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Pettit Barrier Coat Bob J. at 1:25pm 05.18.14 Ask All Sailors 3/751 Has anyone tried/had good luck with the Pettit Protect product? I've used Interlux 2000 in the past
Level boat awerman at 1:07pm 05.18.14 Smaller Boats 7/1091 On a 1984 c-25 catalina. Where can I get a square/levy point to use to mount bulkhead compass? The
Social Forums not visible on Android App Brian D at 11:22am 05.18.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1930 The Social Forums on the Android App are not showing the three forums available. Not sure if it is m
Beneteau First 30E bilge pump and water tank overflow (2) shyamh at 10:13am 05.18.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3336 Hello All, I'm a recent owner of a 1984 First 30E, and I have a couple of things I could get some h
Old Hunter 22 - need hatch cover, sail cover ncmtnsailor at 10:04am 05.18.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/680 Hi, I'm new here and am wondering where to find sources for replacement parts for a Hunter 22. I'm
An Embarassing Question ............ (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 05.18.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 9/7552 ................. no it's not ED, incontinence, or anything as trivial as that. Can anyone offer a
Old wiring geek_guy at 7:53am 05.18.14 Big Boats 6/1257 I have an 86 legend 37. The forward nav lights were not working. I worked and worked. Finally ran
cleaning whisker pole scratches friesen at 7:23am 05.18.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1103 Hello I acquired a 10 year old whisker pole. It is in good shape but a little scratched and scra
whisker pole pad eye friesen at 7:10am 05.18.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2833 I have just acquired a whisker pole for by 2007 B40. Can anybody advise me where they bought thei
profurl halyard swivel maintenance friesen at 7:07am 05.18.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/3239 Hi everyone My 2007 B40 has a Profurl genoa furling system. I believe it is the C350 model.
1998 Hake Seaward Fox cat rigged? Bigjer40 at 7:00am 05.18.14 Trailer Sailors 2/7629 Anyone have any experience with the Seaward Fox cat rigged boats? Found one and really like it but c
catalina 22 1976 how to fix it ??? Jean R at 6:23am 05.18.14 Catalina 22 2/1223 :confused:2 years ago we found a Catalina 22 1976 , baught it for $ 1000 and been sailing it for two
Yanmar Engine stop knob location WoodyB at 5:44am 05.18.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/5736 I have a new to me 1989 Hunter 30 with a 18 hp Yanmar engine. Can anyone explain why the engine s
Prop on 32' Classic Irwin pacerow at 3:12am 05.18.14 Irwin 1/2252 What determines the size of the prop? The engine or the displacement of the boat? The original engin
SBO website vulnerbility to MITM attacks? David S at 12:08am 05.18.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1926 I just downloaded Firefox23 on my old computer. It still has Windows XP, and no longer maintained by
Securing engine insulatin panels PKFK at 8:20pm 05.17.14 Big Boats 5/828 The insulating panel above the engine in my H36 has come unstuck and keeps falling on top of the eng
Bimini Top XCIIGTWhipple at 7:42pm 05.17.14 Ask An Oday Owner 8/5485 Has anyone put a Bimini top on an oDay 19?
sailing with open ports sailorladyliz at 5:56pm 05.17.14 Smaller Boats 14/1401 Maybe stupid question but is your speed diminished while sailing with port windows open?
Power consumption and HF operations Brian D at 3:56pm 05.17.14 SSB and Ham Operators 8/4567 Now that I have my radio back, but not on the boat yet (if ever :cry:), I have decided to set a metr
First GPS suggestions, please DAVA390 at 3:37pm 05.17.14 Ask All Sailors 38/3965 Ok folks, although I am (usually) considered to reasonably intelligent, struggle with technology. A

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The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jon hansen at 9:33am 05.23.23 https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/brand/rule/resources/manual/rule-360-2000-standard-bilge-iom.pdf p
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Kings Gambit at 9:32am 05.23.23 The bilge pump isn't going to save the boat, it's only going to delay the sinking. It might if the
Cockpit drain not draining Benny17441 at 9:18am 05.23.23 I don't think a shop vac would do it, if the hose did not. Perhaps using an air compressor while u
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing JamesG161 at 9:12am 05.23.23 The Lower Rudder Bushing should not be Fixed in place. site. ________ checking the play (measurin
broken Luff Extrusion on Cat 22 Joe at 9:09am 05.23.23 ..... Some dealers are offering the FF4 ( for 25-30" boats). Any issues with installing a larger fl
Cockpit drain not draining Joe at 9:05am 05.23.23 Remove the pipe, clean the fittings and pipe. If there's a check valve in the line, blowing it from
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Roland5048 at 9:01am 05.23.23 I have a '77 h30. The table setup should be the same. There is, or should be, a leg that drops dow
SSB Newbie Question Don S/V ILLusion at 8:53am 05.23.23
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak Rick D at 8:47am 05.23.23 FWIW, I have replaced 3 water heaters (Seaward) in 40 years. In each case, the failure was at the he
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45 Rodsails at 8:44am 05.23.23 Or Fly's not welcome here.
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing (3) rebelh2o at 8:28am 05.23.23 Hoping to piggyback on this posting to to get some info on my rudder assembly. I have a 2001 Hunter
New Fuel Sending Unit Rich Stidger at 8:19am 05.23.23 Rather than a solid gasket, I have found Permatex the only sealant that sticks to poly like :poop:
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Ralph Johnstone at 8:16am 05.23.23 If you posted a picture, we'd know far better what you were talking about. Only one or two people
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:14am 05.23.23 the OP's question about when his boat begins to "flood" ! well, it's going to sink Yes, probably s
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:13am 05.23.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Ralph Johnstone at 8:08am 05.23.23 Rule 1500 gph pump. manual, page 4, "danger" paragraph. did you read that paragraph? I take it yo
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:58am 05.23.23 1. Review to confirm insurance is current. 2. head down to the dock to joke with everyone else over
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 7:48am 05.23.23 Okay, no worries. This is a conversation among local concerned sailors regarding hurricane plans fo
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 7:48am 05.23.23 @Stu Jackson - Question... I won't be at my boat anytime soon, and knowing that I've had the boat fo
Buying new flares this year? Rick Webb at 7:46am 05.23.23 Keep your pyro in something like this: 0.50 Caliber Ammo Box (harborfreight.com)

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