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Easy Solution to Jib Cleats H240 (2) bamabaxter at 1:31pm 05.05.16 Smaller Boats 2/1036 I have seen several remedies to the jib sheet cleat issue on the 240. I finally found a cheap and e
Is this a bad idea? (1) Justin_NSA at 12:32pm 05.05.16 Ask All Sailors 23/1579 I'd like to replace my cheap, ugly garden center dock boxes with something nice. I found plans for b
Shipping by USPS to Canada question kito at 11:45am 05.05.16 Ask All Sailors 25/1421 So I sent my Campbell Sailor prop to West by North in Vancouver BC to have it re-pitched and balance
Today it gets real: (3) pclarksurf at 10:16am 05.05.16 Catalina 22 143/20864 I made the rash assumption that the extremely capable sandblaster who works with the Department of E
Leave it on or off Karyon at 10:01am 05.05.16 Trailer Sailors 21/2301 So what do most of you trailer sailors do with the windex on the mast when the mast is down and trav
GALLING B00MER0N at 9:34am 05.05.16 Ask All Sailors 2/672 I have read with interest the many articles on galling of stainless steel parts but also had this ha
AIS reporting opinions please Ken Cross at 9:12am 05.05.16 Ask All Sailors 10/781 I recently changed smartphones to a Nexus 5X (Android) and no longer have my apps from my Iphone. On
Replacing fresh, potable, water hoses chrisings at 6:12am 05.05.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3830 Good day wise forum folk, One of this springs projects on our 1983 Catalina 30 is to replace the p
How do I remove old window caulk? (2) Capri at 6:03am 05.05.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2861 Good morning. I have a 1981 22. Three questions: 1) How would you recommend removing whatever is rem
361 mystery leak tnathan at 2:40am 05.05.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2855 we sailed our boat down the bay last week after having her on the hard for the winter. After two da
car radiator fan as cabin fan? (1) End80 at 12:59am 05.05.16 Ask All Sailors 31/3342 I was looking for high air-flow 12 volt fans to circulate/cool the cabin interior.. and based on rev
Please help the STATE of MAINE HARBORS DONATE to your Harbormaster and pay your Taxes StargazerP303 at 9:51pm 05.04.16 Sails Call Lounge 39/3946 Thanks all for your input here! Because of the statements made by myself and others, I feel maybe I
Light coming through cockpit deck! best fix? (1) Siphis at 9:00pm 05.04.16 Ask All Sailors 2/487 A couple years back i purchased a Shark 24 that needed a bunch of interior work(completely stripped)
Anodes mrudman850 at 8:36pm 05.04.16 Catalina 22 8/1130 My new-to-me swing keel (1977) will be on a mooring in salt water (Plymouth MA Harbor) for three mon
Hunter 34 shifter cable replacement damali at 5:09pm 05.04.16 Big Boats 2/1186 Hi Guys and Ladies: I have a 1984 Hunter 34 which I've had for about 5 years. I recently experienced
Rudder bearing for H376 Franklin at 4:47pm 05.04.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/1843 I am in need of new rudder bearings for my 1996 H376. No, they do not last as long as Hunter used t
New Boat New Boat New Boat. kimelmore at 4:19pm 05.04.16 Ask All Sailors 19/1223 We take possession of our "new to us" Catalina 380 tomorrow. This weekend we will travel to San Dieg
Saggy Main Sail thetailwind at 2:50pm 05.04.16 Catalina 22 7/3142 Hello, I recently acquired a reconditioned main sail from a craigslister that was parting out a cat
Restore shine to old gel coat.... uh, suggestions? Catmando at 2:24pm 05.04.16 Catalina 22 25/3727 My '70 Catalina 22 (#293) has been sitting on the hard for the last three years, as we have what you
Wiring a Sea Era toilet in Cat 30 MKIII head. Tucson Sailor at 1:53pm 05.04.16 Musings With Maine Sail 0/704 This topic was also posted in the Cat 30 Forum: We bought the Sea Era and purchased some gear to wir

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Lantern Advice dlochner at 5:31am 11.30.23 We use unscented lamp oil that can be purchased at a grocery or hardware store. But the W&P does bur
Dodger Needed Bob S at 4:57am 11.30.23 I paid 8k last year for our dodger without the frame. The quality canvas shops in my area are straig
Electrical issues West Wight Potter 19 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:47am 11.30.23 Is there an inline fuse on the red or plus side of the DC system? If so, check that too
Dodger Needed Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30am 11.30.23
Dodger Needed Terry Cox at 4:20am 11.30.23 Paid $1,400 a few years ago for Leta's Top Shop to replace our dodger, bimini and main sail cover. J
Yanmar Throttle Not Holding sailcapt340 at 3:33am 11.30.23 Glad you found it. The throttle slipping back is one very annoying problem to have on a boat. And
Electrical issues West Wight Potter 19 Steve LD at 1:09am 11.30.23
Lantern Advice Skipper J at 8:03pm 11.29.23 Thanks everyone; this discussion was just what I was looking for. Didn't know about wick trimming, f
Bubbly under top-coat rgranger at 7:59pm 11.29.23 That looks a little bit like something called orange peeling. It can happen when the paint is put o
Water tank syphoning? rgranger at 7:44pm 11.29.23
Water tank syphoning? TimFromLI at 7:32pm 11.29.23 Is your hot water tank higher than the vanity?
Dodger Needed SoSound at 7:11pm 11.29.23 This doesn't directly address your question, but about six years ago, I had a bimini and a connector
Dodger Needed dlochner at 6:26pm 11.29.23 Welcome to SBO. Did the $8K include a new frame or just the canvass?
Bubbly under top-coat Fidgit at 6:26pm 11.29.23 Thanks! That does make sense, I think the last guy kept it wrapped up in a tarp for many moons befor
Bubbly under top-coat dlochner at 5:48pm 11.29.23 Fiberglass doesn't corrode, so it can't be corrosion. ;) It could be a poor paint job or it could
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 5:16pm 11.29.23 221655
Water tank syphoning? Davidasailor26 at 2:46pm 11.29.23
Charts recommendation dlochner at 2:00pm 11.29.23 The basic data for all charts is the hydrographic data supplied by the respective countries charting
Yanmar Throttle Not Holding colb218 at 1:40pm 11.29.23
Chart plotter choice overwhelm 4arch at 1:19pm 11.29.23 Sorry to revive an old thread but for anyone looking at this, West Marine has the Raymarine Axiom 9

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