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Creating an LLC for sailing charters Puesta del sol at 11:35am 11.14.16 Ask All Sailors 13/575 Looking for information on putting a sailboat into an LLC to run 3 hours sailing charters in Marylan
corrosion avoidance for this project Justin_NSA at 10:04am 11.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1278 I'm fixin' to purchase a SCAD Solo holding tank monitoring system from Sailor Solutions. I'm orderin
Looking at home in Shelter Bay - LeslieTroyer at 6:42am 11.14.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 19/3812 The wife and I looked at a home in Shelter Bay next to La Conner yesterday. Wondering if anyone has
Rudder Bearing Assembly cam at 5:29am 11.14.16 Catalina 310 2/839 I am seeking to price/purchase a C310 rudder bearing assembly when visiting California for 2 weeks n
KO/CP Question Alansails at 4:49am 11.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/905 Peggy, Just read a previous thread about KO/CP, which we have used for years in our previous boat an
How to access the inaccessible? Seadoc at 10:28pm 11.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1804 I have a 1985 Mac 25 but this question probably applies to similar vessels. I need to access the bol
DC Panel Switches (1987 Legend 35) ArkadiyS at 8:42pm 11.13.16 Big Boats 9/607 Does anyone have a part # for the fuse switches used on Hunter 35/35.5 boat AC/DC panel? I have a f
27 catalina with blisters (1) vkwright at 8:15pm 11.13.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/894 I have a 1982 27 with small blisters I saw last year and put off until now out on the cradle. I had
Winterize engine in the water ? Delawaredave at 5:41pm 11.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2330 1984 Hunter, Yanmar 10GM. Boat is in the water. Can we winterize the engine now before pulling it
mounting Selden bowsprit on Beneteau 323?? new323owner at 2:53pm 11.13.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 19/7492 I may be starting a new fire, or, at least kindling old flames, but I need some guidance. I want to
Haul Out Tony_Furst at 2:24pm 11.13.16 Smaller Boats 13/1075 Well "A Little Knotty" is on the trailer and ready to make the move to Florida. Now all we need to d
WC Headmate to Raritan (5) KZW at 12:50pm 11.13.16 Catalina 310 26/6475 There have been several posts of swapping out the WC Headmate for a Raritan. This is how I did it. T
Data marine link 5000 (1) NYSail at 7:19am 11.13.16 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 4/1284 i have these two items....... sitting in my garag for 10 years
Sailboat Interior Cushion Covers (Replacement) marybethHunter31 at 7:01am 11.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/9852 Hey everyone, I have a 1981 Hunter, 31'. I need to get the interior cushion covers replaced. I hear
Advice on jacking up then down, a boat that is on a trailer (1) Hoosier Kevin at 5:31am 11.13.16 Ask All Sailors 14/6140 I own a 1978 O'Day 25. I had a diver help replace the centerboard pendant. We had a miscommunication
New Helm Seat (1) Sailgunner at 3:25am 11.13.16 Big Boats 17/5009 I have use a couple of helm seats for my Hunter 410 to sit higher and more comfortable than just the
Best choices for C30 ??? Capt.JDavis at 12:25am 11.13.16 Catalina 30 1/733 Ok, we (almost all of us) agreed at another post that the best engine for C30 is a M25/XP... So, fo
Bilge Pump Switch? (2) ahansom10482 at 10:16pm 11.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1678 Just had our second bilge pump switch failure in 17 years. Not to bad considering the environment i
I have a nice old Venture 21. (1) evangeline at 9:09pm 11.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1757 The swing keel of steel encapsulated in fiberglass has disintegrated. Does anyone know if a later c
Roller Furler storage. (2) Oc1paddler at 5:40pm 11.12.16 Catalina 22 11/1926 So I have a Snap Furler on my Catalina 22 and it doesn't like being stored unsupported along side th

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Mainsheet tackle configuration for 1987 C30 MKII jssailem at 11:05am 04.28.24 :plus: What ever you do, be assured that the lines have a fair lead. Use blocks to turn the directi
Hand held Radio ? jssailem at 11:02am 04.28.24 Devices which automatically report a GPS position would be the biggest improvement. :plus: And a d
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 04.28.24 Try a large blob of silicone sealant which is squeezed out against the hull and has no bubbles. Hel
Alternator charging flightlead404 at 10:18am 04.28.24 All, I have a '99 450 with the 8kw Kohler genset. I have separate switches for my start battery f
Florida to NYC on a sailboat Captain Larry-DH at 10:10am 04.28.24 Once you are off shore, you are off shore for many hours or days. The ICW is made much easier with
07 H-36 front water tank sender Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 04.28.24 take out and move up down Is that the float which is moving up and down ? If yes, does it make t
Access to windlass marchem at 9:42am 04.28.24 hoto archives, and the deck access is there! I don't think I ever used it for anything, so forgot i
Brackets on Pop Top Opening stickinthemud57 at 8:42am 04.28.24 Now I can stop wondering if they were for some alternate form of raising the top or other accessory
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? Jacktar at 8:18am 04.28.24 I agree and a toilet wax ring also works, did mine in 2017 and is still there, no problems, on hull
Mainsheet tackle configuration for 1987 C30 MKII Tkman at 8:14am 04.28.24 Thanks for the reply. I will not install the upper block and note this on my drawing. Tom
Oday 192 outboard bracket pgandw at 7:56am 04.28.24 I have a Mariner 19 (the original ODay 19). I have the stock outboard bracket (rated for 2 cycle ou
07 H-36 front water tank sender Windpilot at 7:43am 04.28.24 See if the float on it still floats.
Stern anchoring Kings Gambit at 7:37am 04.28.24
Hand held Radio ? pgandw at 7:12am 04.28.24 The only real world experience I have is the egress training from downed helicopters that both the N
Hunter 41DS cabin top clutch refurb (1) Nodak7 at 6:57am 04.28.24 Here is what the cabin top looks like on the 41AC & 41DS!
Stern anchoring Terry Cox at 6:25am 04.28.24 Never have nor ever will deploy a stern anchor. Much rather let the boat settle in with either the w
Grand Traverse Bay - destinations/anchorage recommendations? Indysailor at 5:28am 04.28.24 Thanks for the tips! I'm stoked to spend a few days there.
Oday 28 1995 Universal 12 10hp diesel - starter replacement sailme88 at 4:40am 04.28.24 Had my starter rebuilt. Before that process I had a bitch of a time removing it. After it was remov
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? dlochner at 4:34am 04.28.24 Use some sandpaper to remove the fibers, or just leave them if they aren't hurting anything. The im
Dropping rudder on 11.0A jssailem at 2:40am 04.28.24

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