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Electric head? capt_clyde at 8:31am 08.15.16 Catalina 310 7/1726 I am considering replacing the manual head on my 2001, C-310 with an electric unit. Has anyone done
Replacing refer compressor capt_clyde at 8:28am 08.15.16 Catalina 310 4/1375 The compressor for my refrigerator has died and prices for a professional replacement are over $2000
Is my mainsail really helping? capt_clyde at 8:20am 08.15.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 50/12005 Recently I've been singlehanding my Catalina 310 alot and I've noticed that in similar wind conditio
Another drone video! gettinthere at 8:07am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 19/1129 Haters gonna hate. The rest of you may enjoy this ... xQgcY9EeEic
Hi I just bought a Sirius 21, (2) Sirius Fun at 7:22am 08.15.16 Sirius 21/22 3/2358 first day I found water on the storage port side V berth, it seems to come under the gasket of the t
New rudder/tiller assembly this site Jean at 7:01am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1130 Hello Everyone. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new high performance kick-up rudder/ti
Mast foot h 34 year 1984 hunter healer at 6:51am 08.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/265 anyone have a pic of the mast step for the h34 I have to make one mine broke whe Someone de masted
Hunter 260 rudder post lower bracket Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 08.15.16 Smaller Boats 9/1534 I need some help here folks. I had an inquiry about the three stainless steel bolts holding the low
Milwaukee sailors sailnewbie at 5:56am 08.15.16 Sails Call Lounge 17/2108 Any of you worried about your boats or had to move your boats due to the ignorant people that sleep
AC unit in main salon tbilyeu at 8:58pm 08.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2786 Cruisair low pressure alarm. My salon unit on my 2014 45 has started cutting out and shows a LO/PS
using earth anchor as mooring. (1) Karyon at 8:20pm 08.14.16 Trailer Sailors 8/5605 126828 I have to replace the bunks on my trailer, so the boat has to come off the trailer. At our la
Optimum Heel ? Alansails at 6:56pm 08.14.16 Catalina 310 6/1601 On our Catalina 25 our sailing optimum heel for speed was 15 degrees, does anyone know if the 310 ha
The Future Of In-water Hull Cleaning fstbttms at 6:47pm 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 37/4920 This device is clearly not intended for the average boat owner, but the video is enjoyable, none-the
Sail slides Tata duende at 6:44pm 08.14.16 Mid-Size Boats 12/1972 Have a Hunter 280 and main halyard tends to harden up the sail is about 2/3 -3/4 way up; the line it
Bragging Rights? Terry Cox at 5:10pm 08.14.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1017 Spent the last two nights in Eagle Harbor on the east side of Cypress Island after gunk holing aroun
80 Watt Solar Panel, H26 (10) Doug J at 4:26pm 08.14.16 Smaller Boats 4/619 I finished the installation of an 80 watt solar panel with a 10amp PWM solar charge controller, conn
Where are the Hunter 34 Sacrificial Anode Locations and what are their specs for ordering Sarj at 2:41pm 08.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/4709 I am a new owner of an older, 1985, well maintained boat and want to keep it that way. A basic que
H386 2003 Sealant around Skylights Adamt24 at 2:33pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 4/782 hi One of my skylights is leaking - the black sealant is lifting a bit- is this a job anyone has don
H386 2003 Varnish Adamt24 at 2:31pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 3/883 Hi Any recommendations on a good varnish to match for interior wood ? Steps, door frames mainly. T
Anyone selling their Cat 34 with a fin keel in the CT or nearby areas?g or anyo ArkadiyS at 2:26pm 08.14.16 Big Boats 0/703 We are looking to step-up from our Cat 30 to 34. We would very much prefer a fin keel and not a win

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Removing caulk.... NYSail at 10:23pm 05.15.24 Can you run a razor blade down each side? I've found that helps often. I've taken a scalpel and cut
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 9:07pm 05.15.24 Does that mean asexual should also be included? Or is that neither here nor there? -Will
End of Times Ralph Johnstone at 8:33pm 05.15.24 We are moving to the dark side and are buying a 2007 34' Mainship Pilot. And now people will be s
End of Times Nodak7 at 6:55pm 05.15.24 We will be lost without you!!! Enjoy your new adventure!!!
End of Times shemandr at 6:48pm 05.15.24 It happens. Don't go away - you still have experiences that can benefit readers. And enjoy your ne
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? quadrille38 at 6:29pm 05.15.24 I have on my 38. The old felt was still present so I used needle nose pliers and an awl to work it
Removing caulk.... dLj at 6:22pm 05.15.24 The ones she is using fit perfectly into the groove to scoop the caulk out. And extremely sharp. Wo
Removing caulk.... NYSail at 5:59pm 05.15.24 The ones she is using fit perfectly into the groove to scoop the caulk out. And extremely sharp. Wou
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number Terry Cox at 5:17pm 05.15.24 Terry- i will go to the boat in the next few days and have a look! Hi Eian. Any luck?
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) (2) Tally Ho at 4:22pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk.... dLj at 4:20pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk.... NYSail at 4:09pm 05.15.24 I've found often you need to make job specific tools... Essentially what @capta is saying above...
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project shemandr at 4:08pm 05.15.24 ...Searched after the fact :banghead:and found that adhesive removers are effective. Will try xyl
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 4:00pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk.... Siamese at 3:41pm 05.15.24 It really shouldn't be silicone.
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 3:28pm 05.15.24
DST housing valve fell off Davidasailor26 at 2:59pm 05.15.24
Funny Friday!!! (1) Tally Ho at 2:43pm 05.15.24
Removing caulk.... rgranger at 1:40pm 05.15.24 Here is an article on the topic of softening caulk https://waterproofcaulking.com/how-to-remove-sil
23.5 outboard motor rgranger at 1:32pm 05.15.24 I had the Tohatsu 6hp sailpro. It was a very reliable motor and would start on the third pull even a

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