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holding tank cleanout dave22q at 10:22am 04.13.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1081 My tank (rectangular) measures about 2 cf which is should be about 15 gal. Lately on my weekly pump
Looking for trailer in NC BoyleTP2 at 9:44am 04.13.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1032 Good Captains, I am looking for a trailer to rent from a private individual in North Carolina or su
minwax urethane spray? mortyd at 9:35am 04.13.16 Catalina 30 6/1092 from this site, and others, i have heard of minwax urethane spray for my teak but have no idea what
1989 C-22 Wing Keeled New Design CaptDon01 at 9:31am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 6/1242 I posted on the C-22 Owners Page on Facebook some photos and my observations on a new design C-22 I
Charles marine charger Cmp1110 at 8:23am 04.13.16 Musings With Maine Sail 8/2876 we just bought a boat with a Charles marine charger. Is this a quality unit? It is a 5000 model 30
Torque on Catalina 22 keel bracket bolts Nathan57 at 6:40am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 6/1157 I am replacing the keel brackets on my Catalina 22. I have everything ground, fitting and lined up
INTERESTING atrometer at 6:29am 04.13.16 Catalina 22 4/809 In Fort Myers, FL there is posting for a 1976 Catalina 22' worth a look
Maine and binnacle covers....maybe others Mark Maulden at 12:22am 04.13.16 Ask All Sailors 8/738 In the PNW or NE, does everyone take their main/helm covers with them on a 2 mo cruise? Or does the
Strong, sharp ammonia-like odor - not head related. Zeus2012 at 9:38pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 34/6770 Ever since we bought our boat, new, as original/only owners, it has had a strong, sharp, ammonia-lik
Battery Help! (2) SailingGestalt at 7:47pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 7/934 Folks, I'm no electrician and when it comes to battery power and terms I'm lost. The two photos I've
Dodger for 1979 o'day 23? JJShockley at 4:24pm 04.12.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1235 Anyone have a good source for a dodgers?
Whisker pole with spike or with dual latches? Brian D at 4:23pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 20/3484 I realize that this is very subjective, but curious to know what is your preference? I lost (maybe s
Hunter 33 and Yanmar 3gm30 Steven Scott at 2:50pm 04.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1027 My boat sunk. It has been brought back to life. The existing yanmar engine and trans are toast and
inner forstay H410 wally123 at 2:43pm 04.12.16 Big Boats 5/750 Hi All has anyone used or setup the inner forstay option on a H410 The manual shows the setup which
flatty seat cushions fred1diver at 2:14pm 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 10/864 has anyone used these cockpit cushions? http://www.thechandleryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_
Installing a chartplotter in-hull transducer in a '85 C30 rose8878 at 10:24am 04.12.16 Catalina 30 2/981 I am planning on installing a Raymarine chartplotter a65 on my 1985 C30. I also want to use an in-hu
1985 Edge Trim For Cabin Sole Pieces (2) Jtcf78911 at 9:51am 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/963 Hi all. My winter project, and now spring, has been the stripping and refinishing of my cabin sole
Port lights Cayennita at 9:34am 04.12.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/626 i would like to replace all 8 port lights for just light grey lexan with no frames. Does anyone make
Kalik 44 Bobby Wholf at 8:23am 04.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1882 I own a 1981 Kalik 44. This boat has a in mast furling system. I am trying to figure out if this
Lock the keel down? or not? pulsewave at 7:54am 04.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 39/7997 Is there any consensus on whether to lock the keel down? I might be in rocky areas at times and def

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Replace section of G4 anchor chain Captain Larry-DH at 8:03pm 08.29.23 Evans Starzinger wrote a few years back about testing rope to chain splices. If you have the time y
Refilling Compass - where's the port? Tally Ho at 7:41pm 08.29.23
Refilling Compass - where's the port? SycloneDriver at 7:36pm 08.29.23 I worked on a different compass, so keep that in-mind. I found the fill port on the bottom of the u
Raritan PHII long term review dlochner at 7:34pm 08.29.23 Interesting review. That's not been my experience 2 boats 2 PHII toilets, no structural problems.
Gulf Storm Potential JamesG161 at 7:03pm 08.29.23 Many of our SBO friends will feel this, including the new SBO warehouse in Gainesville, FL. It may
Need source for winch parts (1) Rich Stidger at 6:58pm 08.29.23 UPDATE: I finally got together with my machinist friend and completed the machining on a bronze bus
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Crusty Ol Salt at 6:28pm 08.29.23 Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions..... They are a lot like assholes, everyo
Thundering water tank? Jimongee at 6:18pm 08.29.23 H thanks Davida sailor! That makes sense. The folks I purchased this vessel from had never ever
Thundering water tank? Davidasailor26 at 6:12pm 08.29.23 Do you know if the tanks have vents to equalize pressure with the outside? Usually as the tanks fill
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 5:57pm 08.29.23 This stuff. 3M Dual Lock tape. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B07
Stowing Winch Handles Dalliance at 5:45pm 08.29.23 Perhaps some of that "industrial strength" Velcro they sell on Amazon would hold them in place? Th
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 08.29.23 All good points on the autopilot. But the better analogy to single handing with a tiller is just set
Gulf Storm Potential shemandr at 5:30pm 08.29.23 Every time the TWC talks about a wobble West I think of Jim. He don't need dat! Not to be unkind
Wooden block under mast step. morbidfollower at 4:47pm 08.29.23 you should measure your mast and see what the length is. IF it is under 25' it is the wrong mast.
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Ward H at 4:34pm 08.29.23 Stu's Single Handing 101 is a pretty good read. A couple of things I did to help with single handing
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks jviss at 4:33pm 08.29.23 If you have sand or gunk in the track spay will not remove it. Here is some info that I posted back
Gulf Storm Potential kappykaplan at 4:30pm 08.29.23 Stay safe, Jim.
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:26pm 08.29.23 Which part are you looking for specifically? Bimini Genoa Track Cars units were what I was lookin
Question about ignition switch and engine panel for 2004 Hunter 36 AndyL at 4:21pm 08.29.23 Thanks. That link was very useful and I was able to find what I hope is the right gasket - Yanmar 1
Should I purchase a Hunter 18? jpia at 4:19pm 08.29.23 Blue gelcoat fades a lot. Unfortunately , gelcoat repair kits don't account for fading. Skilled g

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