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Windlass Lost Parent at 5:47pm 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 3/804 I f i get a windlass for my boat such as a Lowfrans progress 1000 below deck mount without the capst
Possible Transom fix Grizmaster7 at 5:18pm 04.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1072 :dance: Okay a few pics of the possible fix for the transom area for my Mac 1991 S...It feels pretty
Hatch Replacment on O'Day 26 haebby at 4:22pm 04.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1471 We need to replace the hatch on our O'Day 26. Having read through these and other forums, it seems t
Hull number Mical at 4:08pm 04.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1204 I have just bought a Oday 23 yr.1971, where can I find the Hull N#? I need to make a pencil rubbing
MacGregor name Plate of back end of boat Grizmaster7 at 4:07pm 04.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2073 Does anyone know if you can purchase the MacGregor Decals that are on the back starboard and port si
Interesting concept, matching moorage and boaters Phil Herring at 3:47pm 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2102 Just met our neighbors who are starting a site that lists available moorage and matches it up with b
Looking for good rigger in Dallas area cwcary at 1:05pm 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1011 Looking for recommendations for a good rigger in the Dallas TX area. Thanks.
Old transducer - new chartplotter/sounder Glenn17467 at 12:12pm 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2996 I have a 30 year old Signet depth meter in my Catalina 30 which is still working but the lcd has del
Cockpit Cushions delibob at 12:10pm 04.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2007 I Have A 1999 26 X The Cock Pit Cushions Are Lost In Hurricane Sandy In The Fall I Lo
Yanmar blueskyhaidagwaii at 11:45am 04.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1527 I have to replace my 8hp yanmar motor. It was pronounced dead and the parts are sounding fairly expe
not all 2stroke oils are created the same... interesting. centerline at 8:46am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 17/10987 this is slightly longer than your average post, but it may well be worth reading if you are running
Yanmar 3gm30f to Edson pedestal controls reversed Eric B at 8:08am 04.26.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1027 I have a '78 Hunter 37c with a Edson pedestal stering and a Yanmar 3gm30f motor. The direction contr
reactivating water tanks Bonzai at 7:21am 04.26.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/8400 Was wondering what you guys would use to freshen on board water tanks that haven't been used for aro
How to remove skylights & windows (1) artboas at 6:24am 04.26.13 Big Boats 6/2694 When your skylight leaks, panic ensues. How to fix it? Under no conditions should you slap on some s
Dinghy davit users.....the outboard? AXEL at 5:06am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 20/8423 I'm installing a set of St Croix davits on my C30 this season. It will be supporting my Achilles 9.5
Tachometer Needle (1) SteveB at 4:41am 04.26.13 Big Boats 3/941 Lost the needle on my tach (see photo) for Yanmar 3GMF on my Hunter 34. Anyone replaced just a needl
need advice on C-15 repair Camuteye at 2:16am 04.26.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/777 I just bought a 1975 C-15. Everything appears to be there and in workable condition except the deck
Cat 27, Vanity is thy name (1) Joe at 1:49am 04.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2273 Last year's MSD and plumbing projects still left the compartment feeling like an outhouse instead of
SEQUITUR - The Book Sequitur at 12:24am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2332 I have just approved the proof copy of my new book: "SEQUITUR - to Cape Horn in Comfort and Style".
outboard choke assembly seabrooksailor at 11:42pm 04.25.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2950 I have a 1982 4 horse 2 stroke evinrude that runs like a dream, I got it from a guy who had it on hi

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lines Suri at 7:38am 04.19.23 Thank you so much. This is the answer I was hoping to get to expand my knowledge. Thank you again.
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity FastOlson at 7:36am 04.19.23 Stu makes a good point. FWIW, that crossing is equally 'dangerous' and extremely 'well documented'.
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 04.19.23 If I'm not mistaken, you say that you need something to fill in the gap on the inner holes? Have you
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country dlochner at 7:31am 04.19.23 Having said that, I don't think it matters that they may ultimately "do the deal" so to speak outsi
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? ice breaker at 7:30am 04.19.23 I had a new UK sail made last year. I wanted battens, but they claimed that the 2004 mast that I ha
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country jviss at 7:30am 04.19.23 I think you pretty much have to be a US citizen or resident of RI. Delaware used to be favourable f
New sail advice needed FastOlson at 7:27am 04.19.23 As a follow-up, should I be concerned if a sailmaker is only asking to measure the old sail instead
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:21am 04.19.23 I confess I know nothing about this, but find these situations interesting - like, a "stump the boa
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:19am 04.19.23 Welcome to SBO. The USCG documentation is only available to US Citizens. Thus, when you purchase t
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Hello Below at 7:18am 04.19.23 That leaves only the cord between the relay and the compressor. Maybe run temporary parallel wires
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS (2) Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim? Remove screws on the inside. Th
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Roger F at 7:01am 04.19.23 Yes, freezer has had slow leak that we just need to keep the 134A topped off. As a built in unit, a
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 6:50am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim?
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? DRhoads at 6:50am 04.19.23 I had a new sail made with flat vertical battens. It took a few adjustments to get the pockets at t
New sail advice needed kappykaplan at 6:49am 04.19.23 The sailmaker should measure the rig. The old sail is, well, old and stretched.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 6:49am 04.19.23 That's exactly what I'm preparing to do Bill. I am down to the gelcoat. Waiting for a good wx window
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 6:48am 04.19.23 I am just putting the original trim back in. it is in good shape. this picture is what you see wh
Doesn't hurt to ask dennisv at 6:45am 04.19.23 Sorry, I got soo excited I hit the post reply button. Were the end blocks that you are showing modi
New sail advice needed jdrutten at 6:44am 04.19.23 As a follow-up, should I be concerned if a sailmaker is only asking to measure the old sail instead
Sunbird Battery Box (2) Project_Mayhem at 6:42am 04.19.23 Wasn't expecting so many replies so fast. I use a minnkota trolling motor for docking and launching

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