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Holding Tank Vent Filter Woes RoyS at 6:29am 08.31.16 Ask All Sailors 11/2661 I installed a Sealand Saniguard holding tank vent filter for the first time this spring. Despite the
It Floats and Sails (2) John From Maine at 6:05am 08.31.16 Day Sailers 6/1644 Well I finally got my estimated to be a 1973-ish Widgeon launched and my grand daughters loved saili
Topping Lift Questions Jerry Zitterkopf at 10:04pm 08.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/4241 I recently purchased a 2009 Macgregor 26 M. As my bio suggests, though an older guy, I'm new to sai
Low RPM vibration--Hunter 280 matts997 at 7:44pm 08.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1189
Mooring painter Cavdogs at 7:40pm 08.30.16 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2622 Hello: we recently purchased an Oday 26 and the question (among others) is what is the appropriate s
only 75,000 euros a wwek (1) RonRelyea at 6:19pm 08.30.16 Ask All Sailors 4/772 saw this in Reykjavik last Sunday ... SV Dwinger
Invest 92L and the rest JamesG161 at 5:38pm 08.30.16 Sails Call Lounge 1/922 The most worrisome tropical wave this season is entering the warm West African Atlantic. Long Range
Please help me pick a boat Skipper Chris at 4:46pm 08.30.16 Big Boats 8/972 I know, sail them all and pick one... But I need some input from those that have far more knowledge
iPad Pro vs. iPad Air 2 - Screen Visibility (3) Maine Sail at 3:50pm 08.30.16 Ask All Sailors 33/4779 Disclaimer: I would never suggest and I am not suggesting the use of an iPad as your primary (only)
Hunter 170 Left Jib Cleat loose Rich Reikowski at 2:19pm 08.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/1259 Can anyone offer help in reattaching a loose left jib cleat. We noticed it after sailing over the we
Furling Foresail (1) Randall Schmidt at 2:15pm 08.30.16 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2269
Hunter 170 Left Jib Cleat loose Rich Reikowski at 2:08pm 08.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/368 Can anyone offer help in reattaching a loose left jib cleat. We noticed it after sailing over the we
replacing rotting teak decking with fiberglass? Michael ray at 1:49pm 08.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/842 Hey guys, ok the last post I put up I gained a lot of knowledge. I am hoping that this more complica
Stainless Steel vs. Bronze Prop Shaft Parsons at 12:27pm 08.30.16 Engines and Propulsion 9/8556 I am going to replace the three-blade fixed propeller on my Catalina 36 (1999) with a feathering thr
Replacing the Freezer - Oceanis 321 RickSegal at 12:02pm 08.30.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1716 I have a 1995 Oceanis 321. Has anybody replaced the refrigeration unit in their boat? Not the box
Sabre 28 options? sabre28443 at 8:18am 08.30.16 Sabre Sailboats 1/1974 Does anyone know of a place to find the sabre 28 options list? Mark 2 would be great if possible.
Caulking at top of rub rail on 2000 Hunter 290 (1) danstanford at 8:08am 08.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/946 The caulking (looks like silicone) that has been run around the top edge of the rub rail of our boat
H23 chain plate bulkhead replacement - material? isaksp00 at 6:53am 08.30.16 Smaller Boats 8/1814 I just saw yesterday that my stbd chain plate bulkhead failed (again). The first time, the plywood
Tohatsu 3.5 overheat question flynhi4u at 5:25am 08.30.16 Engines and Propulsion 7/2526 So we sold our old Tohatsu 3.5 hp 4 stroke to our friend who needed a motor for his Hunter 212 that
Jacksonville Beach Services - Rigger and Sailmaker dwedeking at 5:23am 08.30.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1069 I've just moved aboard my "new to me" Cabot 36 and starting to do a refit. I'm docked near Jacksonvi

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can someone tell me what these two hoses/ducts are for? All U Get at 12:54pm 03.09.24 Thanks, I will try the wet/dry vac if I can get a hose to reach back there. I guess I should try en
GOB Gone? thinwater at 12:50pm 03.09.24 Nearly every article was a story that was a pleasure to read and learn from. There's a great sense
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 03.09.24 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/img_3868-jpeg.223423 What I want to know is, why is
GOB Gone? Project_Mayhem at 12:11pm 03.09.24 What is it that you miss about Good Old Boat the most? Nearly every article was a story that was a
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30 jssailem at 12:02pm 03.09.24 1. Do I need to unstep the mast 2. or can I use the existing cable to pull it down? Impossible to
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Project_Mayhem at 12:01pm 03.09.24 Great points. My insurance gives me free towing but I am more worried about losing power in a dange
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket dlochner at 11:38am 03.09.24 Picture 3 the part close to my thumb so it sits tall. The gasket has a flat side on the bottom part
Clamp on meter recommendation? kloudie1 at 11:37am 03.09.24 Harbor Freight has one for around $90.
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket NYSail at 11:29am 03.09.24 Picture 3 the part close to my thumb so it sits tall. The gasket has a flat side on the bottom part
Changing batteries Stu Jackson at 11:24am 03.09.24 AGM technology is the worst for boaters ever invented. Why? Read Maine Sail's reasons: AGM Batter
Clamp on meter recommendation? Rich Stidger at 11:06am 03.09.24 Check ebay. I scored a new name- brand AC-DC meter a few years ago for about $40.
GOB Gone? thinwater at 10:50am 03.09.24 What is it that you miss about Good Old Boat the most? For me it would be the I'm wondering what to
Cockpit table - how to secure it (2) JRT at 10:29am 03.09.24 223428223429
Advice on transcontinental shipping Tally Ho at 10:25am 03.09.24
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? MitchM at 10:05am 03.09.24 thanks for all the helpful hints. I'm going to get boat US to change out the slow
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Richard19068 at 9:44am 03.09.24 In the worst case I might have to get down on the swim platform to operate outboard. Transom is not
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:33am 03.09.24 Although I no longer own a Hunter 50, I remember installing a new TV and hooking it up to the Bose l
Painting the Boat MitchM at 9:21am 03.09.24 watch the TotalBoat YouTube . after I did, I bought Total boat for my topsides an
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 9:18am 03.09.24
How do you clean through hull while in water? Ted10028 at 9:12am 03.09.24 I suppose I could hang a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket over the side and get a measure of how much wate

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