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Galley Sink strainer Alansails at 8:00pm 08.26.13 Catalina 310 8/3329 Needless to say, we have suddenly LOST our Galley sink strainer, any idea as to get a replacement-pr
leaky holding tank on the 28 Michael Toombs at 7:27pm 08.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1443 the holding tank on my 1990 28 hunter needs to be replaced. the tank is to big to come out of one of
Raymarine C80 Chartplotter & GPS connections BigEasy at 7:00pm 08.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/4338 I am presently upgrading my Raymarine 435 chartplotter to a Raymarine C80 plotter along with a Rayst
Ice box in 456 kingsailor at 6:04pm 08.26.13 Big Boats 0/730 Does anyone know how big the ice box is in Cubic feet on the H456 (2002) ? How about the insulation,
Mast wiring drazlou at 5:41pm 08.26.13 Catalina 30 5/1399 I'm planning on dropping the mast this off season to do some repairs and upgrades. Is the wiring bet
Volcano Hose Grich at 5:25pm 08.26.13 Catalina 22 5/2318 I just acquired a 1987 22' Catalina and would like to know where the keel hose and clamps are locate
High Gloss (1) Hydro Therapy at 4:37pm 08.26.13 Day Sailers 15/2539 Earlier in the season I wet sanded, compounded and waxed my 33 year old hull. It looked good but rec
plugged fuel tank pickup tube rapidron at 4:30pm 08.26.13 Bigger Boats 3/1648 can the fuel tube be removed without removing the tank? also are the tubes flexible? also is there a
Keel Help! ncbyrdman at 3:39pm 08.26.13 Catalina 22 3/1021 I bought a Cat 22 and am fixing her up as she has been dry a while. The keel needs work how do you g
Steering ratio Sanfelice at 3:16pm 08.26.13 Catalina 30 5/1694 Last year I bought a 1988 30 which was in exceptional shape. The one thing that bothers me about thi
Fresh Gelcoat (1) Hydro Therapy at 2:59pm 08.26.13 Day Sailers 1/927 I finally found time to finish shooting gelcoat on the Starboard side, toe rail area. I've been grin
Reminder to check your bilge pump before U leave your boat! (2) jrowan at 2:22pm 08.26.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 18/3320 Just a reminder to check your bilge pump ' close your thru hull valves before you leave your boat. T
Catalina 36 Tall new mainsail recommendations? jviss at 2:14pm 08.26.13 Big Boats 15/6581 Greetings, I think I need a new mainsail. It was made in 1988. It's a fully-battented, 6 batten
fried wiring dahar at 2:10pm 08.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1010 recently acquired a Beneteau Oceanis 390 a 1990 model while on passage under motor ' sail smoke star
First Launch Grich at 1:59pm 08.26.13 Catalina 22 13/2038 I just purchased a 1987 Catalina 22. Had 26ft fixed keel previously. I changed the Chain Plate bolts
slow draining head sink patricia01 at 1:55pm 08.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/5736 I bought a 423 Beneteau a few months ago and the bow head sink drains very slowly (but it does drain
Tach/hour meter installation toddorts at 1:18pm 08.26.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2569 I just bought an old S2 with a Volvo 18 hp engine, and it lacks a tach and hour meter. The boat has
Stanchion repair korchinskyp at 12:57pm 08.26.13 Day Sailers 9/3143 I have an O'Day that has a leak at the stanchion. The area around the stanchion is caved in about 1/
How Best to Slow While Running Wing to Wing Zoom767 at 12:14pm 08.26.13 Big Boats 31/4935 Good Afternoon, I was wondering if someone could give me some advice on the safest method to slow d
Battery Compartment Water Grich at 12:02pm 08.26.13 Catalina 22 10/2229 1987 Catalina 22' is out of the water on a lift and still get's water in the battery compartment dur

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CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! artboas at 2:39pm 05.23.23 Well, with some time management, you can possibly have 1/2 the lights then.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak Stu Jackson at 2:32pm 05.23.23 @Stu Jackson - Question... I won't be at my boat anytime soon, and knowing that I've had the boat f
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 2:11pm 05.23.23 joking aside, I assume you know insurance underwriters for boats in Florida and probably elsewhere
Plans for hurricane season 2023? LydieBP at 2:01pm 05.23.23 If I'm going to be in an area for hurricane season, I will often take my dinghy out at several tide
Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 1:58pm 05.23.23 I deduct the switch function has been changed by a previous owners.Adding a second panel would also
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Ralph Johnstone at 1:37pm 05.23.23 I humbly award @Ralph Johnstone the esteemed title of Wizard Extraordinaire. Wow ! Can't wait fo
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! ggrizzard at 1:25pm 05.23.23 :clap: I wish I had the time on this planet to do half that job!
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? Roland5048 at 1:23pm 05.23.23 What @ggrizzard said. Easy peasy.
Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 1:18pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Roland5048 at 1:18pm 05.23.23 To those who with sailboats over 35 ft, who feel their sailboat is vulnerable, what is your plan th
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? ggrizzard at 1:17pm 05.23.23 The support leg was made of teak by Hunter's wood shop 43 years ago. The newer Hunters used the pole
Circuit panel wiring question. Timm R Oday25 at 1:17pm 05.23.23 I deduct the switch function has been changed by a previous owners.Adding a second panel would also
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Timm R Oday25 at 1:13pm 05.23.23 I recently had the exact same issue . The replacement incandescent bulb was listed as being in stock
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. Wm. Gill at 1:06pm 05.23.23 A bit confused over whether you need a spreader or a steaming light bulb. Different model boat here
Plans for hurricane season 2023? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:59pm 05.23.23 in the meantime I am in fact patiently waiting for Florida home port sailors thoughts.on the topi
Circuit panel wiring question. ggrizzard at 12:57pm 05.23.23 Don't know your panel, but to your last question: YES I also think you need a new panel with more a
Finding the right LED replacement bulbs. ggrizzard at 12:55pm 05.23.23 :plus:for marine beam. They don't mess up electronic's signals
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition capta at 12:55pm 05.23.23 Since the day I began sailing boats with more than 1 battery, the 1-2-off switch was; 1= house batte
mast JamesG161 at 12:52pm 05.23.23 We had to trace down who built the boat, a few years ago. All are register in Belgium for World Wid
Plans for hurricane season 2023? capta at 12:46pm 05.23.23 If I'm going to be in an area for hurricane season, I will often take my dinghy out at several tides

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