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How to make a foresail pennant (1) $tingy Sailor at 7:51am 04.12.14 Catalina 22 1/3849 Would you like to see forward around your foresail better? Do you hate the stains that you get on th
AC 220 does nor work carlager at 7:25am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 0/586 The AC 220 volts in our Oceanis 36cc does not work. Is there a fuse somewhere that can be replaced
Keel Cable Hose kenai at 6:51am 04.12.14 Catalina 22 7/1546 I have been a sailor for many years, but I am only into my second year with my 1985 Catalina 22. I w
Input on Beneteau 503 - pre 2000 mystery117 at 5:52am 04.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/776 I'm looking at a 503 that appears to be in good shape, well maintained and not extensively used. I'm
Marinas in Key West inarathree at 5:45am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 1/732 Im considering a trip to Key West from Tampa. Any advice or experiences on marinas in KW? Probably
Headlight cleaner WoodyB at 5:10am 04.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1705 Has anyone tried using the cleaner for automobile headlights on the plexiglass windows on the boat?
+chart plotter to note book woodster at 5:06am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1148 just wondering if there is any way to hook up a chart plotter say Garmin 541 to a note book computer
Tiller Pilot hewebb at 4:05am 04.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2446 I ordered a Simrad TP22 and it arrived yesterday. I hope to bring the boat home next week and start
Best way to store linens/towels etc on boat?? star302 at 2:28am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 10/2640 Hi, We are trying to find either moisture/must free bag system or some other option to store towe
How to cut and patch an access panel? sneakypete at 12:08am 04.12.14 Day Sailers 8/1190 The bow eye on my 1984 Widgeon is seriously loose and I'm going to have to cut a hole in the interio
380 transmission kekenseair at 12:07am 04.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/927 Does anyone know what transmission is on a 1998 380 with a westerbeke 42. Also any issues with them?
New Bulkhead (1) Sprega at 8:59pm 04.11.14 Bigger Boats 21/1839 Miss Izzy is getting a new starboard main bulkhead this spring. And none too soon. After about 7 hou
Save me from early 80's electrical! GeorgiaBII at 8:15pm 04.11.14 Smaller Boats 6/1042 Rant on Holy crow what a disaster this 81 hunter's electrical system is! I've got a glass scre
Hunter 22 head GeorgiaBII at 7:59pm 04.11.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2205 Does anybody happen to know what portable toilets will fit in the older 81-85 Hunter 22's? I don'
calling all sailors in or around OKC / lake Hefner Sailinnsc at 7:43pm 04.11.14 Catalina 22 1/828 hello mates....... met a fb friend who has the sailing bug but is landlocked in Oklahoma She has n
Sailing Bug Bad Obsession at 7:13pm 04.11.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1815 I caught that darn thing years and years ago and I am still infected with it! Anyone else had any
installing new front windows jim bowers at 5:37pm 04.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/804 I'm installing new front windows on our 2000 26X and noticed that there is a slight convex curvature
Outboard Bracket korchinskyp at 4:21pm 04.11.14 Day Sailers 17/2240 I have a 1983 O'Day 25 and need to replace the bracket because the springs no longer function. I wan
1988 Hunter 45 Hatches paccrest at 3:41pm 04.11.14 Big Boats 1/676 I have a 1988 Hunter 45 Legend. Just bought it and now found out the I have two deck hatches that a
Clean bottom....now what? iSailor at 1:20pm 04.11.14 Catalina 310 5/974 Just had the hull paint soda blasted off my 2001 Catalina. Looking for advise on where to go from h

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Pleasant Surprise/Docking dmax at 2:30pm 09.29.22 Nothing more to add about docking than what has already been said but how cool is that to be invited
Leroy Somer windlas repair jssailem at 2:28pm 09.29.22 When you clean up the collar on the shaft, is there a set screw under the dirt or grease?
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 2:24pm 09.29.22 Wobbly keel is a red flag for sure. If everything is fine, why in the world would he disclose this?
Wobbly Fixed Keel dmax at 2:24pm 09.29.22 Agree with dlochner, wobbling keel is bad and is not normal. The keel bolts look good but they also
Anchor self-deploys Dr. D at 2:22pm 09.29.22 Parsons: Thanks, I do secure the anchor normally. For now, I will keep the flag breaker tripped un
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 2:18pm 09.29.22 Based on the rotten wood The original setup looks like it was just wood cut so that the bottom mast
Wobbly Fixed Keel dlochner at 2:09pm 09.29.22 Without hauling the boat, inspecting the keel, and checking the bolt torque, there is no way to tell
Pleasant Surprise/Docking kappykaplan at 2:06pm 09.29.22 Midships Spring Lines :plus::plus::plus:
Anyone in PEI CA willing to check a boat out? Scott T-Bird at 2:03pm 09.29.22 Very interesting boat! I guess you're lucky that you didn't send the check, but I don't think that
Invest 98L (1) JamesG161 at 2:03pm 09.29.22 This is the Fixed NOAA Station Fort Myers. Hurricane Ian hit south of that station. Jim... PS: Wat
Freshwater Pump Runs Continuously Crusty Ol Salt at 2:03pm 09.29.22 The freshwater pump runs continuously, even with both batteries and all DC switches in the off posi
I it legal to make a boat longer? dlochner at 1:59pm 09.29.22 The length on the title is probably just for identification. The actual length is meaningless, unl
Leroy Somer windlas repair (3) dslance at 1:37pm 09.29.22 I'm trying to get access to the motor on a Leroy Somer S801 windlass. After much work I've removed
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel! ...3TacksontheWater at 1:33pm 09.29.22 LOL Leward Rail. It was tape drive. Thank you for the advice, I've ordered some Bed-It Tape and will
I it legal to make a boat longer? Scott T-Bird at 1:15pm 09.29.22 The length on the title is probably just for identification. The actual length is meaningless, unle
Freshwater Pump Runs Continuously mermike at 1:00pm 09.29.22 If it runs continuously it's likely the pressure switch has failed or the tank is empty. If the circ
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Leeward Rail at 12:56pm 09.29.22 They should be able to make a sort of tabernacle, hopefully. Based on the rotten wood The original
30-2 rusted tie-rod joint kloudie1 at 12:41pm 09.29.22 Size is pretty long .. Arty1 and Captain Jerry have some great info on that beam, angle/iron/anchor
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel! Leeward Rail at 12:39pm 09.29.22 TRS-80 days so there was no internet available yet to solicit advice What? No floppies or cassette
New Boat - 1988 Wing Keel! Leeward Rail at 12:36pm 09.29.22 How does butyl compare to 3S Fast Cure 4000 Uv in this application I use butyl for anything on dec

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