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Aft Pulpit Outboard Motor Rack davensport@sbcglobal.net at 7:14am 04.08.14 Ask All Sailors 15/4148 My "standard" aft pulpit isn't strong enough to hold a 5hp motor. How complicated is it for a contr
Marine-Tex for filling holes in the coaming? Gene Neill at 4:35am 04.08.14 Ask All Sailors 7/2585 I've never used Marine-Tex before. But I have some on hand, and I have some holes in the coaming, an
Converting from CNG to LPG...recommendations? ArkadiyS at 8:47pm 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1096 I am considering options for converting our on-board CNG system to something a lot simpler, like LPG
Sailboat mentor in Massachusetts area? maine89 at 8:40pm 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1858 (If this is not allowed here I will (re)move it immediately) First let me say that since 2011, wh
25 Oday swing keel jammed Captain25 at 7:34pm 04.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1342 When my 25 O'Day was hauled last fall, the keel became jammed when the hauler forced it into the box
Toe Rail Maint ISABELLA5 at 7:27pm 04.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1032 I need to reseal the toe rail due to minor leaking. Is there any chance the toe rail was originally
Honey, I shrunk the boat $tingy Sailor at 6:55pm 04.07.14 Catalina 22 3/839 So, my C22 has been on its trailer in my barn all winter (first with me) with the mast unstepped. It
31' 1987 Hunter Chainplate Rebed Question!! Swan at 6:36pm 04.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1540 We have what seems at the moment to be a normal situation with no damage and no repair needed to the
St.Clair River colinhulse at 5:51pm 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1729 My 30 O'day runs at 5 knots. I want to travel up the St.Clair river from a Marina near Detroit to Sa
Lake Murray SC Marinas? Bud H at 5:49pm 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 5/994 I moved to the Greenville area of South Carolina over the winter. I have been researching where to
red rudder bushings wharton at 5:11pm 04.07.14 Smaller Boats 2/619 I need to replace the red rudder bushings on my 1994 h26. Hunter was NO help. Can anyone email me
Great Seats Wmaraines at 4:34pm 04.07.14 Bigger Boats 4/1083 Found a seat that is, on the surface, very comparable to the "Spot a Seat". Very nice, 10 positions
Reducing the smell EdWard3 at 4:03pm 04.07.14 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2296 Why would there be a vented loop between my head and the holding tank? :eek:
Water Tanks MT or Not??? Nodak7 at 3:44pm 04.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1010 We just moved ourselves and the boat to SW Florida from ND and my Admiral and I are having a discuss
O'Day 222 breakers 1984 todd brown at 3:18pm 04.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1018 Have one bad breaker in my 222 panel. I would like to replace the one and keep the panel original if
reverse polarity lite rsarnott at 3:00pm 04.07.14 Catalina 310 7/1597 When I turn on the battery charger on the AC panel the reverse polarity lite comes on very dim. The
76 oday 25 just bought im green some questions pleas (4) Oliver at 2:37pm 04.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 17/4900 Interestingly I don't think I know my boats nickname type... anyway, why the boom has a 2 foot adjus
need to replace galley faucet (1) bugbitten at 2:22pm 04.07.14 S2 10/2047 I'd like to put in a new faucet and replace some of the connections for the faucet adjacent to the g
Genoa sheet angle vs. lifelines Bob30 at 2:11pm 04.07.14 Catalina 30 9/3465 This is the 1st time I have had a boat with inboard Genoa tracks. Unless the sail angle is very clos
S2 7.3 in chop StanFM at 1:49pm 04.07.14 S2 0/3325 Here we are slamming our way out to the starting line. It was blowing so hard that I didn't trust m

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Jacklines and Tethers David in Sandusky at 1:51am 07.21.23 Our jack line is the port bow line run through a hard point on the mast to a hard point on the starb
Oberdorfer lipseal replacement help jonelli at 11:53pm 07.20.23 Here is all you would like to know about oberdorfer seal replacement http://mei1970.org/saillavie/O
Getting on the track - questions about my tracks and jib cars Joe at 11:29pm 07.20.23 I have a short inside track that the prev owner installed. I have found rigging a barber hauler is
Gear box not engaging Alex G at 11:11pm 07.20.23 Thanks guys for the help, now we know we have a worn out gear box Hurth HBW-50, what is the best rep
Papillon Summer Solo cruise. (3) Hayden Watson at 10:15pm 07.20.23 Day-6 was a lay-around day because the forecast for wind in JdF was for light 5-10. I was looking f
2008 H36 microwave replacement jssailem at 8:31pm 07.20.23 Perhaps an Air Fryer would be an interesting alternative to a microwave.
Port side cleat jssailem at 8:30pm 07.20.23 Modify. Adapt. Sail.
Sabre Shoshana at 8:03pm 07.20.23 Thanks! Do you know how I would fix the pedestal if it is poorly fastened? Do you know the ballpark
Source for 2" Sink Stoppers artboas at 7:58pm 07.20.23 Our 2007 H41AC has four sinks that all take the same size stopper. The existing ones, only one of w
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Perry Welch at 7:54pm 07.20.23 My main sail is outfitted with two reef points, plus a gromet near the tack to make more trim adjust
Oday sailboat original manufacterer ID tag or plaque. (1) wbliss at 7:54pm 07.20.23 That is very helpful. My boat is an Oday 23-2. I did not realize the HIN was molded in but makes s
Sabre Don S/V ILLusion at 7:22pm 07.20.23 Two of the locals here have Sabres. All I can offer is neither of them ever had this problem as far
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer shemandr at 5:51pm 07.20.23 Companionway steps fall story: Nearly 2 decades ago during spring commissioning I climbed down the
Zip ties as a drain snake Davidasailor26 at 5:39pm 07.20.23
Seeking Input on prior flooding of 1979 C&C 29 Cabin - 6+ years ago shemandr at 5:21pm 07.20.23 My guess is that the boat filled with water over winter layup for whatever reason. I agree that p
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer flightlead404 at 4:48pm 07.20.23 Hunter calls the flooring "Everwear Laminate Sole" I can't find anything by googling those words.
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer kbgunn at 4:46pm 07.20.23 Hunter calls the flooring "Everwear Laminate Sole" I can't find anything by googling those words. T
Dinghy - tender: affordable option? heritage at 4:43pm 07.20.23 If I were to cruise the Caribbean again on a 42' boat with davits with a $3000 budget, I would look
Jacklines and Tethers thinwater at 4:26pm 07.20.23 You don't have to walk tall. There is nothing wrong with crouching, crawling, or scooting on your bu
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA Ward H at 3:53pm 07.20.23 God knows we are making enough for everyone this year! Take as much as you want. As I'm sure other

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