.10.17 Ask An Oday Owner 11/1271 As of 5:30 PM 9/10/17, still there... "... Hang on Sloopy Sloopy hang on..." Blackwater Sound, Key
USING JACK STANDS ON A TRAILER gjaffess at 10:49am 09.10.17 Ask All Sailors 16/2893 I HAVE A HEAVY DUTY TRAILER (2 AXELS) AND FOUR JACK STANDS. HAS ANYONE USED JACK STANDS TO MODIFY A
Dual water tank check valve? jonelli at 9:14am 09.10.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/699 Okay, moving onto a much cleaner fluid topic, I was prepping the boat for a long trip today and deci
4JH4E Yanmar (1) NYSail at 9:13am 09.10.17 Engines and Propulsion 20/2263 hello all.... So first summer with new boat... did a lot of motoring which is kind of a bummer but
Trouble posting new topics jonelli at 9:09am 09.10.17 Sails Call Lounge 4/398 The site isn't posting my new topics.
Parts Thread jviss at 6:44am 09.10.17 Tartan 2/908 Generic service, maintenance and replacement parts
Florida seadaddler at 5:53am 09.10.17 Ask All Sailors 19/1140 I am up safe in NY and had decided not to head back to our home in SW Florida and so glad we are sta
Florida Catalina owners hurricane plans? SVMOONDANCE at 9:46pm 09.09.17 Catalina 22 36/2103 Just curious what my fellow owners in Florida are doing to secure and safeguard their vessels from t
Summer Photo Contest! Phil Herring at 5:13pm 09.09.17 Ask All Sailors 179/14863 UPDATE: Entries are closed, voting for the winner is open! Go here to vote The winning entry will
26S rub rail restauration? Bfranchini at 1:58pm 09.09.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2708 after a real lousy summer here in the Montreal area, we are just about ready to bring Egret home for
No fuel shutoff at fuel tank? (1) Suncatcher at 12:26pm 09.09.17 Ask All Sailors 14/3280 I recently purchased a new-to-me boat with a Yanmar 2GM and got brave enough (never touched a diesel
West Marine/Caframo air dryer (2) Skipper at 10:23am 09.09.17 Ask All Sailors 20/4426 West marine air dryer, made by Caframo of Ontario, CN. First note is that it says, "Made in Canada"

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Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 dlochner at 3:29am 06.20.23 Without knowing the type of windlass, it is hard to provide any relevant advice. Likewise, just sayi
Tropical Depression 3 (2) JamesG161 at 3:28am 06.20.23 Current Information on Tropical Storm Bret. ursday 22nd. 217048 Current speed West is a fast 20 m
Furler q's dlochner at 3:09am 06.20.23 Yes. The jib had a wire luff that served as the stay. Best bet is to install a new headstay and fu
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 3:00am 06.20.23 Time for dinner and an adult beverage :plus::plus: One boring day, it would be interesting for yo
Wrap stop screw Joe at 2:26am 06.20.23
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems Dubo at 2:19am 06.20.23 I ran into a similar problem. Engine warmed up, no hot water from water heater. My solution was sim
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ken13559 at 1:21am 06.20.23 DPW, could it be the Windlass motor failed?
Portable Generator Ken13559 at 1:12am 06.20.23 I use the Honda EU22i to power my onboard 12000BTU aircon. My friend uses the Honda EU20i for his on
Gear box not engaging Hayden Watson at 12:00am 06.20.23 does anybody know, to remove the gear box , does the boat need to be on dry land ? Not usually nec
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels Brians Mast at 11:32pm 06.19.23 I received my unit (which is a replacement unit for the original Siemens unit) from Beneteau Spare P
Gear box not engaging Alex G at 11:01pm 06.19.23 does anybody know, to remove the gear box , does the boat need to be on dry land ?
Portable Generator natep at 10:55pm 06.19.23 Okay,thanks
Portable Generator natep at 10:55pm 06.19.23 If you don't need AC a Honda 2200 should do fine. If you want one that will last get a name brand
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 Ralph Johnstone at 10:41pm 06.19.23 that is the third person today you barked at. Do you need a hug:rolleyes: Wouldn't help one littl
B & G Chartplotters and iPads jssailem at 10:09pm 06.19.23 Hi Dave. on page 95 i read the WiFi connection procedure. https://softwaredownloads.navico.com/Lowra
Raw water pump westerbeke 42b Syversens at 10:03pm 06.19.23 Ended up getting new pump, I'll rebuild old when I have time but this makes me trust the part since
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 rgranger at 9:25pm 06.19.23 Damn @Ralph Johnstone that is the third person today you barked at. Do you need a hug:rolleyes:
Portable Generator BigEasy at 9:03pm 06.19.23 Honda 2200 watt portable generator is the standard when it comes to portability(45lbs), reliability,
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 06.19.23 Don't break out the champagne yet. Is that hose in the suction or discharge side of the lift pump ?
Portable Generator SycloneDriver at 8:42pm 06.19.23 If you don't need AC a Honda 2200 should do fine. If you want one that will last get a name brand l

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