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What's this about? (1) Jackdaw at 12:28pm 02.25.17 Ask All Sailors 25/1428 I'm in Barcelona tonight. This MONSTER has RED showing at the mast tops. High buck pro captain leave
Battery removal....... NYSail at 12:06pm 02.25.17 Ask All Sailors 4/666 Hello all! Beautiful weekend to do work. Electrical question. Have 2 battery banks, one starter grou
Jib sheet catching on shroud turnbuckles Hunter 37.5 (1) PAC3142 at 11:54am 02.25.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2589 Anybody else had this problem, and solved it? The lazy jib sheet will slide under the turnbuckle cl
Radar reflector RWSlater at 10:40am 02.25.17 Ask All Sailors 7/542 Hi everyone. I have a Nautos radar reflector like this one. http
Companionway cover Chris Flanagan at 10:23am 02.25.17 Smaller Boats 14/2134 I am installing a companionway cover for a Hunter 23.5, what adhesive is recommended for securing th
No sail cleaners in So. Calif. anymore ? Really ? Calif. Ted at 8:08am 02.25.17 Ask All Sailors 1/340 Had the boat hauled for paint so I removed the main to have it cleaned at the same time. Took the sa
Access to cockpit drain at transom (1) Tom H31 at 7:25am 02.25.17 Mid-Size Boats 4/959 I finally cut an opening and installed an access panel in the bulkhead between quarter berth and laz
Glue softener info needed DAVA390 at 6:43am 02.25.17 Ask All Sailors 5/454 A few years ago I bought some kind of chemical release agent to soften up the glue on plastic trim w
Atomic A4 Drop-In Replacement Erik F at 8:31pm 02.24.17 Engines and Propulsion 16/5896 Dear Sailors, Especially those familiar with the Pearson Triton, 10M etc that uses the red Atomic4
AC/DC power panels jssailem at 4:53pm 02.24.17 Ask All Sailors 40/4658 Interested in the pros and cons of various types of panel switches when located inside the boat cabi
Keel Bolts H34, Should I worry about them? CoastLife at 4:03pm 02.24.17 Big Boats 8/2158 I recently bought a 83 Hunter 34. It's been sitting on the hard for a couple years. We are in the p
Buying a hunter 41ac Jack999000 at 3:37pm 02.24.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/553 I'm thinking of purchasing a h41 ac I'm in Australia and plan to go into the pacific. A lot of peopl
New Sails for Mac25? StinkBug at 3:27pm 02.24.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1169 I've pretty much replaced and refreshed everything on my boat except the most important part, the sa
Fate has spit upon me (2) JL Stratton at 3:04pm 02.24.17 Smaller Boats 20/2356 Was checking out my forestay cable in preparation for tomorrow's sail. It looked damaged (unwound?)
It stays or it goes (3) Skipperdan at 2:34pm 02.24.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1008 I had one of these on my Triton I think but I cannot remember what it was for. Solid Brass. A holder
Beneteau First 20 on order Request advice - outboard size and shaft lenght Dusty Mac at 1:17pm 02.24.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/794 I do not know transom measurements for First 20. Will I want a fixed engine mount where engine can s
Pimp my C275 (1) Codybear at 1:04pm 02.24.17 Catalina 275 60/19707 Seeing that the moderators were gracious enough to create our own C275 group, I figured we need to t
To buy or not to buy: neglected Catalina 27 Sailorpants at 12:25pm 02.24.17 Ask All Sailors 22/4056 Hey Sailors, I'm new to sailing with only a few lessons and a few more hours logged, But have wanted
Newport 28 parts pcupach at 11:02am 02.24.17 Newport 2/1395 If you are in need of parts for your Newport please let me now. I will be posting pictures of sever
New Solar Panels, VSR and MPPT Controller David Popken at 10:25am 02.24.17 Ask All Sailors 14/3440 I have purchased the above and am preparing to install. My current setup is 30A shorepower smart ch

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Cabin cushions sail&ski at 8:44pm 06.09.24 Hi S2Guy Saw your post and realize it is back in 2022. Raccoons got into my boat this past winter (
Portlight Polish rgranger at 8:36pm 06.09.24 Did you do any sanding? Or just use the buffer with the polish? Just the polish
Halyard line shemandr at 8:01pm 06.09.24 Yeah I understand you don't want to spend a bunch. I urge you to compare the cost of Yacht Braid v
Halyard line catsails8 at 8:01pm 06.09.24
Halyard line catsails8 at 7:45pm 06.09.24 This is a good place to start. Read the articles, watch the videos then choose away. West (Marine
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Halyard line Hello Below at 7:18pm 06.09.24 This is a good place to start. Read the articles, watch the videos then choose away. West (Marine)
Halyard line Tally Ho at 7:18pm 06.09.24
Traditional Traveler dlochner at 6:36pm 06.09.24 In this week's Acorn to Arabella there are a few good shots the traveller. Steve used some dynema an
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Project_Mayhem at 6:12pm 06.09.24 I filled out the contact form on Dometic's website and waited a week and a half. Prepared for a long
Traditional Traveler PaulK at 6:04pm 06.09.24 Might it also have something to do with the sailcloth of the period not being up to the stresses of
Failed Traveler Part higgs at 5:52pm 06.09.24 Garhauer will bend the traveler to your specs. You are in a tough spot. Not having a functioning t
Fuel Tank Algae Don S/V ILLusion at 4:57pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both f
3GM30F Service Issue dLj at 4:57pm 06.09.24
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast? scouper at 4:52pm 06.09.24 Thanks yes that's what I did. I ordered the Catalina direct wire harness. then i completely botche
What might this be.... NYSail at 4:49pm 06.09.24
Fuel Tank Algae kappykaplan at 4:36pm 06.09.24 You should still consider adding Biobor every time you add fuel.
Fuel Tank Algae Rasselas36 at 4:26pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both fi
280 doghouse Occasional Heeler at 4:06pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part Don Guillette at 3:58pm 06.09.24 The TRAVELER & MAINSHEET are the only 2 sail trim controls the control the angle of attack and you h

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