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Tactical Compass Compared Jackdaw at 11:54am 01.22.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1386 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 6/1661 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 9/1958 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 4/3711 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 5/1716 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 15/4117 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 2/1397 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 1/1354 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 1/754 I wanted to at least look at getting a custom stern pulpit with integrated seats, like all the cool
interior furniture and bulkhead spray finish peterwynndavies at 4:26am 01.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1414 Some of the finish on the interior wood on my 2002 hunter 356 needs touching up. The manual is a lit
26s hull bonding MichaelBeebe at 4:03am 01.22.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1313 Hello all. Recently bought my 2nd 26s. I've owned a 21,22,a 25 and another 26 years ago. My question
"Inexpensive" Chartplotters - Raymarine, Lowrance, Garmin Paltherr at 7:39pm 01.21.14 Ask All Sailors 41/12421 We are looking to outfit our current Hunter 27 Edge motor-sailor with a chart plotter within the $60
Catalina party at the Chicago Boat Show? Alansails at 7:30pm 01.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/959 Anyone aware of a Catalina Owners party at the Chicago Boat Show?
Pearson 33-2 zincs LouR at 7:25pm 01.21.14 Pearson 8/5118 Can anyone tell me what zincs (size ' location) the boat originally came with? I'm not sure if loca
OEM Pearson Graphics LouR at 6:52pm 01.21.14 Pearson 11/8890 I am trying to find someone who sells the original cove stripe graphics for a Pearson 33-2. I know
Money buys everything Bill1565 at 4:24pm 01.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2170 Phil, is this at your end of the country?
It was a beautiful sight... Brian D at 3:04pm 01.21.14 Ask All Sailors 20/2745 While working on my mast steaming light today, Murphy decided to pay me a visit. During his/her visi
Instructional Videos LaPenitente at 2:05pm 01.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2024 I'm new to sailing. I've taken some slip neighbors to sea to receive sailing instruction and I've re
Staysail/stormjib Tantor at 1:10pm 01.21.14 Big Boats 1/812 Anybody using staysail/storm jib on Hunter 410 ? How it performed in winds north of 25k?:doh:
Spreader Lights jwieneck at 12:15pm 01.21.14 Big Boats 5/1797 It looks like the mast must come down to get the Radar mounted and the cable run. While it is down

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Life (sailing) after heart attack. (5) rgranger at 8:33am 07.11.23 @rgranger , I do have In-Reach ... I would be very interested to learn if they have the same ser
Coolant Recommendation? SycloneDriver at 8:26am 07.11.23 I have not read the specs. If it's rated for use in diesels it should say that. Although I'm not u
Coolant Recommendation? jviss at 8:21am 07.11.23 Diesel engines often require a additive that prevents cavitation pitting of the cylinder sleeves.
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions? jssailem at 8:20am 07.11.23 Creases happen in sails based on how they are stored. Things to check Is the sail to the top of the
Electrical Gremlins Stu Jackson at 8:19am 07.11.23 I have been around for a long time and have seen all the questions that can be and have been asked.
Coolant Recommendation? SycloneDriver at 8:17am 07.11.23 Diesel engines often require an additive that prevents cavitation pitting of the cylinder sleeves.
Winch handle safe use jssailem at 8:08am 07.11.23 I am not seeing the downside to inserting it immediately before executing a tack. Some boat owners
Winch handle safe use Don S/V ILLusion at 8:04am 07.11.23 How much time does it take to insert the handle in a winch? A winch handle can interfere with quick
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions? (1) AndyL at 7:54am 07.11.23 I'll try to get pictures but not sure when our next sail will be. Here is a diagram that shows wha
Rigging information (2) jssailem at 7:50am 07.11.23 217739 There are 95 images of the boat here. https://moreboats.com/boats-for-sale/bristol/19-corinth
Water balast leak in Hunter 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:43am 07.11.23 The top of the tank lid is laid onto marine putty with the exterior edges fiberglassed in using the
Winch handle safe use BigEasy at 7:41am 07.11.23 I am wondering if there is any reason to not go ahead and insert the handle in what will become the
Catalina Metal Plaque Jacktar at 7:33am 07.11.23 It is not a HUll ID #, only a model designator and note of hull serial number (which repeats in oth
Life (sailing) after heart attack. Scott T-Bird at 6:54am 07.11.23 Thanks for all the kind thoughts and advise! I'll be letting the dust settle for a while, but there
Coolant Recommendation? jviss at 6:54am 07.11.23 Shell Rotella Ultra ELC has become virtually unobtainable. I'm thinking it's out of production. NA
Rigging information NTLESQ at 6:46am 07.11.23 Thanks for your response. I've never seen the boat with the mast and sails on her. I've just had her
Water balast leak in Hunter 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:43am 07.11.23 It was not clearly stated where the dye was seen. I was trying to find out if it was around the air
Found On Deck rgranger at 6:00am 07.11.23 Ask around and See if someone has a drone they can fly up there and get some video of your mast head
Electrical Gremlins kloudie1 at 5:43am 07.11.23 I dunno, 50 amperes at 120V is 6000 watts which is 500 amps at 12 V way more than a charger would be
Perkins 20 Engine Elissatoo at 5:37am 07.11.23 Thanks for your advice.

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