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Sailnet? Mark48 at 9:05am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2220 I am finding that I can no longer access Sailnet. I keep getting directed to the page to register a
stay sail and standing rigging frankies56 at 8:16am 06.06.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1344 Hello any one out there know were I can find a stay sail rig for my cutter it seems that po. removed
Help in building cabin door w built in air Starrfish at 8:12am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 15/2273 I see a number of small air con units built into cabin doors. I would like to try to build one. Any
PSS Shaft Seal Warning mbowser at 8:04am 06.06.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/1447 I'm about to purchase a PSS Shaft Seal to replace my old packed gland on my Alberg 35 and I thought
Tachymeter Empress at 8:02am 06.06.14 Big Boats 2/687 Hunter 45 1988 The Tachymeter does not register. I mentioned this to a mechanic and he went to th
Mounting a solar panel on stanchion bases? sully75 at 7:49am 06.06.14 Musings With Maine Sail 13/8062 I'm installing an Aries windvane on my transom. I'm concerned about all the weight on the stern (ou
My 1st (project) boat (1) Drinkmilk at 7:37am 06.06.14 Catalina 22 63/8142 Yes, this is culmination of a 10 year plan: plan for boat, married, house, kids, kids can swim, mone
Hot Water Heater Hunter 45 Empress at 6:50am 06.06.14 Big Boats 3/994 Where is the hot water heater on a Hunter 45? Is it easy to replace? Thank you.
iPad and Photos DockH at 5:54am 06.06.14 Ask All Sailors 26/2541 I use iPad4. I placed photos in My Album. How do I use them in a Reply ? I have no "camera" icon.
VHF Radio removal littlewing at 5:17am 06.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1088 Does any one have any tips on removing the VHF radio from the panel?
Javelin questions (2) rdrake at 5:03am 06.06.14 Day Sailers 4/1599 Recently acquired a 14' javelin that I am trying to resurrect from the dead... My primary concern
Cabin/Deck trim drainage (2) Waitsfield at 3:38am 06.06.14 Catalina 30 7/1770 I recently purchased a '87 C30 and have been figuring out a lot of my own questions, but can't figur
Install new holding tank boating2go at 9:57pm 06.05.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1348 I am going to pull the old gen set out of my engine room and install a holding tank it that space.
are these cracks bad news? (1) HudsonRiverSailor at 8:40pm 06.05.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/2182 Im looking at buying a 1986 Hunter 25.5. Clean interior except has some soft floor boards forward. W
Whisker Poles rsotomayor at 8:07pm 06.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/842 Hi- What would be the correct size for a whisker pole for a Benetau 321 with a 135 % Genoa ? There
VHF antennae cable Atlantic Phil at 8:06pm 06.05.14 Grampian 0/4351 I have classic 31. Time to replace VHF cable. Sounds simple but the holes top and bottom are just bi
Bleeding 1gm jfschena at 6:27pm 06.05.14 Engines and Propulsion 4/1464 Bled the fuel lines per my yanmar course. The bleed screws at the second fuel filter and high pressu
Hunter 26 Outboard gello12 at 6:05pm 06.05.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1233 Hello, My old 1997 8 hp 2 stroke died. I just bought a long shaft 2010 Honda 4 stroke which seems su
Dificulty pumping head Daddio at 4:10pm 06.05.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1316 We have a 96 hunter 29.5. The head is hard to pump out and I think the line is blocked. I cleaned ou
boat history: Harm's Way blueribbon at 4:07pm 06.05.14 Catalina 30 1/1258 I just came across an '82 Catalina 30 that's decked out for racing more than any other Catalina I've

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40.5 Fridge drain access and foam Don S/V ILLusion at 6:28am 04.26.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dLj at 5:48am 04.26.23 They might hear it but know what to do about it is another thing. I imagine most would just say "t
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dLj at 5:46am 04.26.23 Thanks, I should have been more precise. I will be doing day sails, and coastal cruising weekends
Irwin 33.1 dLj at 5:37am 04.26.23 Decks were soft. Running rigging was quite old. I passed on it without hesitation. Thanks for cl
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 5:25am 04.26.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? smokey73 at 5:03am 04.26.23 They might hear it but know what to do about it is another thing. I imagine most would just say "tu
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Dil at 5:03am 04.26.23 I'm looking into float plan apps for Android. Any recommendations? The USCG has an app with a floa
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dlochner at 4:58am 04.26.23 but few have AIS and most wouldn't know how to use DSC if their life (or in this case mine) depende
Advice for a Solo Sailor? smokey73 at 4:52am 04.26.23 Correction: I should have said "personal locating device" not "personal location beacon". Where I
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 4:50am 04.26.23 If you are going to be in near shore waters and in a crowded area, a PLB is not a good choice. The
Overloaded our electric system. Les356 at 4:46am 04.26.23 Do you have power going through a transfer switch on an inverter? My Xantrex has a reset button bu
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam Rich Stidger at 4:41am 04.26.23 I recall either extending the drain hose through the hole into the bilge or just putting the hose th
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? dlochner at 4:39am 04.26.23 As I read your description I'm inclined to agree with @kappykaplan advice to use Dow 795 or GE Silpr
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? danooxnard at 4:35am 04.26.23 I used butyl tape on my Catalina 22 windows, and it was a great decision. Worked great I could repos
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dlochner at 4:35am 04.26.23 'm looking into a PLB and a small, waterproof VHF with GPS to clip on my vest/harness. If you are
Irwin 33.1 SailingLoto at 4:07am 04.26.23 Decks were soft. Running rigging was quite old. I passed on it without hesitation.
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? kappykaplan at 3:44am 04.26.23 Dow 795 should work well for this application.
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue jviss at 3:33am 04.26.23 I had same engine and same issue on last boat that all of a sudden appeared. very common. Too bad y
WINCH DRUM jviss at 3:25am 04.26.23 @jviss, I hear you. You understand what I"m aiming at. I'm wondering if resurfacing isn't an option
WINCH DRUM Apex at 3:22am 04.26.23 @jviss is on the right track to your question. I have heard of people re-chroming the drum. Tape w

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