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Sailboat Cushions? ToppDogg at 7:20am 09.13.15 Ask All Sailors 0/618 Hello, I'm looking at a 77 Catalina 27 that needs all new cushions in the interior, the current o
Rear stay question gitpicker2007 at 7:11am 09.13.15 Catalina 22 27/2975 A possibly ignorant question: On the rear stay ( I hope I have that right- the steel cable from the
prop spins even when engine is off and in gear JensJaunt at 5:14am 09.13.15 Ask All Sailors 27/10490 I have a CS36 sailboat with a Yanmar 3Jh4E with Campbell a sailor prop. Yesterday the lazy sheet
Boat was broken into yesterday... kito at 4:16am 09.13.15 Ask All Sailors 15/2747 Get this.....it's my H30 project boat that's sitting in my backyard. It was locked with just the sta
Spinnaker lines go where fgraham at 9:59pm 09.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 11/4780 My spinnaker has two lines attached at the clew, Looks like the 2 sheets on the clew of my jib. Th
Miscellaneous Water Leaks - Hunter 356 Knotallthere at 8:18pm 09.12.15 Big Boats 7/2249 Hi, I'm new to this forum and just bought a 2002 Hunter 356 in need of TLC. The previous owner le
Installation of Electroscan MSD u0958901 at 7:20pm 09.12.15 Catalina 310 1/1205 Has anyone installed an Electro scan MSD on their 310? If so, please provide details.
Strange stuffing box behaviour.. Kopite at 7:04pm 09.12.15 Engines and Propulsion 7/2031 Hi, My boat is new to me, but I do know the box was re packed with normal flax 3 years ago. T
What happens to red dye in marine diesel? cbourne200 at 6:33pm 09.12.15 Engines and Propulsion 19/6569 Just curious... Bought 5 gal of marine diesel in Spring. Had it in diesel Jerry can (yellow). Pou
272LE shift cable replacement Mickstr6 at 5:31pm 09.12.15 Bigger Boats 9/1768 I have to replace my shifter cable. Any advice? I've searched the archives and haven't found anythin
Big Mac (MacGregor 65) drawings wanted mac_kamchatka at 2:29pm 09.12.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/903 Hi! Looking for Big Mac owners or anyone who knows. Drawings for our recently bought Mac 65 with mea
Yanmar 3GMF - Removing The Transmission Joe Mullee at 2:17pm 09.12.15 Big Boats 8/6133 I have a 1983 Hunter 34 with a Yanmar 3GMF engine. I've done everything anyone has suggested to stop
Oh what a Snipe hunt! waterpirate at 2:01pm 09.12.15 Trailer Sailors 75/17049 I introduced myself last week and have been scouring the web and burning up the cell phone. I have
Foiled by antifouling paint. capta at 1:38pm 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 3/981 It seems that every day the list grows longer of boats down here in the Caribbean that have been dup
Dickinson Newport stove CYQK at 10:57am 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 1/586 Looking at their solid fuel heater DMF-00-NEWSF Can you install one of these bad boys in your boat
How can I get my boat home? SenecaDaze at 10:28am 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2444 How can I get my sailboat home? Fixed keel 25 foot rests on cradle at marina every winter. I want t
Shake and Break Part 13 - August 6 2015 Skip Gundlach at 8:21am 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 0/507 Shake and Break Part 13 - August 6 2015 We left you as we reconnected to the same mooring we'd le
GPS and compass read differently davidmhull at 8:07am 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 46/10398 Good morning. I went sailing yesterday and one of the things I wanted to do is check out my new dept
Fresh water pump problems jkeaton at 5:55am 09.12.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/1335 The fresh water pump on my 320 seems to "burb" every 30 seconds or so when the water is not in use.
Hypothetical go or no go (1) 25yearslater at 3:31am 09.12.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1790 I am curious as to how one would depart or approach this harbor with a North wind at 25 Knots and wa

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Leroy Somer Windlass (1) jssailem at 3:50am 01.17.24
Leroy Somer Windlass (1) PhantomBJ at 3:17am 01.17.24
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? dLj at 3:15am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show? I've never
Leroy Somer Windlass jssailem at 2:54am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh
Insurance question Crusty Ol Salt at 4:59pm 01.16.24 I am beginning to think it is an issue the availability of insurance with an international rider. Th
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? sesmith at 4:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150-
Insurance question Tally Ho at 4:24pm 01.16.24 We're not quite that smart. Our marina only asks you to check a box to confirm your have insurance
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. LaDonaMina at 4:09pm 01.16.24
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (2) pclarksurf at 3:34pm 01.16.24 No intention of derailing the post and the sage advice-- as you proceed be cognizant of the material
Builders Certificate Will Gilmore at 3:21pm 01.16.24 Here's a link to a related problem on boatdesign.net. Problem with Documented vessel and Campbell Ya
Ranger 33 sail cover available shemandr at 3:00pm 01.16.24 I wish I had the Ranger 33 to fit it!
Bottom Streaking (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common u
Builders Certificate dLj at 2:48pm 01.16.24 Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such

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