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O'Day 25 Skeg? (1) UPSNOWNINJA at 4:49pm 07.27.14 Ask An Oday Owner 23/4481 I have a new to me O'Day 25 and the original owner has made some modifications. They used it as a Gr
Alarm on Navigation Station? Mermaid1 at 4:32pm 07.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1173 I have a Hunter 430, 1996 well maintained in very good condition. Took boat out today, sail with per
Mast Electirical Wiring Diver960 at 3:45pm 07.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1303 I just purchased a '73 Venture 224 and have a question. The cable for my VHF radio wasn't attached,
Main Power Panel Green Light LakeOntario270 at 3:02pm 07.27.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1914 The main power panel on my Catalina 270 has a rectangular green indicator light that shows the syste
Replacing hull side windows NiceBeny at 2:57pm 07.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2837 New project on my list now, Have a 1990 390 oceanis that has the side hull windows cracking at the
Beneteau 235 TRAILER for HIRE, anywhere in the NorthEast? (1) rbpsbo at 1:30pm 07.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/965 Hi all, Just bought a 235 in New Jersey that I want to trailer home to Massachusetts No trailer with
Propeller lardeau67 at 1:02pm 07.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/513 Hello I want to know what is the best ratio of helix I install on my Hunter 30. Yanmar 2GM and tra
Trailer bearings Doc_holiday at 12:05pm 07.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1040 Hope I got it right. I'll know shortly but I got the 1-3/8 inner and 1-1/16 outer bearings and of co
Difficult roller furler korchinskyp at 11:38am 07.27.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2148 I have a CDI FF4/6 on my sailboat that has become very difficult to unfurl. Any suggestions on a fi
H31: Plumbing & Wiring wufibugs at 10:33am 07.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/745 Plumbing: the hot and cold water lines start at the water heater in the starboard locker, then go in
To kill or not ...... woodster at 10:17am 07.27.14 Ask All Sailors 2/780 .....before throwing the breaker on a Sterling ultra pro 40 amp charger.... the charger has an on
Mast Wiring JT_FF at 10:00am 07.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/873 Hello, I believe I have a grounding issue at the base of my mast (2003, Hunter 356). The power conne
Mac 25 interior paint RichardW43 at 9:54am 07.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1247 I want to match the interior ceiling paint on my Mac 25. It is greyish with speckles. Anyone know wh
Whisker Pole for Hunter 450? Bowedtoothdoc at 8:51am 07.27.14 Big Boats 2/850 Does anyone know the proper size whisker pole for my 2000 Hunter Passage 450? I have the opportunity
Solar MPPT connection (1) pabraam at 8:38am 07.27.14 Musings With Maine Sail 7/3209 Having installed 2 Solbian solar panels SL90Q on my bimini now the question arises where to connect
Bought an O240 (1) Hydro Therapy at 8:34am 07.27.14 Day Sailers 5/942 Long day yesterday. I drove 8 hours to look at a 240. It was a lake boat and shows. She is very clea
260 window port? av8erdunn at 8:25am 07.27.14 Smaller Boats 2/672 Well I picked up my 260 yesterday and had a beautiful 75 mile trip to her new home. When I got to th
What model diesel in mid year 1989 Catalina 27 HV32 at 7:59am 07.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1181 What model diesel in mid year 1989 Catalina
AC wiring failure - Beneteau 37 davdd1 at 7:54am 07.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/3253 My 2010 Beneteau 37 suddenly lost AC power to boat. Breaker connecting to shore power inlet is good
1985 C-27 Port lights (1) Loose Ends at 7:25am 07.27.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1425 1985 C-27 Port lights replacement or repair. Hello all, Has anyone removed and replaced their po

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DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23 I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23 I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+) Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23 I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards? SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23 I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23 I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner! dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23 Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23 I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pcharn01 at 6:53am 08.02.23
New owner! jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23 If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23 Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Project_Mayhem at 5:43am 08.02.23 post a photo of your setup. :plus:
New owner! dizo514 at 5:34am 08.02.23
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 5:20am 08.02.23 The DM doesn't have an NMEA183 output. The only thing I can imagine is a microcontroller connected
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? shemandr at 4:43am 08.02.23 The Ensign sails surprisingly well. It is forgiving - a sailing school on Block Island used them as

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