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Replacing stand up blocks Indysailor at 11:27am 04.19.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1019 One of the original stand up jib sheet blocks on my boat has failed. Thirty five years; not bad, I g
mast stepping system "picture heavy your warned" (7) allen-deckard at 11:18am 04.19.15 Catalina 22 9/2171 http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/picture.php?albumid=3175'pictureid=23961 http://forums.
Isolating Gas Tank DavidGC at 8:44am 04.19.15 Catalina 22 16/2774 Even though I was looking for a new style for a while, I just bought a 1983 model (just e-mailed the
stepping mast efr272 at 8:36am 04.19.15 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1461 When stepping the mast does the order of which you attach the shrouds and stays matter?
Islander 30 Diesel Engine??? Ropeburn at 6:38am 04.19.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1037 In regards to an Islander 30 and or Islander 30 Bahama, I believe it has a diesel engine. At first I
Rocna Anchor suitability Cjdaley at 6:31am 04.19.15 Big Boats 8/3048 I have a 1986 Catalina 34 and am thinking of switching to a Rocna 33 anchor. Would like to speak to
Dewdrop Dewdrop at 5:25am 04.19.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/668 Any Oceanis 300 owners here?
Location of Fuel Tank for Outboard Scituated at 3:32am 04.19.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/845 I have a 1974 C22 that i picked up last year and fixing up for this season. It was brought to my at
Raymarine Dragonfly Slogfish at 9:56pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1183 Ok well I'm down to just a couple of thing left before I can put my boat back in the water. I just f
Bottom painted. ready for launching this week. (3) Juice6576 at 8:15pm 04.18.15 Big Boats 4/842 Checked on the boat today. Bottom is painted. We installed the ships name graphics on the hull and
Hunter 36 stuffing box (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:29pm 04.18.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/4301 I was just contacted by a friend with a newer Hunter 36. He wants to change the packing in the stuff
Poly Fuel Tanks KenzieToo at 6:28pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1636 I hear pros and cons with regard to Polyethylene fuel tanks leaching gas fumes. I would like to put
Cast iron keel question. a65sailor at 6:02pm 04.18.15 Big Boats 7/2251 Has anyone had success with Rustolem rusty metal primer under Interprotect 2000E on a cast iron keel
Removing Hull Stripe Tape FlimFlamII at 4:28pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1197 Any ideas on the easiest way to remove old hull stripe tape?
Mold in gelcoat Mark Maulden at 3:42pm 04.18.15 Ask All Sailors 22/14443 Was a bad boy and didnt wash the boat over the winter. I now have some mold in nonskid and some smo
Islander 28 Portlight PeteOC at 3:39pm 04.18.15 Islander 9/5165 Greetings all. I am a newcomer to this site. I sail a 1984 islander 28 out of Greenwich Cove in Rh
Wheel for a stanard Horizon ds45 transducer MLampner at 3:13pm 04.18.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/659 Several of the teeth on the wheel in the transducer have been broken off. Are there replacements ava
new method of tying to dock (2) allen-deckard at 1:47pm 04.18.15 Catalina 22 5/1102 http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/picture.php?albumid=3175'pictureid=23947 http://forums.
12volt Ground? FredV at 10:37am 04.18.15 The Cherubini Hunters 20/5750 Battery charger install Hi, I'm getting ready to install new battery charger (Xantrex True Charg
Seal mast hole in deck FredV at 10:28am 04.18.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/940 Hi, I need to seal the space between the mast and edge of the mast hole in the deck of my 37-C. A

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Replacing/Upgrading the Manual head to Electric. TimFromLI at 7:32pm 11.13.23 Thanks Peggy. Great info, I'll have to do some measuring.
Replace main or genoa first? Tally Ho at 7:16pm 11.13.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 7:14pm 11.13.23 'eye candy' thread was second to boat babe i'm thinking https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/
Replace main or genoa first? Project_Mayhem at 7:06pm 11.13.23 Is the main baggy enough to create excessive heal? If so, I would consider replacing that one first
Replacing/Upgrading the Manual head to Electric. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:57pm 11.13.23 I am concerned it would have to be on an angle not like the Jabsco that is there. The space on the r
Replacing/Upgrading the Manual head to Electric. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:52pm 11.13.23 I was considering doing the same. Why is there such a big difference in pricing. Is this the same t
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jon hansen at 6:47pm 11.13.23 'eye candy' thread was second to boat babe i'm thinking https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/e
Replace main or genoa first? Tally Ho at 6:40pm 11.13.23 Is the main baggy enough to create excessive heal? If so, I would consider replacing that one first.
leak in aft berth stern corners colin59 at 6:31pm 11.13.23 thanks, not sure about the leaf blower test.. Colin
H450 Grunert fridge/freezer AKlight at 5:59pm 11.13.23 Thanks. Will try some of these ideas
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 5:52pm 11.13.23 No Not even close, Len. Boat Babe has that prize. :plus:
Sail loft Annapolis Davidasailor26 at 5:31pm 11.13.23
C25 jib downhaul routing (2) FDL S2 at 5:18pm 11.13.23 Thank you! I was planning on running them both to the starboard side, where my halyard run to , bu
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 5:16pm 11.13.23 Not even close, Len. Boat Babe has that prize.
Sail loft Annapolis shemandr at 4:39pm 11.13.23 I would think you could throw a stone and hit multiple sail lofts in the sailing capital of the midd
Watches SailingLoto at 4:34pm 11.13.23 I always wore am Oris. Had a stroke, now it's a smart watch. Gotta keep an eye on things. It's la
Replacing/Upgrading the Manual head to Electric. FOLLOWING SEAS at 4:32pm 11.13.23 I'd bet it will fit....Its pedestal footprint is only 12" deep and 8.5" wide...the bowl is only 18
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 4:31pm 11.13.23 I don't have any first-hand experience with winterizing marine heads. But vinegar can freeze. I d
C25 jib downhaul routing SailingLoto at 4:23pm 11.13.23 1. Use inexpensive, lightweight line, I have 1/8" dacron. Bought a 100 ft spool from hardware store
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction Richard19068 at 4:02pm 11.13.23 As it turns out, I was able to find a brand new one similar to mine on E-bay for a reasonable price

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