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A little help (2) Sacto Dave at 4:11pm 09.02.17 Catalina 22 10/836 Hey folks! I am placing the various covers back in the boat. But I have this one odd piece that is
Hoist for dinghy motor Fred at 3:19pm 09.02.17 Smaller Boats 6/1033 I would like to install a hoist for my 4hp dingy motor ( less than 50 lbs) on my H26. A) I would lo
For DAD..... Johnnyreb at 2:43pm 09.02.17 Kittiewake 8/1683 I bought the 23.6 Kittiwake because she sat lonely and neglected accumulating Spanish moss like a be
1985 Pearson 25 original engine bracket (1) MollyO64 at 1:03pm 09.02.17 Ask All Sailors 6/767 We have a 1985 Pearson Triton 25 and are installing a new engine w electric start and tilt. Trying
Lights in Type B Instrument Panel nveater at 12:58pm 09.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/529 A few weeks ago, I changed out the facia of my yanmar type B instrument panel for my 3gm30F- because
O'Day 272LE winch relocation Chuck Powell at 10:22am 09.02.17 Bigger Boats 5/865 Has anyone thought about relocating the self tailing winches closer to the wheel for easier control
Is vent clogged again? Pat at 9:27am 09.02.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/3715 Our head vent (O'Day 272 LE) appears to be clogged again.....I need to go to the pump-out station th
Leaky Chainplate TortolaTim at 7:48am 09.02.17 Catalina 22 5/3033 I've discovered a leak on along the port upper chainplate on my '88 C22. The forward lower side of t
Do I wax the deck? LadyHawk at 8:25pm 09.01.17 Catalina 22 25/12704 This may be a stupid question but I am a newbie that spent hours cleaning my C22 to get her white ag
Brand new member with an Expo Solar Sailer Donvc at 4:22pm 09.01.17 Ask All Sailors 3/1824 Hello everyone I have this Expo Solar Sailer that I am trying to find out more information such as v
Dolphin 24 question SFS at 4:18pm 09.01.17 Ask All Sailors 5/566 I'm helping the new owner of a Dolphin 24 move her boat next week to its new home. This is a boat d
H376 Rudder Blisters rfrye1 at 1:13pm 09.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/650 I've owned my 1998 H376 for 17 years. The bottom cleaner/diver I'd had forever is reporting some min
Clearing/replacing a holding tank vent... VanIslandGuy at 12:09pm 09.01.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/9160 Just got back home from a nice two week cruise. Unfortunately on day five I noticed that the forwar
Recommendation for experienced designer for galley remodeling SDA at 9:25am 09.01.17 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/394 Hi, just checking if anyone knows or heard of a vendor who is experienced designer for a sailboat's
Looking for "extra" Gel Coat Steve E. at 7:32am 09.01.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/1453 Good morning all, I am in the midst of a major repair to my 1999 Hunter 310 and am in the need for
Excited and eager new Catalina 22 owner! (3) SVMOONDANCE at 8:45pm 08.31.17 Catalina 22 13/1250 Hey everybody! Just want to tell you all a little about myself and why I'm here.I grew up sailing in
Hunter 25 keel bolts Db421 at 7:37pm 08.31.17 The Cherubini Hunters 4/932 I recently noticed a "smile" at the aft end of the keel to hull joint of my '83 hunter 25. The shap
sailing after a heart attack Captmayhem at 7:15pm 08.31.17 Ask All Sailors 26/5384 So I managed to go get myself a heart attack, at 46 Are there any souls here who still sail a
A little trivia (2) Sacto Dave at 4:17pm 08.31.17 Catalina 22 19/916 rpludwig got it!! Based on the poor quality of this insignificant part, I'm guessing it's a regular
Stepping the mast Chuck D at 3:24pm 08.31.17 Smaller Boats 0/1085 Just bought a1989 Capri. There was a pin in the luff channel at the base of the mast which I thought

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Electric Winch on a 42 Passage Nauti Laopo at 1:06pm 07.23.24 I'd like to have at least one electric winch on the boat. A drill motor would just be in the way in
Fresh Water Leak Rich Stidger at 1:03pm 07.23.24 I will throw in my 2 cents...... You began with the premise that you had a fresh water leak. Have y
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35 SailingCal21 at 12:57pm 07.23.24 Thanks for the follow up.
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base (1) dlochner at 12:50pm 07.23.24 Here's the photo with a reference line added. There appears to be a subtle but definite curve to the
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base dlochner at 12:47pm 07.23.24 What caught my eye was the silicone sealant around the mast step. It suggests a Prior Owner had a le
Compartment under bow berth on 285 dlochner at 12:40pm 07.23.24 I noticed there is a compartment under the bow berth that has multiple screws holding it down and a
Fresh Water Leak dlochner at 12:38pm 07.23.24 The only way you will find the leak is to start at the water pump and follow the plumbing inspecting
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? dlochner at 12:33pm 07.23.24 I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? FastOlson at 12:29pm 07.23.24 I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
Fresh Water Leak Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 07.23.24 They make UV dye for leak testing in houses. It's available at most hardware stores and is safe for
Compartment under bow berth on 285 GGTaylor at 12:06pm 07.23.24 You should find the transducer in a small compartment just above the end of the flooring forward. Mi
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:54am 07.23.24 I used the word "extreme" as it would kill off both good and bad bacteria I may be wrong (yes, it
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Scott T-Bird at 11:43am 07.23.24 We still don't know what kind of switches you have. Right now, I'm assuming that you have ON-OFF sw
Couple found dead in life raft Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 07.23.24 I can't imagine a worse way to go than two people slowly dying in a life raft. I sincerely hope the
Considering Teak Cockpit Makeover (1) Foswick at 11:10am 07.23.24 When I built a new cockpit for my fiberglass Alden, I used Ipe. I don't believe I paid more than 1k
My boat stinks! Project_Mayhem at 10:51am 07.23.24 nuclear waste material A perfect solution to end all of lifes issues ...and life itself ;)
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base Crazy Dave Condon at 10:47am 07.23.24 I spoke with him and he is providing photos and additional information
My boat stinks! Ralph Johnstone at 10:43am 07.23.24 This sound intriguing. I believe that many of these products are a mixture of sulphuric acid and
Fresh Water Leak Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 07.23.24 Takes at least overnight to get 1 to 11/2 gallons of water in the bilge so more than a seep. You'
My boat stinks! Project_Mayhem at 10:36am 07.23.24 I used the word "extreme" as it would kill off both good and bad bacteria

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