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lock bolt out - need info on trunk repair jmczzz at 12:59am 05.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1502 I got the bent bolt out, ground off the head, punched it out. It had a regular nut on the starboard
Oceanis interior floorboard care? jpeac2 at 9:21pm 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/3085 All Pre season cleaning time and floorboards are on the agenda. Was curious if you use anything ot
Electrical Circuit Protection System Checkout Captain Ag at 5:56pm 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1141 The Beneteau I'm looking at was recently in the boatyard and was in the vicinity of a lightning stri
identify boat emlem please (1) ElysiumVT at 5:24pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1421 I have been looking at a boat, but cannot find any manufacturer identification other than the emblem
Nasty...... (2) Maine Sail at 4:53pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 25/4269 So for the first time ever, I think, we are the only boat at one of the most popular anchorages in C
my sail shape... airshac at 4:02pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1667 I have a Mac 22 and I bought a main sail off ebay that is dimensionaly the right size and it only co
Rigging for a Asymmetric for Catalina 36 mfredson at 3:02pm 05.25.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/957 trying to rig a Asymmetric ( Geneker) sail for a 36' catalina. Where to place the Foot on the forede
forestahy javelin at 2:13pm 05.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1137 Just bought a mac 26 m and I am just learning how things work. Okay, I got the mast up alright usin
Glueing overhead carpet DAVA390 at 1:05pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2088 In recent electrical repairs I had to pull down (or pull back, actually)some carpet to access the wi
Bent Furler (2) rgranger at 11:49am 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4564 So I need some help finding a part... I have a bent Harken Roller Furler. I'm not 100% sure but
Best wood for rudder Phyrexii at 9:22am 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 13/15131 I'm currently working on a design for a transom hung kick up rudder for a 25' boat (specifically a V
Help ideas to drying a wet hull Harry at 9:10am 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2033 MY boat has been out of the water for two years, then it was in the water from December to May9th wh
Beneteau 265 hard-a-ground at 8:33am 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1788 Folks, I am looking at a Beneteau 265 as an upgrade to my S2 sailboat. What are some things to wa
Bottom Prep for Painting firehoser75 at 8:15am 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1383 I have a few areas along the waterline where the bottom paint has chipped (flaked) off. The largest
V222-V225 sink free local Timo42 at 6:55am 05.25.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/36883 I have the original sink out of my boat sitting in the back yard, tried listing it in the free to a
Diesel smell (1) jfschena at 6:31am 05.25.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1766 Well I've been out sailing a few times. There seems to be a persistent diesel smell in the boat. Whe
Mast winch for main halyard Dan.Lamont at 5:17am 05.25.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/6634 How to install a mast winch for main halyard on O'Day 26?
Needing new gooseneck fitting Knot StressN at 4:02am 05.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1281 I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter Cherubini 27'. She had an aftermarket mainsail roller system whic
Engine oil and diesel leak Shabby at 12:46am 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/911 I've noticed a few spots of diesel in the bilge under the stairs And some green oil towards the top
Rain water leak in main cabin Shabby at 12:44am 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1198 I purchased a second hand Benetteau Oceanis 411 last week. Year - 2000 We stayed on the boat la

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Buying new flares this year? JamesG161 at 6:18am 05.21.23 12 gauge flares are really almost a joke. True if you watch Captain Ron Captain Ron or afraid o
2008 B43 Traveller Issue Dave9854 at 6:12am 05.21.23 Thank you all for the insight.
Buying new flares this year? smokey73 at 5:38am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard box
What used to be here? Vent in head. jviss at 5:13am 05.21.23 A heater?
Buying new flares this year? jviss at 4:55am 05.21.23 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the pric
Beneteau USA Benny Mike at 4:52am 05.21.23 Last I heard (after the Marion plant closure) their spare parts division was still operating there.
2008 B43 Traveller Issue Benny Mike at 4:47am 05.21.23 I have a 2009 40 and I am starting to get a few leaks on the topside. I took one of my railings off
Problems with early 310s (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 4:43am 05.21.23 This is the one I made for my boat.
Buying new flares this year? dLj at 4:30am 05.21.23 but if you know to light a flare off because you can see someone they can see you as well. This do
autopilot install on an H280 Panera at 4:25am 05.21.23 For R Higgins, we are trying to install an autopilot on our Hunter 280 and having trouble getting th
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! Apex at 4:12am 05.21.23 replaced mine last year with dyneema core. No issues with jamming. Could it be the taper of a spli
I was so close ... jviss at 4:04am 05.21.23 I would unscrew the cleat.
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 3:53am 05.21.23 Interesting, I would think you'd leave cedar bare. And yes, those plans are such that you could bui
What used to be here? Vent in head. Walsh0575 at 3:31am 05.21.23 Greg - good thinking but no, the boat has always had a plumbed marine toilet with holding tank. I sh
Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996 kappykaplan at 3:29am 05.21.23 Congratulations on your new-to-you boat! :beer:
Swing Keel Rebuild shemandr at 2:55am 05.21.23 Beautiful job!
Buying new flares this year? Davidasailor26 at 2:43am 05.21.23
45' mast for Buchan 37 Sailing_Victoria at 11:37pm 05.20.23 I'm going to recycle my old mast pieces. There are 3 chunks with different lengths. Should I just cu
Buying new flares this year? MikeHoncho at 10:27pm 05.20.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year? Dalliance at 9:39pm 05.20.23 I switched to the Coast Guard approved electronic flare last year. For me, basically just day saili

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