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Trailer winch geometry (1) Gene Neill at 8:48am 01.30.15 Trailer Sailors 14/5544 Don't let the title scare you, it's not a math question. :) After a year and a half of trailer sai
If you happen to need a new ignition switch panel..... kito at 7:49am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/1476 I came across some ignition switch panels for $10 each on Ebay. Just wanted to pass this info on if
Converting an ice box to refridgerator Charlie98117 at 7:35am 01.30.15 Big Boats 18/4714 I'm thinking of converting that huge ice box to a refrigerator. I haven't found much in the archive
H-34 Propane Conversion YVRguy at 6:27am 01.30.15 Big Boats 13/2429 I know there has been a lot of discussion on here about the merits of propane vs. Origo alcohol stov
Steering components geek_guy at 6:26am 01.30.15 Big Boats 0/651 I'm working on the steering components on my Hunter 37. Hoping someone can clarify a couple of thin
How do I hook my alternator up to an extra battery? (1) McIntoshUSA at 6:00am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1893 My boat has 3 house batteries and one starting battery. They will all charge by the engine/alternato
Could anyone look at a Pensacola sailboat? rbringle at 5:45am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/909 There is a Lazy Jacks 32 schooner for sale on ebay that is located in Pensacola, FL. It is offered
Seattle paulj at 8:46pm 01.29.15 Catalina 310 3/1267 I was looking forward going to take the boat to Seattle next week and stay a week...first time thru
cheap stern rail anchor bracket (6) srust58 at 8:30pm 01.29.15 Sirius 21/22 7/6385 Projects for your Siruis...what have you come up with I used to keep the stern anchor in the small
How much paint to buy stollo770 at 6:39pm 01.29.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1250 Hello, I have a 1979 Hunter 27 that I plan on painting when the weather warms up. The gelcoat is ki
Cabin Lights JamesO256 at 6:29pm 01.29.15 Smaller Boats 7/1303 Anyone know where to get the round light fixture on a 1983 H22.
Toe Rail Foot Slip Peril (1) rardiH36 at 3:11pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1383 Rather than hi-jack the currently active thread about restoring companionway steps to be safe from f
Larger toilet flasailor at 2:28pm 01.29.15 Big Boats 6/1868 One enhancement I am considering for 2015 is a new toilet bowl. The installed one is the original,
Almost? rkeene at 1:53pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2335 I am a new sailor, and was out the other day in 10 to 15 knots. I reallydid well, but a couple of g
looking for my security HIN in-bord Beneteau first 35 Eugegebro at 1:16pm 01.29.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1246 Hi, I just heritance from a Beneteau first 35, 1980 and I am looking for the HIN in-bord security c
Help save my beloved Lancer 28 (6) JesseB123 at 12:58pm 01.29.15 Lancer 5/60 Hello all, I'm new to this forum and I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. I'm reaching out
Line Sizes Jdaniel343 at 12:08pm 01.29.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1144 I am replacing some of my running rigging on my Catalina 27 1977 and need thoughts on line size. Sp
A little bow heavy Koolbreeze at 11:05am 01.29.15 Seidelmann 1/1459 I cleaned out the boat but she still sits a little bow down. I don't have an inboard and even after
Sailrite Catalog Ron20324 at 10:41am 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1927 The 2015 Sailrite catalog is now available. Also, a sale on Sunbrella fabric is going on: Get $50
Rigging a small boat for heavy windward work rockingham at 9:17am 01.29.15 Trailer Sailors 12/3465 Where I do a lot of sailing in my Montgomery 17 the winds often pipe up to about 20 knots plus in th

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Bow roller, bail, and bow roller make i.d. (1) jssailem at 9:14pm 12.11.22 At 11000 lbs displacement, I would agree the roller does not appear to be adequate. An anchor roller
It counts, right?! Project_Mayhem at 9:05pm 12.11.22 Get someone to tow the boat at 6kts while you're in it. If they drive with one tire on the curb it m
Boat Smells! Leeward Rail at 8:58pm 12.11.22 Surely neither the tank the toilet bowl is sitting on nor whatever the thing sticking out in front
Tell-tail windows in genoa Hayden Watson at 8:56pm 12.11.22 Tell us more about the sails, if you would. I am only looking at tell-tail windows for the genoa
Boat Smells! DArcy at 8:50pm 12.11.22 My boat had quite bad head odors coming from the compartment with the holding tank when I bought it.
Boat Smells! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37pm 12.11.22 I can only pray, for your sake, that @Peggie Hall HeadMistress doesn't see that photo : Your prayer
It counts, right?! Leeward Rail at 8:06pm 12.11.22 I am told, if you let the snow build up around the boat until it hits the water line, it is easier t
Mixing elbow (yes, another one) Yanmar 3YM20 MikeHoncho at 7:52pm 12.11.22 Something's rotten here for an elbow purchased (I presume) and installed in 2020. Never seen a Yan
Boat Smells! (2) Tin Kicker at 7:41pm 12.11.22 It all went away https://photos.smugmug.com/Vehicles/ODay-Office-322/Head-Toilet/i-K2ssXkB/0/68029ae
Boat Smells! (2) Ralph Johnstone at 7:30pm 12.11.22 The white hose carried away the waste. The black hose brought the flush water I can only pray, fo
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort Orbweaver at 7:11pm 12.11.22 I think if it was me, I'd be doing two things: Get inside as many other boats as you possibly can, l
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle (2) garymalmgren at 6:52pm 12.11.22 Hi Dave. Halyard hitch will do the job. Do your self a favor and go for proper halyard shackles. I c
Oh no, not that sticky! Project_Mayhem at 6:38pm 12.11.22 I think you've condensed 35 posts into one simple idea. I've removed 3M double sided tape after 5
Boat Smells! Tin Kicker at 6:34pm 12.11.22 What is the function of : - the corrugated white hose ? - the black hose ? lication. Regardless,
Evergreen Tin Kicker at 6:30pm 12.11.22 I think that last bit is the part that fills me with questions, and a bit of dread. The implication
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves jssailem at 6:24pm 12.11.22 I'd suggest calling the SBO shop on Monday and asking the question. They were the supervisors of the
Boat Smells! Don S/V ILLusion at 6:11pm 12.11.22
Boat Smells! dkinzer at 6:10pm 12.11.22 When I got my first RV with a holding tank (~35 years ago) I used the usual blue formaldehyde-based
Tell-tail windows in genoa stickinthemud57 at 5:39pm 12.11.22 Hey, what kind of sail are you buying? With a Dacron sail in a typically see through the sail well
Boat Smells! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:26pm 12.11.22 which only became apparent when the stool, tank, and hoses were removed. What is the function of

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