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Hunter 25.5 nav-light question Zephyr-Jeffer at 6:21am 08.26.16 Smaller Boats 16/1851 Hope someone can point me in the right direction... a week ago I bought an '84 25.5 which sits in a
Corroded wires, relatively heavy gauge (2) SFS at 5:12am 08.26.16 Ask All Sailors 22/2081 So I'm replacing the soles in my 1983 H31, and have gotten my first look at my forward keel bolts.
O'Day 322 drone footage Andy Imagine at 11:54pm 08.25.16 Bigger Boats 18/2867 When I was looking for a boat and finally settled on the O'Day 322, I searched the internet for phot
Bear with me, new owner. newcat at 10:54pm 08.25.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/853 Hello, I have been looking for videos and more comprehensive manuals for the sewage, water and tank
O'Day 30 engine coolant overflow TinKicker at 8:25pm 08.25.16 Bigger Boats 8/1325 Had my 1980 O'Day 30 surveyed today. Surveyor noted that engine did not have a coolant overflow tank
Ranger 11 and Ranger 12 dinghy experince SnrSlr at 7:37pm 08.25.16 Ask All Sailors 7/6068 I'm considering buying either a Ranger 11 or Ranger 12 sailing dinghy to tow behind my 31ft sloop fo
San Juan Island Cruise 2016 Terry Cox at 7:24pm 08.25.16 Destinations 2/543 Had a great time around the islands this summer. Must do it again. 5_vF7JyzrPQ
San Juan Island Cruise 2016 Terry Cox at 7:21pm 08.25.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/882 Had a great time with the kids, as did they. 5_vF7JyzrPQ
32 citation Flyflicker at 7:16pm 08.25.16 Ask All Sailors 0/245 Posted this question on Irwin forum but thought I'd try here also. looking for thoughts on 1987 cita
Volvo saildrive oil consumption Mark Maulden at 7:11pm 08.25.16 Ask All Sailors 1/394 ok..I'm pretty savy with engines etc. But, lately, I've noticed oil disappearing from my 110-S sail
Ain't it the truth! (1) Kermit at 6:44pm 08.25.16 Sails Call Lounge 30/1479 127333 My latest find.
Boom vang for Hunter 260 Felipe Aravenaa at 6:27pm 08.25.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1565 I just bought a used 2004 Hunter 260 boat, but it comes without Boom vang, somebody can help me to k
V-Berth Bedding EJWash at 5:48pm 08.25.16 Ask All Sailors 12/6960 Hello All, I have an '89 Catalina 30. I spend a few nights a month onboard. I went back and forth,
refurbishing aluminum water tanks eianm at 5:46pm 08.25.16 Big Boats 10/1217 I have embarked on a project to refurb. my 2 x aluminum water tanks on my H42. I am not as brave as
Irwin citation 32 Flyflicker at 5:41pm 08.25.16 Irwin 12/4304 Hey Guys, New to this site. I'm having a hard time finding any feedback on the citation 32. any info
Racor SNAPP fuel filter... SailFysh at 4:00pm 08.25.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1201 I presently have a Racor 200 series spin on fuel filter. The plunger leaks. Racor says replace the e
Considering selling my Oday 23 AWalker at 2:37pm 08.25.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/569 I have been considering selling my O'Day 23 lately. I have had it for about 20 years, and we used to
Restoring Venture 222 gcallender at 2:06pm 08.25.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/739 I would like to get in touch with any Venture 222 owners in North Carolina to check out how there b
Be wary rafting to Canada Boomer54 at 12:07pm 08.25.16 Destinations 11/1316 it seems a rather large group of rafts, tubes and dinghys from the US caused an international incide
Old Boat - Old wiring - old batteries (1) jssailem at 12:00pm 08.25.16 Musings With Maine Sail 47/7740 Wanting to get through to winter when I plan to do complete electrical refit. Here is my present sit

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Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (2) dlochner at 5:10pm 04.24.23 That's much better, thanks! This isn't as common of a project as I expected. I'd say that mine is
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube (1) Leeward Rail at 4:53pm 04.24.23 White section looks like a rotating coupling ? If so you can simply turn it in and out as required.
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (2) bonkle at 4:46pm 04.24.23 Use the search function and enter sole rather than floor. You will find loads of articles. That's
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Screen Saver at 4:24pm 04.24.23 I think you have almost all of the reasons that should be enough. But there are a couple not covere
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? sydneybadger at 4:24pm 04.24.23 I love my auto-pilot and would give up all other onboard electronics first. It keeps course when st
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? (2) jssailem at 4:08pm 04.24.23 I bought an EV100 autopilot to install on my new old C&C 30. I know if I network it with a wind tra
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 4:03pm 04.24.23 A couple of questions. How is the alternator protected from a BMS dump? Do the start battery and t
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips Johnb at 3:54pm 04.24.23 Use the search function and enter sole rather than floor. You will find loads of articles.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 3:28pm 04.24.23 Hi Dave, I understand your scenario. IMHO one of the crew should be the watch captain or navigato
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips dlochner at 3:20pm 04.24.23 There are 2 fundamental ways of building a boats interior, stick built and pan built. The interiors
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 3:18pm 04.24.23
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 3:04pm 04.24.23 Shrouds do not need covering and should not be covered. Covered shrouds are prone to crevice corrosi
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? BarryL at 2:45pm 04.24.23 Hi Dave, I understand your scenario. IMHO one of the crew should be the watch captain or navigato
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? dlochner at 2:35pm 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 2:31pm 04.24.23 Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
Hunter 295 1996 model sailaketch at 2:24pm 04.24.23 no the part is available but i need to know what it looks like because there are hundreds of toggles
What to do above the water line??? Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 04.24.23 It seems to me there is some confusion here. The hull, for practical purposes, has two portions. T
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? rgranger at 2:03pm 04.24.23 docking like a boss I've seen this one before... makes me laugh every time.:beer:
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips ggrizzard at 2:03pm 04.24.23 Pull up the grate. Sweep floor debris into grate well. Vacuum the well. Smile, you've got a clean
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? rgranger at 2:02pm 04.24.23 Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie

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