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Height measurement for bimini in I-30 nestorph at 1:21pm 05.29.13 Islander 8/3108 I'm looking to install a bimini on my I-30 Bahama that I just purchased. It's still on the hard and
Learned something new about our boat robertsapp at 12:45pm 05.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1759 Usually when reaching into winds above 20 knots, we sail with a double reefed main on our H336, and
need help with parts jweber1961 at 12:39pm 05.29.13 Smaller Boats 1/725 my 1995 got stripped and am looking for parts like the ladder ports and front hatch ,sail etc used
Catalina 27 but no trailer?? pjclmft at 12:05pm 05.29.13 Smaller Boats 2/1796 Wow. I'm excited about my new 1976 fixed keel sailboat. How do owners get their boats off the lake o
Day Sailing from Elliot Bay, Seattle Blake at 11:29am 05.29.13 Destinations 4/2833 We will be staying on our 26ft sailboat at Elliot Bay Marina in June. We have obligations in the ci
The Opposite of 2 Feet-itus. Anyone downsized? JoelHoover at 10:40am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 31/4217 Has anyone gone from big boat to small boat? Did you regret it in the long run? I'm on my 5th
Compliment captainpat at 9:10am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 1/914 I want to publicly acknowledge the tremendous customer service practiced by Attwood Marine Products.
Light electrical tingle when touching boom RS_Grampian at 8:51am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 17/5584 On a few occasions -- not always -- I've felt a slight electrical tingle when running my hand along
Oracle boat with foils Tim R. at 8:33am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 24/3158 Not sure if others have seen this yet. The Oracle AC boat has added foils. See the video below. h
Channel Fever (1) Roger Long at 8:31am 05.29.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 17/11264
how to reeve these blocks (1) Bob 04 H260 at 8:19am 05.29.13 Big Boats 2/1003 I went out on a friends boat yesterday for his first sail of the year. He had just replaced his main
Halyard replacement, no halyard. Happy Daze at 8:08am 05.29.13 Smaller Boats 6/1842 Does anyone know if a 25.5 is stable enough to go up the mast in a sling? Lets say around 200lbs. pe
Termites! The Garbone at 7:09am 05.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/3323 Our somewhat new to us old boat has dry wood termites. We had found them in the plywood hatch cove
HOT New Alternator...... (3) Maine Sail at 6:41am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 16/7050 UPDATED: The Balmar At-165 has been replaced by the new Balmar XT-170. It runs cooler and performs e
Kick up rudder "lock" corbinstein at 6:21am 05.29.13 Catalina 22 4/3283 There's a handle at the pivot point on my kick-up rudder.... I'm assuming it's a locking device of s
Electromaax Serpentine for M-25 (1) dparilla at 5:24am 05.29.13 Bigger Boats 6/1599 Well, we took the next step forward and ordered the serpentine belt kit for the Universal M-25 from
Another solar discussion DannyS at 4:35am 05.29.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3002 I know this topic has had much discussion here and I've been reading quite a bit in past threads. So
Need a Rudder! (1) odaynj75 at 1:35am 05.29.13 Day Sailers 3/1280 Lost my Rudder when boat turned over.....woopsie......any good tips for replacement or is D'R marine
Raymarine ST4000MK1 Parts wanted BristolSailor at 12:57am 05.29.13 Parts Search 0/3008 I need the clutch lever for this old gem. I would happily buy a whole unit for parts. Thanks in adv
Optimum Engine Size for a Hunter 19 skybuddy at 12:44am 05.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/862 Hi Guys, I just bought a 1994 Hunter 19. I downloaded the manual from this web site (thank you), but

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Weird Electrical Experience RoyS at 5:16am 05.23.23 My own house was built in 1930. The plaster was a rock lath system and is very sound. I have plenty
Cockpit drain not draining jviss at 5:10am 05.23.23 I have already bought a screen for it but i can't get it unclogged. Should i be able to push somet
Cockpit drain not draining jodyjuli at 5:02am 05.23.23 I have already bought a screen for it but i can't get it unclogged. Should i be able to push someth
Weird Electrical Experience jviss at 4:49am 05.23.23 Thanks @RoyS , that's interesting. Yes, I have BX wiring as original. The small fuse box was remov
Weird Electrical Experience RoyS at 4:40am 05.23.23 I worked on many old houses around here. Often, going hand in hand, were horse hair plaster with woo
Cockpit drain not draining jviss at 4:39am 05.23.23 Here's a thread discussing this topic, with pics of the OEM setup and suggested alterations. 26S coc
I broke my Sherwood Raw Water Strainer Winterizing Bowl.... sailcapt340 at 4:00am 05.23.23 Thank you dmax. I was so mad when it dropped out of my hand. You know the kind of juggling act th
older Raymarine L760 Instrument (1) jviss at 3:54am 05.23.23 215991 Here's the manual: hsb2 Fishfinders Owner's Handbook
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45 shemandr at 3:50am 05.23.23 Maybe the lesson should be - don't irritate the Mrs?
I was so close ... mermike at 3:47am 05.23.23 My motto: we do it right 'cause we do it twice
Carbon fiber mast prep for painting jviss at 3:38am 05.23.23 I recommend contacting a carbon fiber mast maker and asking them. Two that I know of are Composite
Buying new flares this year? Davidasailor26 at 2:31am 05.23.23 From what I've been told, the flares are unlikely to go bad that fast, and will likely still work f
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jon hansen at 11:28pm 05.22.23 the OP's question about when his boat begins to "flood" ! well, it's going to sink
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jon hansen at 11:16pm 05.22.23 Rule 1500 gph pump. manual, page 4, "danger" paragraph. did you read that paragraph? if you think s
New Fuel Sending Unit (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:17pm 05.22.23 how about cutting a spacer out of starboard or some fuel impregnable material and placing it betwee
Possible SmartPlug problem Ralph Johnstone at 9:41pm 05.22.23 SmartPlug (the manufacturer) calls that part the "inlet." I believe what they would call the plug i
older Raymarine L760 Instrument Joe at 9:31pm 05.22.23 Looks like you need to open the case to I.D. the wires. bummer.
Engine Alinement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13pm 05.22.23 When I first removed the original mounts they were bedded with what I believe was 4200. Ahah! So
Buying new flares this year? jonelli at 9:04pm 05.22.23 I'm no expert, just a coastal local sailor. But, I have lots of expired flares, and one time during
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? dLj at 8:47pm 05.22.23 It would be cool if there was a way to determine the condition of the chainplates; maybe ultrasonic

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