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Storage Hatch Strut Project (2) joker460 at 4:50pm 07.17.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2127 Finally got around to adding a strut. All the new boats have them. Makes life so much easier. Easy t
Diagram of 170 Hull (inside)?? raleighhunter170 at 4:48pm 07.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/520 Anyone have one??
deck repair garethreeves at 1:42pm 07.17.14 Big Boats 0/677 When I bought my 37.5 last year the survey showed some moisture in the deck forward of the deck cove
Fuel tank maintanancev Tim H11493 at 1:18pm 07.17.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/821 I have a 2006 Hunter 33. Standard maintanace procedure for any fuel tank would be to regularly chec
Replacing fixed port windows Steverhnm at 12:54pm 07.17.14 Big Boats 10/1970 I have cracked windows on the port above the stove, its a long window. How are these windows remove
Fabricating a homemade rudder Ranger_12 at 11:54am 07.17.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1059 Has anyone had any experience fabricating a homemade rudder for a Mac 25 or any other sailboat? If s
Hunter 33.6 Caperman at 11:28am 07.17.14 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1493 Hi There Just a new owner as well new to sailing. Anything I should be aware of from this model? Wer
Charging Amperage at dock SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:47am 07.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/669 When I dock my boat and attach to shore power (30 Amps), I set my Xantrex charger to the lowest sett
New sails, at least new for me !!! Barry B. at 10:27am 07.17.14 Catalina 22 2/656 Recently I bid on a set of 3 sails for a C22 on Ebay. The seller had a buy it now price of $200, and
Another Powerboat rams a Sailboat John Nantz at 10:27am 07.17.14 Ask All Sailors 19/2594 Last night, July 16th, on Lake Washington offshore from Seattle, a powerboat rams a sailboat resulti
Replacing Boom Gooseneck Assembly 22 Oday (1) mylesjiii at 10:12am 07.17.14 Day Sailers 2/1145 Does anyone know how to replace a gooseneck assembly? The old one is bent and just about broken and
Must listen sailaway78 at 9:31am 07.17.14 Sails Call Lounge 4/5736 http://www.worldwidephotographersassoc.com/welcome
3 GM 30 copper crush washer size - injector holdech at 6:45am 07.17.14 Engines and Propulsion 12/9947 Curious if anyone knows the millimetre size of the copper crush washers on the fuel line to injector
update-Jim Seamons Crazy Dave Condon at 6:30am 07.17.14 Ask All Sailors 24/2447 Jim is currently moored temp. at Solomons and plans to return to his slip on Saturday. Joan and Jim
Max winds seas for Day Sailer II flagbag at 6:10am 07.17.14 Day Sailers 10/6134 Hi.. wondering what you experienced sailers would say is the maximum winds ' seas for 16'9" Day Sail
Passing on the pleasure Guardian at 2:33am 07.17.14 Catalina 22 4/959 How good is the feeling of knowing that all those years of sailing up and down the northern coast of
old boat, older seaman jmczzz at 7:59pm 07.16.14 Catalina 22 6/923 Well, I think this boat will be my last. It is a sturdy little craft this 1972 Catalina 22. I really
Winches rsotomayor at 7:45pm 07.16.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1092 Need to replace the stripper rings on a Lewmar 40 self tailing winch. The top cover is supposed to
Electriacal Problem rgnewleaf at 7:08pm 07.16.14 Big Boats 1/974 After haul out and back in the water at the dock, without shore power. I turned on the macerator pu
Gaff rigged mainsail help Kestle at 6:55pm 07.16.14 Ask All Sailors 0/711 I am sailing this weekend on a gaff rigged boat, and it has been years since I handled the main on o

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rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer dlochner at 6:45pm 05.04.23 I'm running a powersport battery. This brand has been around for a while. They wouldn't be if they
What sealant to use? Leeward Rail at 6:44pm 05.04.23 So, I'm all ears. If you have suggestions I'd be glad to read them. Data is easy.. all the products
Alternative to bimini Davidasailor26 at 6:43pm 05.04.23 We also have Captains Navy with no significant heat issues. On very calm days very close to the canv
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer deminimis at 6:31pm 05.04.23 I'm running a powersport battery. This brand has been around for a while. They wouldn't be if they w
What sealant to use? Dave at 6:25pm 05.04.23 I've heard the call. From the Admin perspective it is who has the credentials to post a meaningful s
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Hello Below at 6:15pm 05.04.23 Ralph your local chandler should be able to bring these in given the above Jabsco p/n.
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer Hayden Watson at 6:13pm 05.04.23 On that point, my Suzuki is EFI. It does not actually require a battery to run. My assumption is th
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer (1) Hayden Watson at 6:04pm 05.04.23 I have posted this before but it is good to repost it here. This is the from the spec sheet on my c
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Cat 30 Windlass jssailem at 5:44pm 05.04.23 The Vertical windlass will draw the chain in wrap it around the windlass 180 degrees and spit it out
Bow chocks justsomeguy at 5:42pm 05.04.23 Thanks. You might get some chafe gear on there.
Cat 30 Windlass jssailem at 5:42pm 05.04.23 Look at the Lewmar V1or V2 windlass depending on the weight of chain and anchor. You can rotate the
What sealant to use? Dalliance at 5:29pm 05.04.23 Damn. I am saving that post. I wish more people realized the details you put in that post. Unfortu
The bilge is not the lowest point on my 373... any suggestions to sort it out? BigEasy at 5:06pm 05.04.23 How about a dripless shaft seal? Dry bilges are great: The 373 should have a Volvo "dripless"
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Life's Most Infuriating Moments Tally Ho at 4:47pm 05.04.23 You are looking for something like this. https://www.westmarine.com/jabsco-snap-fit-port-clips-1073
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Old bilge: water in keel Tally Ho at 4:12pm 05.04.23 Hey friends. the Surveyor mentioned traces of water in the keel. Not enough to justify the cost of
What diesel engine is this on my new-to-me 1978 Catalina 30 Tally Ho at 3:59pm 05.04.23

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