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WA6CCA Vertical Dipole for Sailing Yachts Brian D at 3:00pm 05.15.16 SSB and Ham Operators 5/1768 Back in October 2014, I reported that I built an HF Dipole antenna for my boat. Since then, the web
Holding tank Tim22 at 2:25pm 05.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/1366 Hi all I have just discovered that the holding tank on my hunter 310 needs replacing. The input hose
Leaking Keel chuck stas at 2:25pm 05.15.16 Ask An Oday Owner 8/5130 I just sanded the bottom of my Boat to paint it. When I was finished I saw a dark spot and thought I
Droning vibration at 2700 rpm mytime at 1:56pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1504 I have a 1994 Catalina 30 with a Universal 25xp. Over the winter I had: A new prop shaft spun and b
Poly will stop you dead. (1) LeoLambert310 at 1:32pm 05.15.16 Catalina 310 2/868 123444 Having picked up a poly sheet floating under the water the size of the boat stopped us dead w
Do you get seasick? rgranger at 12:02pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 30/6488 The topic of seasickness came up on another thread and I didn't want to hijack the thread... Here i
I am in deep trouble! Mayday! jd4cm0601 at 12:01pm 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 123/22379 Let's start this by saying that I'm an idiot and maybe the worst boat owner on the planet. I bought
goose neck replacement djekels at 11:11am 05.15.16 Parts Search 1/706 I've had it with my current gooseneck breaking off the mast from its 4 rivits per attachment. Does
Dock equipment-newbie question Texas Gun-Man at 10:20am 05.15.16 Catalina 22 8/792 I'm renting a space at my local lake marina. It is a lake with only 3 sailboats (only 2 active) coun
Halyard sheaves at base of 23.5 mast Scotty147 at 10:16am 05.15.16 Smaller Boats 30/2664 Some time ago I removed the pin and sheaves at the base of the mast on my 23.5. The plastic separato
Interior stain for Pearson 36-2 Ghughes at 9:06am 05.15.16 Pearson 5/1896 We are restoring a Pearson 36-2 (1988) and had to replace teak plywood around ports. Any recommenda
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 4/2206 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 3/2080 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 13/2032 In resolving my non furling issue guy up my mast finally decided halyard wrap problem (as someone on

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New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 9:56am 03.19.24 I doubt this adds much to the bilge pump discussion, but hopefully I should be covered as far as bi
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' tfox2069 at 9:49am 03.19.24
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 9:48am 03.19.24 For what it is worth, this is a trailer sailor and won't be in the water overnight except on occassi
Polycarbonate Bimini Window servechilled at 9:09am 03.19.24 Hello All, I'm having a new dodger made, and have decided to go with the polycarbonate 60 mil for th
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' rgranger at 8:57am 03.19.24 Is a walk off transom a requirement?
How to identify Lewmar pedestal model (H33) Hello Below at 8:20am 03.19.24 Possibly post a few pics here and also send them to Lewmar may provide the help.
Hull damage mac twenty five rgranger at 7:29am 03.19.24 I think you are okay. I've owned a few macs (and many other boats) and they will tend to sag if the
My last boat - probably rgranger at 7:25am 03.19.24 I also like "Last Call". But if you want a sailing term that means about the same thing you could g
What's the PRHF Rating? rgranger at 7:17am 03.19.24 Yes you did..... I have been in that bay the show on Molokai.... very beautiful spot.
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Paint TNCat22 at 7:08am 03.19.24 Currently restoring all exterior wood back to "classic" style. We will be cruising local lakes in TN
Squeeqy rudder post dlochner at 6:10am 03.19.24 Where is it rubbing? What kind of rudder bearing is there? Do you have a drawing or photo of the pro
Imperial or Metric ozoneman at 6:06am 03.19.24 Thanks Ralph. I'm taking tools thru checked luggage so trying to economize weight!
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install DMSea at 5:45am 03.19.24 We have a traveler on our B24. It's right where you were thinking of putting it (between the benches
Hunter Legend for Sale? cherwika at 5:42am 03.19.24 I don't know about pre 88 but both our Legends have/had winged keels. Interestingly, a Jenneau sales
Hunter Legend for Sale? cherwika at 5:34am 03.19.24 That seems to be the consensus! Seems Hunter found the sweet spot between a good family-cruising pr
My last boat - probably stickinthemud57 at 5:20am 03.19.24 The original post reminds me of all the reasons I chose my Mac26S. While it would be nice to have th
My last boat - probably twodzusfittings at 5:18am 03.19.24 "we have nothing to prove" You left out: "Got the Tee Shirt" Ha ha
Broken Rudder PaulK at 5:10am 03.19.24 If the setup is like it shows in the photo in post #11, it would be easy to bolt uprights on both si
Replacing C 310 fuel tank john2 at 2:43am 03.19.24 on a 310 everything what leaks goes in the bilge , but also through the whole bilge.... I made a w
Pacific NW Weather jssailem at 9:11pm 03.18.24

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