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Cherubini 33 shower drain sailguy40 at 10:41pm 06.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1117 Maybe someone can help me out. water is not draining out of my shower stall. i am trying to figure o
Source for Jib sleave?? Roadking Larry at 10:29pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 2/984 I had a problem with my jib sleeve Friday afternoon. Last week I had taken it home and restiched all
getting close to splash day.... (1) bassstar at 9:43pm 06.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/986 65227.vB
Power boater friend found dead higgs at 7:44pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2411 Officials are speculating that this boat hit something submergered. but the damage suggests to me it
Delivering my boat from Wickford, RI to Stamford, CT MollyMaguire at 6:56pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5432 I'm buying a boat in Wickford, RI and need to deliver it to Stamford, CT. Wanted to hire a delivery
Yanmar 2GM gear shift issue. SieraHotel at 5:44pm 06.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/5986 Anyone experienced delayed shifting into Forward on their Y2GM? I shift into gear and can't get it t
Hunter 31 80's leaky hatchway. SieraHotel at 5:38pm 06.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1567 Any owners if 80's hunters found that rain water which falls on the companionway hatch leaks into th
Partner for boat and slip Nrmlspeed at 4:49pm 06.07.13 Catalina 22 6/1386 I am considering sharing the boat and slip in exchange for the cost or partial cost of the slip fees
Thoughts on Marine Diesel Generator Brands PDReynolds at 4:48pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 10/13346 Hi All, I have checking various sites for marine diesel generators to power my 2- 30 amp panels o
Deck hardware: What brand and where to get it? argold at 3:48pm 06.07.13 Bavaria 1/3888 I need to replace the anchor locker latch on my 38 Ocean. Sea Dog and Perko don't match the screw p
Bimini for a 1988 Hunter 30 KB1669 at 3:41pm 06.07.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1168 I recently bought a 1988 Hunter 30 and I am interested in getting a Bimini for it. I am not sure if
Deck Hardware: what brand? where to buy? argold at 3:39pm 06.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1144 I need to replace the anchor locker latch on my 38 Ocean. Sea Dog and Perko don't match the screw h
Dockage or mooring in Melbourn Fl gutsgolf at 2:38pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1275 I am looking for reasonable dock space or mooring in the Melbourn Fl area. Anyone know of a good sp
tranny disengages under load gulf islander at 2:37pm 06.07.13 C&C 1/5818 Any info on Westerbeke 15 hp I have in my C'C 35 mk2. Tranny disengages under load. Also wondering
Racor 120 Primary Filter rfrye1 at 2:04pm 06.07.13 Ask All Sailors 2/842 Ok folks. I've been thru the archives trying to determine what would be the best primary size filter
H34 Natural Light Port Lenses Dave19957 at 1:24pm 06.07.13 Big Boats 4/952 I've been giving MILKY WAY (H34 HUN 109) some TLC this season to honor her 30 year anniversary. One
refrigerator replacement (1) entont at 12:51pm 06.07.13 Big Boats 3/1123 I have a 1988 legend 37.5 the refrigerator (ice box) system is no longer getting cold. It may only n
Haul Outs and Yard Time Bladeswell at 10:28am 06.07.13 Catalina 30 7/1955 Hello All, Looking forward to buying a Catalina 30 and I have some noobie questions. I th
Sailmaker Suggestions Please brenhi01 at 9:30am 06.07.13 Catalina 30 5/1078 Hi. I'm looking for suggestions for a good sailmaker in my area for cruising sails. I live in Seattl
Vertically Battened mainsail for 361 RonB at 8:45am 06.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/834 Does anyone have any experience with a vertically battened mainsail with your in-mast furling? My co

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Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? fstbttms at 8:24am 04.13.23 There is nothing better than Propspeed, IMHO https://propspeed.com/products/propspeed/product-infor
Please critique my masthead antenna! CarlN at 8:24am 04.13.23 Replacing what appears to be very old RG58 coax with new RG-8X would likely help more than antenna p
Anti seize on coupler set screws? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:10am 04.13.23 About the only thing that's going to keep that area in reasonable shape is continued maintenance and
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? jviss at 8:08am 04.13.23 I don't know that I would sand the prop. You might create crevices that could encourage barnacle ad
Hull/deck Leaks JamesG161 at 7:20am 04.13.23 I used a 5 gallon bucket of water with Red Easter Egg dye in it. No staining type. Put some white
Anti seize on coupler set screws? JamesG161 at 7:16am 04.13.23 PYI Inc. \| PSS Maintenance Kits Kits for PSS seal. Use @dlochner Red Lithium Grease on the other s
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 dano2022 at 7:11am 04.13.23 That is so cool, the Catalina Direct people said there's about 2 inches of fiberglass there. However
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? JamesG161 at 7:10am 04.13.23 applying some Pettit Barnacle Barrier. :plus: Jim..
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:51am 04.13.23 I meant loctite on the coupler set screws. I don't think it will hurt, use the nonpermanent type.
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:49am 04.13.23 I meant loctite on the coupler set screws.
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:48am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:45am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:29am 04.13.23 The coupler set screws should be as tight as you can get them and then wired into place so the screw
Hull/deck Leaks jssailem at 5:51am 04.13.23 Seattle rain. There are a couple of answers. Buy a tarp and cover the area leaking tape green g
Paint Rollers (Covers) RoyS at 4:51am 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispos
Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23 Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 3:30am 04.13.23 Make sure the sheet is loose when hoisting, or the tension on the roach will keep the main from hois
Beneteau Questions Davidasailor26 at 3:15am 04.13.23
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) pclarksurf at 11:20pm 04.12.23 Thought there were some photos of cut up cross sections: found this one-- shows at least a portion
Tightening Stanchions BigEasy at 8:30pm 04.12.23 Any recommendations on how to tighten the stanchions without ripping the boat apart? I noticed

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