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16.5 ODay Jib haylard wire lead Ldypilot at 3:06pm 05.14.15 Ask An Oday Owner 2/765 Can I replace the wire on the Jib haylard with just the rope? I don't see the purpose of the wire l
Deck lights on 1989 33.5 windworks at 3:04pm 05.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/653 I want to put deck lights on the spreader. Currently the mast is down, so the mast portion is done.
Practice what we preach. (1) Watercolors! at 2:21pm 05.14.15 Catalina 22 7/1693
Hunter 23 Water Tank preacherman at 1:32pm 05.14.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1465 I just bought a '85 Hunter 23. The 5 gal. holding tank under the lazarette is missing. I also cannot
rudder removal while boat is in water qazvick at 1:15pm 05.14.15 The Cherubini Hunters 34/12411 Hey all, First time poster here. I have searched for a couple days now on this website and al
shifting S drive (5) YY11 at 12:47pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 2/867 Hi Does anyone know how exactly does it happen that an S drive becomes so loose, and what is the pro
Ideas on space Bad Obsession at 12:22pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 24/2328 I am about ready to take off on a cruise on my Compac 23. I am use to having more space since I jus
Odor starts when port is open Leprecaun at 12:18pm 05.14.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1739 Had no odor, then it got hot, now odor is returning. This is not a head holding tank odor, smells mo
How to replace centerboard haul up line ? RW20720 at 12:04pm 05.14.15 Smaller Boats 14/3915 I have a 2004 260 and the centerboard haul up line is frayed and the boat stays in the water. We ar
How thick is the hull? EdWard3 at 11:07am 05.14.15 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1092 About to do blister repair on my Hunter 30 (1980)... Just so I know what's behind the blister, anyo
Rant justsomeguy at 9:18am 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 18/1969 If you use an iPad with an external GPS device as a navigation aid, do not allow Apple to update you
Jib sheet cleat T_Cat at 8:06am 05.14.15 Catalina 22 12/5825 Would anyone like to share their jib sheet cleat set up for single handed sailing? I was thinking of
Size of sails horseshoe1970 at 5:20am 05.14.15 Day Sailers 3/1166 Let me start off by saying, I KNOW NOTHING! I recently acquired a 17' O'Day Day Sailer that was mad
Stability Test for Irwin 65 1983 Ketch CaptainrichardG at 4:41am 05.14.15 Irwin 0/1391 Ahoy Mates, I am in the process of getting a Certificate of Inspection (COI) from the British Virgi
stanchion sealant GarEi at 2:09am 05.14.15 Pearson 4/2112 I have a Pearson 303 and am rebeding a stanchion. There is a rubber pad under the base of the stanch
Release Outhaul Tension When Not Sailing? rardiH36 at 8:10pm 05.13.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/5398 After much-too-much time on my garage floor, I finally completed the cut-down and transformation of
Yacht Insurance renewal up 20%!! Rich Stidger at 5:50pm 05.13.15 Ask All Sailors 38/3693 Yikes! I wish my income had gone up 20% to match. Has anyone else seen this kind of increase since
DIY galley alternatives Monheganlover at 5:37pm 05.13.15 Catalina 22 22/9219 I have a '77 C-22. I am not finding much use for the sliding galley, at least not enough to compens
New rudder clarsen at 4:11pm 05.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/638 Need a new rudder on our 381. Any recommendations?
Bottom Paint Deleted member 117556 at 1:58pm 05.13.15 Catalina 310 6/1459 Hey All, Having the first bottom job done since I own my 310 and am using Petit Ultima SR 60 as is t

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Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns Tally Ho at 3:49pm 12.15.23 I'm looking into various methods for creating new cushions. One of them utilizes a plywood backing.
Ceiling light issue on Beneteau 323 TimFromLI at 3:39pm 12.15.23 Maybe someone with another 323 can weigh in. If not , use a multimeter or tester to see if the switc
Clog in sanitation outlet dlochner at 3:24pm 12.15.23 Use a multitool saw to cut the old wire reinforced hose ends where they fit the barbs, being carefu
Clog in sanitation outlet Captain Larry-DH at 3:15pm 12.15.23
Yanmar question sailcapt340 at 2:52pm 12.15.23 A little confused by your question. You seem to indicate you understand there's two fluid reservoi
Clog in sanitation outlet SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:42pm 12.15.23 I have forgotten about using pressure!
Ceiling light issue on Beneteau 323 kappykaplan at 2:36pm 12.15.23 Any chance the bulbs in the galley fixtures are burned out?
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns (1) JamesG161 at 2:15pm 12.15.23 Hand Staplers work fine, but not the paper type.
How's my hull? LakeShark at 1:57pm 12.15.23 1. areas requiring attention 2. areas where attention would be advisable 3. areas where your eyebr
Clog in sanitation outlet Ralph Johnstone at 1:20pm 12.15.23 Thinking of plugging up the air vent and pressurizing the deck pump out fitting. Don't even dream
Yanmar question Stu Jackson at 1:18pm 12.15.23 To the best of my knowledge, no engine and transmission share the same oil supply. Doesn't matter i
Clog in sanitation outlet kloudie1 at 1:13pm 12.15.23 A diver with a fish tape could probably get it out from under the boat Wouldn't pressurize it unless
Yanmar question dlochner at 1:07pm 12.15.23 To the best of my knowledge, no engine and transmission share the same oil supply. Doesn't matter if
Clog in sanitation outlet dlochner at 12:57pm 12.15.23 You might try Sew Clean. https://www.trac-online.com/products/descalers/sew-clean
Yanmar question kloudie1 at 12:50pm 12.15.23 some of the "above 30 HP" Yanmars did take ATF the ticket is to look on the side of the transmissio
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns dlochner at 12:50pm 12.15.23 Higher quality tools generally yield better results. Our old buddy Issac Newton said, "For every act
The Sewing Machine Thread Rich Stidger at 12:46pm 12.15.23 Thanks for posting this. It lists Tex 70-138 for a sailcover. Which size is larger - 70 or 138? Do
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns rgranger at 12:41pm 12.15.23 Home Depot rents tools. You might be able to experiment with a different model before you have to l
The Sewing Machine Thread dLj at 12:31pm 12.15.23 Thanks for posting this. It lists Tex 70-138 for a sailcover. Which size is larger - 70 or 138? Do
Yanmar question Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 12.15.23 I have a Saga 43 with a Yanmar diesel. Why not make this really easy for our members and give us

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