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Inexpensive Self Mast Climbing Setup. Bowedtoothdoc at 10:57am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 31/7201 Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting up the mast alone. I know ATN makes one, but it is 4
My first sailboat - leaking chainplate; other questions Jimski at 10:42am 05.20.15 Catalina 30 10/1957 I have just closed on my first sailboat - a 1986 C30. I had a survey done and that turned up a few t
Has anybody replaced their Lewmar Portlights? (2) DannoHeimann at 10:16am 05.20.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1596 Hi ! I have been trying to install new portlights on my Catalina 400 with no success. While the por
Keel bolt torque Canonshooternb at 10:12am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1423 I have a 1986 Pearson 282 with a lead keel that I just purchased. The keel bolts are in excellent
1989 Hunter 37 Cushion question slowandeasy at 9:17am 05.20.15 Big Boats 9/958 I have a 1989 Hunter 37 where the settee table makes a double berth. I am able to set the berth up
Ventilation for reftigeration unit gregorybross at 9:07am 05.20.15 Catalina 30 5/1023 I recently installed a new Nova Kool refrigeration system in my boat. I noticed the ventilation req
Rodkicker installation Tim22 at 8:09am 05.20.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/2546 I am installing a rodkicker rigid vang with cylinder on my Hunter 310 and am a bit confused as to th
Stopping Leaks with the Magic of Butyl Tape (5) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:17am 05.20.15 Catalina 310 26/9703 Ever since we have owned Smitty there has been a pesky leak in the hatch right over our berth. It w
Personal Address in Kemah Liveaboard Richard Olden at 6:42am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1240 Am planning on purchasing a live-aboard in Kemah. Not sure on which marina for docking but I am favo
Hunter 18.5 1990 aunk5898 at 6:39am 05.20.15 Smaller Boats 7/1067 What should i expect when replacing Keel Bolts that are decayed and what is the best way to fix this
Oday 26 and Harken Traveler mlindberg1 at 6:35am 05.20.15 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1056 Hi all, Wondering if anyone could help me out? My Oday 26 has a Harken Traveler n front of the com
Running wires in an Edson pedestal. OS2Dude at 6:05am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 5/4366 I just bought a 1985 Catalina 30 with an Edson pedestal. It does not seem to have any kind of condu
How much oil does a Universal M25 diesel need OS2Dude at 5:49am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 6/11166 I have a 1985 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25 diesel inboard. The engine manual does not say how
Sense 'Dock and Go Peter T at 3:32am 05.20.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1715 I have a 2011 Beneteau Sense which I have to say is superb. However, it has a Dock and Go mooring sy
Masthead Light? Anyone have photo? Macboy at 9:39pm 05.19.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1513 We pulled off our masthead light tonight for some LED installation but found it to be a 270 degree u
Oceanis 36cc zinkanode bowpropeller carlager at 9:11pm 05.19.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/744 I will be taking our Beneteau Oceanis 36cc on the. hard next week to clean and paint the bottom. T
Skeg Bolt Location OS2Dude at 8:28pm 05.19.15 Catalina 30 2/817 During the hual-out portion of the survey, it was found that the skeg was lose. (The part that hold
Electrical connection putty? (1) John_F at 6:29pm 05.19.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1737 I have a Beneteau 31. The electrical connections from the mast that connect on the cabinroof look to
Cat 27 dodger richstar100 at 5:58pm 05.19.15 Parts Search 0/553 I'm looking for a used dodger to go on my 1984 Catalina 27.
Wood for Restore DHaranSailor at 4:38pm 05.19.15 Ask All Sailors 20/3984 Hello all - Been working on my Wayfarer and getting ready to start replacing the wood that is rot

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Collection of Clever Ideas stickinthemud57 at 9:47am 09.14.23 Great idea for a thread. Can't wait! Running out of projects. :eek:
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 9:44am 09.14.23 Nice life hack... From the title... I thought you might be heading in a different direction...:big
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold DennisL at 9:30am 09.14.23 OK Ralph, pictures it is. I'll take one showing pressure before and after the pressure reducer. An
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 09.14.23 It's possible both the PRV and the 40 psi pressure reducer are bad off the shelf. If I were a bet
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 9:01am 09.14.23 Can I suggest that you heavily dimple the shaft under the two set screws ? Yes I will definitely
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:59am 09.14.23 Can I suggest that you heavily dimple the shaft under the two set screws ? was SS or am I behind b
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 8:48am 09.14.23 Same here. Will it look anything like this ? e support wall for the thrust/block bearing. Don't w
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold DennisL at 8:48am 09.14.23 Thanks for your reply Ralph. The new PRV is a Watt XL set at 100 psi. The pressure reducer (40 p
Roll your own! rgranger at 8:34am 09.14.23 Nice life hack... From the title... I thought you might be heading in a different direction...:bigg
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 8:30am 09.14.23 219885
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold (1) rgranger at 8:24am 09.14.23 I would suggest you do not attach the shore water again until all aspects of this problem are solve
Roll your own! Timm R Oday25 at 8:09am 09.14.23 That's a most excellant idea...cost effective as well.
Its funny Friday! stickinthemud57 at 7:51am 09.14.23 gain...
Adding second reef to main sail? Kings Gambit at 7:45am 09.14.23 For a 150 or so Genoa, yes a foam luff with help. My 155 had one. But when I ordered my 135, Nort
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices Timm R Oday25 at 7:31am 09.14.23 No hard feelings. I'm under the impression we are all here to help each other keep our boats on the
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices Timm R Oday25 at 7:24am 09.14.23 https://www.electronicproducts.com/din-connector-is-shielded-waterproof A DIN connector "can be " wa
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 7:24am 09.14.23 219879
Invest 95L (1) JamesG161 at 6:36am 09.14.23 This is the camera Data Buoy in Hurricane Lee's path. This morning report from that Buoy.
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 6:13am 09.14.23 Would love an update early tomorrow! This is the closest tide station near you. Station Home Page
Fuel pump filter-necessary? east coaster at 4:17am 09.14.23 Thank you all for your experience and advice. I will remove the 75 micron filter when I do all my fi

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