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28 O'Day ports (1) wing15601 at 5:58pm 02.27.17 Bigger Boats 12/2179 133613 My 1982 O'Day 28 has small opening ports instead of the larger fixed windows. Can anyone tell
To Epoxy or Not to Epoxy?? GMAC Greg McKenzie at 4:04pm 02.27.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1329 We purchased a 2000 Benny 381 late last season and plan to have her bottom spruced up this spring.
Bow pulpit question gkmoore at 12:29pm 02.27.17 Catalina 22 8/2575 Hello all, I've removed the bow pulpit from my '82 Catalina 22. Clearly was not original equipment
German Hostage Killed After Kidnapping from Boat Rick D at 12:22pm 02.27.17 Sails Call Lounge 55/4190 RIP: update in the BBC about a hostage killing in the Philippines of a German cruiser: http://www.bb
Concrete ballast put into a 260 ballast tank Crazy Dave Condon at 12:01pm 02.27.17 Smaller Boats 33/4642 I was asked a question if either in a solid or liquid state, would concrete be viable in a 260 water
Xantrex PathMaker making noise mz4wheeler at 9:11am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 11/2785 Short story: I accidentally left the pathmaker in the "off" position for a few months. This essent
In-Counter Ice Box Tartaruga Sailing at 8:19am 02.27.17 Mid-Size Boats 9/2244 Does anyone have the opening and inside dimensions of the in-counter ice box on the 1989-1994 Hunter
Refrigerant Low?? LeslieTroyer at 7:07am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 21/2901 How do I know if my refrigerant needs recharging - I've read here that people's refrig cycle on 6-10
Canvas and window UV Protection freeheelbillie at 6:42am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 4/979 Whats a good product for protecting/water proofing canvas? Also looking for a good application for
Starting diesel in freezing temp.... NYSail at 6:01am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 32/4607 Hello all. Having a survey done on boat this coming weekend and weather looks as if it will be col
Refinishing Beneteau Companionway Ladder BigEasy at 5:55am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 5/1889 Time to refinish my companionway ladder. The steps are made of veneer covered plywood. I will defin
Another Smile ... to get you throught the week ... catalanc at 5:25am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 7/815 The Mens Help Line "HELLO, MY NAME IS BOB, HOW CAN I HELP YOU?" CALLER: "HI, BOB, I REALLY NEED YO
Light bulbs Gordon Kyle at 12:07am 02.27.17 Mid-Size Boats 0/477 Hi, How do I change the light bulb in the salon down lighter on my Legend 39 ? Thanks
Can the forestay be disconnected on a C25 with the mast up... C22BC at 8:30pm 02.26.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/701 I launched my recently purchased Catalina 25 last weekend , it was the end of a long day by the time
What is with these windows? (1) Ianmugferd at 8:23pm 02.26.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/743 I have a 1978 Hunter 33 that I am trying to update. I have a mysterious leak and suspect it might be
Dreaded Bottom Paint Thread Bad Obsession at 8:12pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 8/764 I am re-considering the idea of trailer sailing my boat this season. I didn't use it much last seas
Mounting a transducer Track4ever at 5:35pm 02.26.17 Catalina 22 8/3945 I just purchased a Garmin echoMAP 53CV. It comes with a transom mounted transducer that is 2" wide
ForwardScan Sonar joker460 at 4:10pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 3/1990 Just wanted to test the waters now that there are 2 major players. Has anyone here installed either
Another what is this thread? (1) smokey73 at 3:39pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 12/809 Doing some checking and cleanup of the wiring and took off the house bank ON-OFF switch. I'm instal
What $100 can do to your trailer.... (2) rgranger at 2:05pm 02.26.17 Trailer Sailors 34/2868 I spent a little under $100 on my trailer this weekend. Replaced and recovered the skids, put a li

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Need a replacement rudder for Seaward Fox 19 SFS at 2:58pm 04.18.24 This is actually something the insurance adjuster should be able to help you with, rather than makin
I Need a Surveyor Recommendation in Nanaimo, British Columbia?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 2:51pm 04.18.24 I would not recommend SV Marine unless you are just trying to satisfy an insurance requirement. Cur
I Need a Surveyor Recommendation in Nanaimo, British Columbia?? elink at 2:30pm 04.18.24 I would not recommend SV Marine unless you are just trying to satisfy an insurance requirement. Curs
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question chriscampbell at 2:30pm 04.18.24 I think your "terrible" drawing is much better than the manual's drawing. In the manual drawing, t
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:29pm 04.18.24 That drawing from your manual only makes my case that boat builders are the WORST sanitation plumber
Stem Fitting (1) mashmaster at 2:16pm 04.18.24 Here is a picture from the top.
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Ralph Johnstone at 2:12pm 04.18.24 Also, just found this from the manual. I think your "terrible" drawing is much better than the ma
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question (1) chriscampbell at 2:04pm 04.18.24 What's the distance from the toilet to tank? What's the make/model of your toilet? --Peggie Also,
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question chriscampbell at 2:00pm 04.18.24 What's the distance from the toilet to tank? What's the make/model of your toilet? --Peggie I'm n
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:57pm 04.18.24 Eliminating the sag still leaves you with an uphill run at the end of the toilet discharge line whic
over starting line early Davidasailor26 at 1:50pm 04.18.24
Selden Boom - Excess Play in Gooseneck Clevis Pin? (3) dkinzer at 1:13pm 04.18.24 I finished making the new hinge pin (out of 316 stainless) for the boom and installed it today. I de
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question (1) chriscampbell at 1:03pm 04.18.24 There is a solution to an uphill run from the toilet to the tank that has no sags in it: I don't
1987 Hunter 23 Rebuild rgranger at 12:45pm 04.18.24 mineral oil will help with the carpet glue. Goof off and other similar products are mostly mineral
Aquarius shemandr at 12:37pm 04.18.24 There are several versions. 'Course I don't which you have. But it looks like it might not have sp
Blower Vent Hose (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:36pm 04.18.24 Noise may be a problem under some circumstances. Read on ........................
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:57am 04.18.24 There is a solution to an uphill run from the toilet to the tank that has no sags in it: I don't
Hunter 23.5 new windows Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 04.18.24 Use temporary screws with clearance as per @shemandr
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question shemandr at 10:34am 04.18.24 Ideally from the loop to the tank should be downhill so waste doesn't stay in the hose. In my H356
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Ralph Johnstone at 10:33am 04.18.24 I've got roughly the same thing. You can't control differences in elevation. Use supports (foam

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