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Selden Mast Ron Roman at 1:26pm 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 5/747 I have a Selden In-Inmast. When I reef my sail, it slowly creeps out and I have to start all over ag
USB Chargers wiring (1) Bob S at 11:08am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 17/2648 139530 Eathtek Replacement Universal Waterproof 4 Port USB Charger Socket Outlet 5V Output Total 6.2
ICOM 706 MK II Rick D at 9:59am 08.03.17 SSB and Ham Operators 18/2577 Any opinions on this radio for my boat application? Looks like it would serve my purposes and I like
Head and fresh water holding tank Markkas at 6:13am 08.03.17 Ask An Oday Owner 4/621 Hello, just bought a 1987 272le and was wondering if anyone could tell me two things. 1. What size w
Donations to Neptune: Dennis Kitchen at 6:06am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 111/8062 .....on a lighter note; what have you donated to King Neptune? Lets hear about it, especially if it
broken switches tbilyeu at 5:54am 08.03.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/757 On my 2014 OC 45 the electrical panel has both the shore power and 12 V switches. 2 of the 12 V swi
Maximum motor size for Mac 26S Tom Fawbush at 4:54am 08.03.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/8973 Does anyone happen to know what the maximum outboard motor size is for a Macgregor 26S? It currently
Leaving AC on.... NYSail at 3:40am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 11/559 While walking the bock I see boats, both power and sail that leave the AC on all the time. This is o
B361 vs Catalina 36 MKii jarcher at 9:52pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 45/7266 Hi All... I'm looking to upgrade my Scampi 30 to a 36 foot cruiser, and have been looking at the Ca
Gel Coat Blisters (1) tgrass462 at 7:44pm 08.02.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/2778 Bucket List, a 2008 Catalina 320 MK II (Hull Number 1135) has just completed the LOOP. We have now
Rule Super Switch installation Cest La Vie at 7:43pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 2/395 recently purchased a new Rule Super Switch to replace a similar non functioning unit. Upon opening
Forced air heater duct routing on an Oceanis 400? Geste at 7:26pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1270 Survey willing, I will take possession of a clean Oceanis 400 in a week or so. One missing accessory
What kind of boat did I buy? (1) Jlanni at 5:56pm 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 3/700 I bought an old rower sailor. It is an AMF from the 1970s but I can't find out more. Does anyone kno
Another one followed me home - could be that perfect day sailer? (1) RussC at 5:28pm 08.02.17 Trailer Sailors 19/5223 Vagabond 17, designed by Ron Holder. seems like a SO much larger boat, but only 950lb displacement w
H376 Head Waste Diverter valve (1) rfrye1 at 3:57pm 08.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/353 Does anyone know Make/Model of this Head waste diverter valve? I need new O-rings and or rebuild kit
Rule Super Switch Wiring Cest La Vie at 1:26pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 9/1954 I just picked up a new Rule Super Switch to replace a defective switch. After opening the package,
O'day Gel Coat Matching Capri at 12:15pm 08.02.17 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1239 Hello. Any sources or prior experience matching O'day factory gel coat? I have a 1981 22 foot. I'm t
Jabsco diaphragm waste pump dependability? centerline at 11:56am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 11/1958 Im wondering about the dependability of the Jabsco diaphragm pump over the sealand bellows T pump...
centerboard rope replacement MCA at 10:07am 08.02.17 Other Sailboats 3/1231 Hi, I have 1983 US Yacht 18 (Buccaneer 18)that has the original line to drop and secure the c/b. It
Seeking Opinion on This Installation (2) jviss at 9:55am 08.02.17 Musings With Maine Sail 6/1235 Hi Maine, I just had a new set of canvas made, and decided to put solar panels on top of the bimini

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How dispose of sailboat? QCI at 12:10pm 12.18.23 Thank you all for the help. I may try the face book forum. The sailboat is not in that bad of condit
Hatch leak repair dlochner at 11:43am 12.18.23 Depends on where the leak is. Could be the rubber lens seal/gasket, gasket at handles. Of course,
Prop rotation question fstbttms at 11:40am 12.18.23 I didn't realize that I was going to have to know this before taking my PYI Max Prop off for re-con
Seaward Fox 19 bilge information LloydB at 11:37am 12.18.23 Seeing how it's nearly the dead of winter right now and absent of the usual necessity for quick urge
Hatch leak repair BigEasy at 11:21am 12.18.23 Yes but that's not going to fix the leak - you can't seal it from the outside. Depends on wh
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review BigEasy at 11:13am 12.18.23 Good idea! No better way to evaluate a boat to ensure that it fits your needs, than chartering the
How dispose of sailboat? dlochner at 10:41am 12.18.23 One of the problems with derelict boats, especially in Florida and the keys is the lack of affordabl
Prop rotation question Scott T-Bird at 10:40am 12.18.23 Perhaps you recall your prop walk? Right Hand Props produce a stern movement to port in reverse. I
Hatch leak repair dlochner at 10:36am 12.18.23 The forward Hatch on our O'day 222 leaks during rain events. Is there a way to remove only the cove
How dispose of sailboat? capta at 10:23am 12.18.23 If she's still afloat and could possibly be refurbished, there is a forum for free boats on facebook
Fore Stay Bow Connection dlochner at 9:56am 12.18.23 typical for our standing rigging is the 1/4" pin -- make sure you use good marine grade hardware (3
Fore Stay Bow Connection Project_Mayhem at 9:43am 12.18.23 I used PTO pins on my Starwind 19 but after seeing pins wiggle themselves all the way in/out, I'd st
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns Project_Mayhem at 9:36am 12.18.23 Flush versus counter sunk fasteners is a function of the particular driver, given equal pressure. M
Fore Stay Bow Connection (1) pclarksurf at 9:26am 12.18.23 typical for our standing rigging is the 1/4" pin -- make sure you use good marine grade hardware (31
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 12.18.23 May be I just need to clean it. It's all that warm water that causes a build up of crud on the ho
Solar power systems dlochner at 9:17am 12.18.23 For those who don't know John Harries, he is a life long sailor who has done a lot of high latitude
S2 7.3 Documented Vessel? Roland5048 at 8:58am 12.18.23 @dlochner, You are absolutely correct. I did not check the URL close enough but their info is corre
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint cyryc at 8:29am 12.18.23 g. 1/2-inch size) a Forespar Marelon seacock on a Groco bronze thruhull (also 1/2-inch)?
Solar power systems American_Mainsail at 8:27am 12.18.23 Just think about it - how much sail area do you have to spread to get the push of a 3hp outboard en
Solar power systems dLj at 8:25am 12.18.23 John Harries on Attainable Adventure Cruising on how to make a fast boat go slow for cruising (note

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