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Water temperature mixer Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1684 I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The
LaptopNav. Anybody fool with this yet? Chris Patterson at 4:36am 01.23.14 Ask All Sailors 50/6185 Before I even broach this subject, I have zero interest in using this as a primary navigation tool;
H 376 Jib Hoomalie at 12:48am 01.23.14 Big Boats 4/1214 I am about to replace the original 105% jib and got to wondering about the pros and cons of other si
how many of you have had keel pivot bolt/bushing failure? hawk232 at 8:32pm 01.22.14 Trailer Sailors 18/10318 I am trying to decide if I should keep sailing my boat as is in attempts to decide if I like sailing
Need New Electronics warren5421 at 5:59pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1289 I just bought a J-37 at a steel. It has no electronics at all. It was laid up about 2 years ago in
Plasteak or something similar kito at 1:55pm 01.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1311 I really would like to install synthetic teak and holly on my cabin sole in my H30. Does anyone know
ID this caulk (1) Brian D at 12:24pm 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 18/2112 For the longest time I have been putting off re-caulking my ports. Now I know why. It took me well o
stainless cleaner bugaloo at 12:24pm 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1392 Any one know of a good stainless rust remover cleaner polish?
Battery Amp hours GMatthesen at 12:14pm 01.22.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1065 Anyone an electrical engineer or savy person to answer a question. If I put two 6 volt 215 Ah batter
Is negative forklift launch safe? lbsailor at 12:14pm 01.22.14 Smaller Boats 5/1427 Hello, Both our local boat launches have closed until summer for remodeling. The only alternativ
Cherubini portlight replacement kito at 12:10pm 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1219 I been through this site and read that there is a thread with detail info on replacing the old Gray
Tactical Compass Compared Jackdaw at 11:54am 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1384 We spent most of last year going back and forth on what tactical compass to use on our boats while r
Epoxy Problems on Post 2000 Keels ChinaCat373 at 11:16am 01.22.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1645 I'm being told by my boatyard service company that I have "some epoxy problems" on the keel of my 20
260 wood cabin floor MaxinCalgary at 10:07am 01.22.14 Smaller Boats 9/1909 Some winter projects. One is re varnishing with Dalys seafin team oil. Would like to use this on th
Are there ways to improve a Lazy Jack system LoveTwoSail at 9:19am 01.22.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3686 Last year was our first using a standard lazy jack system. It was a love - hate relationship. The
Replace the Acrylic RumLine II at 8:42am 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1709 Has anyone tried replacing the Acrylic in a Lewmar hatch. Or does anyone know where one could get th
Value of raw water pressure warning chrisyse at 8:19am 01.22.14 Engines and Propulsion 15/4033 Comments appreciated. I'm considering adding a water pressure switch at the outlet of the raw water
chain plates donelanc at 8:03am 01.22.14 Bigger Boats 2/1362 Hi I just bought a 272 le and have it in my yard with mast down. I keep hearing the biggest flaw
Frigoboat refrigeration jmoir at 7:29am 01.22.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1327 I have a Frigoboat system in my Oceanis 40cc. It is powered with 2 group 31 140 amp hour deep cycle
Got a quote for new stern rails puddlejockey at 7:12am 01.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 1/745 I wanted to at least look at getting a custom stern pulpit with integrated seats, like all the cool

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't WayneH at 9:07am 06.24.23 NOT PC: I always thought sailboats should come with a midget contortionist with 10 inch fingers. It
Oceangate Titan WayneH at 9:00am 06.24.23 I hold this in the same category as the Space X missions to space, just crazy..... I just read so
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? DayDreamer41 at 7:35am 06.24.23 I watched a special about the container ship who grounded in the Panama canal, the captain who pilot
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? jssailem at 7:29am 06.24.23 Cruise ships create their own environmental conditions. Check out the wake as one leaves on the be
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:28am 06.24.23 helping a woman into a griddle :huh:
Oceangate Titan DayDreamer41 at 7:15am 06.24.23 I just can't imagine ponying up for large chunks of cash to ride an uncertified vessel to the depths
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hollyberry at 7:12am 06.24.23 Now to attach the coupling to the transmission, align the coupler and shaft, put the parts back o
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 7:09am 06.24.23 We got it in. It was a little like helping a woman into a griddle when those were a favorite of t
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? DayDreamer41 at 7:00am 06.24.23 You were too close. 100 yards is the mandatory security zone, but you can certainly get big wakes,
Oceangate Titan Kings Gambit at 6:52am 06.24.23 Yeah, I wonder how useful an acoustic listening array would be for early warning against first strik
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? lakesurfsailor at 6:41am 06.24.23 You were too close. 100 yards is the mandatory security zone, but you can certainly get big wakes,
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? lakesurfsailor at 6:40am 06.24.23 Would that be the Viking Octantis?
Buying a 1980 Jensen Cal 25-2, am going to have it moored, and I have two dogs Timm R Oday25 at 6:37am 06.24.23 Good morning, Your question brings back many memories of sailing with our Rottweiler and yellow lab
Bimini and Dodger replacement jviss at 6:24am 06.24.23 Yes! Canvas and cushions Jim... Weird that they don't mention dodgers on their page, and biminis
Outboard depth in water. Gene Neill at 6:17am 06.24.23 Thanks, I was coming back in when the wind conditions kicked up to 25+ and the tide was coming in h
Raw water system issues. jviss at 6:11am 06.24.23 I'm betting the through-hull is blocked, regardless of the diver's inspection. Take the hose off th
There is lust in my heart (1) dmax at 5:50am 06.24.23 The Nonsuch 26 came in an Ultra model with a forward berth, of course these are more desirable so co
Raw water system issues. (1) JamesG161 at 5:08am 06.24.23 My guess is your new water pump impeller was not installed correctly
Raw water system issues. (1) JamesG161 at 5:01am 06.24.23 Here is the M4-30 manual and part numbers. Jim...
Bimini and Dodger replacement JamesG161 at 4:45am 06.24.23 Does anyone recall this or have a link to a company that might do this and/or have exerience with s

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