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Advice or company to transport 36 Mk II FROM DFW to Kemah Tx superdave501 at 9:30am 06.25.14 Big Boats 4/2328 Any help on companies would be appreciated. Anybody know height of hull ? I am moving from Grapevine
Repairing Broken SS Screws in Cabin Sle (4) rk6johnson at 9:07am 06.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1385 I recently began repairing the broken SS screws in my Catalina 350. We got saltwater on the sole a f
Just a few more Vacation Pics (5) dgreen1991 at 9:04am 06.25.14 Catalina 22 3/921 Nice place this Crooked Island.
Aerial Pics of My Little Honey Dip (5) dgreen1991 at 8:48am 06.25.14 Catalina 22 15/2005 Had a great week off in May. Sailed from Panama City to Crooked Island. I was going to go further bu
Mast Raising Help jeremiah2911 at 8:46am 06.25.14 Smaller Boats 4/1517 Live in southeastern CT. So could visit for help if necessary. Should be simple question. When ra
mainsail outhaul tension ancbob at 8:32am 06.25.14 Catalina 22 5/1678 I am looking for some direction for setting my initial main outhaul tension on a 77 catalina 22. I h
Opinions on replacement Air Conditioners dehler25 at 8:14am 06.25.14 Big Boats 2/638 I am looking for opinions on what is a better and perhaps easier direct replacement for the original
Refrig pump caprice at 7:52am 06.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1359 HI ALL Refrigerator drain pump is not draining. I cleaned the trap, the drain hose which leads to
Help replacing rope clutches weinie at 6:33am 06.25.14 Ask All Sailors 24/5000 I would like to update an older Easylock rope clutch on my boat that has been slipping. It appears
Steaming Bulb 28.5 Jim L at 4:16am 06.25.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/856 Anyone know the bulb size for the replacement steaming bulb?
28.5 Steaming Nulb Jim L at 4:14am 06.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/645 Can anyone share with me the replacement bulb model number for the steaming bulb in a Hunter 28.5?
YSM8 - rebuild or part out 78dave at 3:24am 06.25.14 Ask All Sailors 2/825 OK, took a YSM8 out of an AMF boat because it was leaking motor oil between the crankcase and transm
Sail cut ranchu56 at 3:15am 06.25.14 Big Boats 10/1627 Seeking input from the community. We're trying to improve our racing results and got to thinking on
Wiring for Solar Panels on Hunter 356 t054281 at 9:21pm 06.24.14 Big Boats 14/3780 I am installing two 90 watt solar panels and are confused with the wiring connections to the two hou
Xantrex Trucharge2 installation orientation PKFK at 9:16pm 06.24.14 Ask All Sailors 17/1751 My shore power charger packed it in (electrolyte sprayed all over the inside from the capacitors) -
porta pottie suction hose JS13113 at 8:38pm 06.24.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/605 On my new to me 81 catalina 25 I have changed my porta pottie to a MSD style porta pottie. My questi
ST Owners? rclarke246 at 6:31pm 06.24.14 Beneteau Swift Trawlers 0/28759 We're 150 hours in on our 2012 ST44. Bought her new and love her, though she's not without some fai
Shore Power Cable Connection tmatzzie at 6:27pm 06.24.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2014 I'm a new owner of a 2008 Beneteau 40. We're really excited about the boat and looking forward to ma
Canadian buying a US sailboat from Ohio crazy frenchman at 6:08pm 06.24.14 Big Boats 3/897 what problems should we expect when buying a boat in the US Ohio if we plan to sail it home to Canad
Installing a new rope clutch Julescardin at 6:03pm 06.24.14 Big Boats 2/2241 Hi, have finally decided to replace one of the v-cleats foe the main sheet with a new rope clutch.

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First Boat Purchase Johnb at 9:01pm 05.31.23 I had a capri omega and loved it. It would plane in a decent wind, which made it exciting to sail. I
Possible SmartPlug problem chuckwayne at 8:31pm 05.31.23 No device is fail proof. It is more important to look at rates of failure and consequences of the f
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:26pm 05.31.23 Just found out that my electric Jabsco toilet doesn't have a built-in macerator. Any issues with TP
First Boat Purchase Tally Ho at 7:23pm 05.31.23 We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Furling Head Stay Tension Tally Ho at 7:21pm 05.31.23 Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will
Harken Jib Sail Furler Tally Ho at 7:20pm 05.31.23 Depends on a lot of factors, including how tight you roll the jib. As @Ward H said, you always want
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer? Blitz at 7:15pm 05.31.23 go to the interlux website, it clearly indicates a barrier coat primer or regular primer over the le
First Boat Purchase amistret at 7:11pm 05.31.23 great idea, thanks!
First Boat Purchase shemandr at 6:58pm 05.31.23 We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer? shemandr at 6:42pm 05.31.23 I think you don't need a barrier coat on the lead keel because barrier coats are made to protect the
Furling Head Stay Tension Mclovin at 6:39pm 05.31.23 Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will n
Crack on rudder (1) Mclovin at 6:07pm 05.31.23 hi all thanks for all your suggestions. I dropped the rudder and dug into it. Everything was ridge
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 4:47pm 05.31.23 Don't you just love a democratic solution. We drew straws you lost. Seems so random.
Possible SmartPlug problem WayneH at 4:20pm 05.31.23 I changed over to the Smart Plug a few years back because I showed up at the boat to find my electri
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing JamesG161 at 2:34pm 05.31.23 Try an Impact Wrench too. Jim...
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing dmax at 2:27pm 05.31.23 Hi Thetone, I used 2" x 1/4" steel bar stock and 3/4" threaded rod, large washers and bolts (Home De
Possible SmartPlug problem jssailem at 2:15pm 05.31.23 I am a believer in the Smart Plug as a tool to minimize your boating risks.
Mast rewire Ward H at 2:12pm 05.31.23 www.marinebeam.com. All of their LEDs have been tested and will not interfere with other electroni
Possible SmartPlug problem (1) Ward H at 1:51pm 05.31.23 I bought a Smart Plug at the 2018 Annapolis Fall Boat Show after talking to @jssailem about the adva
G-Flex Question - Curing Time Mechone at 1:22pm 05.31.23 Know many including myself it's shit no good for keel joint wait until you haul ,you would be bett

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