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New leak problem on 34 (4) Sefuller at 9:13am 10.07.17 Bigger Boats 12/1704 The last several weeks I have noticed the bottom of the bulkhead next to the sink in the head is wet
Rust problem (3) pzmaria at 7:03am 10.07.17 Catalina 30 20/4588 Hello members, I have quite extensive problem with rust showing and discolouring everything around.
Ultrasonic Hull Protector? (1) bawlmer at 7:35pm 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 29/2175 So I went to the boat show today with no particular shopping list and I found something interesting.
Question on Aqua Signal Series 33 LED Nav lights (1) Rich Stidger at 2:54pm 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 20/4207 I have searched and can't find the answer anywhere. Perhaps someone who has purchased and installed
Boat show tomorrow DAVA390 at 1:54pm 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 27/1305 Going to Annapolis tomorrw morning,are any meetups planned?
Rigging Component Designation Help? jviss at 12:56pm 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 6/401 Anyone know what this refers to? MH 7854-101616 I know it's a rigging turnbuckle, but I'm coming
Holding tank vent filter RWSlater at 12:17pm 10.06.17 Big Boats 3/653 Specifically on the H 45CC (circa 2007) does anyone know where the holding tank vent filters are loc
Leave mast up for winter, or not? Tsam at 12:08pm 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 8/848 The last few years I have had the pleasure to leave my mast up over the winter in far north Minnesot
In mast roller furling problem Jeff652 at 11:32am 10.06.17 Catalina 310 26/6194 In 2012, I bought Still Crazy, my 2005 Catalina 310 with in mast roller furling. At that time it wa
Yanmar 4JH4 1000 hour service CarlN at 9:02am 10.06.17 Engines and Propulsion 28/10637 My four year old 4JH4 HTE has reached 1000 hours. It's running great. No smoke. Doesn't burn oil. Co
Bribes and Forged Documents CloudDiver at 7:33am 10.06.17 Ask All Sailors 11/821 Is this a question of ethics, protecting yourself, or just trying to outsmart criminals? I was rece
Roller furler tnathan at 4:22pm 10.05.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/1810 i have a dumb question. I have never had a problem before, but this season my roller furler seems t
Interview with Capt'n Fatty Goodlander dlochner at 3:51pm 10.05.17 Ask All Sailors 2/781 If you read Cruising World you know of Capt'n Fatty Goodlander. If you follow cruising sailors on Yo
Chainplate replacement marcoroks at 3:51pm 10.05.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2069 i need to replace the chainplates for my beneteau oceanis 352 from 1995. Does anyone know where i ca
This is what happens when....... (1) T_Cat at 2:21pm 10.05.17 Catalina 22 14/1104 What happens if you don't go sailing enough? After raising the mast the (new this year) topping lift
An Acceptable Repair or Wimping Out? rardiH36 at 2:09pm 10.05.17 Ask All Sailors 56/4591 Looking for suggestions or alternatives to the situation described below. My 37 year old aluminum 3
Loosen stays for winter storage? Tsam at 1:07pm 10.05.17 Ask All Sailors 18/2896 For a 22ft S2 being stored outside with mast up in Northern Minnesota, should the turnbuckles on the
Waxing solar panel Brian D at 12:53pm 10.05.17 Ask All Sailors 9/1713 Anyone have any luck waxing the glass on the solar panel so things like bird poop do not stick? Was
Speaking of rigging tension... Joe Blizzard at 12:45pm 10.05.17 Ask All Sailors 8/739 Here's what my boat's manual says on the subject: "The forestay and backstay should be carried quite
Bow Cleats on O'Day 272 fhujber at 10:11am 10.05.17 Ask An Oday Owner 4/872 I own an O'Day 272LE and one of the bow cleats is loose. As far as I can tell, the bow cleats mount

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Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues Gene Neill at 4:41pm 06.21.24 Ethanol is at the root of 99% of all small engine problems. If you're not using ethanol free fuel, t
Head treatment Foswick at 4:14pm 06.21.24 Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" t
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 3:39pm 06.21.24 I feel that the feathering prop (at least the MaxProp) is better at providing power in the water (e
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Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 06.21.24 I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues ShawnL at 2:57pm 06.21.24 I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Install mechanical oil pressure gauge for Yanmar 4JH2E smokey73 at 1:36pm 06.21.24 @Hello Below Thanks for the link. I'm still a little confused as the article doesn't specifically s
Head treatment Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:32pm 06.21.24 Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" tr
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 12:32pm 06.21.24 opps @WayneH Update the post for more info on NOAA Aircraft. As a Moderator i was updating withou
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Invest 92L WayneH at 12:12pm 06.21.24 I knew about the drop sondes. But I was looking at the recon map and there are wind barbs from where
Invest 92L jssailem at 12:05pm 06.21.24 Technology: Yes It is amazing. Using dropwindsondes. P-3 Orion: Into the Storm https://www.omao.n
Invest 92L (2) JamesG161 at 11:45am 06.21.24 Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days. :plus::plus:
Invest 92L capta at 10:48am 06.21.24 Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days.
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 10:17am 06.21.24 The prop manufacturer will be able to tell you the best size based on your engine and transmission.
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) Stu Jackson at 10:16am 06.21.24 We were in Princess Cove, the outer northern section, a few years ago. It was a clear night, and on
Is a whisker pole worth the cost (1) RussC at 10:10am 06.21.24 biggest complaint is that it's hard to store when not in use so I solved that by installing a 6' len
Is a whisker pole worth the cost DaveJ at 9:42am 06.21.24 Problem with the boat hook is you have to stand there, not something you would want to do for a long
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 9:35am 06.21.24 OSHA and climbing standards groups banned chest harnesses-alone for climbing more than 60 years ago
Head treatment dlochner at 9:26am 06.21.24 I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it i

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