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Cockpit Scupper replacement? pclarksurf at 5:16pm 04.05.16 Catalina 22 1/1010 As I brace for the upside down epoxy job and replacing the cockpit floor entirely I realized that th
Transitioning inland... braol at 1:26pm 04.05.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/36 Well, this will be the last season for the venerable H27 for me. This will be the last year (retiri
Oxalic acid IH82BL8 at 11:51am 04.05.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1260 Where can I buy Oxalic acid in central Maryland? Thanks
Going up a furling mast Phantom154 at 11:35am 04.05.16 Big Boats 11/1732 I have a Selden furling mast and need to use the halyard to haul me up to fix/replace my anchor ligh
Water System Fittings still at it at 10:28am 04.05.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1480 The fresh water system in my 1986 Beneteau First 405 is fitted with 16mm hoses and fittings which I
Hunter 306 Only: Minimum wind conditions to cruise? Bedouin at 9:37am 04.05.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1605 Hello all, So, I calculated my 2002 Hunter 306's SA/D at 16.6 (probably more like 16.0 with the fam
Main sheet block/swivel/cam cleat Wakulla212 at 9:28am 04.05.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2461 Help please. I need to replace the main sheet block, swivel cam cleat (there is probably a technica
Take care of your health, fellas! Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 04.05.16 Ask All Sailors 35/2141 I just went thru an experience that demonstrates how fleeting it can be. Over a week ago on Wednesd
Dow 795 Alternate? kloudie1 at 7:56am 04.05.16 Ask All Sailors 37/21473 I saw a data sheet for GE "Iron Grip" construction adhesive that looked very similar to the properti
Reefing Hunter 216 jjbrainard@comcast.net at 5:51am 04.05.16 Smaller Boats 10/1824 How do I reef the luff grommet on the main sail?
Kanzaki Transmission Oil Change Jeff Jellick at 4:24am 04.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/10453 I have a 2006 Hunter 45 CC with a Yanmar 4JH3-TE / 75 H.P. and a Kanzaki Model No. KM4A Transmission
Hunter 310 Asymmetrical Spinnaker Gardnera at 8:43pm 04.04.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/2063 I have a 1998 Hunter 310 with a fiberglass arch. I want to purchase and install an asymmetrical spin
H25 boarding ladder DianaOfBurlington at 7:59pm 04.04.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/690 I am looking for a boarding ladder that can be fixed-mounted (not removable), that folds down (not t
How to add a Freezer section? McIntoshUSA at 7:54pm 04.04.16 Ask All Sailors 1/681 We have a good working cold plate refrigerator. I have seen some refrigerators that have a metal sec
Standing rigging tension wing15601 at 7:18pm 04.04.16 Bigger Boats 1/646 Ive searched high and low for definitive numbers for setting the tension on the standing rigging on
Can't find the leak! WJM53 at 6:00pm 04.04.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/680 I have a Hunter 28 that seems to have developed a leak over this past winters storage. Even with a w
Trailer weight/GVW Cat 22 gjordan at 5:33pm 04.04.16 Catalina 22 8/8702 I could not find it in the search feature, so here goes. My 79 swing keel 22 has a Trailrite trailer
Pump out hose needs to be replaced (1) tstrobel at 5:07pm 04.04.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/944 My hoses stink as the waste tank pumpout hose is connected to the bottom of the tank and waste is al
Headed to Sardis Lake, Mississippi, U.S.A. In June - Do you have recent experience? williamtl at 4:50pm 04.04.16 Destinations 4/1022 Hello All, I'm headed to Sardis Lake in June with my trailer sailer for a week. I was hoping that
Epoxy Resin Quality CYQK at 4:43pm 04.04.16 Ask All Sailors 25/3381 Anyone know if the quality of epoxy resin is dependent on the ratio it is mixed with hardener? Seei

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H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:49pm 08.28.23 I used 14/3 wire to serve LED lights. This gave me 2 hots and a common ground for the Try Color an
A C27 Question rpwillia at 4:40pm 08.28.23 Interesting. From looking at his boat he has some interesting stuff on it. Definitely a lot more thi
A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Hayden Watson at 3:07pm 08.28.23 The rode has spent most of its life in the locker. 3-strand rope is easy to splice even when old as

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