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Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/6322 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 4/2528 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 4/1189 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 7/2688 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 9/1380 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 3/1037 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 1/786 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 3/996 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 4/1413 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 3/1197 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 1/1723 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 14/3658 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 3/1461 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 3/940 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 1/1541 Hi, Anyone ever have to replace a damaged Bronze sheave on a Bristol? The Centerboard wire pennant
Interior light fixture kingsailor at 2:41pm 04.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/927 I am looking for replacement interior light fixtures. They are the silver round recessed element wit
automatic transmission question walt at 2:22pm 04.22.13 Trailer Sailors 22/4826
Owners manual carengin at 2:09pm 04.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1122 I have a First 32 1984, does any one has the owners manual? I will pay for it. Thanks Carlos
Working on the spring list (4) Squidd at 1:58pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 1/853 Got to do a little more on my spring list, still too cold to paint and epoxy so I wired up the solar
Need new sails Jim Seamans at 1:50pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1022 Looking for input about two companies. Would appreciate any input about Mack Sails Or Newsails Bo

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When does a screw become a bolt? Rick Webb at 4:57pm 05.10.23 The U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued An Informed Compliance Publication, March 2006, What E
Urgent warning to genset owners kappykaplan at 4:28pm 05.10.23 Looks like a hose clamp is missing also No, there are two hose clamps there.
Urgent warning to genset owners Rick486 at 4:10pm 05.10.23 On my H50 I had the generator (1100 hours) through-hull replaced last summer as is was slightly lea
Kirieous about Feelings regarding the Kirie Elite 326? SycloneDriver at 4:07pm 05.10.23 The Volvo Penta engine is probably a 2002 18hp. I had that same engine in my 1988 First 285. I nev
What sealant to use? karellen at 3:46pm 05.10.23 I am chasing a leak in the corner of this deck window. What sealant should I use to rebed this wind
Raymarine Axiom (1) karellen at 3:39pm 05.10.23 That would be great. I'd love to have the STL but even better, if you built it in OpenSCAD I'd lov
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat (2) dlochner at 3:29pm 05.10.23 215562
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Scott T-Bird at 3:21pm 05.10.23 In my experience, a putty knife also is ineffective in removing foreign material. The problem with
Machine screw for hand rails dlochner at 3:15pm 05.10.23 I feel like I need to discuss the difference between a screw and a bolt..... Sorry, it's been don
Machine screw for hand rails MikeHoncho at 3:13pm 05.10.23 I feel like I need to discuss the difference between a screw and a bolt.....
When does a screw become a bolt? MikeHoncho at 3:09pm 05.10.23 What about machine screws ? They have threads and matching threaded receptacles. screwing often in
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat dlochner at 3:08pm 05.10.23 A putty knife works pretty well. Clean up the residue with some diluted Muriatic acid (cheap) or Mar
Machine screw for hand rails dlochner at 3:06pm 05.10.23
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Scott T-Bird at 2:39pm 05.10.23 I've been using a 1-1/2" wide very sharp wood chisel to remove vinyl and paint from gel coat. There
Machine screw for hand rails egreen024 at 2:25pm 05.10.23
When does a screw become a bolt? Scott T-Bird at 2:22pm 05.10.23 Now I'm so confused! :banghead:
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat shemandr at 2:11pm 05.10.23 You might pre tx them with some acid - Oxalic for instance. How did they get the topsides?
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 Fuji242 at 2:05pm 05.10.23 :plus:on everything @dlochner said. Copying / adapting from some of my previous notes: Start by r
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 walt at 2:01pm 05.10.23 Just an FYI, you have to produce power for your usage plus battery self discharge. So how much is
Urgent warning to genset owners (1) Laid-back at 1:56pm 05.10.23 On my H50 I had the generator (1100 hours) through-hull replaced last summer as is was slightly leak

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