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Propane Locker Rust Stains sailcapt340 at 2:50pm 07.28.14 Big Boats 1/591 Does anyone have any tips on removing rust stains from the bottom of the propane locker? My steel p
Top Motoring speed for Oceanis 390 rongroth at 2:29pm 07.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1620 Would like some ideas of how fast people can motor at what RPM. I have a Volvopenta 2003T 43 hp bui
saltwater weedstomper at 2:01pm 07.28.14 Smaller Boats 7/884 Sail in the S Francisco bay with a Hunter 270 (260 with winged keel). Use a Honda 9.9 outboard. B
Loose mast deck ring. Vision 36 Mike H. at 1:17pm 07.28.14 Big Boats 3/653 Last weekend I spent some hours tightening up the 10 bolts that circle around the mast where it pene
Shroud placement modification GSellentin at 1:12pm 07.28.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/822 Hello, new to the forum. Has anyone any info on moving the shrouds on a Cat 27 to the hull sides, or
Oil Shelf Life rfrye1 at 1:02pm 07.28.14 Ask All Sailors 16/1170 I change oil on my Hunter once a year. Engine gets about 50hrs a year. No matter how hard I try I us
Mods to Get on the Water Faster entmejia at 12:56pm 07.28.14 Smaller Boats 9/1341 Because my 240 is kept on a trailer and launched each time I use it, I necessarily have to raise and
Bird Deterents LiveAloha at 12:40pm 07.28.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1151 Anyone have any knowledge of the Deck-Gaurd 30 Ultrasonic Solar Bird Repeller
Adding jib tracks to cabin top on Mac. 25 Mac 25 at 11:32am 07.28.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3068 Has anyone added cabin tracks for jib on a Macgregor 25. Would this mod. give better sail handling o
Looking for original 81 Catalina Capri 25 main sail JoeMt at 10:45am 07.28.14 Parts Search 0/1111 We are looking to replace our main sail and are looking for an original catalina capri 25. If you
Victron BMV 602S Installation Orion B323 at 9:42am 07.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/795
Replacement Sails for 36cc Garyharoldhair at 9:30am 07.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/725 It's time to replace my roller furling jib and main sail. Has anyone purchsed replacement sails from
Oil Change Karma 31 at 9:17am 07.28.14 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1329 Hello. I am new to sailing and I have just purchased an O'Day 31 with a universal M18. I need to cha
S/V Delos Scott T-Bird at 9:03am 07.28.14 Ask All Sailors 7/4997 I grew a little weary of Untie the Lines maintenance and problem solving, but I'm hoping to see some
Propane, CNG, or electric? Polidori3 at 8:20am 07.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/721 Hi Everyone, I'm new to the boating world as I just purchased a 1983 34ft Hunter. The Hunter curr
replacement curtains Found at Sea at 7:14am 07.28.14 Big Boats 1/904 Can anyone recommend a source to purchase replacement curtains for my 1987 C36? They are the old pl
Dampness in hanging locker JohnandCat at 7:10am 07.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/565 Our boat is new to us. All is well, except we are getting some (minor) water drips in the port aft c
Deck paint rblevens at 6:32am 07.28.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/906 Hi folks- the more I work on this boat- the more I don't know... I am working on the deck- filling
Changing head pump njlarry at 6:21am 07.28.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3439 Hello all, I'm about to replace the pump mechanism on my Jabsco head. Any tips on keeping any mess
fuel lift pump died newboatowner at 5:13am 07.28.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1582 Hope that all of you are in the water, sailing and enjoying the summer. I, unfortunately have not b

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Leaving canvas up in northeast winter Davidasailor26 at 12:55pm 11.01.22 I store mine flat with towels in between sections. I bring it home and put it under a bed. If the se
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jon hansen at 12:49pm 11.01.22 there is NO snowmobiling in michigan before dec1. cause you'll meet men with big guns (hunting seaso
Saltwater hose to engine 4Winds at 12:40pm 11.01.22 The Trident hose that I referenced in my reply above will take a 180 degree bend without collapsing
Slip Unavailability (1) rgranger at 12:39pm 11.01.22 Wasn't that a theme on Breaking Bad, a chemist working remotely in a land yacht? ;) YEAH! :beer
Furling genoa cover seems too small? (1) jssailem at 12:35pm 11.01.22 I suspect @Qorgyle wants to avoid this gh pressure sets up on the East side of the Cascades and the
Slip Unavailability dlochner at 12:13pm 11.01.22 I would if I could.....:beer: Wasn't that a theme on Breaking Bad, a chemist working remotely in
What do you have at the top of your mast? rgranger at 12:00pm 11.01.22
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter Parsons at 11:57am 11.01.22 Stored monohull for five winters in Michigan and never would think, or saw anyone try, storing the i
Saltwater hose to engine Terry Cox at 11:55am 11.01.22 The original hose was corrugated to allow the 180o turn. The Trident hose that I referenced in my
Slip Unavailability rgranger at 11:55am 11.01.22 However, given the increase in and acceptance of remote working there a likely some who choose to wo
Winterizing question Dalliance at 11:44am 11.01.22 Sounds like you filled the water heater with the pink stuff. I made that mistake too the first time
Saltwater hose to engine Dalliance at 11:16am 11.01.22 Hmm now I am confused. I have heard from others that the corrougations actually prevent the crimpin
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter dlochner at 11:13am 11.01.22 Vinyl will shrink with cold. That will put a strain on the stitching as well as the connectors. Yo
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 11:09am 11.01.22 Sure I know that sounds sacrilegist to skiers and snow mobile riders.... :facepalm: Sailors and s
What do you have at the top of your mast? Davidasailor26 at 10:59am 11.01.22
What do you have at the top of your mast? Sailgunner at 10:28am 11.01.22 Ooof... well VHF is line of sight so getting the antenna up high is an advantage. I would not put
Slip Unavailability JoeWhite at 10:19am 11.01.22 In San Francisco Bay area 3 marinas have closed and converted into waterfront homes. Each housed ove
Saltwater hose to engine Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 11.01.22 Unfortunately, words do not convey the information that pictures do. With a few routing changes, th
Slip Unavailability dlochner at 10:09am 11.01.22 There are a number of factors contributing to slip shortages and it is probably somewhat regional.
Furling genoa cover seems too small? Timm R Oday25 at 10:02am 11.01.22 Ok .. I've read all the responses . Here is what I would do . I would sew a seperate 2" wide strip w

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