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Fresh Water Bottom Paint Opinions/Advice Kper at 9:10am 04.01.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1251 We currently have a barrier coat with West Marine CPP that I have all but completely pressure washed
Sugar Scoop width on a 35 (1) DannyS at 8:27am 04.01.15 Bigger Boats 8/1546 Oday35 owners, do any of you know the width of the swim platform on our boats? I know the transom op
Wintered in Arizona! Chief RA at 7:56am 04.01.15 Ask All Sailors 13/1610 Just got back a few days ago. It was a nice trip and fishing the Colorado river was good with over
We're Getting Money Back All U Get at 5:55am 04.01.15 Ask All Sailors 5/888 Hi all, Its that time of year and didn't expect filing a tax return could get so complicated. We
Raymarine products hewebb at 4:51am 04.01.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2299 I am very disappointed in the reliability of the two Raymarine products I have installed on my boat.
Thank you ! (1) Bob 04 H260 at 3:04am 04.01.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1204 We are on a cruise in the Bahamas. The raw water pump on our Yanmar failed. I asked questions about
First "Spring" here - love what I see! Macboy at 9:01pm 03.31.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/821 I just had to post....this is my first "Spring" with a MacGregor waiting in the snow and me on the f
Best MacGregor cleaning products High Plains Drifter at 7:52pm 03.31.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1456 The pride of ownership of the new to me 1994 26S demands a thorough cleaning and polishing. I just o
hole in keel (1) Rusty south at 7:09pm 03.31.15 Big Boats 3/1117 Going to ask a silly question and I am sure I know the answer. But before I seal this. The keel on t
I was bored this winter (1) JackK at 6:08pm 03.31.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1178 So, I was tired of my spare anchor and rode getting all tangled up in the lazarette. I took the leaf
Hunter 410 3rd reef Don Lucas at 6:00pm 03.31.15 Big Boats 7/1100 My 2001 Hunter 410 mainsail has 3 reef point, but only the 2 lower reefs rigged. Near as I can tell
throttle control tedmrt at 3:29pm 03.31.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2088 I have just purchased a 1996 Hunter 336 and I do like it. It's been neglected and so I have the task
Bottom Paint sales chrisings at 3:28pm 03.31.15 Ask All Sailors 0/630 Hey folks, Just thought I would mention that our local Ace Hardware store has the best price on bo
Beneteau Oceanis 371 2007 Zinc size? Reklobe at 2:49pm 03.31.15 Engines and Propulsion 0/1046 Hello all. Does anyone know the correct size cone-type zinc for a 2007 37' Beneteau Oceanis 371?
Repairing the hull of my venture 21 JoeSailer10 at 12:56pm 03.31.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/895 I obtained a Venture 21 that had been neglected for 5 years. When I got it home and blocked up the
Fridge replacement - Hunter 40.5 redunculous at 12:15pm 03.31.15 Big Boats 10/2555 So I'm leaning towards fitting a new fridge into my boat. With something like this - ignore sizes
1979 Catalina 30 Engine swap Help!! ZTS213 at 12:13pm 03.31.15 Ask All Sailors 0/814 Please Help! I bought a 1979 catalina 30 project without the motor. I have a yanmar 2qm 20hp tha
Another dog question... getting a big dog aboard kito at 12:10pm 03.31.15 Ask All Sailors 19/2928 It's getting close to the time to drop my H30 project boat in the water. I plan on spending weekends
What engines fit in my 79 Cat 30 ZTS213 at 11:50am 03.31.15 Catalina 30 16/3233 Please Help! I bought a 1979 catalina 30 project without the motor. I have a yanmar 2qm 20hp tha
Otter deterrant Mark Maulden at 9:07am 03.31.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1482 I Keep my dinghy on a float in the slip next to the sailboat. Works great for when you want the dink

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A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Hayden Watson at 3:07pm 08.28.23 The rode has spent most of its life in the locker. 3-strand rope is easy to splice even when old as
SANTANA 23? rgranger at 3:06pm 08.28.23 I don't understand what glass the tank valve while it was full of water? Did he fill it with someth
Wooden block under mast step. Davidasailor26 at 3:05pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sagging of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would e

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