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Opinions Neil Pryde Sails JRacer at 6:18pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/5456 So, what's your experiences with NP Sails? Good, bad indifferent? Want to hear it all. Quality P
Replace Shut off ball valve under sink bobcat30 at 6:03pm 08.25.14 Catalina 30 25/2281 OK.. Just had to have the ball valve under the sink replaced. Of course, they had to haul the boat.
Catalina 27 Mast repairs (1) Alan1055 at 5:57pm 08.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1598 I have a 1977 Catalina 27 mast in need of replacement "spreader sockets" due to the original instal
Replacement Light Fixtures down_shift at 5:52pm 08.25.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/634 Looking to replace the OEM light fixtures on my 1987 C36 with something more modern looking in stain
catalina 25 cliff94513 at 5:45pm 08.25.14 Smaller Boats 0/853 what type of control lever do I use for a 9.8 nissan...I want to put on a side mount..
What is this? (1) lehigh375 at 5:42pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 22/1972 Don't know if these are nautical or not but saw them on a boat. They are metal and heavy for the si
raymarine rotary drive type 2 Navicula at 5:37pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 6/889 Hi I have a rotary drive type 2 for my hunter sailboat and I need the sprockets and chain to complet
AIS Hookup for C80 Chartplotter JeffThompson at 5:20pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 3/1345 Updated the VHF in our 2005 38 with a standard horizon 2150 vhf. AIS receive only capability. Radi
outboard engine lift Peter M at 4:55pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/831 Just bought a new 4 horse power Tohatsu outboard. thought I could lift it easly (60 pounds) but I ne
33 and 303 jerrycompt at 4:41pm 08.25.14 Pearson 2/1380 I am hoping to buy a mid 80's 303 or 33 and have read so much that I think I am more confused than w
Cleaning and polishing interior woodwork tomfoolery at 4:14pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1185 Beneteaus are new to me as a soon to be owner of an Oceanis 36 cc, what is the recommended way to cl
110vac refrigeration Richard Olden at 4:06pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1788 How does one operate the 110vac refrigerator while cruising and no shore power available? Do you run
Bottom Paint BIOMED BOB at 3:55pm 08.25.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1269 I am preparing to repaint the bottom of my swing keel cat 25. I plan on trailering a lot, and not k
3 Watt Solar Panel Bad Obsession at 3:32pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1251 Since my boat is spending a lot of time on her trailer right now (I plan to keep her on the trailer
Improving the storage under the V-berth... (5) Sumner at 3:09pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 1/996 Improving the storage under our V-berth... After installing and relocating the larger holding tank.
New sails for h44DS Steve Feinsilver at 2:46pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 1/756 S/V Breathless needs new sails, I think. Mainsail she came with (2007) has full length vertical bat
Water down the inside of the mast B473 at 2:44pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/670 Does anyone else get rain water down the inside of the mast? It's leaking out at the base and getti
Towing a Tender Dutch1 at 2:29pm 08.25.14 C&C 5/1321 I bought an Achilles LS-260E tender and would like to know best method to attach to a C ' C Landfall
Oceanis 37 PHRF CCHer at 1:39pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3486 Anyone know the number for the Oceanis 37 with RF main? Thanks
Throttle/gear controls on a 1990 Hunter 35.5 Legend William (Bill) Gray at 1:28pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 2/1141 I have an older Hunter 35.5 that has separate throttle and gear levers. The throttle is mounted on t

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New Instruments dlochner at 6:58pm 11.08.22
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area rgranger at 6:55pm 11.08.22 @rgranger Fresh water? Not Salt Water? Yup lake Martin
Safety at Sea starts with awareness of the RISKS dLj at 6:53pm 11.08.22 I prefer a center cockpit. It may very well be illusionary, but it feels very safe to me. Plus it g
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta DArcy at 6:48pm 11.08.22 Are you sure that forklift is rated for the load? :biggrin:
New Instruments Davidasailor26 at 6:47pm 11.08.22
New Instruments redlegmsg66 at 6:46pm 11.08.22 I am pretty good with 12v electrical systems and don't see a reason I would need an installer. I do
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4) thwilson at 6:43pm 11.08.22 Check your oil filter for cracks.
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 6:34pm 11.08.22
Questions About Bottom Paint Davidasailor26 at 6:33pm 11.08.22
Questions About Bottom Paint cousineddy at 6:07pm 11.08.22
What is the proper response? Davidasailor26 at 5:37pm 11.08.22 ..so a boat overtaking can't come from behind, then push up the other boat. I was with you until t
New Instruments dlochner at 5:35pm 11.08.22 What accessories do I need or does everything come with the respective systems, instruments, radar,
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 5:30pm 11.08.22 I can read technical data sheets on bottom paints. They tell you the what, but not the why. I got
New Instruments redlegmsg66 at 5:27pm 11.08.22 Basically, that is the same system I have, except the radar, I have a 4g radar. What accessories d
What is the proper response? Apex at 5:24pm 11.08.22 @Davidasailor26 GREAT DIAGRAM! I read this as the other boat simply couldn't push up the OP, they
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Stu Jackson at 5:02pm 11.08.22 Is there a seal in there that needs replacing? Or maybe the whole water pump? There are usually tw
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Rich Stidger at 5:00pm 11.08.22 Easy rebuild yourself if you are a bit handy. If mechanically challenged you can send if off to Depc
What is the proper response? rpwillia at 4:57pm 11.08.22 Davidasailor26, Correct on both. I was boxed in by both power poles and the other boat. I would not
Help! Engine problem :( MikeHoncho at 4:55pm 11.08.22
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area Hello Below at 4:55pm 11.08.22 have just purchased a boat in NW and have moored at Vancouver Island Marina I am wondering about th

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