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Ice box leaking. The Garbone at 5:35am 04.23.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/750 The bottom of my icebox appears to be leaking. Over our last vacation we noticed it was dripping f
Inspect Pivot Bolt on Mac 25 fwild3 at 5:12am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1001 Any suggestions/experience on inspecting the pivot bolt on my 1984 Mac 25? The owner's manual says t
Proper Cockpit and Deck cleaning rs8684 at 5:09am 04.23.13 Day Sailers 7/4312 At this time of year, we are all into the cleaning, waxing, and buffing of our bodies for the summer
Xantrex Charger wiring Ken13559 at 4:34am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2814 I bought a new 40A 3-banks Xantrex Charger Truecharge2 4012. However, I've only 2-banks of batteries
How to fix cracked trunk??? (1) MC26erik at 4:25am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4001 How to fix cracked daggerboard trunk??? PLease see image made from the bottom in to the trunk front
rudder question Grizmaster7 at 10:00pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2156 I just bought a Macgregor 26 with what I think is the original rudder. When we pulled the boat out o
c30 bow light topside at 9:04pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 0/912 Catalina 30 1988 tall rig no power to light buzzd wire from circuit breaker to light ground (black)
Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/5667 What are the benefits and draw backs on lifelines for a 22? All of my sailing would be on an inland
Hunter 290 questions jlenox at 6:59pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1953 Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the H290. Can anyone share any positive and
Wheel model for a 1978 Hunter 30 robwalten at 6:55pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1012 What brand (Edson?) and model wheel did Hunter use in a 1978 H30?
Foam in mast Boatalec at 6:42pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 7/2269 Picked up a 1974 22 footer in the fall. I saw the thread on adding an anchor light. Since I will be
Looking for O'Day 322 Tally Ho at 6:17pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1193 I have been eyeing the O'Day 322 as the best layout I have seen in a mid-80's vintage boat in my pri
jib sail dims. for 1972 15 cat Bob Preece at 6:13pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/873 I have 1972 15 ft venture, I need to find jib sail size. I couldn't find size for 15 ft. any help wo
Dumb question. Joe Roc at 6:12pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/735 How does one post photos in a thread?
fuel gauge on when main circuit is turned on? dive7mmwet at 5:06pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/952 We have a 82 Catalina,got her home today from her frozen in marina up north and running threw the el
Had to share (1) r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1203 I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Interprotect Bottom Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 3/1019 OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration
Fuel Pump ??? roehrle at 4:36pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1668 I have a 9.9 Evinrude 1997 (E10FRELEUA) motor. On two occasions my motor would run for only two or
Stanchion Base Plate Bend? (2) Sea Drifter at 4:06pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3112 I have covered my ODay23 with a heavy tarp for many years using an A-Frame 2x4 structure, and with t
Looking for fiberglass propane tank stoneyharbor at 3:34pm 04.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1231 We have a Beneteau 311 and need to replace the propane tank, preferably with a fiberglass one. It ca

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What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? JamesG161 at 11:24pm 07.08.22 It takes one very strong wind to cause rebuilding of landlubbers homes and marinas. .Hurricane Katr
Asymmetric spinnaker on oceanis 37 jssailem at 9:53pm 07.08.22
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others jssailem at 9:46pm 07.08.22
45DS mainsail furling MFD at 9:28pm 07.08.22 Fair enough. I still believe that the ratchet/lock mode is a feature and not a bug. It probably vari
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Benny17441 at 9:26pm 07.08.22 I remember going out and purchasing a 2 stroke small outboard the last year model that they were leg
Hatch, Hunter 45 CC Slipin Away at 9:11pm 07.08.22 I have repaired mine with JB weld. Hold together with C clamp until cured. Light sand and wipe wit
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter Benny17441 at 9:08pm 07.08.22 Start with the basics and add others as your needs become evident. For me the basics would be a dep
Temporary Overboard Discharge Benny17441 at 8:59pm 07.08.22 Get a cassette Porta Potty for the trip. Going overboard can be hazardous.
Sailing with a depth finder Benny17441 at 8:56pm 07.08.22 It depends, but not recommended in Florida.
The one armed electrician... Benny17441 at 8:53pm 07.08.22 The heavy lifting is done by the brain, a working pair of hands are more easily found.
Asymmetric spinnaker on oceanis 37 macdoug at 8:41pm 07.08.22 So I have the Bobstay in hand, but went to measure for a sail and am somewhat lost as to the way the
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Ralph Johnstone at 8:38pm 07.08.22 I thought this was a sailboat web site. And it still is. We're looking at all the reasons we s
45DS mainsail furling (3) Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 07.08.22 I guess it's just a weakness with me, but I've always assumed that the manufacturer probably knows a
mac 25 keel lifting cable bolt size ? justsomeguy at 8:22pm 07.08.22 the diver doesn't have to make two trips. Check with Blue Water Yachts.
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad jssailem at 8:18pm 07.08.22 Looking at charts of the waters, the schedule could be ambitious. I understand but dislike tight sch
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others jssailem at 8:08pm 07.08.22
Help! capta at 7:34pm 07.08.22 As a former sailboat dealer , I cannot recommend any sleeved mast repair unless the sleeve is desig
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others PaulK at 7:32pm 07.08.22 Looks like a previous owner must have broken the tang or stub that held the original block in place
Hunter 310 AC BTU Size CharlieAnn at 7:24pm 07.08.22 Does 1997 Hunter 310 have 30 amp electric 110 wiring?
mac 25 keel lifting cable bolt size ? whudatt at 7:19pm 07.08.22 Thanks for the reply,I am sorry but I need the actual dimensions of the bolt, if you have them. The

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