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Catalina Hard Top Dodger Information (2) Frank P at 10:46am 10.19.16 Ask All Sailors 7/12711 Hello All, I am trying to find information (pricing, options, materials etc) on the hard top dodgers
Help identifying windlass brand and model. (1) Jean Andre at 9:50am 10.19.16 Ask All Sailors 0/318 I recently acquired an Elan 43 sailboat and I am looking for help to figure out the brand and model
Need stove for 9.2A SoundWave at 8:02am 10.19.16 S2 8/1172 We have a 1979 S2 9.2A and it has a hole in the galley counter. Does anyone have their original alco
Yanmar 2GM20 maintenance details Justin_NSA at 7:47am 10.19.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/798 I'm getting ready to haul Bella Luna out for the season so I'm going thru the winterization process
How to remove a swing keel Mrtuner at 5:12am 10.19.16 Trailer Sailors 2/3054 I have a Sirocco 15 and I would like to remove the keel to inspect the pivot bolt. I can't see how t
Mainsail Handling >>> Furl Boom or ? Agonizing... Rick D at 9:44pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 38/5428 40', fractionally rigged, full battens, shorthanded sailing. OK, so I am having a dilemma... what to
anyone have a capacity plate on their 1979 25 ft O Day? Jeff22156 at 7:00pm 10.18.16 Ask An Oday Owner 20/2774 Dear O Day Owners, Anyone have a capacity plate for a 1979 25 ft O Day? I want to make a capacity pl
Boat Repairs seem insane Randall Schmidt at 5:26pm 10.18.16 Ask An Oday Owner 64/5543 I have a 1984 O'Day 28 that needs some work according to my surveyor when I bought her. Below is wh
Hunter 420 aft deck cushions highportsail at 3:07pm 10.18.16 Big Boats 1/615 I am under contact on a 420 and was wondering if any of you know a source for cushions that go on th
Outboard mount, and centerboard question Carter Mac 26 at 2:42pm 10.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/975 1993 Mac 26S. I just bought a new Yamaha 8 hp and the dealer said I should through-bolt the mount.
Possible Hunter 23.5 Purches MaryEllaRose at 2:40pm 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/451 I'm considering purchasing a 1994 Hunter 23.5 from another sailor at the marina where we keep our Ca
Wind system to add to existing system cramina at 2:31pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 2/309 I have a Raymarine ST40 depth instrument, a Raymarine ST40 speed instrument and a e7 multifunction d
Sabot - Good dinghy for middle-aged man and his dog? pkpdjh at 2:18pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/4685 I already have a C14.2 for dinghy racing and going out with friends. But, what I really want is a s
Upgrading Autohelm Raymarine. Anybodyelse been through this (5) FlynBryn at 12:35pm 10.18.16 Big Boats 2/877 Hello, this should be pretty simple. I'm hoping someone has gone this same exact upgrade and can hel
North Channel, Georgian Bay freeheelbillie at 11:58am 10.18.16 Destinations 5/2559 Talk to me about your favorite spot(s) Planning a trip for 2017 season
Replacing Electrical Panel Switch kiteflyer at 11:43am 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/578 I'm going to replace my steaming light with a two-way LED steaming/deck light combo. Any ideas on w
For those with white Kiwigrip..... kito at 10:21am 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/7321 Just wondering if it's a pain to keep clean. I have a gallon of white that I was going to mix with a
Oceanis 311 Owners on Facebook! MikeKobernus at 10:52pm 10.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/981 New Facebook Group for Oceanis 311 owners. Come one, come all. If you have a B311, or you are think
Hunter 23 rigging Rcarbo at 9:20pm 10.17.16 Smaller Boats 8/882 New owner of Hunter 23 needs advice on best way to rig outhaul, down haul, and topping lift.
Too Much Battery Weight in old icebox location? 1983 H34 (1) H3newdog at 8:04pm 10.17.16 Big Boats 5/672 I'm planning on locating 2 - GC2 batteries with space for an additional two in the area where I remo

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Removing rust stains from sail fabric...? Project_Mayhem at 8:04am 10.09.23 I was surprised at how reasonable it was to have my genoa and main cleaned and fixed. The loft's sta
Damage to Keel RoyS at 8:03am 10.09.23 Fill the bilge with water and watch outside to see if it weeps out.
Broken Rudder (1) JBP-PA at 7:59am 10.09.23 Ok. "mostly" passes the 10ft rule.
P42 Watermaker Install mbaker at 7:52am 10.09.23 My question is where would you install it for access for service? There are two large voids under t
Broken Rudder JBP-PA at 7:50am 10.09.23 It broke because some idiot backed down a hill that was too steep and the rudder caught. I'm not na
Broken Rudder JBP-PA at 7:38am 10.09.23 I cut it back to where there was no damage as shown in the pictures. I made a "foam" core out of mic
Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot Catching SailingCal21 at 7:37am 10.09.23 I installed the Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot this year and I noticed lately when the unit is not on,
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:28am 10.09.23 Lifepo4 batteries are now less expensive than AGM for the same usable AH. Add the cost of a compat
Battery advice for new-to-us Hunter 36...and why did these huge Northstar AGMs die so soon? JBP-PA at 7:26am 10.09.23 Unless you are going the Lithium route, I think this is your best option Lifepo4 batteries are now
Broken Rudder Crazy Dave Condon at 7:18am 10.09.23 @JPB-PA Can you give a description or details how you repaired your rudder would greatly be apprecia
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction JBP-PA at 7:15am 10.09.23 Does it run in the sun? How sure are you that your fresh battery was charged? I did a similar thing
Broken Rudder (4) JBP-PA at 7:03am 10.09.23 Repairing at that critical point is next to impossible at the rudderhead. @chuckwayne and @rgran
Removing rust stains from sail fabric...? odaydokay at 6:43am 10.09.23 How much soak time did you use? Sometimes stains that will not come out in just a spray or dip will
Replace bulbs in stove light in the galley and sink light in the head (1) wkboat at 6:33am 10.09.23 I believe I have found the correct name for these: Adjustable Bunk Light. Innovative Lighting is one
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help FreedomCrawler at 6:29am 10.09.23 BTW, in picture 2, your forestay has a broken wire. Yes thank you , one of my side stays does as
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help JBP-PA at 6:23am 10.09.23 BTW, in picture 2, your forestay has a broken wire.
what is the standing headroom? dlochner at 6:08am 10.09.23 well shes home. came yesterday around noon. and shes not a 1982. misleading information from po and
Hunter 18.5 Topping Lift Setup? Need Help (1) FreedomCrawler at 5:56am 10.09.23
Removing rust stains from sail fabric...? jssailem at 5:42am 10.09.23
what is the standing headroom? Anomymous 163294 at 5:39am 10.09.23 well shes home. came yesterday around noon. and shes not a 1982. misleading information from po and

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