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Filling Coaxial Connectors with Dielectric Grease for Weathe (2) crossdevices at 10:18am 01.17.14 Ask All Sailors 0/11 After reading various blog discussions on the use of dielectric greases for weather proofing protect
maxwell anchorwinch 40.5 hunter wegu at 9:53am 01.17.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/903 Hi, Wegu here, On my 40.5 i have a maxwell 8mm anchorwinch. I need a new anchor chain....anybody kno
Descing a Raw Water Cooled Yanmar GM Nelsonhow at 7:05am 01.17.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/1930 Behave a 30+ year old Yanmar raw water cooled 2 GM that appears to be running a lite got. I want to
Replacing Fridge agaliha at 5:49pm 01.16.14 Sabre Express 2/18109 The original (2000 model year) Norcold/Dometic DE-441 in my Sabre Express 36 needed replacing. The
Black mould removal priariesailor at 3:56pm 01.16.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/8170 Does anyone have a recipe for something that will remove black mould specks from fibreglass? Based o
A look Astern and Ahead (12) Roger Long at 1:13pm 01.16.14 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 19/14990 Any cruiser who does not remember that time when they were first allowed to head off and explore unk
Looking for Cal 28 winch brand/ parts suttonwt at 11:02am 01.16.14 Cal 6/4235 Hello, I have a 1968 Cal28-1 which failed a jib winch at the end of last season. Does anybody happen
Fisher Panda Generator dmwais305 at 10:23am 01.16.14 Big Boats 5/2357 We have the Fisher Panda 12kw generator . The Fisher Panda manual states specifically that the fuel
Heat Exchanger Re Furbish Johnb at 10:21am 01.16.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1580 I have removed the heat exchanger from my Yanmar 3QM30. Can anyone recommend where I should take it
Oday 272 wood cradle Sfraser_nova at 10:19am 01.16.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1614 Does anyone have plans and/or a bill or materials for a wood cradle to store the boat? I have seen s
Spinnaker halyard info for B361? bshock at 5:29am 01.16.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/914 Hi all, does anyone have at hand the specs that show what diameter and length of line to use for a s
Looking for a mast & mast step 84 Cat 30 affmarine at 5:19am 01.16.14 Catalina 30 5/1522 I am looking to replace a damaged mast on my 1984 Catalina 30. The step is also damaged. Anyone know
Looking for a rudder for 99 Cat 250 WK model affmarine at 5:17am 01.16.14 Smaller Boats 2/1612 anyone know of one for sale used or new or needs work. I am located in CT. Thank you. Jim 860-883
Oday 272 wood cradle Sfraser_nova at 3:33am 01.16.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1111 Does anyone have plans and/or a bill or materials for a wood cradle to store the boat? I have seen s
A wonderful video Brian D at 10:04pm 01.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2214 Here is a video about 4 kids who put together a derelict Person 30 and sailed in the Caribbean. It i
S2 Trailer pultsail1 at 6:12pm 01.15.14 S2 10/4186 I own an 83 S2 8.0b and an trying to find a trailer. Im new to this site and understand there in a
Roller Furling korchinskyp at 4:35pm 01.15.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/891 I have an almost new 150 hank on mylar genoa. Can I convert the sail over to roller furling?
Heat exchanger cleaning Johnb at 3:31pm 01.15.14 Engines and Propulsion 4/2226 I have removed the heat exchanger from my Yanmar 3QM30 and need to get the core cleaned. Can anyone
Strictly Sail Chicago DHaranSailor at 3:13pm 01.15.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/781 Hello, I am going to the Strictly Sail Chicago show on the 25th of this month and was checking in
Panel Lights - AC Side Joe Mullee at 12:39pm 01.15.14 Big Boats 4/1027 I have a few issues with the AC side of my panel. The main light does not work at all. What's the

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ST4000 auto pilot rpwillia at 5:37pm 06.28.23 Lou, What most of these guys did not answer was that the install manual tells you generally where to
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 5:28pm 06.28.23
Shooting some video in the harbor shemandr at 5:20pm 06.28.23 Yeah, pretty place. The rotation is a little fast for the eye. I didn't mind the dingy gunnel in
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:54pm 06.28.23 First determine what is holding those screw before doing anything. You may not be able to move or
Outboard depth in water. Davidasailor26 at 4:18pm 06.28.23 The flat blade portion is called the "Cavitation Plate" to prevent the prop from gathering and chur
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Calif. Ted at 4:16pm 06.28.23 Unless there is a state or local requirement I don't believe a compass is required, never had anyone
Bimini and Dodger replacement smokey73 at 3:46pm 06.28.23 I think you're referring to this site: CopyCovers - Custom Sewing Duplication Services Using Sunbre
Its funny Friday! jviss at 3:43pm 06.28.23 Great idea! I may use it!!! I'm surprised no one in China has developed a product for this - to re
Which Bomar Gaskets ? spadaforaj at 3:16pm 06.28.23 this is really helpful- thank you
Its funny Friday! dLj at 3:09pm 06.28.23
Shooting some video in the harbor dlochner at 3:06pm 06.28.23 Dang, there are a lot of pretty boats in your harbor. Don't have much to add to your self-critique
Spring lines nitrogenase at 3:02pm 06.28.23 Lines which limit side to side motion are breast lines. Lines which limit moving end to end are sp
P42 Strut replacement Terry Cox at 2:56pm 06.28.23 Never done it before, so no sage advice. Sorry Keith.
Spring lines nitrogenase at 2:53pm 06.28.23 Lines which limit side to side motion are breast lines. Lines which limit moving end to end are sp
Spring lines Ralph Johnstone at 2:50pm 06.28.23 Or do you mean tighten up the bow/stern lines? Lines which limit side to side motion are breast l
Spring lines Mechone at 2:46pm 06.28.23 SHENGHUISS 6 Inch (155MM) Boat Folding Cleat Dock Deck Flip Up Flush Mount Boat Cleat Mooring Rope S
Spring lines kappykaplan at 2:38pm 06.28.23 Nice solution, Mechone!
Spring lines nitrogenase at 2:37pm 06.28.23 Aha - that looks great. How did you plan this and what did you buy? Any instructions you have, feel
Spring lines (2) Mechone at 2:34pm 06.28.23 Made my own 6 years ago no issues. Fold in when not in use
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Project_Mayhem at 2:20pm 06.28.23 Be really really careful when using a pressure washer. I had a lot of leaks later that season. Rebed

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