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O'day 25 gate on mast? Nevada Mike at 6:50pm 06.01.17 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2002 I have a hole on my mast that appears to be were a gate might go to keep slugs from falling out. Di
Please be gentle while I consider reinventing the wheel Kermit at 6:12pm 06.01.17 Ask All Sailors 19/3954 I've cleaned and bleached my teak and holly sole. I've had one person suggest putting 2 coats of cle
How far will epoxy go? jhogle at 5:53pm 06.01.17 Catalina 22 3/674 Ive got this small gouge in my keel that I am hoping to fill in before applying some new bottom pain
Recommended furler for a 23.5 PropellerHead at 5:49pm 06.01.17 Smaller Boats 20/1313 Can someone recommend a furler? I'd like to keep the price in the range of the CDI FF2 or the Shaefe
Any Merit 22 opinions? ;) RussC at 5:29pm 06.01.17 Ask All Sailors 7/4955 I've been toying with the idea of purchasing a decent looking Merit 22, but am torn if it would achi
Recently purchased a 1978 Catalina 27 So Cal Catalina at 4:16pm 06.01.17 Mid-Size Boats 11/2953 I have recently purchased a 1978 Catalina 27. The boat is in decent condition, but could use some mi
Shower drain leak/rebedding Bryan9 at 2:49pm 06.01.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/589 Our 2006 Beneteau 323's shower drain developed a leak, as attested by discoloration at the bottom of
A brisk sail Dennis Kitchen at 1:53pm 06.01.17 Smaller Boats 28/2473 Video was taken on the 24th of May with local winds calling for 26mph with gusts to over 40. This is
I'm Interested in buying.. Marty at 11:09am 06.01.17 Day Sailers 1/726 I could make use of another one of those Blue Mesh Bags and a set of seat cushions that are in great
Plywood repair from leaking portlight nestorph at 9:21am 06.01.17 Ask All Sailors 7/806 Please direct me to the correct forum if this question doesn't fit here. I have two leaky portlight
Fresh water distribution manifold sgbridge98 at 8:58am 06.01.17 Big Boats 20/5276 I cannot turn the valves in the fresh waster distribution manifold under the sink in the galley. I
Cayenne 41 Sailboat?? Ropeburn at 6:34am 06.01.17 Ask All Sailors 9/3325 Need some information on this boat. It appears to be fairly narrow, and built in Europe. How does it
Yanmar keyswitch Apex at 4:52am 06.01.17 Bigger Boats 9/2035 my keyswitch gave up to uv beatings. anyone know of a source for replacement? looks like a simple
Air in fuel hose new installation rblevens at 8:30pm 05.31.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/750 Been replacing a motor in my H37C and a new 500 Racor filter, too. The engine finally run well for
Oday 25 rigging question.. Douginmd at 7:30pm 05.31.17 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1624 I have a (new to me) Oday 25 that has adjustable blocks on the port and star board sides which is af
MMSI FCC or What! StargazerP303 at 6:42pm 05.31.17 Ask All Sailors 27/2992 Note: I am not an expert here but was tired of the lame reasons given for MMSI usage and fee's that
water from hot water tap has sulpher smell Franzcat at 6:26pm 05.31.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1933 I have a Catalina 30 that I bought used and have been working to get back into shape. The water hea
Eight bells - Bert Foster Jackdaw at 1:35pm 05.31.17 Ask All Sailors 7/624 WYC loses one of its greats. http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/05/31/eight-bells-bert-foster
Wayward Star: reinforcing the cockpit (2) ilance at 12:25pm 05.31.17 Catalina 22 9/982 I finally got my epoxy order! The Git Rot kit was absolutely DEVOURED by the petrified plywood in t
H26 Stancion stern rail seat size ? jbreland at 11:51am 05.31.17 Smaller Boats 1/347 OK I obviously cant spell or type. Topic was supposed to be H26 Stanchion rail size, or stern rail s

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How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit? (1) brockfromwa at 5:03pm 06.23.24 It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one s
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit? JoeWhite at 4:43pm 06.23.24 It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one si
Noise between Mast and Boom Ted at 3:27pm 06.23.24 If you have a boom vang, snug it up slightly to prevent the boom from moving up and down too much.
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 06.23.24 I will opt for installing the 6 inch hatch as this is likely a reoccuring issue if there is any sla
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 3:13pm 06.23.24 Thanks David. The sheaves are attached the same way as yours. As far as I can tell. there is no way
Follow up on '77 h27 Furler Extrusion Issue jssailem at 2:15pm 06.23.24 I like the Harken. There are an easy to use and maintain furler. Enjoy the sailing.
Noise between Mast and Boom JoeWhite at 1:06pm 06.23.24 Raise and lower the boom by hand near the mast and listen for squeaking sound. If squeaking, then i
Thermostat jibes138 at 12:57pm 06.23.24 Thermostats have a weep hole that allows a small flow of coolant even when closed. Have you done the
Thermostat T33 at 12:38pm 06.23.24 Yes. Tested the thermostat in heated water and it works fine. it turned out the engine was in need o
Noise between Mast and Boom JBP-PA at 12:35pm 06.23.24 Some goosenecks have (or are supposed to have) plastic bushings which tend to wear out resulting in
Auto Pilot fixable? JoeWhite at 11:55am 06.23.24 Disconnect the bad battery, then conduct your test.
mast attach points dlochner at 11:18am 06.23.24 Did a little research and memory refresher. What I described in an earlier post is called a mainsail
Auto Pilot fixable? dlochner at 11:09am 06.23.24 Battery One is dead. If I am reading your data correctly, the voltage at battery one is 9.5 volts wi
mast attach points Joe at 10:54am 06.23.24 OK back, here is a photo If the extra hole is a foot or so above the Tack (forward low corner of s
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 I think it would be helpful to know the voltage at the failing device when it is troublesome before
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:39am 06.23.24 Searching for unicorns are you? :biggrin: First check the electrical connections, make sure all o
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 10:38am 06.23.24 Update and voltage and usage for autopilot issues: Disconnect Shore power: Battery at 13.9 V Run t
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Stu Jackson at 10:35am 06.23.24 so the sail will finish in a neat pile on the foredeck. Joe's right. Another trick is to sail on
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Joe at 10:26am 06.23.24 Rigging an inexpensive "jib downhaul" will solve most of the issues that make one thinks they need r
mast attach points dlochner at 10:17am 06.23.24 The holes are for reefing. The lower sail slugs do not attach to the sail, rather a thin strong line

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