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Old Isomat mast (2) RonniePH26 at 9:04am 06.23.16 Smaller Boats 5/827 I replaced the mast on my 1994 h26 this spring and wondered if there is any value in trying to sell
Remote helm switch for cabin top winch? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:33am 06.23.16 Big Boats 5/1767 I am thinking about installing a remote switch at the helm location to control my electric cabin top
Forward Hatch Prop Garymadhatter at 8:11am 06.23.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1104 Greetings, I have a 1980 O'Day 30 and the metal prop that holds open the forward hatch apparently ha
Not a Joke, er... ideas? jonelli at 7:47am 06.23.16 Catalina 30 7/1490 Sorry. that was really bad. lol So, my head pump seems to be acting up, and not sure what it is ju
High line electrical wires Texas Gun-Man at 7:47am 06.23.16 Catalina 22 18/1455 I've been trying to get info about some electric wires going over my lake. The look too close to go
Hot Water aw6686 at 7:41am 06.23.16 Mid-Size Boats 19/1315 2011 Hunter 33.5. The hot water pressure is low and the temperature only gets warm both with water
Manufacturing location trish b at 7:40am 06.23.16 Catalina 30 10/1254 Can anyone tell me how to find out where the boat we are buying was built? We have the hull number
Why this forum is so amazing.... (1) Steve L22188 at 7:34am 06.23.16 Ask All Sailors 8/673 A few weeks ago I asked for ideas and tips on the installation of teak plugs on a swim step I was re
Opinions Needed About A Plug's Out Test GonzoF1 at 5:38am 06.23.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/1109 (Let me begin by saying this post may be incomplete in the information needed to make an assessment)
Need Sail ID (2) dickrett at 5:21am 06.23.16 Ask All Sailors 1/337 125001 Can any identify the boat for which the attached sail logo belongs to? The sail is 12' by 6.
torqueeno electric outboards whitecap26w at 4:19am 06.23.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1350 I need a new outboard Does anyone have any experience with one of these electric outboards Pro`s
Sailing related for sure! (1) Kermit at 4:02am 06.23.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1222 124999 I wish I only had 99 problems. But on the other hand the more problems I have the more I need
Hunter 170 rudder Jiim at 2:44am 06.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/701 i just bought a 01 and I need help with the pivot rod. Does it install from the bottom, the handle w
Water leak Matpearce at 12:42am 06.23.16 Catalina 310 6/1234 hi I need some advice on a water leak , well freash water / rain water When it rains a have some wa
First interaction with the authorities. Texas Gun-Man at 8:18pm 06.22.16 Catalina 22 16/1122 As he approached the boat his first words were "I love sailboats." It made me feel better, but I was
Installing AC in Beneteau Oceanis36cc Photoman60 at 8:13pm 06.22.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1025 Hello all, I recently purchased a 1998 Oceanis 36cc and would like to get AC/heat installed. I wou
New Nonskid Surface (3) H33CRich at 5:32pm 06.22.16 The Cherubini Hunters 19/1816 Completed the nonskid refurbishment and grab rail refinishing. I used Total Deck gray from Jamestow
Deck shoes part two: resurrection Ilanortho at 4:28pm 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 12/964 After growing up too believe that Sperry Topsiders are essential equipment for sailing and then find
chartplotter location fred1diver at 2:09pm 06.22.16 Trailer Sailors 24/7395 hey everyone, I just bought a new fish finder but I don't know where to install it, how are yours mo
Missing Sailor & Family, Sanibel Island BigEasy at 1:35pm 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 93/8978 A father and his three children are missing off the coast of Sanibel Island, FL. They left aboard a

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Hatch leak repair (1) dmax at 7:32am 12.18.23 If your hatch is like mine (it looks like it is from images of O'Day 222), the answer is no - you ne
How dispose of sailboat? QCI at 7:09am 12.18.23 And thank you tfox2069 for the link!
How dispose of sailboat? QCI at 7:06am 12.18.23 Thank you very much! I will research. I see those derelict boats all the time and I wonder why the r
How dispose of sailboat? tfox2069 at 7:05am 12.18.23 Derelict and At-Risk Vessels \| FWC (myfwc.com)
How dispose of sailboat? shemandr at 6:58am 12.18.23 You're in Florida, right? I've been hearing radio ads about a state sponsored program to dispose o
Hatch leak repair BigEasy at 6:37am 12.18.23 [QUOTE="Tom TH, post: 1806291, member: 163741 Is there a way to remove only the cover so that I can
Prop rotation question (1) kloudie1 at 6:37am 12.18.23 Like aircraft, the convention of orientation (whew big words) is viewing from the stern .. I think a
Battery charging ice breaker at 5:51am 12.18.23 On our 2004 41AC, the Yanmar alternator charges the start batery and once the Yanmar s running the c
Prop rotation question RoyS at 5:42am 12.18.23 Perhaps you recall your prop walk? Right Hand Props produce a stern movement to port in reverse.
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose NYSail at 5:17am 12.18.23 Well all of the hoses on our boats are that or less deep and in my mind if any one of them failed it
Fore Stay Bow Connection dlochner at 5:15am 12.18.23 The usual connection is a clevis pin with a cotter pin.
S2 7.3 Documented Vessel? dlochner at 5:14am 12.18.23 To meet USCG documentation requirements for net tonnage, the boat usually needs to be about 30' long
Battery charging JamesG161 at 5:01am 12.18.23 On my H430... 1) Alternators charge the Start Battery, normally 2) My Inverter/Charger charges the
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose Jim Legere at 4:07am 12.18.23 Shaft log hose is what I have known it as. This hose takes a lot of torq. pressure as shaft spins.
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose (2) sailcapt340 at 2:36am 12.18.23
topping off engine coolant in a 3YM30AE Ken13559 at 12:06am 12.18.23 Matt, I would love to see the photos of your engine compartment with the 3YM30AE, layout, space arou
Prop rotation question Ken13559 at 12:00am 12.18.23 I've 2GM20F with KM2P. Looking from stern to forward direction, the prop rotates ClockWise CW when g
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose Ken13559 at 11:51pm 12.17.23 Ken, can you take a close up photo of your existing hose to show its condition ? I believe your bo
How's my hull? Gene Neill at 8:35pm 12.17.23 Yeah, even savvy guys have trailer bearings burn out now and then. It happens. Fatally damaged hulls
Prop rotation question dlochner at 7:42pm 12.17.23 Scott, you're in a rabbit hole. What we all call a transmission is really a reverse gear as it chang

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