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Refrigeration and battery life while on shore power markwbird at 8:00am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 28/11053 So, I've been posting about my plan to add 12V refrigeration kit to my H-34. I plan to leave it on
Was the backstay chain plate made stronger on later boats davidmhull at 7:17am 11.24.15 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1117 I am getting ready to haul my O'day 22 for the winter and would like to make a modification to the m
Calling caulk experts! Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 5/554 This is not related to my sailboat, but I think this forum is a good source of information. I had S
Solar or generator? Deleted member 117556 at 6:43am 11.24.15 Catalina 310 57/6967 Looking for something everyone has: opinions! I have been researching a better way to recharge my b
Zinc Anodes-Universal 5411, 11 HP, O'Day 28, 1982 vmaks at 2:34am 11.24.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/2365 I took a marine diesel engine repair class, entry level class. One of the topics was zinc anodes.
Exhaust Vent Loop Squeaks Monterey385 at 9:36pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/575 Our exhaust vent loop is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker. When the boat idles
Dreaded rusty keel bolts on a fixed keel Catalina 22 partingclouds at 6:01pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2521 Has anyone drilled cast iron with a hand drill with the boat in the water? I think it can be done,
Winterizing M25 engine ArkadiyS at 3:04pm 11.23.15 Catalina 30 15/2447 I am in the process of winterizing our M25 engine (on Cat 30) and have a hell of a time getting the
King Starboard Projects/Accessories, post your work or ideas! (1) CloudDiver at 2:58pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 36/13762 I like materials that are low maintenance, high durability, and UV resistant (in this case nearly im
Making battery cables jibes138 at 2:51pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 25/2561 I am rewiring my engine and need to also make new battery cables. The OEM cables are not tinned wir
Solar panel bracket and outboard prop guard (3) danphilgreen at 2:09pm 11.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2998 The previous owner had the solar panel velcroed to the lazarette hatch. It was problematic for sever
Cal35Cruiser Owner looking for info on Cutter rig jssailem at 2:03pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 3/370 I know from the plan designs and brochures I discovered, that the Cal35 Cruiser from 1974 had a cutt
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:51pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 13/6560 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:49pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 2/925 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a
Can I shorten my boom? sailnoproblem at 9:34am 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 28/4877 My 14' boom is way to long. I want to go with a shorter one. My model boat started with a 14', then
Trailer Project Flamingo1 at 9:32am 11.23.15 Catalina 22 12/1506 I bought a 1972 Catalina 22 fixed keel this summer and last week a buddy stayed with me for a few da
J-30 shemandr at 8:38am 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 8/3237 I'm looking for info re this boat. I've done the sailboatdata.com, and google and the class associa
Barient 23 Self Tailer troubles Ventuse at 8:33am 11.23.15 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3744 Hi, Over the summer I purchased a Hunter 37 cutter. I spent the summer enjoying the boat on the Ches
Dutchman filament source Justin_NSA at 7:56am 11.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1076 I plan to replace my aged topping lift line with one I can lead back to the cockpit. The filament is
Where is your VHF? rgranger at 7:21am 11.23.15 Smaller Boats 50/6157 Hello All Still getting to know my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26. The P.O. never installed a VHF in th

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Chafe guards jssailem at 6:04pm 10.26.23 This website my Mainesail Talks about the Yale Max Mooring pendant. It may provide some detail for y
20 year old furlex roller fuller track jams up when hoisting the jim kappykaplan at 5:01pm 10.26.23 Capt Robbie, is there a question here?
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment Alan Gomes at 4:46pm 10.26.23 Alan, you sold me. It's time to remove the bulb and put in a proper priming pump. I just want to m
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? heritage at 4:41pm 10.26.23 I rigged a 2:5hp Torqeedo on the swim ladder of my H27. I was curious if it would work as a backup
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment TimFromLI at 4:24pm 10.26.23 There is a much better way to do this that is not only even more convenient but also safe. I've att
Rebuild of high pressure fuel pump for Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 4:20pm 10.26.23 I already pulled the trigger, but called Seattle Injector just to see. They said $450-$550, 3 week t
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 3:54pm 10.26.23 That story sounds suspiciously familiar. https://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/reaction-gifs/suspic
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Rick Webb at 2:59pm 10.26.23 I switched to the plastic covers I think they work much better, the boat slides right on. Another ad
Chafe guards thinwater at 2:53pm 10.26.23 You have to be on the boat in rough conditions to see how it rides and what the lines are doing. See
Bimini horizontal support tube (H27) Huntersippi at 2:45pm 10.26.23 Appreciate the good advice - sounds doable, though as I feared, it appears there is not a standard H
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? isaksp00 at 2:41pm 10.26.23 Someone mentioned above the issue of the leg length. If the prop on a 1HP or similar won't clear the
Evaluating a Beneteau 323 for Purchase - Keel Boat / Matrix Questions jbmia at 2:15pm 10.26.23 That is important information not supplied in the original query. It provides context to your query
Leak repair: how to fix up cabin ceiling? Ranzo at 12:11pm 10.26.23 Hey George! Not silly at all! This 22 actually has a pump-out MSD installed, and the tube here is th
Leak repair: how to fix up cabin ceiling? ...3TacksontheWater at 12:07pm 10.26.23 Perhaps a silly question. What is that checkered brown tube coming thru the deck? Is that the older
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Southern Crux at 12:04pm 10.26.23
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? Davenport at 11:36am 10.26.23 Thanks all. This issue seems helpful to analyze from side. I partly asked about small outboard to
Leak repair: how to fix up cabin ceiling? Ranzo at 11:30am 10.26.23 Thanks Siamese! I will definitely poke and try to check the core well when I get the hardware off. I
Bimini horizontal support tube (H27) ggrizzard at 11:29am 10.26.23 I don't know where Barnett Reservoir is located but if there is an RV or boat salvage yard nearby c
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Project_Mayhem at 11:13am 10.26.23 Sometimes you can find "remnants" of outdoor grade carpet at Lowes or Home Depot and the manager wi
Hurricane Otis jssailem at 11:05am 10.26.23 And Cabo was on the fringe of the storm.

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