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Parting out a MacGregor 25? Kestle at 11:32am 05.09.15 Parts Search 3/1135 I'm looking to find a pop-up that I can buy, to avoid the time in making a new one from scratch. If
Anchor Roller (1) gpd955 at 10:39am 05.09.15 Catalina 30 3/848 My dock neighbor is attempting to remove and replace the anchor roller with a longer one. The forwa
Spreader Boots catealley at 10:00am 05.09.15 Big Boats 0/1086 I have a 1985 Catalina 27. I have mast out ' want to replace spreader boots. What size should I pu
Thru-hull size 1985 26' Windtherapy at 9:24am 05.09.15 Day Sailers 0/545 Can anybody tell me what the thru-hull size is for the head water intake and the head outlet to sea?
East Coast sailaway78 at 8:45am 05.09.15 Ask All Sailors 2/751 All you east coast guys take care and hope all manage without any damage,
O'Day 25 lead keel removal?? Ropeburn at 8:07am 05.09.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1134 I will be scrapping out a 1980 O'Day 25, and selling the lead keel. The sale price of lead appears t
Refrigerator modification mystery117 at 8:05am 05.09.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1689 I'm redoing my refrigerator/freezer compartment - adding 1" insulation around the inside and I'd lik
Wire size of lifelines boblufkin at 6:03am 05.09.15 Catalina 22 6/1322 Need to replace the vinyl covers on the lifelines. Anyone know the standard wire size that was used?
Assault and Batteries rblevens at 4:59am 05.09.15 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1867 I was wondering if any of the 37C folks could recommend how and where to put batteries for extended
Diesel plage (2) clausjepsen at 10:31pm 05.08.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/602 Is this tar like stuff we found at the bottom of our diesel tank diesel plage? Luckily My Volvo M
annapolis md (1) hummingbirdbassist at 10:24pm 05.08.15 The Cherubini Hunters 0/710 Planning a running from annapolis md hilton head sc in summer Sailing a hunter 30 Yanmar q2m15 Main,
Newbie w/ questions about vessel length Chris_X at 6:53pm 05.08.15 Ask All Sailors 27/4292 hi everyone I'm new to sailing and will be taking a four session course this August. One of my
Coating flaking on lead wing keel (1) Ken Honeycutt at 6:43pm 05.08.15 Big Boats 11/3195 Wondering what the best solution for filling the void left from the coating flaking off the lead win
Battery selector switch pk104 at 6:16pm 05.08.15 Musings With Maine Sail 6/2613 As any one had a battery selector switch go bad? When I put my switch on battery one. My stereo uni
Ya know, it astonishes me how... (1) Windtherapy at 5:53pm 05.08.15 Day Sailers 8/1410 ...some people take are of their boats and how they do or should I say try to do repairs. Attached i
Buffing the hull--what to buy Windtherapy at 4:55pm 05.08.15 Ask All Sailors 15/2039 OK so today I power washed the bottom and it looks sweet. Then I pulled off the old stickers and ad
Can't Find 90* Holding Tank Vent Fitting GorillaToast at 4:34pm 05.08.15 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1366 I've seen plenty of 90 pipe to hose barb fittings in the size I want, but none come with a flanged*
Shower head Mark Maulden at 4:29pm 05.08.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1590 Im looking for a hand shower that has a true on/off switch and not a trickle switch..the only thing
Mast ID rvene at 3:18pm 05.08.15 Ask All Sailors 2/1028 I have a mast issue with my 1978 C'C34. The mast is a teardrop type shape, but lacks the internal c
Windlass for Hunter Vision 32 tgrady at 1:50pm 05.08.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/638 I saw a picture in the gallery so I know someone has done it (Noel Black?). Can it be done effectiv

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Used sail? Gene Neill at 8:32pm 09.08.23 Above 20kts, I'd be flying a 75 jib if I had a choice. Dang sure not a 135. I like it when the stick
Spontaneous combustion stickinthemud57 at 8:32pm 09.08.23 Thanks, capta! It's not something we typically associate with sailing, but as dlochner alluded to,
Looking for new sails?? Gene Neill at 8:20pm 09.08.23 We've been well served by our Rolly Tasker sails from thesailwarehouse.com.
Spontaneous combustion Mark Maulden at 8:17pm 09.08.23 Cardinal rule has always been no rags, paper towels, brushes, etc etc that have been used with oils,
i am considering mounting a anchor assist devise Leeward Rail at 8:15pm 09.08.23 Holy Hanna was that hard to read. g to how modern, mass produced,boats are commonly made Vs a struc
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 7:57pm 09.08.23 Custom 28' fishing boat: $300,000. Six $40,000 Mercury outboards for a total of $240,000. The peace
Spontaneous combustion MikeHoncho at 7:00pm 09.08.23 I won't speak for @capta, however spontaneous combustion of oily rags is a concern. How do you clea
Funny Friday!!! Kermit at 6:55pm 09.08.23
Wheel removal from pedestal-Edson kloudie1 at 6:52pm 09.08.23 Lube the hub with a little nickel anti-seize .
Spontaneous combustion kloudie1 at 6:48pm 09.08.23 Neighbor wife put a bunch of brush cleaning rags in their garbage cans next to their house. Next day
Learning about my Kells 23 - Swing Keel Bearing Blocks? Munsterfield at 6:25pm 09.08.23 I appreciate the offer John! I will most certainly be posting questions and findings along the way!
Spontaneous combustion dlochner at 6:20pm 09.08.23 I won't speak for @capta, however spontaneous combustion of oily rags is a concern. How do you clean
Wheel removal from pedestal-Edson dlochner at 6:12pm 09.08.23 Heat may well discolor the SS hub. Continue with pressure and some PB Blaster or similar on the sh
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 6:01pm 09.08.23 I wonder how many gallons to the mile?
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 5:57pm 09.08.23 Does the hull even touch the water at full throttle
Wheel removal from pedestal-Edson Richard19068 at 5:57pm 09.08.23 Mine was a bear to remove after 20+ years in place. I borrowed a bigger puller from an auto parts st
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 5:53pm 09.08.23 219708
Swing keel delrin rod stuffing box (2) jssailem at 5:44pm 09.08.23 Welcome @Boatingman222Irwin Yachts - Center Cockpit Models Your boat, I believe is the one to left o
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 5:35pm 09.08.23 Such a tender moment
Funny Friday!!! Kermit at 5:34pm 09.08.23 The Earth is bigger when viewed from the Moon, than the Moon is when viewed from Earth.

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