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Ground Prep for Morgan 36T Chip Doughty at 8:31am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 1/715 Hello Everyone, I just bought a 1973 Morgan36T than is going to reside on my property for the next y
Raw water pump Ron20324 at 8:05am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1371 This is my first go-round with the raw water pump leaking out the back. I follow the threads about t
Transducer 26m macrigger at 6:10am 05.15.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/599 Im installing a lowrance transducer and would like it inside as opposed to a stern mount.....any ide
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties pedistal. johnm5858 at 5:48am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 2/370 After much talking with Edson and planning and installing, I just got done installing a pedistal gu
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties Pedistal. (1) johnm5858 at 5:44am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2509 After much planning and installing, Imjust got don installing a pedistal guard, my concern is the en
Aluminum water tank repair? (3) Chris & Lenore at 4:49am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 4/2205 Our spring surprise this year was a leak in one of the fresh water tanks. Seems to be about a pint a
Universal Diesel Engine Paint StanleyJ at 4:13am 05.15.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/2074 Hi Folks! I am looking for the dark gold or bronze engine paint found on Universal diesel engines.
At wits end Willemvan at 10:12pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 5/742 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
How high off bow genny tack? Clydo at 9:18pm 05.14.16 Catalina 310 13/2025 In resolving my non furling issue guy up my mast finally decided halyard wrap problem (as someone on
Jack Line attachment Jwhy at 9:00pm 05.14.16 Catalina 30 20/4910 How should I set up the jack lines in the cockpit? What kind of ring should I connect it to and whe
At wits end Willemvan at 8:54pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 2/507 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
DSC link to GPS Jwhy at 8:53pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/512 I have registered my DSC equiped radio and set up the current location data in the memory. What do I
FM radio antenna position PAC3142 at 7:24pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 13/2798 So, while a cold front passes, we are sitting below in our just launched boat listening to the world
Halyard buying and installing Spence at 6:42pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1483 I'll need 3 new halyards as they have had a mouse nest built around them on the interior of the alum
mac 224 venture sailnewbie at 4:33pm 05.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1371 3rd time sailing on avg. 7 mph winds with 15 mph gusts, 7 was very comfortable but when the 15 mph h
antifouling paint help fred1diver at 2:15pm 05.14.16 Trailer Sailors 8/1019 hey everyone, I started painting my bottom but I'm stuck at painting where the trailer bunks are hol
failed relaxation splax at 1:38pm 05.14.16 Big Boats 16/1682 Well, I wanted to take a few days and spend them on the boat in the river fishing without internet o
Small spider cracks on my 1987 O'Day 272LE? Chuck Powell at 11:17am 05.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1564 How do I repair the small spider cracks on my 272LE? I don't think they are stress related. Some are
Dolphinite: Anyone with suggestions? Ilanortho at 10:56am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/573 I need to bed in my refinished teak cabin top handrails. I came across a video using dolphinite. Any
Companion way boards on H23.5 Karyon at 7:57am 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 6/598 What was used as the original companion way boards on the H23.5 ? The ones that are on our boat are

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Newbie question - antifouling compartibility Barnacle Bill at 4:39pm 03.17.24 It might be easier to pick the paint you want to use and ask that manufacturer if it will be compati
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: Davidasailor26 at 4:34pm 03.17.24
Painting the Boat Barnacle Bill at 4:32pm 03.17.24 First of all, Brightside or any 2-part polyurethane paint like Awlgrip (Brightside is one part), wil
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: jssailem at 4:10pm 03.17.24 the best way to determine the health of batteries Is to do a controlled 20 hour capacity test. Det
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: dLj at 4:04pm 03.17.24 here is my charger. I think I'm OK with it Well, it does not have 3 stage charging, as one would w
Hull color Barnacle Bill at 4:01pm 03.17.24 Having once worked for a SanJuan dealer I remember that the usual hull color of the 26 was a beige,
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (2) Ted10028 at 3:03pm 03.17.24 here is my charger. I think I'm OK with it are you saying the best way to determine the health of
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (1) Ted10028 at 3:02pm 03.17.24 A three stage charger is the only way to go if you like your batteries. Victron and Sterling/ProNau
Cockpit table - how to secure it ed canty at 2:21pm 03.17.24 I have been imagining a canvas wrap with a bunch of pockets on the front. It would hold everything
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 dmax at 12:58pm 03.17.24 I would start by just cutting a panel out of one side, a little aft of the rudder stock line and cut
Resurfacing cockpit ranger shemandr at 12:35pm 03.17.24 I like the grey too. If that the alternative to re-painting non slip I'd go with it. I had a red R
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 11:59am 03.17.24 Your change in plans sounds good. I've found eBay to be a good place to recoup some costs from purch
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 11:54am 03.17.24 Thank you both for your advice! Based on your recommendations, I have ordered a 17amp Victron water
Resurfacing cockpit ranger dLj at 11:35am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color. I consider myself blessed b
Resurfacing cockpit ranger MitchM at 11:06am 03.17.24 I like the concept of good sea teak. but don't like the gray color.
Keel and Rudder Repairs C27 capt.canuck at 11:00am 03.17.24 Thanks for the info. I have a small shop and am capable of welding most metals and fiberglassing. I
Hunter Legend for Sale? dmax at 9:21am 03.17.24 I'm always amazed/disappointed when looking at boats for sale at the lack of maintenance and upkeep.
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 9:06am 03.17.24 The only one on the left cost was posted for sale over 5 years ago. I found a few nearby (Souther
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 8:34am 03.17.24 Hey, thanks for all the help. I bought 'HAM radio for dummies' and started reading it, plus found a
My last boat - probably jssailem at 8:33am 03.17.24 Age is a number. It is health that I see as limiting. I do not go gentle into that dark night. I a

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