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H-34 Propane Conversion YVRguy at 6:27am 01.30.15 Big Boats 13/2671 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 0/678 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 4/2098 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 2/962 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 3/1446 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 7/7145 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 3/1399 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 7/1355 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 4/1406 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 6/2067 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 16/2409 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 4/1347 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 5/1301 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 1/1694 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 1/1975 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 12/4022 Where I do a lot of sailing in my Montgomery 17 the winds often pipe up to about 20 knots plus in th
manual goiot windlass gerard gin fizz at 9:11am 01.29.15 Other Sailboats 1/3436 Who can help me with a manual of a manual windlass goiot from the 80ties?
goiot windlass (2) gerard gin fizz at 9:08am 01.29.15 Parts Search 3/4601 I have a Jeanneau gin fizz from the 80ties on which there is a manual goiot windlass. The ax on whi
Important Documents Richard Olden at 8:20am 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 18/2810 The wife and I are getting ready for the big shift going to full time live aboard this summer. We

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pros and cons of adjusting valves... Rick486 at 12:09pm 08.15.23 Why do you think they say you ought to be doing a valve adjustment? Maybe because it needs it? :)
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:03pm 08.15.23 halyards run through the mast on this boat I think The Catalina 25 has halyards in the mast. Depen
Fresh water filler cap jviss at 12:01pm 08.15.23 The deck fittings that beneteau used on the 423 are Amiot which are made in France and they are alu
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:59am 08.15.23 But do they meet the 2 mi requirement? ;) hahahahaha (I know the answer to this) I'm not sure what
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:54am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:52am 08.15.23 How much wiring did this destroy and should I expect to have to replace it afterwards? I'm trying t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:48am 08.15.23 That's cool. However, I'd prefer to not have to handle kerosene on board, especially when LED ligh
Top Down Furler Hayden Watson at 11:48am 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help! Thaniel at 11:47am 08.15.23 As usual the power supply fuse from the battery (15 amp) to the wiring harness inside the vehicle w
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Hayden Watson at 11:44am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 11:42am 08.15.23 @Leeward Rail @rgranger Thanks for the tips. I think the pvc "saw" may be the best route but my main
Check my wiring diagram? kappykaplan at 11:39am 08.15.23 especially when LED lights are so bright and so efficient! :plus:
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:37am 08.15.23 Yes it does - of course you have to know how big the wick is and such. Kerosine lights were the fir
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:35am 08.15.23 When and where? I definitely want to watch this one! I miss read perhaps - I was thinking firing b
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck kappykaplan at 11:29am 08.15.23 I'm assuming that some water might get into the boat, but you just clean that up afterwards. Corre
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:19am 08.15.23 Is it legal? Does it make the 2 mi. vis standard? Yes it does - of course you have to know how bi
Fresh water filler cap NYSail at 11:15am 08.15.23 looking for a stainless steel water fill cap for beneteau 423, any suggestions The deck fittings
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:10am 08.15.23 I used to hang a wind proof kerosine lantern as my anchor light on a boat I had years ago just in t
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast dLj at 11:08am 08.15.23 Of course this is coming from someone who wants to mount air cannons that fire balloons, on the clu
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:03am 08.15.23 Yeah...if only I had an anchor light. But I do have the wires available to add it when we take our

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