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Proper Cockpit and Deck cleaning rs8684 at 5:09am 04.23.13 Day Sailers 7/5383 At this time of year, we are all into the cleaning, waxing, and buffing of our bodies for the summer
Xantrex Charger wiring Ken13559 at 4:34am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3451 I bought a new 40A 3-banks Xantrex Charger Truecharge2 4012. However, I've only 2-banks of batteries
How to fix cracked trunk??? (1) MC26erik at 4:25am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4762 How to fix cracked daggerboard trunk??? PLease see image made from the bottom in to the trunk front
rudder question Grizmaster7 at 10:00pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2594 I just bought a Macgregor 26 with what I think is the original rudder. When we pulled the boat out o
c30 bow light topside at 9:04pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 0/972 Catalina 30 1988 tall rig no power to light buzzd wire from circuit breaker to light ground (black)
Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/6241 What are the benefits and draw backs on lifelines for a 22? All of my sailing would be on an inland
Hunter 290 questions jlenox at 6:59pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2511 Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the H290. Can anyone share any positive and
Wheel model for a 1978 Hunter 30 robwalten at 6:55pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1161 What brand (Edson?) and model wheel did Hunter use in a 1978 H30?
Foam in mast Boatalec at 6:42pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 7/2648 Picked up a 1974 22 footer in the fall. I saw the thread on adding an anchor light. Since I will be
Looking for O'Day 322 Tally Ho at 6:17pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1359 I have been eyeing the O'Day 322 as the best layout I have seen in a mid-80's vintage boat in my pri
jib sail dims. for 1972 15 cat Bob Preece at 6:13pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1017 I have 1972 15 ft venture, I need to find jib sail size. I couldn't find size for 15 ft. any help wo
Dumb question. Joe Roc at 6:12pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/779 How does one post photos in a thread?
fuel gauge on when main circuit is turned on? dive7mmwet at 5:06pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/989 We have a 82 Catalina,got her home today from her frozen in marina up north and running threw the el
Had to share (1) r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1387 I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Interprotect Bottom Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 3/1162 OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration
Fuel Pump ??? roehrle at 4:36pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1713 I have a 9.9 Evinrude 1997 (E10FRELEUA) motor. On two occasions my motor would run for only two or
Stanchion Base Plate Bend? (2) Sea Drifter at 4:06pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3600 I have covered my ODay23 with a heavy tarp for many years using an A-Frame 2x4 structure, and with t
Looking for fiberglass propane tank stoneyharbor at 3:34pm 04.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1439 We have a Beneteau 311 and need to replace the propane tank, preferably with a fiberglass one. It ca
Transporting H340 from Los Angeles to Seattle KenKindrick at 3:23pm 04.22.13 Big Boats 3/918 I'm fantasizing about transporting my H340 in summer 2014 from Los Angeles to Seattle for the summer
Replace Centerboard Bronze sheave on a Bristol 43.3 Prime Time at 3:01pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1526 Hi, Anyone ever have to replace a damaged Bronze sheave on a Bristol? The Centerboard wire pennant

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More efficient way to clean gears? MikeHoncho at 6:36pm 04.18.23 O-chem was the deciding factor for my two daughters on their major. I stuck with biology and A&P
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 6:30pm 04.18.23 Here are the finished windows - waiting fr spring to install.
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Davidasailor26 at 5:59pm 04.18.23
Pumpin up those fenders! Project_Mayhem at 5:19pm 04.18.23 It looks like @Hello Below got it right according to the internet. I'll be deflating these, tying th
Perkins M60 timing belt replacement TimFromLI at 5:09pm 04.18.23 Since that tensioner does not have a spring load, the belt tension gauge is pretty much necessary t
Perkins M60 timing belt replacement TimFromLI at 5:05pm 04.18.23 What if you only run the engine 100 hours a year? 3 years does sound kind of OCD. These engines
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Project_Mayhem at 5:04pm 04.18.23 Impressive response for a computer. When's the new mast coming?
Hunter 34 prop shaft (1) Tally Ho at 4:59pm 04.18.23
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Ralph Johnstone at 4:58pm 04.18.23 Bottom paint can also extend the lifespan of your boat's hull, We recently had someone posting here
Sunbird Battery Box Project_Mayhem at 4:54pm 04.18.23 I was half joking about the not so sealed battery thing. I think we've all seen acid around or on a
Rust color in Antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 4:52pm 04.18.23 That looks much better. You must have cleaned it. But not yet stopped the corrosion.
Need help to recognize a part Tally Ho at 4:51pm 04.18.23 My anchor has a hole in it, and that front pin goes through the hole to secure the anchor when at sa
Need help to recognize a part ggrizzard at 4:47pm 04.18.23 If you have an appropriate anchor, i.e. plow, Mantus, CQR, etc., (Fortress wont work), you'll have t
Rust color in Antifreeze JoeWhite at 4:44pm 04.18.23 That looks much better. You must have cleaned it.
Need help to recognize a part zinahewitt at 4:41pm 04.18.23
Pumpin up those fenders! Hello Below at 4:39pm 04.18.23 Would I better off using a high volume pump such as one for a dinghy/air mattress/etc or one that's
Buying new sails Salty Jack at 4:38pm 04.18.23 Good stuff to keep in mind. Thanks. I once owned a Hunter 23 Wing Keel and it came with original sa
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Rick Webb at 4:37pm 04.18.23 Wonder what it would say about understanding women?
Newbie Fresh and Green Clay Smith at 4:30pm 04.18.23 Very good feed back from all of you, thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. If the rest of the sa
New owner (1981} C22 Misc questions Salty Jack at 4:27pm 04.18.23 Thanks. I have one more issue to resolve and the 1981 C22 will be on my lot. I have a 2023 Tohatsu S

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