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Installing AC in Beneteau Oceanis36cc Photoman60 at 8:13pm 06.22.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1138 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 19/2017 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 12/1075 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 24/8054 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 93/9996 A father and his three children are missing off the coast of Sanibel Island, FL. They left aboard a
Hunter 28 (1991) engine panel cover Phil Herring at 12:35pm 06.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/412 We're trying to figure out if the vertical bend in the cockpit engine panel cover is mild enough so
mooring in montauk enad at 12:28pm 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 0/407 any slips still avail (for summer) are $$$. noticed some moorings in the harbor west of star island
Raritan Electric Head Install in Catalina 30 MKIII (3) Tucson Sailor at 12:14pm 06.22.16 Catalina 30 0/874 After much help from these forums - particularly the Head Mistress and Mainesail - we installed the
Asym rigging on arch for H36 (1) stuartsw at 10:18am 06.22.16 Big Boats 3/988 Two years ago, we had an Asym built for our 2009 H36. The sailmaker rigged the lines, but the Admira
Netural position on the Yanmar KM2P-1 transmission. Charlie of Sarasota at 10:09am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/841 I have a 1974 Ta Chiao CT35. The Km2-1 transmission lever is horizon in the neutral position. I ne
Holding Tank Odor Control wflowe2 at 9:55am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 15/3943 Looking for recommendations for holding tank treatment products that work?
YSM12 Coupler - Diagnosing a Potential Problem Mighty Little at 9:32am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/4549 Ahoy. I figured my first post ought to be a good one, but maybe it's not. After purchase the previ
A thank you post Meriachee at 9:31am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 4/493 I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the fine folk at the SBO store. I've ordered a few things
Questions regarding boom and gooseneck. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 36/11321 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the bo
Questions about the running rigging on a C22. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 23/8713 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the ru
Fuel level indicator on 1994 Hunter 40.5 BellaTheBoat at 8:00am 06.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1797 I recently took ownership of a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Is it possible there is no way to tell how much fue
Spinlock 4-Line Jammer kenvail at 7:53am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 1/396 I was out in my Hunter 38 sloop on Sunday in 20 knots and in the mayhem somehow messed up my line ja
Cellular Amlifier and Antenna JamesG161 at 7:17am 06.22.16 SSB and Ham Operators 0/1033 We are interested in boosting our Hot Spot at the fringe areas of our coastal islands, along the nor
Shroud Placement? (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 7:14am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 8/1084 I've been getting conflicting information about where the main shroud from the top of the mast goes.
Watched Threads Suggestion (2) Rich Stidger at 6:04am 06.22.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/365 I must be a slow learner because I have made this mistake at least three times now. I inadvertently

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07 H-36 front water tank sender seadaddler at 5:50am 05.01.24
Removing Stains and smudges Captain Larry-DH at 5:30am 05.01.24 tea-colored water stains On and Off sold in marine stores, or muriatic acid. Rinse thoroughly aft
Sailing Sidekicks (1) Will Gilmore at 5:29am 05.01.24 224507 Bear was a chow/samoyed mix. He loved to sail with us on our Hobie 18. Visiting my father a
Removing Stains and smudges Project_Mayhem at 5:25am 05.01.24 Acetone and Magic Erasers will take shoe marks off. Acetone evaporates too quickly to do damage unle
Alternator charging dlochner at 5:09am 05.01.24 Let's back up here. If you are considering adding LFP batteries, there is a lot more to the installa
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 5:04am 05.01.24 there are so many things wrong with this ... But there are a couple of things right with it. Righ
Removing Stains and smudges kappykaplan at 5:00am 05.01.24 Magic Eraser might work.
Outboard depth in water. LakeShark at 3:30am 05.01.24 I haven't figured out why the stern sits so low. Only weight in the back is the outboard (tohatsu s
321 Rudder Play - Parts Wesleymi at 12:20am 05.01.24 Your lucky so far. Mine was corroded to the pin that went thru the rudder shaft. Had to grind away t
Need help identifying this boat please (2) skallagrime at 9:58pm 04.30.24 I don't know what it is but the HIN you decoded .... could have been modified over the years and F
Masthead sheaves jssailem at 9:40pm 04.30.24
Hand held Radio ? Richard19068 at 8:58pm 04.30.24 Correct ... when correctly installed (on the highest part of the inflated lifejacket when in the wa
Hand held Radio ? marcham at 8:19pm 04.30.24 It sounds like you are saying that a man overboard AIS device has better range than the DSC signal
Alternator charging AKlight at 5:50pm 04.30.24 Thanks for all the input everyone! I have validated the house bank is being charged by the alterna
Outboard depth in water. morbidfollower at 5:33pm 04.30.24 I haven't figured out why the stern sits so low. Only weight in the back is the outboard (tohatsu sa
Topping Lift Appears Short jssailem at 5:13pm 04.30.24 It is common. That is how my topping lift is rigged. I also have my reefing rigged at the mast. Th
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat jssailem at 5:09pm 04.30.24 Things Change... Dwyer Masts has sold the business to Zim Sailing. Dwyer Mast & Rigging. Where you
Need help identifying this boat please rgranger at 5:09pm 04.30.24 I don't know what it is but the HIN you decoded is probably what it started out as... could have be
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. Davidasailor26 at 4:21pm 04.30.24 Thanks. I tether my phone to PC via usb cable. Its an older PC that doesnt have bluetooth or wifi
WEMA Holding Tank Gage - LED all Lights are on Sailgunner at 3:49pm 04.30.24 I replaced my wema sensors years ago with new wema sensors. You do need to remove and clean the hold

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