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81' C and C 36 spars DoraPearl09 at 12:06am 05.11.13 C&C 0/1429 I have an 81' C and C 36 and am interested in improving the existing reefing system by adding a boom
Bar Fridge + Inverter + Solar Panels Piratenorm at 10:20pm 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/6619 Can anyone give me a compelling reason why a bar fridge (cheap at Walmart) plus a good inverter plus
Installing A Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:57pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2654 Having completed the installation of my 8" Seabuilt inspection port a few weeks ago I wrote it up an
Rubrail for hardshell dinghy David W at 9:37pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1577 We have a Davidson hardshell dinghy from www.boothboats.com which has a black vinyl rub rail. Even a
Leaking Stanchion Will This Repair Work geehaw at 9:34pm 05.10.13 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2090 One of my stanchions has a leak. I pulled it off and found it was bedded with sillycone by PO. I hav
Hurray! David W at 9:01pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1159 Our Crown 34 gets splashed tomorrow after new bottom paint, cutless bearing, zincs, and a hull polis
Prop glop Terry in Naples at 6:58pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 17/4967 I ordered some of this because i am tired of diving on the prop and scraping barnacles. Here in fla
owner mods articles eianm at 5:32pm 05.10.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/17468 I have tried to post 2 different owner mods articles and i have not had any reply at all - is it bec
Urgent Yanmar oil dipstick measurement question smokey73 at 5:02pm 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 7/7672 I have a Yanmar 4JH2(E) When I take the dipstick out in the morning to check the oil level, first
Rudder damage in Huricane Sandy (4) oceansail0 at 3:09pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 15/1910 I have a Freedom 21 that was grounded during Hurricane Sandy. The outboard rudder was bent and the t
Diesel in the Bilge - need your help davidpackwood at 2:29pm 05.10.13 Big Boats 12/2734 So I finally got rid of the head smell...now their is a really strong smell of diesel in the boat. T
Batteries are very warm c130king at 2:25pm 05.10.13 Catalina 310 4/1210 Another question I hope some of you can provide some clarity on. I checked my voltmeter at the elec
Stay Sail Gooseneck (1) guidera48 at 2:20pm 05.10.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1647 The stay sail boom end fitting attaches to the gooseneck stay with a thru bolt and has lots of free
Used sails Christian Sailing at 2:09pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/682 I'm trying to negotiate a purchase of a 1984 25.5 that will definitely need a mainsail. Where are t
Canvas Recommnedation Fly4hire at 1:51pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/649 I was in need of some OEM replacement canvas replacement for my 02' 356 and the canvas shop here did
early 80,s johnson 6 hp on h23 gutsgolf at 1:17pm 05.10.13 Smaller Boats 16/1496 I need to know if an early 80's Johnson 6 hp will work on h23 with the oringnal motor mount
Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib Ralph3001 at 12:24pm 05.10.13 Pearson 1/3002 Hi everyone, I would like to have opinions regarding the self-tacking-jib of the Pearson 34-2. Doe
sherwood seawater pump leak gettinthere at 11:54am 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2075 My Sherwood seawater pump, model No. H5, started leaking. I replaced it with my spare. All good now.
New Beneteau 285 owner fuzzy at 11:43am 05.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1033 What is good source for replacements parts ' new items for my 1988 Beneteau First 285?
Catalina 445 vs. Jeanneau 44DS SeanG at 11:29am 05.10.13 Big Boats 13/14265 My wife and I are looking to purchase a boat for retirement cruising (US East Coast Maine to Florida

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To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Project_Mayhem at 11:52am 02.14.23 Do covers provide salt spray protection in saltwater environments or is this a non issue?
air conditioning Terry Cox at 11:51am 02.14.23 Hi Will, our boat has a Little Giant pump that feeds sea water to the heat pump (I'm assuming you're
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York Bob S at 11:45am 02.14.23 The problem is finding a marina that has openings. I'm at Pope Island Marina and I know a few live a
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 juznip at 11:39am 02.14.23 So if i go the adaptor route: aluminum, brass or steel? perhaps this fitting: McMaster-Carr Thoughts
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller inkunzi at 11:31am 02.14.23 I appreciate all the responses. I have to admit i am brand new to sailing and am learning a lot via
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York dLj at 11:31am 02.14.23 How long are you going to stay? You might do better to be a transient, but not sure what you are loo
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jfgy at 11:11am 02.14.23 That was my experience too with the cabin top traveler.
air conditioning Will Lee at 10:58am 02.14.23 That's one of my ideas due to the proximity to a thru hull. When you ran the ducts through the head
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice jssailem at 10:53am 02.14.23 Don't pay the renewal fee. The Documentation number remains with the boat even forever. When I pur
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Dalliance at 10:53am 02.14.23 There is no need for those covers other than possible cotter pin chafe prevention and ankle scrape p
Mk III aft locker hatch question rpell1@msn.com at 10:35am 02.14.23 I think from your description our boats may be very different. My propane tank is on the port side.
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Ward H at 10:21am 02.14.23 When I had my O'day 25 I took a plug of the cabin liner to Lowes. They scanned a color and mixed up
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice kappykaplan at 10:14am 02.14.23 The documentation data is public. :plus: https://cgmix.uscg.mil/PSIX/PSIXSearch.aspx
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.14.23 Are these for trim, or through hulls? There a couple of challenges. The color used in 1983 will h
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller rgranger at 9:37am 02.14.23 I put the traveler on the bridge deck of my H26. It made a big difference in sail control going to
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jfgy at 9:17am 02.14.23 Having the traveler was goodformy use. Your milage may vary.
Ouch! leo310 at 9:11am 02.14.23 Campbell river marina $400/month or for you $275 US
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice dlochner at 8:57am 02.14.23 I certainly do not have a dog in this fight, but as an outsider I wonder how this company is gettin
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:54am 02.14.23 Sensor as the resistance does not change from engine not running to engine warmed up. I am assuming
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice Hello Below at 8:50am 02.14.23 They had our correct vessel name and documentation number. I certainly do not have a dog in this f

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