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SeaClear - Tablet PC issue Skipper at 3:13pm 09.13.14 Ask All Sailors 9/2804 SeaClear nav software. I have a Toshiba Encore tablet PC with built in GPS. Real satellite GPS not c
Cal 21 Keel and Repair Questions (7) IslandGirl806 at 3:01pm 09.13.14 Cal 1/3547 I'm new here so first off hello everyone :) I just got a 1970 Cal 21 for a next to nothing. I kn
German Luftwaffe boat runs aground during round-island race rgranger at 2:18pm 09.13.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1486 Ran across this today. Interesting read and photos... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170
I installed my new motor mounts, have a question kito at 2:18pm 09.13.14 Ask All Sailors 31/5128 I bit the bullet and bought 4 new yanmar motor mounts for my ysm12. I found out on 2 of the old ones
1986 O'Day 272 Head Toilet Floor Replacement drester228 at 2:18pm 09.13.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1371 Has anyone replaced the board that the toilet sits on in the head? I have removed all the screws th
Float switch for bilge pump bobjames at 2:11pm 09.13.14 Catalina 310 4/1215 My Rule Mercury float switch needs to be replaced - the current Rule model 35 A mercury free switch
Wildlife Revue (5) Roger Long at 2:10pm 09.13.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 2/2813 We sat in Gloucester this morning discussing our next moves, explore Gloucester, stop in Boston and
Starting a diesel manually?? rpell46 at 1:29pm 09.13.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5631 Considering the current rain conditions, some of the guys at our Club were discussing the possibilit
DIY Roller Fuller for Catalina 22 Question Monheganlover at 11:39am 09.13.14 Catalina 22 4/1046 I am contemplating building a PVC-based roller fuller following online plans. The only modification
Oceanis 45 Bow Thruster issues... LordByron at 11:32am 09.13.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3451 After just 400nm spanning 5 months the bow thruster on my new Oceanis 45 ceased working. A techni
Windlass problem zrod at 11:14am 09.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/727 Hi Today, i had a windlass problem on my hunter 340 1999. The windlass was working fine, then the
Hunter 170 Rudder Mount Solution SAILOR IKE at 7:51am 09.13.14 Day Sailers 60/17532 Over the last three years, I have been trying to repair the rudder mount on my 170. I have followed
Losing a stern mounted rudder Chief RA at 7:06am 09.13.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1203 After reading so many posts on safety and prevention I am surprised at how few sailors do not have a
where to get an Irwin 34 rudder rebuilt adolface46 at 5:28am 09.13.14 Other Sailboats 2/3084 I'm hoping there will be suggestions on where we can get a rudder for an Irwin 34 Citation.
Fuel from dock or gas station NiceBeny at 10:40pm 09.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1419 Other then maybe tax is there any difference in buying your diesel fuel from a car gas station or ma
Swim Ladder Modfication to allow easy stern entry smokey73 at 7:43pm 09.12.14 Big Boats 19/4799 1994 Hunter 40.5 Has anyone modified (shortened) the swim ladder on a Hunter 40.5 to allow it to be
My new (to me) M26! prob at 5:55pm 09.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1653 Hi All, Just wanted to say how excited I am that I have just today purchased a 1988 26D! I've en
Beneteau First 310 water pressure jcollins at 5:32pm 09.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/807 I have a Beneteau First 310 and am experiencing water pressure problems. Both my sink and shower ha
Baltimore's Sailabration (1) dickerson guy at 4:51pm 09.12.14 Destinations 1/1580 Just wanted to share the happenings off my slip in Baltimore harbor this weekend. This is the 200th
H26 twist on cabin lights Seastheday at 3:49pm 09.12.14 Smaller Boats 3/808 Anyone know a source for these? I know there are other better options out there but only need 1 and

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Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 7:18pm 08.12.23 I disconnected the gearbox from the shaft and the engine re-fired and when not connected to the sha
Topside Teak Trim Ralph Johnstone at 7:02pm 08.12.23
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 maddog2 at 6:20pm 08.12.23 Group, Does anyone have the Majic Tilt BG0088 trailer designed for the 240? Are the bunks and the
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? (4) chichiflys at 5:16pm 08.12.23 Yikes - yeah the backstay U-bolts are also on my list. Thanks for the tip. Seems like a much easier
Topside Teak Trim Gene Neill at 5:12pm 08.12.23 Remove it. That way you can re-bed it in the process, which probably needs to be done anyway. Two bi
2008 H36 microwave replacement jssailem at 4:55pm 08.12.23 Along with enough spares to build a complete boat from scratch Coffee powered boat building.. Noth
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 4:54pm 08.12.23 Thank you for your reply. It was these numbers that I was looking for. Might I ask what year your h2
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 4:53pm 08.12.23 Good move. Moreover necessary!
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? heritage at 4:52pm 08.12.23 This is the one that fits my H27:. Morse BLACKFISH 1 X 1 1/4 X 4 Brass Bearing It is about an inch
MID Season Hurricane Forecast Update. (1) Tally Ho at 4:52pm 08.12.23 The hurricane forecasting group now says to expect 3-5 major hurricanes (> 110 mph wind) before the
Ducks in my backyard! Tally Ho at 4:46pm 08.12.23 Oh do you mean like this (not my boat):
Ducks in my backyard! (1) Davidasailor26 at 4:37pm 08.12.23 Oh do you mean like this (not my boat): llowed on my boat - 218755 Locally hand crafted decoys g
2008 H36 microwave replacement artboas at 3:41pm 08.12.23
Prop size for O 322? kappykaplan at 3:41pm 08.12.23 is probably a 3-blade Max Prop :plus: That's what I have.
Prop size for O 322? Tally Ho at 2:57pm 08.12.23 I installed a folding prop on my O'Day 322 several years ago. Works fine. They say they give you an
DIY Electronics? Davidasailor26 at 2:57pm 08.12.23 Same on Defender. This is the one I got (for $39 in 2019) - Simrad Simnet to NMEA 2000 Cable Adapter
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:59pm 08.12.23 The trailer was built by Hunter. Maybe the forum store. If not try a dedicated trailer parts deale
Topside Teak Trim ShawnL at 1:43pm 08.12.23 I did my crib boards with epoxy and varnish. You are correct that epoxy isn't UV resistant and will
DIY Electronics? jviss at 12:59pm 08.12.23 Now, if I could only get a great deal on a NMEA2000 to SIMRAD SIMNET adapter cable. Yikes! They ar
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing gotons at 12:29pm 08.12.23 Been many, many years since I worked on that furler on my 33.5; however, it appears that the black

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