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Jib line needs replacing Wndspiritsb at 3:02pm 09.22.14 Big Boats 3/1120 We need to replace our jib lines...got new rope last year and it won't fit thru the rigging! So we
Rigging Lifespan? cudamank at 2:55pm 09.22.14 Ask All Sailors 23/5301 The post on the 40 year old mast got me thinking about rigging replacement. I am thinking about both
gluing to sunbrella gettinthere at 2:28pm 09.22.14 Ask All Sailors 10/6660 Our overhead windows in the bimini are shot. Because of solar panels mounted to the bimini, removing
Last days of summer (4) mermike at 1:30pm 09.22.14 Catalina 22 5/890 Hi All, I haven't posted much but I do appreciate everything I've learned here. I thought I'd sha
Water Maker Installation on a Hunter 41 Xaris at 1:22pm 09.22.14 Big Boats 1/973 I am installing a water maker (estimated 35 gallons per day). Any ideas or experience on where yo
Hunter 41 Extra Fuel Tank Xaris at 1:20pm 09.22.14 Big Boats 4/1961 I have an Hunter 41. It has one 35 gallon diesel fuel tank. I am in the process of installing a 6K
Yanmar starting issue dehler25 at 1:04pm 09.22.14 Big Boats 4/951 I was reading through discussions on problems associated with starting Yanmars. There was a lot of m
SSB Antenna Installation Xaris at 1:04pm 09.22.14 Big Boats 9/3603 I am preparing to install a new single side band radio in my 2004 Hunter 41. Does anyone have exp
Hunter 45 Legend interior redesign AsGoodAsItGets at 12:50pm 09.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/673 Hi: I am in the process of purchasing a 1986 Hunter 45 Legend. My wife and I would like to re-de
Gin pole for 22 O'Day Siri at 12:03pm 09.22.14 Day Sailers 1/2770 Does anyone have advice/experience constructing a gin pole for this boat? My biggest question is how
shaft removal BF38 at 10:56am 09.22.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2449 Does one have to drop the rudder to remove the shaft from a beneteau 38?
upgrade project list Don Lucas at 9:31am 09.22.14 Big Boats 17/2220 I always maintain a boat upgrade list. These just come about when I'm on the boat when I realize I'v
Just finished ASA Basic Keelboat, what next? (2) Rug7236 at 9:05am 09.22.14 Ask All Sailors 25/2310 My wife and I bought a 2004 Catalina 22 MKII we've dubbed "Weekends Off". We just finished the ASA
Knotmeter Paddlewheel john federowicz at 8:49am 09.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/5237 Had a diver clean my 31' Hunter (1984) last week. My Knotmeter has not been working. He told me th
A Newbie with an O'Day 22Hello hughesk1957 at 8:21am 09.22.14 Ask An Oday Owner 22/2883 Hello! I am a newbie to this site, and have a 1977 O'Day 22 I bought a year ago and have a few ques
Cruise the Ohio River George68fs at 8:17am 09.22.14 Day Sailers 3/761 Thinking about solo sailing the Ohio River next summer, from Southern Indiana to possibly as far as
Considering a repower John rolka at 7:46am 09.22.14 Catalina 30 26/6432 I have a 1984 Catalina 30 for 2 years now, I've done some work to get her into ship shape, and she i
Junking a Boat usna06marine at 7:41am 09.22.14 Lancer 20/5023 As a single man, I bought myself a 1976 Lancer 25 and spent 3 years rebuilding it from the ground up
Mainsail sizing jayski at 7:26am 09.22.14 Catalina 30 6/1155 What is the correct foot for a Catalina 30 , standard rig? I am looking to replace the original main
376 Holding Tank Help robertsapp at 6:57am 09.22.14 Big Boats 4/921 Prior to departure, we plan to put in a better toilet and replace all the sanitation lines. To reall

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Challenge with replacing Sanitation Hose artboas at 11:26am 11.15.22 Suggest you just abandon the hose from the point you can gain access, then just fit a new piece the
Dyneema for furler line (7) Project_Mayhem at 11:18am 11.15.22 Here's a few pics as promised. Sail was unfurled at the dock in preparation for storage. Boat was fa
Racor 110A Hello Below at 11:08am 11.15.22 According to the Parker website, the Racor 110A series takes a R11T(10 micron) or R11S(2 micron). A
Do not lick this Toad! Leeward Rail at 11:06am 11.15.22 Did it involve an upside down circular saw?? Nope. Electric motor.. belt..pulleys.. shaft with bea
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries? Leeward Rail at 10:59am 11.15.22 made by East Penn and simply relabeled. No difference in quality between them and East Penn's house
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries? Leeward Rail at 10:57am 11.15.22 A big booster pack is the easiest option. Every automotive repair shop uses them. You need one with
H26 Trailer Keel Tray twalker H260 at 10:56am 11.15.22 Our 260 trailer uses a pressure treated 2x12 from the factory. Cover with a good outdoor carpet or p
Selden / Furlex 100s - "Outer Hub" (Part B14) kjretlaw at 10:26am 11.15.22 why not try Selden in North Charleston SC. SELDEN MAST INC 4668 Franchise St. SC 29418 N. Charlesto
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailmcchico at 10:20am 11.15.22 I am in a similar dilemma. I want to preserve without darkening. I do not have a need to sand it nor
Black Widow vs VC-17M? stickinthemud57 at 10:16am 11.15.22 @Barnacle Bill - Thanks for that info, I will take it into consideration. I had to chuckle when you
Garhauer sale justsomeguy at 10:02am 11.15.22
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries? Head Sail at 9:52am 11.15.22 Just about any jump start pack will work. I wouldn't worry about buying new batteries and letting t
H26 Trailer Keel Tray (9) rgranger at 9:49am 11.15.22 210919210920210921210922210925210926
Questions About Bottom Paint cousineddy at 9:48am 11.15.22 Ok, I will read the can and figure out where I sail. Thanks!
Black Widow vs VC-17M? Apex at 9:46am 11.15.22 @Barnacle Bill why not skip the bottom paint altogether for trailer sailors! Nothing quite as good
Engineless.... rgranger at 9:40am 11.15.22 Water makers use reverse osmosis to remove dissolved solids (salt) from the water. My son has been
Challenge with replacing Sanitation Hose Ralph Johnstone at 9:39am 11.15.22 Not clear if you were able to re-clamp the hose with the Clamptite device ? If so, congrats. If no
Engineless.... thinwater at 9:37am 11.15.22 Forget the desalinator issue. Do you have the sailing chops and patients to sail in and out of mari
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries? PaulK at 9:26am 11.15.22 Have tried hand-cranking a diesel. Not as easy as it sounds. It would probably be difficult to par
Insurance for older boats Barnacle Bill at 9:26am 11.15.22 Henderson insures old classic boats that most other insurance companies won't. Of course they requi

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