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What is this (1) Indianabob at 3:53am 02.17.14 Smaller Boats 7/909 On our Hunter 240 I've always wondered what the clips under the seat on the starboard side of the bo
Bugs & LED lights hewebb at 3:52am 02.17.14 Smaller Boats 5/1829 I was told this weekend that LED lights do not attract bugs at night. Have any of you heard this?
Radio interference (3) Akapeterc at 2:54am 02.17.14 Big Boats 8/1130 Just installed a new icom commander mic at my helm and discovered that when I turn to channel 73 it
40.5 stanchions redunculous at 2:32am 02.17.14 Big Boats 9/1258 Well In the christmas list my boat seems to have given to me early I need to replace some of my s
Please help with DC wiring Jeunesse27 at 1:46am 02.17.14 Ask All Sailors 133/12266 Hello, I'm trying to automate the charging of batteries on my boat. I have 2 banks (2 batteries e
Barnacles in fresh water tanks Mark Maulden at 7:50pm 02.16.14 Ask All Sailors 17/4426 Well, not really. But, ~3yrs years ago when we bought the boat ('79 vintage), I put access plates o
SH GX2150 RAM3 problem Ken13559 at 7:50pm 02.16.14 Ask All Sailors 10/2135 Very glad I can see sog, cog, hdg and course of ships around me. However, I've this intermittent pr
Update on Furling Mainsail Problems Viktor Eysselein at 6:44pm 02.16.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2612 This is to give you an update on my previous post on problems furling in and out the mainsail and th
Water Tank Maintenance jmce1587 at 5:13pm 02.16.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1062 I have just discovered a leak in the top seal around the water tank on my 84 H31. Looks like caulk
Purchase almost complete! Mac 26D Buki at 4:04pm 02.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/2925 Recently had an offer on a Mac 26D accepted and had the survey on Friday. Sea trial was good. Survey
Mainsheet Length azguy at 3:00pm 02.16.14 Catalina 22 11/8730 I was at the boat today and forgot a tape measure :cry: However, I estimated the length of the ma
Gulf 29 or 32 Ken Cross at 1:12pm 02.16.14 Ask All Sailors 2/5870 We've been kicking around the idea of a Gulf Pilothouse. I'm thinking for here in Puget Sound it wou
Carening 26S priariesailor at 12:04pm 02.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1462 Need to do the bottom on my 26S. Don't have jack stands and can't work overhead due to old age. Has
ODay 25/26 owners-Time For a New Tiller erie bound at 12:03pm 02.16.14 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3237 Hi everyone, it is time to upgrade the tiller. I am wondering what height is most popular with 25/2
Tiller Handle Repari (1) Darkarcher at 10:09am 02.16.14 Catalina 22 4/980 After taking the tiller handle out of my Catalina 22 I found that the rear most bolt hole was drille
gel coat color njlarry at 9:12am 02.16.14 Bigger Boats 5/1894 Anyone know which Awlgrip color most closely matches the orgnal O'Day 34 gel coat color for topsides
Overnight security (rookie questions) Rusty south at 7:34am 02.16.14 Big Boats 30/9316 My 40.5 is finally ready for guests and the question I have is when sleeping overnight in a marina d
Topside and cabin paint recommendations? AFC at 7:21am 02.16.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1836 Probably not spraying, but I do have a good compressor. thanks!
What a horrible job. StinkBug at 12:19am 02.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/3291 The fabric headliner on the cabin top of my boat has been deteriorating and was getting really gross
Cabin Floor shanker at 8:41pm 02.15.14 Smaller Boats 8/1392 Does anyone have any pics of what the floor looks like under the teak and holly flooring in the cabi

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Stray current / galvanic current corrosion Maine Sail at 4:45pm 07.05.23 Time to hire an ABYC corrosion specialist. This is not simple galvanic corrosion. The odds are about
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? kappykaplan at 4:37pm 07.05.23 how can I know where I could hide? It's called voyage planning. Study the charts that you will us
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? xavpil at 4:18pm 07.05.23 ! Know where you can jump off the lake and hide / ride out a storm how can I know where I could hi
Weather forecast... kappykaplan at 4:05pm 07.05.23 biggest boat that I've ever seen aground on a low tide Wow! :beer:
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? jssailem at 3:44pm 07.05.23 lapstrake hulls I discovered the lap strake hull on The Montgomery 15. I felt it served 2 function
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? SFS at 3:17pm 07.05.23 If you are bitten by a wood boat, this looks interesting. Built on a Danish design from 1956. She i
Stray current / galvanic current corrosion dlochner at 3:14pm 07.05.23 You are second guessing the source of the current without a Corrosion Reference Electrode. https:/
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? capta at 2:32pm 07.05.23 @capta, Boat porn is an acquired taste. That link is pretty good one. After I spend my time on sail
Weather forecast... (3) SoSound at 2:16pm 07.05.23 How about sharing you experiences... Where were the best fireworks of 2023. Well, as long as you
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? Tally Ho at 2:11pm 07.05.23 Good weather planning is critical. As you know from being in Milwaukee, a strong easterly wind can
Y33 Air Conditioning mermike at 2:08pm 07.05.23 There's not a lot of room to work with. Maybe under the galley sink? You might be able to create acc
SS Rod popping sound mesmith1122 at 2:03pm 07.05.23 That is correct. The SSRods are run from the base of each chain plate thru the salon to large screw
Roller furling: where do I start? xavpil at 1:55pm 07.05.23 Thx for the tips and great videos!!
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? xavpil at 1:51pm 07.05.23 Thanks so much
Hunter 41DS chart table plotter panel removal ice breaker at 1:49pm 07.05.23 just give it a solid pull. It has some snap connectors on each side.
SS Rod popping sound Tally Ho at 1:49pm 07.05.23 So, the rods are the chain plates? And you have wire rigging from there? Greg
Roller furling: where do I start? Tally Ho at 1:47pm 07.05.23 this is what I understood are you happy with yours? how was the installation process? It was on th
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? stephen_i_w at 1:45pm 07.05.23 I have never taken that particular trip, But from my home near to Detroit I have traveled to all 3 l
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