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LeFiell boom extrusion L-104 centerline at 12:53pm 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1379 I want to add on to the length of my boom.... we have concluded that adding to the boom will be more
Rudder Post Shims benfirst at 11:45am 06.20.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/712 Does anyone know of the best material to use to shim the rudder post at the lower berring?
Sail Cleaner Chief RA at 11:30am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 5/980 I used the Sailbrite product and basically wasted my time. Mildew didn't come out as advertised and
Been absent for a while Ross at 11:17am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 19/1510 In early March Nancy was found to have breast cancer. Unrelated to the two other cancers that she ha
One burner or two?? PSR at 10:55am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 22/2609 The POs of my Catalina 27 trashed the original galley and installed a custom cabinet lacking a stove
Singing Solar Praises Kings Gambit at 9:55am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 5/796 In the ongoing slow, but inevitable, conversion of the Bavaria 38E from a so-called "Racer/Cruiser"
Prop Shaft Vibration donvanv at 9:23am 06.20.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/979 I am new to my '98 Oceanis 36cc. It was purchased in March and I'm still getting to know how she ha
Another Really Cool Video caguy at 9:18am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 6/959 This came up on my Facebook. What a great job. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN4CBbe
Replace Toggle Part (1) DockH at 8:15am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1102 Friends. Thread damage. Need to replace this part (see photo) the lower threaded eye toggle of my ol
Cockpit drain hoses a65sailor at 7:39am 06.20.14 Big Boats 4/867 I am working on the aft cabin in my H34. I believe the drain hoses are original, so 31 years old! Wh
Installing teak deck strips CYQK at 4:47am 06.20.14 Ask All Sailors 3/877 Anyone know where a guy can purchase the backing material that you glue the teak strips down to? Tha
Edson Binnacle Steering Lubrication bobcat30 at 3:07am 06.20.14 Catalina 30 5/1253 I have a 1995 Catalina 30. The steering needs to be lubricated. Does anyone have a suggestion how to
Run TV without inverter? scherzoja at 9:26pm 06.19.14 Musings With Maine Sail 33/13910 have a "120v" TV that has one of those power brick that outputs 12v to the TV. So the TV is acually
I'm looking for... capdabney at 6:04pm 06.19.14 Catalina 22 0/567 Rich Fox... Would like your input. please contact me thru my PM thanks
Venture 21 Gudgeon dimensions wanderlost at 5:53pm 06.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/674 OK, I know this is all my fault, but I'm hoping y'all can help me out: I need to make a new backing
Hatch Replacement OaklandB at 4:49pm 06.19.14 Parts Search 12/4281 I am replacing the 15"x 12,5" hatch located between the mast and companionway hatch on a Hunter 36,
Cabintop Wall Thickness Piratenorm at 3:08pm 06.19.14 Catalina 30 4/973 Anyone know how thick the side walls between the port lights of the cabin top of a Mk 1 30 foot Cata
catalina capri 16 Capesailor at 12:52pm 06.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5789 I have a 91 16ft catalina capri. There is no stern shroud to hold the boom up when not in use. Is
Teak runners for cabin hatch on ODay 25 dwdooher at 12:29pm 06.19.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2327 I am replacing the runners for the cabin hatch cover on a 1983 ODay 25. The current runners are pr
Have You ever recovered an item that went to the bottom? James10016 at 12:04pm 06.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 52/12657 All, I just spent 45 minutes yesterday afternoon making several 30-second 'under water' dives sear

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Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 spadaforaj at 8:54am 06.28.23 cool - did you make the mount yourself or is there somewhere I can order one ?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 8:50am 06.28.23
Harbor 20 Sailfanatic at 8:44am 06.28.23 Our sailing club had a few Harbor 20s for a few years. She is a nice sailing boat, and pretty comfor
ST4000 auto pilot Calif. Ted at 8:39am 06.28.23 There is no computer for an ST4000, it's all in the control head, what is sometimes called a "dumb"
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? Thaniel at 8:37am 06.28.23 Do you have any evidence, citations, experience, etc., to support this assertion? My outboard mot
Excess Solar Load LloydB at 8:36am 06.28.23 Run a dehumidifier for a couple of amps a day when you are not on the boat with a timer.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 8:29am 06.28.23 test the transmission, see the prop turn, 60 seconds Do you have a cutlass bearing on your boat, J
Harbor 20 jssailem at 8:14am 06.28.23 If it attracts your attention sounds like it will be a fun boat. On any daysailer that is 25 years
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:06am 06.28.23 There that's it. She is at the top... With a new Thermostat, I hope :pray: A Tip from John to me
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. jssailem at 7:56am 06.28.23 What is the year of your 27 would help to know so you get better advice Spot on Dave. It is why
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:47am 06.28.23 Fingers crossed prayers said, as SV Hadley greets Poseidon, again. Great news! Looking forward to
Its funny Friday! (1) jviss at 7:46am 06.28.23 217345
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 7:41am 06.28.23 Rowan and Martin were a great team. Enjoyed the funny clip. It was a time when you could just tell a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:28am 06.28.23 BOAT YOGA DAY Yesterday was a series of run around activities... Crawl down into the lazaret. Hold t
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 (1) kjretlaw at 7:23am 06.28.23 I have a 15hp on my arch it where I've kept the engine for years. leave the lift connected most of
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 7:09am 06.28.23
Excess Solar Load Timm R Oday25 at 7:08am 06.28.23 What I choose to do was install a small muffin ( computer ) fan in our hatch boards . It draws air o
MAST LEAKS & SPARTITE kappykaplan at 7:04am 06.28.23 Mast Boot Tape :plus: on mast boot tape!
MAST LEAKS & SPARTITE eherlihy at 6:45am 06.28.23 I bought the SparTite kit, then returned it. I decided that it was too expensive and complex for me.
LED Lights for 2007 Hunter 38 Cabin flightlead404 at 6:41am 06.28.23 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797R11PZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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