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Venture 21 Gudgeon dimensions wanderlost at 5:53pm 06.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/701 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 12/4575 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 4/1030 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 3/5862 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 7/2404 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 52/13377 All, I just spent 45 minutes yesterday afternoon making several 30-second 'under water' dives sear
Tell-Tales gczenis at 11:48am 06.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/740 Anyone know of a company selling tell-tales similar to to the ones that came with my 2006 Catalina 3
Catalina 30 Gennaker Jeunesse27 at 11:15am 06.19.14 Catalina 30 1/2772 I'm looking to add a gennaker (cruising spinnaker/asymmetrical spinnaker) to my sail inventory. Does
Primer Sanding: Perfection Required? Ziggler at 11:09am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1656 Topside painting at the primer sanding stage. Using Pettit 6149 EZ Primer before last step of Pettit
2 gmf oil leak Mark Nooney at 10:24am 06.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1503 I am getting an oil leak from the front housing and the main block. Nothing terrible but leaked a 1
Pearson 37 prop shaft switch from 7/8" to 1" jamestkirk at 10:17am 06.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1185 I'd like to change the propeller shaft in my Pearson 37 from it's original 7/8" size to 1" diameter.
Sailing and health tssywfb at 10:07am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1440 Does anyone out there have a Pacemaker? I just found out yesterday that I will need one. The doctor
Selden top down furler question Pat T at 9:38am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 1/785 I bought a Selden removable bowsprit ' GX15 furler. Not yet installed but preliminary mock up looks
Odin 820 questions Bernie Odin 820 at 9:34am 06.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/8184 Having been a Macgregor 26X owner for 4 years, I wanted to upgrade to a larger powersailer with more
I'm famous! Kermit at 9:18am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2326 Check page 16 of the newest ASA Journal! Yippee Skippee!
5 Winters Uncovered JHoward at 8:41am 06.19.14 C&C 5/2411 I am looking at buying a 1975 C'C 25 from northern Minn. It's been trailor stored and left open to
Removing fiberglass hiding part of sending unit. Cat27Tim at 8:30am 06.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/921 How would one remove part of the fiberglass lip on a 1988 Cat 27 that partially hides the sending un
gin pole mast stepping ron1881 at 5:33am 06.19.14 Smaller Boats 24/8929 I want to make a gin pole mast stepping system for my standard rig 25. I have viewed a few tube vide
DIY gelcoat upslims at 5:32am 06.19.14 Catalina 22 2/942 Anyone ever do their own gelcoat? I have a line on a stonehorse 23 but it will need to be painted. I
Open CPN chart question DougM at 4:21am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1763 I just began exploring Open CPN and downloaded electronic charts from NOAA. The first thing I notice

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Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:56pm 08.15.23 From the Sea-Fire site under dealers Control Fire Systems63a Advance Rd.Toronto Ontario M8Z 2S6 Pho
Sailing post heart attack Barnacle Bill at 2:50pm 08.15.23 I know people who have had much more severe heart damage than you and they still sail. Unless you ar
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:49pm 08.15.23 Well said. At least I can't say RTFM.... Ha! I took that away from youz guyz! But you could have
Furling main, halyard replacement Hunter 33 2006 Scott B at 2:48pm 08.15.23 Thank you kbgunn, I will check if any of the lines you suggested are available here in Canada. Go
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 2:47pm 08.15.23 Hey, thanks guys for the comments. Yep, I know it's recommended and I know it isn't all that diffic
Thoughts on chart tables? Barnacle Bill at 2:46pm 08.15.23 You can do what you want with your boat, but I think a chart table is a good place to have your lapt
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT Ralph Johnstone at 2:09pm 08.15.23 First let me ask exactly how you measured the voltage at the headlamp which we call just the "lamp".
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 2:00pm 08.15.23 I thought you would chime in on this post and I was surprised you didn't. :) I'll ask again: why
Rowing a 22 Rltgold at 1:52pm 08.15.23 I found the oars & Paddles through NRS.com. Now to try and find oarlocks that slide into the top of
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:38pm 08.15.23 The roller frame is more than up to the task. If you crafted a "U" shaped piece that mounted to the
Top Down Furler JRacer at 1:31pm 08.15.23 If you are too worried about it, you could mount a Dyneema bobstay that has a reinforced pad eye on
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 1:27pm 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:13pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fi
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 1:11pm 08.15.23 Yacht Devices YDWG 02 NMEA 2000 WiFi Gateway is a pretty nice, and easy to use device that plugs sea
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? JBP-PA at 1:10pm 08.15.23 Signal K is a new open source standard for network integration. There is a device called iKommunicat
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? pipedream at 1:04pm 08.15.23 I've had a comar for several years to send AIS data to an ipad, or my phone. Easy setup, works fin
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:59pm 08.15.23 Thanks, @Leeward Rail !
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:51pm 08.15.23 what is a typical price in the NE US to purchase new halyard / wiring Wiring would depend on what
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 12:50pm 08.15.23 I don't understand what's wrong with this photo? Looks right to me! dj He didn't trim the end of
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 12:37pm 08.15.23 Hmm.. I wonder if the foam area is small enough that the halyards can be yanked loose ? I'm hopin

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