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Electric Head chicagodave at 7:23am 07.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/819 Beneteau 423 We have an electric head in our main cabin head. To operate the head there is a switc
teak toe rail trainmanjess at 6:39am 07.06.15 Ask All Sailors 11/5307 hello all I have to replace the toe rail on my sailboat... it is a 1979 Dufour 12000ct 45ft sailb
1976 H 25 toe rail attachment Crazy Dave Condon at 6:21am 07.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/543 I am not sure what would be the best sealant but did not suggest the Satan's glue for this or 5200.
1976 25 Hunter toe rail attachment Crazy Dave Condon at 6:19am 07.06.15 Smaller Boats 7/756 I could not help on one inquiry about the toe rail what to use when reapplying it to the boat. Plea
B323 - Climbing the Mast rschultz at 4:06am 07.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/3073 Must climb the mast to replace dead anchor light. Furling main...so only line to use (other than dr
Replacing Wire-to-rope Halyard Ron and Pam at 10:18pm 07.05.15 Catalina 22 4/2276 New to the Forum, so a big hello! We just bought a 1984 Catalina 22 to restore and sail. It need
Snake on the boat! (1) w4swk at 9:19pm 07.05.15 Catalina 22 4/1127 Hi All I'm not sure if this post has any value but I feel the need to share our experience over the
Looking for a BASIC GPS colinhulse at 7:24pm 07.05.15 Ask All Sailors 21/2331 Does anyone sell a GPS that just shows Lat and Long? I want it for over my chart table next to the V
Tennessee River Trip Jim5717 at 7:22pm 07.05.15 Big Boats 9/2641 Just purchased a Hunter 37.5, located on Watts Bar lake in east Tn. Considering putting the mast on
Windlass for 309 (Lewmar) CaptBetsy at 6:58pm 07.05.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/1747 Hi- I've seen other postings for Maxwell but I have a 2006 309 hull 27 that came from Annapolis de
leaking shrouds... Member 131497 at 6:24pm 07.05.15 Bristol 5/2580 H! everyone... I have adopted a 1976 B24 and in the process of bring it back to looking good and co
1983 McGregor Rudder Aldys at 5:27pm 07.05.15 Parts Search 0/721 Looking for a Rudder assy for a 1983 McGregor Sailboat - anyone out there? Will to pay shipping - th
Throttle control on binnacle CaptBetsy at 5:14pm 07.05.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/2022 Both a heads up and a question Has anyone else had the same issue? Had to have my throttle l
Boom brake NiceBeny at 5:01pm 07.05.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2811 I am thinking Of getting a boom brake, there are several models out there, any suggestions on which
WANTED: Leprechaun to repair bilge hose!! earlmerkel at 4:28pm 07.05.15 Precision 0/1507 These P-23's are built like iron! Durable, solid...and yet, nimble in a decent wind. Alas, tho-- a
What winch for gin pole? Gene Neill at 2:58pm 07.05.15 Trailer Sailors 6/2790 I believe my mast is 25' and change, anyone have any suggestions what size/capacity winch would be a
Catalina 30 wood spreaders DrakesIslander1906 at 2:20pm 07.05.15 Catalina 30 6/2887 My Catalina 30 was build in 1982. When did they change the spreaders to something other than wood.
Catalina 30 Bellows Rule62 at 1:40pm 07.05.15 Catalina 30 4/1185 Here is a question. I am looking to purchase a Catalina 30. It has damaged gel coat in a few place
Do I need Insurance??? Newcat30 at 12:39pm 07.05.15 Ask All Sailors 29/5133 Probably a stupid question. Ok, here's the situation... I'm looking for a Catalina 30 below $20k
cockpit light bryan crites at 12:37pm 07.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2194 Does anyone have a led light in the cockpit on the bimini frame. If so what type waterproof, rope li

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Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities jssailem at 2:44pm 12.27.23 If you are a good navigator, competent in weather planning, have the needed provisions for your boat
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities (1) tfox2069 at 12:55pm 12.27.23 I suppose the answer is sure, you could sail the 32RK across an ocean. But would you want to? @Dav
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Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning American_Mainsail at 9:45am 12.27.23 Thanks very much for clarifying @jssailem!
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Best bottom paint for frequent diving/cleaning (1) fstbttms at 9:14am 12.27.23 Fst - what's your take on how gracefully Trinidad wears over time with maintenance cleaning? ...Wou
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Yanmar question dlochner at 8:55am 12.27.23 Just for the record, many, possibly most, motorcycles share engine and transmission oil with one su
Thru Hull Replacement? Captain Larry-DH at 8:46am 12.27.23 Here are shots of the thru hull I cannot close If you can dive on it I suggest plugging it from th
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Yanmar question Sandy Stone at 8:42am 12.27.23 Also, I believe the Atomic 4 has a shared oil system for the engine and transmission.
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Yanmar SB8 no water out of exhaust HOLLYALYSSA1288 at 6:12am 12.27.23 Thank you all! Worked on the engine yesterday and got it sorted out (the elbow was blocked up with
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience All U Get at 3:57am 12.27.23 Cruising friends had installed two of them on their boat about four years ago and preferred them to
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Christmas cruise 2023 Gene Neill at 8:57pm 12.26.23 Indeed it is! When I glanced at photo 758 it looked like a Pelagic actuator. But I see now clearly

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