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a peek into the past LuzSD at 5:56pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1274 This video was just sent to me via WD Shock; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caUaPqEElV4'list=LL
Rudder bushing Stratus3 at 5:34pm 12.17.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1046 Gentlemen, question has anyone used a bushing in the pivot hole on there rudder, and if so type and
410 television cabinet removal jhpucket at 4:27pm 12.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/789 Hunter 410 television cabinet removal Has anyone ever removed the cabinet mounted on the port at th
Missing side vent on 302 (2) Mackaroni at 1:51pm 12.17.14 Bigger Boats 4/1170 I am missing a vent on the port side of my 302. Any idea where I can find it? It apparently
Electric Winch kair58 at 1:26pm 12.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1787 I am replacing my standard Lewmar ST30 winch to a electric ST40 EVO. Rather than tie in to my house
Ches Bay Anchor Test Warren Milberg at 12:23pm 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 33/5561 Some interesting and surprising observations and conclusions here: http://www.sailmagazine.com/ti
Gelcoat Repair Options? (5) hillzz22 at 11:13am 12.17.14 Catalina 30 2/1511 When I bought a 1976 Catalina 30 this past season, I noted some typical dock rash and other scrapes/
Cuba Terry in Naples at 10:08am 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 134/16761 Am anxiously awaiting to see if sailing to Cuba will now be allowed. Having been at the university o
Muffler for Yamaha 25 Hales pass 29 at 8:49am 12.17.14 Yamaha 3/1909 I just bought a 1980 Yamaha 25 sailboat the engine, a yanmar ysm8, needs a new exhaust system includ
Naming my boat keljohnso at 8:48am 12.17.14 Catalina 22 9/1218 Anything I need to know about naming my boat?
"gap" - a little help (B361) (2) Philip_Oceanis 361 at 5:11am 12.17.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1605
New to me (used) Sails (5) pateco at 3:42am 12.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1098 First replacement sail just arrived for my 1983 Hunter 31. Ulman Main Sail. Measurements are:
First 38 NatchezFirst at 2:49am 12.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/891 Just bought a Beneteau First 38 with no mainsail. Does anyone know the size needed for the mast luff
choosing water heater 83 hunter 34 hunter healer at 4:39pm 12.16.14 Big Boats 8/2132 Im trying to get the best water heater to do the job without the gold plating. I removed the old wat
Winches Jdaniel343 at 3:49pm 12.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 8/1859 I am thinking about replacing my genoa winches from #16 to #30. What is your opinion? Is this neces
S2Owners.com folding into SailboatOwners.com Phil Herring at 3:49pm 12.16.14 S2 1/1118 It is with some regret that I announce that S2Owners.com will be folding into SailboatOwners.com som
LancerOwners.com folding into SailboatOwners.com Phil Herring at 3:48pm 12.16.14 Lancer 1/1520 It is with some regret that I announce that LancerOwners.com will be folding into SailboatOwners.com
Singlehanded sailing RichardW43 at 3:39pm 12.16.14 Ask All Sailors 20/4503 Can anyone recommend a good book on singlehanded sailing geared towards a novice sailor
Bicycle GPS speedo for boat Daveinet at 3:34pm 12.16.14 Ask All Sailors 16/4043 Anyone ever used a bicycle GPS speedometer on their boat? Have been wanting to install a speedo of s
Leaking in the yard (2) gsherwood at 3:15pm 12.16.14 Sirius 21/22 41/8778 I am a new Sirius 21 owner. 1981 #441. I have noticed water in the compartment under the sink. I ha

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Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 09.11.23 But all I have to do is Polish or rubbing a little bit and it comes back more yellowish. As long
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) RSHunter27 at 7:01pm 09.11.23 Pink usually indicates dezincification - a type of corrosion that leaves the metal quite weak. True
Winchbit driver Ward H at 7:01pm 09.11.23 I was looking at their 1/2" right angle drill and at $99, could get two spares and still be ahead.
Mast up winter storage duck21 at 6:59pm 09.11.23 Not Lake Erie, but south side of Lake Superior. Our marina has significant exposure to the lake and
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Tally Ho at 6:24pm 09.11.23
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Davidasailor26 at 5:57pm 09.11.23 What is the pink indicative of? Pink usually indicates dezincification - a type of corrosion that
Mast up winter storage Davidasailor26 at 5:51pm 09.11.23 Our sailing assoc stores mostly mast up on trailers. No stands here. Is there a way to interconnect
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 5:46pm 09.11.23 My old bronze shaft looked a lot like that (maybe worse). I show the shaft at about 2:28.. 4RlzgO
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! (2) sheardc at 5:22pm 09.11.23 Considering keeping 10mm and fixing cage. Having the halyards under the cage instead of thru is not
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO stickinthemud57 at 5:02pm 09.11.23 On the subject, I have an insignia and numbers that I have self-applied to several sails I have owne
Mast up winter storage Justin_NSA at 4:56pm 09.11.23 Our sailing assoc stores mostly mast up on trailers. No stands here. Is there a way to interconnect
Mast up winter storage sesmith at 4:41pm 09.11.23 We've stored ours mast up without issues the last several years. We were in Erie, Pa so had more pr
bulge water Tally Ho at 4:38pm 09.11.23 As was said, is it salt or fresh water?? First thing to ascertain! If it is fresh, probably not
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Tally Ho at 4:33pm 09.11.23 My old bronze shaft looked a lot like that (maybe worse). I show the shaft at about 2:28.. 4RlzgO
calling all oday 20 owners. Anomymous 163294 at 4:13pm 09.11.23 thank you for the response back.
calling all oday 20 owners. Sunbird22358 at 4:07pm 09.11.23 The most you MIGHT gain is about an inch or two of additional headroom. The cabin sole is pretty clo
Fuel Tank Replacement dmax at 3:18pm 09.11.23 You may have to get creative - I was able to get everything hooked up but it took some work.
Dry bilge in H49/50 Laid-back at 3:14pm 09.11.23 The only water that gets into my bilge is when the shower box in the main shower overflows, usually
H49/H50 Anchor Snubber/Bridle Setup Laid-back at 3:10pm 09.11.23
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn. monocerosin at 2:50pm 09.11.23 Never heard of them before. Technical material up the ying yang. I'm somewhat skeptical until I co

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