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Hatch and Port leaks Johnmpru at 5:23am 03.31.13 Bigger Boats 4/1602 We have just purchased an 84 O'Day 39 this is our first sailboat! Although the boat is in very good
ports / windows on 82 M25 jmczzz at 3:23am 03.31.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1705 Prior owner did substandard window replacement, minus frames / gaskets, just stuck some cut out ple
anchor and chain Mark Maulden at 10:30pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1393 I'm modifying my anchor locker for a windlass and also upgrading ground tackle. Anchor will either
Mainsail feeder (1) Fredn56 at 9:50pm 03.30.13 Catalina 22 3/2343 How is a mainsail boltrope feeder used? I have one like the (hopefully) attached photo, but cannot
Knife slowdog at 9:31pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 25/4298 Looking for a good knife what do you all use ?
Repainting the inside of a 1980 fiberglass sailboat zahazoo at 8:47pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 12/6633 The white paint on the interior ceiling and sides is flaking off and we see the fiberglass. We plan
1994 Hunter 23.5 projects hercguy at 7:38pm 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 5/2753 It has been a few months since I bought my 23.5 and I love it. So much it nearly cost me a girlfrien
Anchor storage on c37 (1) guidera48 at 7:27pm 03.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1736 I just finished my upgrade to the anchor rollers as many of you have already done. My question is ho
lost my rudder Auratron at 7:04pm 03.30.13 Day Sailers 3/1235 Does any one have a complete rudder for an oday widgeon
rusty sail phil mac venture at 5:26pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1349 what do you use to remove rust stains on sails?
O'Day 25 Keel Bolt Location jdratlif at 5:14pm 03.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2207 So I am trying to get my boat un-winterized and ready to be put in the water. I am going through the
Help - how to remove tarp marks Nom De Guerre at 5:13pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 23/9247 I'm looking for the best method for removing dark blue marks left on the white hull from a polypropy
First Sail shemandr at 4:08pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2586 We took a buddy's boat out today for a season opener. Great day! Strong sun, good breeze and good
Jib/Genoa car plunger captcoho at 3:54pm 03.30.13 Catalina 30 4/1564 Looking to repair the jib car. The knob with ring broke off and the only way to slide the car is pul
ANP Bimini katana750 at 2:23pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1304 HI I was just installing my Bimini after carefully studying Sums posts. He mentioned that he had
Seacock problems! Rodd at 1:31pm 03.30.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/3898 Went to clean bonding wires on a one inch Perko bronze seacock, and wound up turning the bolt with t
88 Beneteau First 285 Rudder BlindCat at 12:29pm 03.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2202 I have noticed bubbles on my rudder, and it appears that the bubbles have water in them. I can not t
I need a few new stanchions 1982 Hunter 25 Cut at 11:43am 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 4/1156 My Cherub Hunter 25 was damaged in Sandy. Three of my stanchions were bent over when the boat flippe
Tiller rudderpost parts? Cut at 11:36am 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 2/903 My 1982 Cherubini Hunter 25 was damaged in Sandy.... one of the parts I need to replace is the upper
Original Schematic for fresh water hold on a 38 PayurRent at 11:35am 03.30.13 Big Boats 2/2401 I bought an older Catalina 1981 and I think the fresh water holding tank has been added to or someth

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LONG Night - short Day WINTER SOLSTICE (1) rgranger at 9:15am 12.23.22
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 9:04am 12.23.22 On the road 365 days of the year ?
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:02am 12.23.22 For your boat or auto tires to have compressed Air to inflate dingy, air mattress, tires, etc or bl
Happy Festivus... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:55am 12.23.22 Ah yes ! The airing of grievances to be followed by the annual feats of strength. My favorite ti
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:50am 12.23.22 might as well been maintained charged by 2 squirrels running on a tread mill. Maybe a whole famil
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... JamesG161 at 8:44am 12.23.22 For your boat or auto tires to have compressed Air to inflate dingy, air mattress, tires, etc or blo
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? sail sfbay at 8:35am 12.23.22 Newer engine is a PLUS. Price depends on condition of engine, sails, electrical, plumbing, rigging,
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... JamesG161 at 8:33am 12.23.22 I have a charged up "Jump Start" just for such a time. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Schumacher-Electric
Its funny Friday! (1) dmax at 7:20am 12.23.22 And in the news today: ng the article, what do you think that might be ;)
Mast stepping JBP-PA at 6:47am 12.23.22 But I Rx a crane to safely get the mast up. The Pearson 303 has a keel stepped mast. A crane is n
Happy Festivus... Crusty Ol Salt at 6:41am 12.23.22 And a Happy Festivus to you
Happy Festivus... Timm R Oday25 at 6:27am 12.23.22 Festivus for the rest of us !
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 6:23am 12.23.22 Yes i like the idea of if needed remaking it or cleaning it up really well an using the cold galvani
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:17am 12.23.22 You can also connect the keel bolts to the same Zinc , with an insulated wire. You might consider
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:13am 12.23.22 Another option is this, as I mentioned earlier. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Flat-Cold-Gray-
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 6:12am 12.23.22 Well i can give it a try when i rebuild the rails an the engine mounts i can attach a battery cable
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Kingjim91 at 6:06am 12.23.22 Check sailboatlistings.com and yachtworld.com for boats currently for sale. Region is also an impor
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 6:05am 12.23.22 Well it may not work for the eating away of the engine rails is do to rust This is true. Did you
Bilge Pump Kingjim91 at 5:50am 12.23.22 Here in Wisconsin, I take the batteries home for the winter. I charge them monthly, more or less. B
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 5:45am 12.23.22 Well it may not work for the eating away of the engine rails is do to rust the Zinc is used to prev

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