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Talk me into (or out of) a Bene 285. shnool at 12:09pm 07.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/4411 First I've always liked the look of the Beneteaus... from the First 235, to the 305... just liked th
Removing Plywood Core From under Edge of Deck Cool Beans at 11:03am 07.25.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1686 The month of August is "Cockpit Floor Recore Month". I'm going to start pulling the pedestal next w
Cradle for a Beneteau 311 amayers at 11:00am 07.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/802 I'm trying to find a used cradle for my B311 and want to make sure I have the dimensions right. I've
Dealing with Fog in Juan de Fuca YVRguy at 7:01am 07.25.14 Destinations 8/8700 My buddy and I are heading up the Strait of Juan de Fuca next week in hopes of getting to Barkley So
Catalina Island CaptDon01 at 6:34am 07.25.14 Catalina 22 10/1541 Our last day on the island. It's been a fast 5 days out here. Weather has been wonderful, as well a
Complete List of Sailing Vessels NGoyette at 6:27am 07.25.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1177 Interesting site with a description of every sailing vessel ever made (it think) http://www.the
Built in Autopilot Bill D at 6:23am 07.25.14 Big Boats 3/688 Question, when did Catalina start offering a built in autopilot on the 30+ ft models ? Bill D.
Boat almost sunk, not mine Tim R. at 5:10am 07.25.14 Ask All Sailors 11/3022 My father in law was sailing his Etap 39 on Tuesday. When he arrived that day he noticed more water
Dock Storage using mooring whips bluesman at 4:51am 07.25.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/848 I am thinking of storing my 17' Day Sailer on a dock during the season. There is some boat wake traf
1984 h31' chain plate Tom Fritz at 4:18am 07.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1105 I'll be stepping a new mast and want to re bed my chain plates at the deck. How do I loosen the rod
Beat the Heat...slightly off topic Bad Obsession at 1:59am 07.25.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1370 http://www.lowes.com/pd_444758-49433-103704_0__?productId=4751265 Has anyone tried this product? I
Catalina 22 flat-sided masthead $tingy Sailor at 9:17pm 07.24.14 Parts Search 0/849 Send a PM with pics and asking price.
Knot Meter working? MrBruce at 8:35pm 07.24.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1919 I have a Catalina 27 1982 with the original Knot Meter built in the bulkhead which currently doesn't
water leaks in aft lazarette maddoglumper at 8:16pm 07.24.14 Big Boats 3/1196 I need Help. I have a 1991 Hunter legend 35.5. Here's the problem. The back two lazarettes where the
Replacing Standing Rig & Mast TriSwiss at 7:30pm 07.24.14 Big Boats 2/714 I'm interested in purchasing a 1998 Hunter 376 - The biggest issue is that it will need complete rig
Cracked timing case mavourneen at 6:25pm 07.24.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1271 I have a westerbeke 10 -2 diesel.the timing case cracked where the alternator attaches. I am not sur
Need a New Main Sail Big Fish at 5:44pm 07.24.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1044 I own a 1978 Hunter 27 and need a new main sail. I am seeking advice on material, where to buy, and
Fuel Pump for Universal M-18? compoundca at 5:32pm 07.24.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/1074 Can someone recommend a good electric fuel pump for a Universal M-18 (14 hp.) motor? One that isn't
mystery cut-outs flasailor at 5:12pm 07.24.14 Big Boats 8/1005 After having the Glacier Bay refrigerant unit replaced in my 86 H34, ( the compressor was mounted af
roller furling jib sheets mmsailor at 3:40pm 07.24.14 Smaller Boats 6/1966 I just picked up our new rf jib for our 23.5 with cdi furler . The person described the jib as a 101

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Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour dlochner at 4:25am 05.07.23 If you don't have it already, here's a link to the 3jh2e service manual. It may be helpful in locati
Mast Electric Connector dlochner at 4:20am 05.07.23 It is common practice to have one DC- for a masthead light. In DC wiring the negative should be blac
Install galley faucet on 11/16" water lines dlochner at 4:03am 05.07.23
Urgent warning to genset owners jon hansen at 4:03am 05.07.23 the other lesson to note, all thru hulls should work. a stiff or locked up thru hull is very dangero
Propane tank rectertification jviss at 3:48am 05.07.23 Or just go to your local Ace and hope the 17 YO kid doesn't notice. Well, I think tank certificati
Urgent warning to genset owners Rick486 at 2:44am 05.07.23 Rick, The 12 minis were fitted with water / gas separators. So, the underwater through hull was not
Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 10:12pm 05.06.23 The genset is just another diesel engine, and as such is also at risk of a siphon situation with th
Blisters - To Repair or not to repair..... Crusty Ol Salt at 10:06pm 05.06.23 Repair them. They will only get worse and cost more over time. Sums up the thoughts in this thre
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? gfcng at 9:42pm 05.06.23 Good info Joe, appreciate it. Gary
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? Joe at 9:39pm 05.06.23 Agreed Joe, fingers crossed she surveys well today! good luck with your survey. I wanted to remin
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Sailavie1 at 9:29pm 05.06.23 Hi @Sailavie1 , No, I'm near Vancouver. The TES on Sylvan Lake is a 678, I think. The dealer told
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Tedd at 9:15pm 05.06.23 Hi @Sailavie1 , No, I'm near Vancouver. The TES on Sylvan Lake is a 678, I think. The dealer told m
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Sailavie1 at 9:11pm 05.06.23 @Sailavie1 , I have the TES 246 Versus and I think it's the best truly trailerable, cruising sailb
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 9:06pm 05.06.23 As long as your comfortable with it, is all that matters. The fold out doors are a "nice to have"
Ducks in my backyard! Ralph Johnstone at 9:03pm 05.06.23 As long as your comfortable with it, is all that matters. The fold out doors are a "nice to have" a
Ducks in my backyard! (1) RSHunter27 at 8:56pm 05.06.23 Yes, probably three or four. Now yours are pretty nice, they look manageable and somewhat utilitaria
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Tedd at 8:52pm 05.06.23 @Sailavie1 , I have the TES 246 Versus and I think it's the best truly trailerable, cruising sailbo
Propane tank rectertification TimFromLI at 8:38pm 05.06.23 Or just go to your local Ace and hope the 17 YO kid doesn't notice.
Ducks in my backyard! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:30pm 05.06.23 Just idle blind curiosity on my part, but any reason why you didn't go with the usual arrangement of
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 8:29pm 05.06.23 I'm getting dizzy. And as well as dizzy, I thought you had originally posted a picture showing th

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