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P23 repairs update. (1) DAVA390 at 6:50pm 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 1/862 Well, things are moving along. Today I completed the install of the new switches/circuit breakers pa
First 285 Bimini ayedieu2 at 5:58pm 05.18.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1114 Help! Can anyone recommend a manufacturer that sells a bimini for a Beneteau First 285? It gets so
Something Older Than Most Of Our Sailboats (2) rardiH36 at 5:46pm 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1688 I thought to post this because a few might have recollection of the WWII era Liberty and Victory shi
Refrig replacement jblamart at 5:30pm 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1093 I have an 12V Adler Barbour Compressor that is labeled combicold cc-20-AW that I believe to be origi
South coast winch parts Cb1222 at 5:20pm 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 0/1348 Does anyone know where I can get south coast winch Pawls and springs?
Rear Mast Support (4) patrickfarley at 5:14pm 05.18.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/6875 I have been working on speeding up trailer to sailing. I am trying to get it to under 30 minutes(by
rebuilding marine head crystalsailor at 5:12pm 05.18.13 Sails Call Lounge 4/9655 I have an old Wilcox Critten Skipper marine head. Mechanical, all bronze with long handle. It has be
Trailer trouble Grizmaster7 at 4:56pm 05.18.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2490 Does anyone else have this problem with the original trailer for the Mac 26 S or C. The last few cra
Eelectric trolling motor oceansail0 at 4:26pm 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1286 Has anyone used a trolling motor on a 21 footer before? I have a Freedom 21?
Creaking in the V-berth GorillaToast at 2:59pm 05.18.13 Catalina 22 1/899 Whenever I spend the night on my boat (which is often), as I move about in the v-berth, the boards c
Adler Barbour replacement DMParmenter at 12:39pm 05.18.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1502 It appears I need to replace an original 1997 Adler Barbour unit. I have no make or unit size info t
416 Out Island PapaBruce at 11:35am 05.18.13 Morgan 2/1692 There is a huge shelf built athwartship on the stern in the aft cabin. We have modified the bed to a
Whole lotta shakin' goin' on, revisited - Part 3... Skip Gundlach at 9:09am 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 0/797 Whole lotta shakin' goin' on, revisited - Part 3... We left you, still at anchor in Ft. Lauderdal
Has Anyone Actually Used A Inhauler Like This Setup? (3) rardiH36 at 8:42am 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 19/9549 With toe rail sheeting on my boat, and a preference not to install a jib sheet track next to the cab
Converting Heads From Fresh To Raw Water sailthebay at 7:59am 05.18.13 Big Boats 2/892 MY 2005 h420 HAS ELECTRIC FLUSH WITH FRESH WATER. HOW DO I INSTALL THE OPTION TO USE RAW WATER AND
Looking for a main sail JackRussell at 7:46am 05.18.13 Other Sailboats 2/1162 Hello All! I am in need of a main sail for a 22' Sailmaster. It is the longer cockpit model, mad
St 4000 Dave19573 at 7:26am 05.18.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1214 I have an old ST 4000 autopilot. The plastic wheel that fits on the steering wheel of my boat broke.
Siemens VDO digital monitoring Dave9854 at 5:19am 05.18.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/828 I have a Siemens VDO monitor system on my B43. I do not have a manual for it. Can anyone supply a ma
A tip for loosening the stuffing box nuts. weinie at 2:38am 05.18.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/4148 Yesterday, I needed to tighten up my stuffing box which began to drip when out of gear. However,
Pictures Sailor 3269 at 11:26pm 05.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1066 BTW I have a I pad that I can take pictures with, can anyone tell me how to put a picture of my boat

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Progress report on the 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 2:10pm 04.20.23 @artleyt115 If it's reasonably possible, I'd recommend getting your inboard running. It's a huge dif
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? sailcapt340 at 2:09pm 04.20.23
Pumpin up those fenders! Project_Mayhem at 1:44pm 04.20.23 My boat is constantly being pushed into the dock from incoming waves. The docks feature some lovely
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 1:38pm 04.20.23 It figured it was as good as time as any to redo the vanity . We've never used the sink , so out it
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 1:24pm 04.20.23 I'd double check your bulkheads for rot around the chainplates. It's a common failure We do have n
New 170 sailor SKOTBRO at 1:15pm 04.20.23 Thanks for sharing guys, much appreciated.
Is BoatUS membership worth it? sesmith at 1:00pm 04.20.23 Not to hijack the thread, but it would be interesting to know what people pay for boat insurance.
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dmax at 12:51pm 04.20.23 I have Progressive, about $900 year which includes jump starts/fuel delivery/towing, my house is alm
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Timm R Oday25 at 12:41pm 04.20.23 Bulkheads .. I've replaced the starboard side . It was very straight forward. It wasn't rotted . The
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Roland5048 at 12:36pm 04.20.23 I carry AAA towing for my old vehicle and TowBoatUS unlimited towing on my old boat. Both about $16
Pumpin up those fenders! (1) Terry Cox at 12:36pm 04.20.23 Our fender lanyard remains fixed length with a carabiner to clip onto the toe rail. Always the right
Pumpin up those fenders! Terry Cox at 12:29pm 04.20.23 Never heard of such a thing.
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 12:18pm 04.20.23 I'd double check your bulkheads for rot around the chainplates. It's a common failure
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 12:08pm 04.20.23 Oh my, that seems like a nightmare. I am definitely going to check this out. I'd hate to rip out my
Fuel tank sending unit Project_Mayhem at 11:55am 04.20.23 Let us know what issues you run into and what you did to resolve them. I have to do the same to a mo
Pumpin up those fenders! Project_Mayhem at 11:50am 04.20.23 No, I mean the deflating then installing then pumping them back up, and the turnbuckles - def not s
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Project_Mayhem at 11:38am 04.20.23 I have Progressive for insurance. On water towing coverage is only $50/year. I've used it twice and
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 11:33am 04.20.23 @artleyt115 Mine wasn't leaking into the boat but the plywood in the transom was absorbing it. Your
Jabsco quiet flush leak..... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:31am 04.20.23 Sounds like a plan to me...although, have you considered shaving the "extra" off the gasket you have
Pumpin up those fenders! LloydB at 11:11am 04.20.23 Yep good-ol turnbuckle pumps real sailors don't need no explanations

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