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AC 220 does nor work carlager at 7:25am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 0/628 The AC 220 volts in our Oceanis 36cc does not work. Is there a fuse somewhere that can be replaced
Keel Cable Hose kenai at 6:51am 04.12.14 Catalina 22 7/1689 I have been a sailor for many years, but I am only into my second year with my 1985 Catalina 22. I w
Input on Beneteau 503 - pre 2000 mystery117 at 5:52am 04.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/869 I'm looking at a 503 that appears to be in good shape, well maintained and not extensively used. I'm
Marinas in Key West inarathree at 5:45am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 1/794 Im considering a trip to Key West from Tampa. Any advice or experiences on marinas in KW? Probably
Headlight cleaner WoodyB at 5:10am 04.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2308 Has anyone tried using the cleaner for automobile headlights on the plexiglass windows on the boat?
+chart plotter to note book woodster at 5:06am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1287 just wondering if there is any way to hook up a chart plotter say Garmin 541 to a note book computer
Tiller Pilot hewebb at 4:05am 04.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2861 I ordered a Simrad TP22 and it arrived yesterday. I hope to bring the boat home next week and start
Best way to store linens/towels etc on boat?? star302 at 2:28am 04.12.14 Ask All Sailors 10/3515 Hi, We are trying to find either moisture/must free bag system or some other option to store towe
How to cut and patch an access panel? sneakypete at 12:08am 04.12.14 Day Sailers 8/1716 The bow eye on my 1984 Widgeon is seriously loose and I'm going to have to cut a hole in the interio
380 transmission kekenseair at 12:07am 04.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1126 Does anyone know what transmission is on a 1998 380 with a westerbeke 42. Also any issues with them?
New Bulkhead (1) Sprega at 8:59pm 04.11.14 Bigger Boats 21/2638 Miss Izzy is getting a new starboard main bulkhead this spring. And none too soon. After about 7 hou
Save me from early 80's electrical! GeorgiaBII at 8:15pm 04.11.14 Smaller Boats 6/1187 Rant on Holy crow what a disaster this 81 hunter's electrical system is! I've got a glass scre
Hunter 22 head GeorgiaBII at 7:59pm 04.11.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2353 Does anybody happen to know what portable toilets will fit in the older 81-85 Hunter 22's? I don'
calling all sailors in or around OKC / lake Hefner Sailinnsc at 7:43pm 04.11.14 Catalina 22 1/918 hello mates....... met a fb friend who has the sailing bug but is landlocked in Oklahoma She has n
Sailing Bug Bad Obsession at 7:13pm 04.11.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1983 I caught that darn thing years and years ago and I am still infected with it! Anyone else had any
installing new front windows jim bowers at 5:37pm 04.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/925 I'm installing new front windows on our 2000 26X and noticed that there is a slight convex curvature
Outboard Bracket korchinskyp at 4:21pm 04.11.14 Day Sailers 17/3086 I have a 1983 O'Day 25 and need to replace the bracket because the springs no longer function. I wan
1988 Hunter 45 Hatches paccrest at 3:41pm 04.11.14 Big Boats 1/766 I have a 1988 Hunter 45 Legend. Just bought it and now found out the I have two deck hatches that a
Clean bottom....now what? iSailor at 1:20pm 04.11.14 Catalina 310 5/1231 Just had the hull paint soda blasted off my 2001 Catalina. Looking for advise on where to go from h
Heartbleed bug Phil Herring at 12:23pm 04.11.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1263 I had someone ask me about this today so I figured you all should know where we stand on it. As s

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Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? rgranger at 9:11am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, ... Revisiting this idea... and foll
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 9:08am 08.02.23 Skating between weather systems.... Here we go, let's hope for goo dluck and mother nature's blessin
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure (1) Gene Neill at 9:01am 08.02.23
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:55am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Gene Neill at 8:52am 08.02.23 Well, that makes four cases of this happening in C22's that I am personally aware of, including my o
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23 I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23 I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+) Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23 I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards? SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23 I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23 I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner! dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23 Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23 I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pcharn01 at 6:53am 08.02.23
New owner! jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23 If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.

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