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mystery vent question Craig Cook at 5:42am 03.21.16 Mid-Size Boats 23/2531 I was running the instrument wire from the chart plotter to the VHF this past weekend and was thread
Chipped Gel Coat near keel hanger thetailwind at 4:42am 03.21.16 Catalina 22 4/779 Hello, I just completed a major project of refinishing my swing keel on my 87 cat 22. In the process
What size trailer winch Greengas at 4:35am 03.21.16 Trailer Sailors 6/2261 I am looking at replacing the very old winch on my trailer. My boat is a Macgregor 25 that displaces
8 bells Bad Obsession at 11:30am 03.20.16 Ask All Sailors 11/756 I haven't seen anyone else post on it so I will post on it. Jim passed yesterday. I was told that
What is Listen Back Mode? rpwillia at 7:22pm 03.20.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1878 Was looking at the manual for a Horizon GX2200 AIS Radio. It mentions a "30 Watt PA/Loud Hailer with
Line for Mast Raising System Greengas at 7:16pm 03.20.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2528 I, well my son and I actually, built our own mast raising system and it works pretty well and was ve
Cockpit Drain - Update - Update Greengas at 6:17pm 03.20.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 51/6626 So I was working underneath the cockpit seats and looked towards the transom and noticed that I coul
Y25 Masthead Rebuild : The Ups and Downs (4) Syntonos at 4:16pm 03.20.16 Yamaha 0/873 Ok, what was planned for 3 days took 7 due to weather and extra time required figuring out how to st
We are in desperate need of help with the swing keel on our 25 foot Catalina Terrypengra at 3:27pm 03.20.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/925 We are trying to rebuild the swing keel on our boat and the cast iron is so deteriorated that we can
Raymarine 125 GPS sensor sailor5017 at 3:14pm 03.20.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/460 has anyone changed the small battery inside the raystar 125 gps sensor ? How did it work out for y
Raystar125 GPS sensor sailor5017 at 3:11pm 03.20.16 Ask All Sailors 6/521 anyone chnge out the small battery inside a raystar125 GPS sensor how hard is it to do?
4x8 BS 1088 plywood Midwest area Windtherapy at 1:50pm 03.20.16 Ask All Sailors 2/427 Just curious if anybody has bought or found BS 1088 plywood 4x8 sheets in Michigan or anywhere near
Doyle sail marker Jib (2) Richie50 at 12:38pm 03.20.16 Catalina 22 4/2633 120877 120876 I'm looking at purchasing a 115 Jib Hank on, from Doyle Sails locally in Huntington NY
Rudder Repair? Bubba4137 at 12:30pm 03.20.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2889 I have an '87 Hunter 31 that I purchased a year ago. The surveyor's moisture detector read high on
reported sailboat manufacturing plant closures?? BigEasy at 12:12pm 03.20.16 Ask All Sailors 94/11209 Onremlop reported on March 18 on our site that the Hunter plant in Alachua appeared to be inactive.
Losing antifreeze Tally Ho at 11:35am 03.20.16 Engines and Propulsion 47/3951 i have a Yanmar 2GM20F inboard. Have owned the boat for 2 years, and have been losing antifreeze si
tobermory, ontario fred1diver at 10:22am 03.20.16 Destinations 6/807 hey everyone, I was wondering if any of you have been to the tobermory, georgian bay region? I'm cu
Sta-Loc Terminals Jdaniel343 at 10:20am 03.20.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/857 I am putting new standing rigging on my Catalina 27. I was wondering is there a difference in overal
1978 H30C Port Light Replacement (2) BlowMeAway at 10:03am 03.20.16 The Cherubini Hunters 17/5015 120866 120865 I have a fairly dangerous issue with one of my starboard port lights. We apparently ha
Winch Change Mike 1 at 9:02am 03.20.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/930 I am looking to swap out my lewmar #7 winches with a pair of self tailors on my '82 H27. I was able

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WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS (1) Project_Mayhem at 7:51am 04.19.23 You mean you PUSHED the window out from the inside? I never imagined doing it that way. I already h
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 7:40am 04.19.23 You mean you PUSHED the window out from the inside? I never imagined doing it that way. I already ha
lines Suri at 7:38am 04.19.23 Thank you so much. This is the answer I was hoping to get to expand my knowledge. Thank you again.
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity FastOlson at 7:36am 04.19.23 Stu makes a good point. FWIW, that crossing is equally 'dangerous' and extremely 'well documented'.
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 04.19.23 If I'm not mistaken, you say that you need something to fill in the gap on the inner holes? Have you
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country dlochner at 7:31am 04.19.23 Having said that, I don't think it matters that they may ultimately "do the deal" so to speak outsi
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? ice breaker at 7:30am 04.19.23 I had a new UK sail made last year. I wanted battens, but they claimed that the 2004 mast that I ha
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country jviss at 7:30am 04.19.23 I think you pretty much have to be a US citizen or resident of RI. Delaware used to be favourable f
New sail advice needed FastOlson at 7:27am 04.19.23 As a follow-up, should I be concerned if a sailmaker is only asking to measure the old sail instead
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:21am 04.19.23 I confess I know nothing about this, but find these situations interesting - like, a "stump the boa
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:19am 04.19.23 Welcome to SBO. The USCG documentation is only available to US Citizens. Thus, when you purchase t
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Hello Below at 7:18am 04.19.23 That leaves only the cord between the relay and the compressor. Maybe run temporary parallel wires
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS (2) Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim? Remove screws on the inside. Th
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Roger F at 7:01am 04.19.23 Yes, freezer has had slow leak that we just need to keep the 134A topped off. As a built in unit, a
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 6:50am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim?
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? DRhoads at 6:50am 04.19.23 I had a new sail made with flat vertical battens. It took a few adjustments to get the pockets at t
New sail advice needed kappykaplan at 6:49am 04.19.23 The sailmaker should measure the rig. The old sail is, well, old and stretched.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 6:49am 04.19.23 That's exactly what I'm preparing to do Bill. I am down to the gelcoat. Waiting for a good wx window
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 6:48am 04.19.23 I am just putting the original trim back in. it is in good shape. this picture is what you see wh
Doesn't hurt to ask dennisv at 6:45am 04.19.23 Sorry, I got soo excited I hit the post reply button. Were the end blocks that you are showing modi

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