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Installing hardware OVER kiwi grip non skid? flyinbrian87 at 9:30am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2789 Hello, I'm interested in just covering my existing (well worn shallow) nonskid embossed non skid dec
Little tip????? Ken Cross at 9:18am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 62/5490 Hi everyone. I seem to be more sensitive to rattles than the Admiral, but I've usually been able to
Need Help Finding SimRad TP10 mountin pin.. (1) rgranger at 9:00am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 2/2246 Hey All I need to order (or find something that will work) a tiller pin for a Simrad TP10 tiller pi
Durable Bottom Paint thetailwind at 8:42am 02.29.16 Trailer Sailors 22/5250 Hello, I am in the process of fairing my keel. Soon I will be painting it. I am wondering what is a
Keel paint cracking and flaking Damifudo at 8:03am 02.29.16 Catalina 30 4/3111 First time sanding our new to us Catalina 30 and the bottom is in great condition untill you get to
Varnish issue (1) Blitz at 7:06am 02.29.16 Ask All Sailors 6/966 Anyone know how I could avoid varnish failure for teak strips that are screwed through for my compan
Hunter Association of Puget Sound 2016 Chart Chat Mikem at 8:36pm 02.28.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/454 Hunter Association of Puget Sound Annual Chart Chat, 2016 at Bremerton Yacht Club The 35 or so memb
Is this cabin Sole a gonner$ (2) StephenD at 6:02pm 02.28.16 Ask All Sailors 23/5488 120124 My recently acquired 1980 Hunter's cabin sole had been neglected for many years it seems. In
H 216 or 22 Daysailer Electrical Pkg Joetul at 4:44pm 02.28.16 Smaller Boats 1/579 I have the factory installed electrical package. New boat. However I cannot get the electrical syst
Outboard Wedge Removal geehaw at 4:28pm 02.28.16 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1815 Well I need to repair some damage to my transom from all most tearing my rudder off the boat when a
Keeping head door open marchem at 4:09pm 02.28.16 Catalina 310 25/3964 I'm looking for a way to keep the head door open. We've got two pad trained dogs, and I'd like to b
Md Yacht CLub VS Bowleys Quarters - preferences? Paula at 3:45pm 02.28.16 Sails Call Lounge 4/807 Our family owned marina, which we love, may not be able to accommodate us if we move up to a 36.
Inverter - Is This Normal? GorillaToast at 3:45pm 02.28.16 Ask All Sailors 25/2278 i just installed a Xantrex 2000w PSW inverter. It is wired direct to my 400ah house bank, which is c
Beneteau 343 Rudder Position Sensor Installation BigEasy at 3:18pm 02.28.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/5223 I am preparing to install a Raymarine rudder position sensor on my 343. My understanding is that s
Best day of the year so far... (1) DAVA390 at 11:46am 02.28.16 Ask All Sailors 6/715 Been a miserable winter for me.Today, 66 degrees no wind. Gettin' ready!!
Emergency Tiller handle for a 1983 Catalina 36 Dave6330 at 11:09am 02.28.16 Parts Search 1/825 New-to-us 1983 Catalina 36. Need to lay on an emergency tiller handle. Sources or photos/specs for
Roller Reefing vs. 2nd Headstay Carel3041 at 10:49am 02.28.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2857 My Mac 25 has a single headstay with hank-on jib or Genny. Would it be better to convert to roller
Chart plotters lee oakley at 7:58am 02.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1106 I would like to hear opinions on recommended reliable chart plotters that also show the depths
Hunter 23 Jiffy Reef rigging Erictheboatman at 9:21pm 02.27.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2390 Hello to all my fellow boaters and let me thank you in advance for any and all information to help m
Bad to power up garmin out of water? RussC at 8:49pm 02.27.16 Ask All Sailors 28/10700 I recently purchased a Garmin 43dv and love it so far, but I keep hearing about people who feel it d

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Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Mark Maulden at 9:41am 03.05.24 Kinda reinforces the general opinion that the insurance guys are sometimes crooks in nice suits. ..
Replace keel Bolts on B 41S5 1990 American_Mainsail at 9:40am 03.05.24 Give Mars Keel a call. They are the experts. They offer a keel bolt replacement service. I know th
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! william24424 at 9:39am 03.05.24 Thank you for reminder, I just noticed the tag was signed in 1986, yet it still pointed to green/goo
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Richard19068 at 9:38am 03.05.24 This case is about a lot more than just fire extinguishers. It points out that the insurer can screw
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Dalliance at 9:11am 03.05.24 Interesting article. I replaced my extinguishers last year. The old ones are still in the boat as
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! twodzusfittings at 9:11am 03.05.24 What is the lifespan of a marine fire extinguisher? I say marine, as mine were bought from a west ma
Large Frame alternator in M25XP jssailem at 9:04am 03.05.24 Just want to say... You can not use that alternator during the Round Whidbey Race.
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! kloudie1 at 9:02am 03.05.24 Kinda reinforces the general opinion that the insurance guys are sometimes crooks in nice suits. ..
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! American_Mainsail at 8:58am 03.05.24 Replaced mine recently as they were over 10 years old, put the old ones in the cars. I do this sa
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 8:33am 03.05.24 Yes I agree with all of your comments. I do indeed follow "Sailng Jibsea" and yes, they make out ju
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 8:30am 03.05.24 Thanks for sharing this story and info, Dave. I wish I got the chance to meet Warren and pick his b
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing (2) American_Mainsail at 8:09am 03.05.24 As pointed out, Warren Luhrs, who owned Hunter was a global solo racer who enjoyed it on boats that
GOB Gone? FastOlson at 8:06am 03.05.24 We have subscribed to PBO for many many years. Read it pretty much cover to cover, and re-read many
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Calif. Ted at 8:01am 03.05.24 Replaced mine recently as they were over 10 years old, put the old ones in the cars.
Advice on transcontinental shipping 373Sailor at 8:00am 03.05.24 I had a set a date last fall for Sailors Moving Sailors to move me out east this month. In January h
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! FastOlson at 7:52am 03.05.24 Dave, you sure do have my attention! I just sent this story to our insurance agent for comment. Than
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:49am 03.05.24 Excellent feed back. Thanks so much.
Weekend Login Difficulties dlochner at 7:01am 03.05.24 I think the electronic gremlins just wanted to have a little mid-winter fun.
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 5:36am 03.05.24 Well, I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered my 250A large frame alternator and serpentine belt
Weekend Login Difficulties Hayden Watson at 4:34am 03.05.24 I was thinking. "What did I do to get myself banned, I'm a good boy?" Thanks for the effort. gary

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