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Your H26 Mast Raising direction for a new owner needed abk at 7:18am 04.05.13 Smaller Boats 8/2304 I just purchased a 1996 Hunter H26 and the P O did review the mast raising process but I really can
Hunter H26 Mast Raising assistance for a new owner needed abk at 7:13am 04.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/962 I just purchased a 1996 Hunter H26 and the P O did review the mast raising process but I really can
Research Vessels (2) Roger Long at 6:41am 04.05.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/7571 These slides are from our recent presentation to design a new research vessel. During the last two d
Keel to hull joint issues... DovetailNJ at 5:23am 04.05.13 Catalina 30 4/2304 I just bought a 1982 Catalina 30' tall rig. She was a salvge boat from Superstorm Sandy though the d
Forehatch leak Tessahartmut at 3:12am 04.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1138 On my b367 I am getting a lot of water already in moderate seas. The sealing seems to be okay. Any i
my new project (2) beast at 2:08am 04.05.13 Bristol 15/3421 this past January i was given what im told is a '79 Bristol 24 Corsair just for hauling it away it h
96 Hunter 376 Motor Mounts for Phasor Genset StellaBlue at 1:43am 04.05.13 Big Boats 1/1060 I have a factory installed Phasor 5KW genset in my aft lazzerette. After spending over $4500 to get
Catalina 27 - Asbestos Construction chambao at 10:56pm 04.04.13 Ask All Sailors 72/12994 I was informed today that Catalina 27's built from 1975 onwards contain embedded asbestos in the fi
Tempest 23 1969 - Rigging hangin at 10:19pm 04.04.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1012 Anyone know the specs for Standing rigging and where to get a Mast Head that can support a Spinnaker
New boat for Keith? (1) emergpa1 at 8:42pm 04.04.13 Ask An Oday Owner 38/3716 Guys, I signed a purchase agreement on this little lady. We are going to do the initial inspection T
Bottom Primer/Paint Coverage wufibugs at 8:28pm 04.04.13 Ask All Sailors 3/971 Talked with the folks at Blue Marine and they advise 3 coats of 2 part primer estimating 2 gallons p
Cat 27 Stern Perches push on backstay marchem at 8:17pm 04.04.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1650 When I bought our 1982 Catalina 27 it had Stern Perches installed. They rubbed badly against the spl
Dow 795 Navicula at 6:45pm 04.04.13 Big Boats 6/1818 does anyone know where I can purchase Dow 795 here in Toronto...... Thanks
Deck core replacement Ajay73 at 6:23pm 04.04.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/981 I've got a little more wet area on my cabin top than I thought. My approach is to tackle this a litt
Bolt thread type on 26C? Cruiser1 at 5:20pm 04.04.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1336 I have just been resealing my chain plates and took them right off to check for corrosion. The threa
Chickahominy River Pictures Roger Long at 4:30pm 04.04.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 0/1772 I returned to Hampton from my Chickahominy River earlier than planned due to mail and weather. I ra
Rudder turns hard WilliamH at 4:12pm 04.04.13 Big Boats 6/3018 The rudder on my 1986 Catalina 34 turns hard. It was ok when hauled out in the fall. Are there beari
mounting surface for masthead anchor light? cdavis0627 at 3:51pm 04.04.13 Catalina 22 12/141417 I am preparing to wire my mast (no existing wiring is in place) and install a masthead anchor light
Ms Cloud Gets New Cushions (1) kloudie1 at 3:44pm 04.04.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1262 Got our new US Yacht Cushions in the boat today. They are really fine.. Much better foam.. The Ultra
Fresh Water Usage anchordown at 1:57pm 04.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2069 We are news owners of a 2005 Beneteau 373 and have spend several weekends aboard the boat for the fi

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WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW jssailem at 3:04pm 12.26.22 As offered on Friday... A storm is brewing and promises to come ashore somewhere between Long Beach
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... sailcapt340 at 3:00pm 12.26.22 Low oil will definitely cause the failure to start or a shut down. Mine also detects Carbon Monoxid
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 2:44pm 12.26.22 Speaking English is apparently what kills you.:facepalm: :beer: Does knowing a few choice phrases
Hunter 460 Anchor locker pelagic4005 at 2:41pm 12.26.22 Thank you all, I will check the position of the drain! The reports I have read allude to the bulkhea
Advice on gel coat to centerboard dlochner at 2:38pm 12.26.22 Gelcoat is probably not the right product. When you say "rough spots" are you talking about rust? H
Hunter 460 Anchor locker pelagic4005 at 2:37pm 12.26.22 Welcome to the forum!! One potential issue is the anchor locker drain hole may not be flush or sli
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom Caboteur at 2:23pm 12.26.22 Having great difficulty in locating a replacement strut I found replacement end-fittings. Had to dri
Advice on gel coat to centerboard sail sfbay at 2:16pm 12.26.22 You are on the right track............use a small foam roller to apply the gelcoat, sand and wax.
Taking the Lines of a 1979 37C - or obtaining the original drawings? dlochner at 2:04pm 12.26.22 Lifting the lines from a boat can be done. There is a technique. On YouTube Bob Emser recently had
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring dlochner at 2:00pm 12.26.22 The wires are in the engine's wiring harness. This harness connects all the sensors and electric con
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:26pm 12.26.22 I know exactly what you're dealing with. If you don't get any answers here, take a look at a Sperry
Plastic exit plates on Beneteau 35s5 mast, where do you get replacements? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:23pm 12.26.22 Depends on the mast mfg. If Z Spar/U S Spars, contact US Spars near Gainesville, Florida. If Sel
Corrosion On Engine Ralph Johnstone at 1:08pm 12.26.22 Had the same thing happen when the vacuum breaker near the engine decided to leak. Hell of a mess b
Corrosion On Engine (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:56pm 12.26.22 the bronze petcock valve was reinstalled with some Teflon tape. Using teflon tape ONLY on a threa
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? dlochner at 12:07pm 12.26.22 It has been a while since I read about Baba sailboats and after refreshing my memory I think @Kings
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light? Hello Below at 11:58am 12.26.22
S2H Start of the Sydney to Hobart PaulK at 11:57am 12.26.22 Thanks for posting! Wild time getting out of the harbor with those big guys slaloming between each
Taking the Lines of a 1979 37C - or obtaining the original drawings? Brian Dunn at 10:39am 12.26.22 Interesting, sailsfbay - but a bit pricey for my little hobby project ;) I've actually written to M
Fuel Gauge flightlead404 at 10:35am 12.26.22 Use an external stick on sensor with a plastic tank.
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... jaysweet at 10:35am 12.26.22 For the first time in 5 years, our whole-house generator didn't start on Friday when we had a blacko

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