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Ice Box Conversion Bedouin at 11:51am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/2037 Once more while I'm at it... Could anyone recommend a good ice box-to-fridge conversion kit? In my
check valve for 270 hot water heater dandydon77 at 10:53am 08.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2243 I need info on the check valve for the 270 hot water heater. Why is it necessary? Where can I get th
H26 Compression post problem Derf123 at 10:06am 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 14/2124 H26 Compression post problem - help please Well, I figured it would be an easy job of sealing the c
Hobie? rgranger at 9:42am 08.21.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/4698 I recently noticed that Hobies are not listed in the Brand Specific forum. The reason I noticed is
91 Hunter 42 Passage Wood Finish brian3820 at 8:55am 08.21.13 Big Boats 9/2307 Hello All, Hope everyone is having a great 2013 season. My question is simple. I have just purch
WARNING - Lewmar Winches Please Inspect (5) Maine Sail at 8:32am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 34/12047 Hi All, I recently came across an issue with a set of Lewmar Ocean Series self tailing winches that
Got to love the Gulf Islands (3) Lost Parent at 8:23am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 0/971 67818.vB 67819.vB 67820.vB
reinstall pull rope spring on evinrude (3) newsailor72 at 8:12am 08.21.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1744 engine is a 1981 2 hp evinrude. when I removed the engine cover, the pull rope spring came off. It
Y-Valve on a 306? Bedouin at 7:59am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/742 Hello again! So, based on the manuals I take it that only the international version of the 306 come
Battery brand choice IanJ at 7:58am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/934 Ok, heres the biggie. I need to replace my battery bank, which up to now has been two Costco Deep C
Drivetrain coupling shaft problem ? (1) Delawaredave at 7:55am 08.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1345 1982 Hunter 27. Yanmar 1GM. Newbie. All seemingly stock. The pin fell out on the shaft couplin
1967 Tempest single-handed cbyl at 7:50am 08.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1878 Is there a way to configure a 1967 Tempest for single-handed sailing?
Prop in gear or neutral when sailing? Genkigary at 7:34am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1679 Up to now I've been sailing with the trans in neutral. Just read a post saying the transmission need
When Boats Get Too Close Catketch at 7:26am 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2232 I just came across this video on YouTube (not really a video...just a collection of stills strung to
Big wheel or little wheel? Benny17441 at 7:18am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 18/5239 Some time ago sailors used to look for small wheels to open up the space around the cockpit, especia
Non Skid gary at 6:51am 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 7/1535 I am hoping to re-do the non skid areas on my deck and am looking for opinions. I have done a fair
310 in Mainsheet bobjames at 6:50am 08.21.13 Catalina 310 2/1310 The fall issue of Mainsheet is just out and the (discontinued) 310 is featured in two articles. Bil
A-frame for raising or lowering mast davemchine at 6:41am 08.21.13 Catalina 22 4/1546 My mast always wobbles all over the place when going up or down so I'm looking to use an a-frame. Do
Portable Inflator for Dinghy Bowedtoothdoc at 6:06am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 13/3884 I am looking for a portable, battery powered air pump for inflating the Dinghy, Fenders, and numerou
Missing Keel Bolts? (2) fjordstar at 5:40am 08.21.13 Catalina 22 18/1869 Started digging around under the boat. Is it just my imagination or am I missing my keel bolts, etc

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Buying new flares this year? jssailem at 6:20pm 05.20.23 It makes sense David. I too would like some one within 2 nm to see my electric flare and come rescue
Buying new flares this year? Davidasailor26 at 6:10pm 05.20.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
3D printing fun Davidasailor26 at 5:55pm 05.20.23 What kind/model of 3D printer did you buy? A Sovol SV06 Plus. Seems like it has good features for
Buying new flares this year? Rich Stidger at 5:50pm 05.20.23 I bought an electronic flare 6 years ago. So a few dollars for batteries every other year. My mot
Buying new flares this year? thinwater at 5:34pm 05.20.23 I bought an electronic flare 6 years ago. So a few dollars for batteries every other year. My moti
1977 Fuel Tank Top Gauge jssailem at 5:18pm 05.20.23 Not sure either. Check the diameter and the screw pattern.
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block jssailem at 5:17pm 05.20.23 On my hatch, the toggle had a thin gasket material between the hold down and the plastic lens. I rem
3D printing fun smokey73 at 5:13pm 05.20.23 What kind/model of 3D printer did you buy?
Holding tanks q's fred1diver at 3:52pm 05.20.23 Not the original supplier, but they do have one that seems to be the same. I tried my hand at plasti
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 3:04pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 2:50pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Buying new flares this year? Rick Webb at 2:41pm 05.20.23 Always check the date when you buy flares. I have found out of date flares on the shelf at WalMart
Buying new flares this year? Rick486 at 2:29pm 05.20.23 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the pric
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench Crusty Ol Salt at 2:08pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Engine Alinement sailcapt340 at 2:01pm 05.20.23 My Personal experience, David and Jviss are right on this, good advice. On my 2000 340 same engine
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? Crusty Ol Salt at 1:54pm 05.20.23 Interesting conversation. It is hard to offer any real advise without a clear picture of the top of
PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. tkwhalen at 1:30pm 05.20.23 Hunter exclusively used 15mm ... which Home Depot, Lowes, Menards ETC don't carry ... but it is easy
Great Deal On Transom Shower Accessory jviss at 1:09pm 05.20.23 Update! Hold the presses! Some guy has these stainless covers on eBay for $23! I wish I had seen
Crack in mast post base fiberglass azambella at 1:09pm 05.20.23 I found it.. Thank you for you direction.... Was your setup encapsulated as shown in my pictures??
Cleaning Shore Power Cord nightowle at 1:02pm 05.20.23 Is this the stuff? Star brite Power Cable Cleaner & Protector, 8-Ounce Yes, I believe that's it.

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