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Replace O'Day 31 Companionway Hatch OdayGeorge at 5:54pm 11.26.14 Bigger Boats 13/4728 I had my 31 on the hard for 6 years. Long story, I was staying afloat during the recession. To t
It is called "Brutal" Tape for a reason Brian D at 5:36pm 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 16/5080 An update on my adventure into portlight maintenance. What a chore it is. LOL OK, after working mos
Yesterday 61F... Maine Sail at 5:10pm 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1661 Seriously, it hit 61F here yesterday and as of about 5 minutes ago we had 7" of the wet heavy white
Bottom Paint kenai at 3:22pm 11.26.14 Catalina 22 4/1229 Anyone have any recommendations for bottom paint? I have an 85 Catalina 22 that I use on fresh water
Keel Pin kenai at 3:16pm 11.26.14 Catalina 22 4/1390 I am getting ready to change the keel cable in my 1985 Catalina 22 and thought I would also inspect
Want to put in wood cabin sole randykanipe at 3:12pm 11.26.14 Bigger Boats 3/1264 I have an Oday 27 built 1975. Currently has carpet in the Cabin Sole. Would like to replace with nic
Salon Windows Leaking! rk6johnson at 3:08pm 11.26.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 12/7041 Re my 2008 Catalina 309, hull 145 I was cleaning last week before a survey and the starboard large f
Wiring path for TV coaxial cable 41DS miwallace at 2:23pm 11.26.14 Big Boats 6/1259 Hey folks, how can I access the wiring behind the Bose system and along the starboard side of the bo
Portsmouth Number (PN) for S2 5.5? SELou at 2:04pm 11.26.14 S2 0/1076 Has anyone run across a Portsmouth Number (PN) for an S2 5.5? I have checked the US Sailing site wi
Portlight Moldings OBDevo at 1:42pm 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1385 I am restoring a 1983 Wellcraft Starwind 19 and need to replace the portlight moldings. Does anybody
inverter causing reverse polarity johnwmobley1 at 1:35pm 11.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1157 I have a hunter 320 year 2000. recently the reverse polarity light comes on and reduces my shore pow
Buccaneer rope? Richard19068 at 10:49am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 14/5625 I ordered some Sta-Set from a company to replace my genoa sheets. Got an order confirmation and invo
Nina and Pinta sailaway78 at 10:42am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 2/883 The Nina and Pinta are in Houma La. until the first week of Dec. Anyone who has not visited these t
Winterization ChangsinLattitudes at 10:11am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1602 Hello all, Had a question come up. I recently decided to keep my boat in the slip for the winter v
Active cruisers needed to take FL anchoring survey this week sea_casper at 8:47am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 32/3901 I received This email today; "November 25, 2014 Dear BoatU.S. Member, Florida is once again cons
Looking for a 235 cb32863 at 8:47am 11.26.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1012 Been poking around Craigslist, Sailboat Listings, Yachtworld, First235.com, Sailboat Owners classifi
effective low amp fan for heat circulation Chief RA at 7:44am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 7/2906 Since I have many of the 3" computer fans lying about I decided to finally test one in my boat for h
siting 9.2A HVAC (1) bugbitten at 6:52am 11.26.14 S2 24/5585 I guess I'm the sailing equivalent of the guy with the $200 car and $2000 rims. I have a great time
Paragon SAOV Transmission Manual drcov at 3:54am 11.26.14 Ask All Sailors 8/6649 Looking for rebuild manual for Paragon SAOV Transmission . I had a copy but computer died and lost a
Re-waterproofing Sunbrella newage1461 at 8:35pm 11.25.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2655 Is there anything to put on a sunbrella sail cover that will make it waterproof again? Looking for

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DIY Electronics? jviss at 6:29am 08.27.23 Now that I got my CX5003 and the necessary NMEA2000 cable, I looked into sensors for the two tanks t
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 SailorShaggy at 6:27am 08.27.23 As for length you are not relegated to the manufacturers setup. It's possible or even likely you c
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 6:20am 08.27.23 I am not sure of all the reasons, but I was taught to never leave the winch handles in the winches.
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? Davidasailor26 at 6:09am 08.27.23 cockpit coaming? Yep. Thanks auto-correct.
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? jviss at 6:08am 08.27.23 cockpit combined, cockpit coaming?
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? Davidasailor26 at 6:04am 08.27.23 It's reminiscent of a Lightning. Could be designed around the same era, explaining the similar lin
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Davidasailor26 at 5:54am 08.27.23 I agree we should expect high quality support from brokers, surveyors, mechanics, etc. But if a sel
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice dlochner at 5:48am 08.27.23 As with any profession, there are good practitioners and bad practitioners. And there are good custo
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems jviss at 5:06am 08.27.23 topsides Just a nit: you washed the decks, I think. "Topsides" is the side of the boat, from the
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? jviss at 4:55am 08.27.23 It's reminiscent of a Lightning.
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Apex at 4:53am 08.27.23 a bit harsh recent responses: We as a buying community should demand better from brokers. How many
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems RoyS at 4:51am 08.27.23 Another place to look is the existing starter solenoid start wire connection. Some Yanmars have a pu
Stowing Winch Handles jviss at 4:49am 08.27.23 I have two winches on either side of the cockpit. When underway the handles are stored on the winch
Oday 20 Restoration (1) Clutch Cargo at 4:45am 08.27.23 One more thing I am curious about is all of that "layup detritus" (for the want of a better term) lo
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Helene at 1:06am 08.27.23 Why would you not put forth your problem in English, if you can ask for help in English? sorry my
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? Will Gilmore at 12:59am 08.27.23 I really like the looks of her. I'll bet she was a great little sailer, in her time. Very few hard
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Ralph Johnstone at 11:30pm 08.26.23 You have a misunderstanding of the plywood in the Catalina keel stubs. Thanks Hayden, at last a p
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. (1) mikeracca at 11:16pm 08.26.23
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? jssailem at 9:33pm 08.26.23 Looks like it has a state certificate. NH2434GL. Perhaps the paper work will tell you.
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. (4) mikeracca at 9:06pm 08.26.23

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