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Hate my in-mast furling mainsail sailorbobert at 10:19am 10.31.13 Big Boats 26/10774 Anybody got any idea how expensive it would be to convert from in-mast to in-boom furling on a 2003
fresh water system replacement dabishop5 at 8:55am 10.31.13 Pearson 5/3026 I've a Pearson 89' 39-2 ' I am so tired of water in the bilge, which should be dry. I have confirme
need a 30 amp westerbeke alternator Charlie D at 8:35am 10.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1493 need a 35 amp westerbeke alternator Does anyone know where I could purchase a 35 amp alternator for
keel bolt torque pressure rockytopf at 8:15am 10.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4340 Does anyone the what the correct torque pressure should be for keel bolts in a 1998 oceanis 352? Th
Navy 44's Being Sold as Surplus sailingseadragon at 6:48am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3224 Last night while surfing the net and looking for stuff I do not need, I noticed that both of the USN
Raymarine 4000 Shop Manual kloudie1 at 5:31am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 6/963 INFO: I just uploaded the shop repair manual for the Ray 4000+ . It has circuit diagrams and motor d
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:37am 10.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/787 Thanks you for your insight on the filters.I will follow your advice.
getting my 25 on jack stands Edreder at 11:57pm 10.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2383 I need to get my 25 onto jack stands and am looking for advice. It's on it's trailer here in Maui. W
New Blog started bletso at 6:40pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1155 I started a blog on the re-fit of our 1979 Globe 38. I originally thought this would take a year, b
Caternary & Chain Maine Sail at 5:49pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3180 Just read an interesting piece on anchor snubbers in the latest Practical Sailor. What really jumped
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:58pm 10.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1349 Hello everyone, I have a 78 8hp yanmar in my boat and wanted to know if I have to bleed it if I chan
Any advice on installing a Gray Port Knot Flying at 4:04pm 10.30.13 Smaller Boats 4/1284 My H26 starboard side port had three of four dogs broken off when I bought it recently. Bought an ex
Diesel water valve (1) RAD88 at 4:03pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1567 This is a pic of the water valve on my Yanmar YSB12. It has been in this position (open - I think) f
Did i see your boat? Kermit at 3:49pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 0/953 My First Mate and I passed a nice big sailboat on I-81 going south in Virginia yesterday. The hauler
Beautiful day (1) Bill1565 at 2:33pm 10.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1248 Cayo Costa in foreground, Boca Grande Inlet, Boca Grande SP far left. Anchored between a Sea
Where to post sails for sale? NewtWattis at 2:33pm 10.30.13 Day Sailers 1/1152 Where is best website to post sails for sale ?? Thanks, Newt Wattis
Infrared Cameras lehigh375 at 1:24pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2240 The newer Raymarine MFD chart plotters have the capability to hook up their infrared camera. Has an
2013 Great Pumpkin Regatta (1) Michael Meyer at 1:00pm 10.30.13 Catalina 310 17/2533 Participated in the Great Pumpkin Regatta this past Sunday. I was expecting 10-15 knots of wind, a
First 325 rudder removal RadiumRob at 12:32pm 10.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/848 I have noticed what appears to be a brown water stain running down the leading edge of my rudder and
anyone with experience sailing around pine island cape coral allen-deckard at 11:03am 10.30.13 Catalina 22 3/1371 I'm looking at a house on pine island fl that has is canal front without bridges. Anyway anyone w

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Weeping keel heritage at 5:09pm 05.28.23 The designer may have intended the keel to be made iron.
Main track insert question heritage at 4:46pm 05.28.23 Rig-Rite sells them, but at ridiculously high prices. You might try Mastgates.com. Pretty slick co
Marine Toilet Question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:40pm 05.28.23
Mast rewire Tally Ho at 4:28pm 05.28.23 While the mast is down, it is a great time to check all of the wiring as well as the shelves, riggin
Marine Toilet Question Tally Ho at 4:20pm 05.28.23 Should you ever degenerate to the point where you DO get used to the idea of saving used TP, I woul
Marine Toilet Question Ralph Johnstone at 4:07pm 05.28.23 I cannot quite get used to the idea of saving the TP in a bag :yikes: Should you ever degenerate
Jib furler basics and maint dlochner at 2:43pm 05.28.23 The tack of the sail is the bottom corner of the sail. The cable, which I assume to be the halyard,
Jib furler basics and maint bonkle at 2:35pm 05.28.23 It happens during regular sailing operations and also in port with no wind. I bent the furler line k
Its funny Friday! (2) Tally Ho at 2:20pm 05.28.23
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing Hollyberry at 2:07pm 05.28.23 Even with that press you'll need to get rid of any peening that appears to have occurred during your
Main track insert question (2) Tally Ho at 2:02pm 05.28.23
Its funny Friday! stickinthemud57 at 1:56pm 05.28.23 They left one out: Light Beer, any brand. Your obsession with body image prevents you from enjoyin
Electrical upgrades Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 05.28.23 Your refer draws 5 amps, is that per hour? OUCH ! Back to the books. 5A is the rate of pulling
Sail drive raw water intakes Captain Larry-DH at 1:47pm 05.28.23 I just watched the latest video episode from Sailing Parlay Revival. If interested, watch this and
Marine Toilet Question Tally Ho at 1:46pm 05.28.23 I have a manual head, an older Raritan. I cannot quite get used to the idea of saving the TP in a
Mainsail up! sbrogden at 1:06pm 05.28.23 I'm thinking this picture would be even better with some water under the boat ! I plan on putting
Jib furler basics and maint Dave at 1:06pm 05.28.23 Does this happen when the sail is attached? What is the wire attached to the top of the drum? The
Electrical upgrades Johnb at 12:17pm 05.28.23 Your refer draws 5 amps, is that per hour? If that's the case it draws close to 100 amp hours in a
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 12:06pm 05.28.23 This looks like it will do the trick. How long is the steel bar?
G-Flex Question - Curing Time thinwater at 11:58am 05.28.23 Another thing about amine blush. It must be removed before painting or the paint won't dry.

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