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Water in bilge area (1) shank at 3:54pm 09.03.16 Catalina 22 4/1747 Hello, I have a 1987 C22 that I purchased in May of this year. I've always noticed some water in t
Thoughts on a rig to raise mast easier gimpy117 at 3:43pm 09.03.16 Trailer Sailors 13/3553 I'm wondering if anyone had made a rig so a mast can be raised single handed. I have a 16 foot luger
Replacing Old Instruments Randall Schmidt at 3:39pm 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 15/4989
Replacing Old Instruments (2) Randall Schmidt at 3:38pm 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 0/801
More newbie questions (2) Kommy000 at 3:05pm 09.03.16 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1147 Ok... I know , I know more questions. 1. Im trying to fix the rat nest of electrical wiring and also
How to disassemble a Raymarine Autopilot mport at 11:45am 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 4/922 I need to disengage the Raymarine Autopilot from the steering quadrant. The starboard side has a la
Need luff slugs/slides for O'Day 222 (2) Steve Willis at 11:39am 09.03.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1348 127699 127700 127699 I've broken several of the luff slugs or luff slides on my O'Day 222. The loca
Lexan for Dodger Windows Charlie98117 at 11:21am 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 13/7440 It's time to replace the dodger so I've been talking to some shops. I'm looking at one proposal tha
What kind of boat do I have? Help!! (2) Gearoid at 11:13am 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 27/1659 127696 127697 Hi new to the forum and to sailing but done some work for a guy and my payment was alt
Water not running smooth. clausjepsen at 9:21am 09.03.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1639 From all my taps on my 2001 B361 the water is coming out in bursts as if there is trapped air somewh
C310 overheating Hogdriver at 9:07am 09.03.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 19/2274 My 2004 C310 Universal M25XPB temp climbs to 200+, takes about 20 minutes. R'Rd thermostat, coolant
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 8:57am 09.03.16 Sails Call Lounge 3/976 The newest African Tropical Wave is approaching the southern Caribbean and should be near Puerto Ri
where is the center of gravity on a Catalina 30. nlneilson at 7:13am 09.03.16 Catalina 30 13/2609 where is the center of gravity on a Catalina 30. In front or in back of the mast and by how much. A
New Motor Mount Mounting Hole LakeOntario270 at 5:48am 09.03.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/1180 I have a Westerbeke 20B Two on a Catalina 270 that I just purchases new motor mounts for. I don't t
Its gonna be sweeeeet topcat0399 at 12:30am 09.03.16 Ask All Sailors 6/478 6 years of sailing a wreck with raggity baggity 40 year old much patched and taped and soft as a bab
1973 C22 before she goes in the water (6) Sacto Dave at 10:53pm 09.02.16 Catalina 22 3/671 My '73 Catalina 22 won't sink, right? This is what I see after a rain: he topside is leaking. But t
TS Hermine - heads up Jersey - Long Island Gunni at 7:47pm 09.02.16 Ask All Sailors 8/618 The forecast for the course and strength of TS Hermine are uncertain, but two things seem certain, 1
Let's be careful out there.... (1) Rich Stidger at 7:11pm 09.02.16 Ask All Sailors 2/405 A well known landmark at Watch Hill Passage, RI. It was a bad day for someone.the operative word...
Unknown mast block (1) Capri at 6:16pm 09.02.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/600 Hi. I have a new old 1981 O'Day 22 and as you see in photo there is a block attached just above fore
Main halyard malfunction Capri at 6:09pm 09.02.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/903 Hello. I recently bought a 1981 O'Day 22. My halyard is jumping I to the sail track when I try to pu

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C25 new mainsail shemandr at 4:22pm 01.15.24 I don't think there are bad lofts. I don't expect a loft can stay in business delivering sub standa
Insurance question jssailem at 4:03pm 01.15.24 I have a 1974 Cal 35 Cruiser. Geico (BoatUS) has renewed my policy since 2016.
Insurance question kappykaplan at 3:17pm 01.15.24 I bought my 1983 Pearson in 2008. Markel America continues to renew the policy.
C25 new mainsail SailingLoto at 3:09pm 01.15.24 What are some things one should look for when shopping for a loft? What aspects make a high quality
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light BigEasy at 2:00pm 01.15.24 Looks like you can still get it from Beneteau Spare Parts (for the non-negligible cost of $342). Bu
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light Davidasailor26 at 1:38pm 01.15.24 Before you attempt to remove it, I would ensure that replacements continue to be available through
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Davidasailor26 at 1:31pm 01.15.24
Hunter 34 Stern railing height ? Mike Culik at 1:20pm 01.15.24 PS. I haven't moved the stern light!
Hunter 34 Stern railing height ? Mike Culik at 1:19pm 01.15.24 Claude I have Garhauer DD 6-2 davits mounted to my 1986 H31. I've had them for 8 years now! Great s
Service Kits for "SKIPPER Type 7&8 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:54pm 01.15.24 Kerosene stoves are more common among people who camp than on boats...try googling for retailers who
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Tally Ho at 12:41pm 01.15.24 Hello all and thanks in advance for any help you could give. I am about to tighten the keelbolts on
HP fuel pump on M35 Stu Jackson at 12:37pm 01.15.24 RPM is not steady as it goes up and down a bit. Engine runs to the point of reaching operating temp
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose Tally Ho at 12:26pm 01.15.24 I've a brand new length of 2"ID soft exhaust hose (dual layer). Just wondering if I could cut to ri
Service Kits for "SKIPPER Type 7&8 Mike Fournier at 12:22pm 01.15.24 thank for your prompt reply Peggie. I have an old kerosene Shipmate galley stove that is also a str
Vision (freestanding) Mast holding water dlochner at 11:55am 01.15.24 The water is coming in through the sheaves on the masts, halyard exit plates, and anywhere the mast
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light BigEasy at 11:27am 01.15.24 Before you attempt to remove it, I would ensure that replacements continue to be available through B
Hunter 34 no 12 volt power after winter haul and Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 01.15.24 Strange thing is everything worked perfectly fine when I shut everything down for the winter. Thi
2GM20F engine issue Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 01.15.24 This epoxy did good for my Water-lock cracks. So I suppose it should be good for this repair. IMH
Thesis survey for boaters! wbernard594 at 8:50am 01.15.24 Did the survey, I was a crew member and marine scientist on the Smithsonian's RV Marsys Resolute and
Broken Seacock Handle (5) jparrotta at 8:08am 01.15.24 I had a similar problem with the same valve, in my case with an almost new valve, the driver failed

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