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What is this thing? (4) pearsoncommander251 at 4:06pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1877 I think this is for an awning/bimini... Any ideas?
Need advice on locking Set Screws Solstice at 3:57pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1406 Looking for some advice on locking set screws in my fiberglass stern tube. This is for the Cutless B
Beneteau Pedestal lansing at 3:49pm 04.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1041 We're in contract to buy a 1995 Beneteau 42s7. The pedestal was wobbly so the owner had it checked
7.1 mph? StanFM at 3:23pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 18/3083 Last weekend we had some heavy air at the lake I sail on. I had just a jib on while running down wi
Potable water tank construction Scott T-Bird at 2:55pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2208 Hi all, I pulled out the 14 gallon aluminum water tank that resided below the port salon seat and
Would you run? keester03 at 2:14pm 04.17.13 C&C 8/2994 What would be the potential structural damage to a 33MKII if it had water standing 6 inches above th
What size zinc for S2 9.2 A ? JIvories at 1:41pm 04.17.13 S2 5/1994 Anyone happen to know the size of the zinc anode on a 9.2A ? I don't have a real manual for the boa
Weight of a 1987 Catalina 22 Stormwatch at 12:57pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/4013 does anyone know the weight of my 1987 catalina 22 ? not the displacement not boat and trailer not
Sails needed for 1983 Catalina 22 Hobart08 at 12:42pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 3/886 Hi All, I just moved my boat down to NYC and found out that among other things, my head and main s
Wanted: source for used sails jerseygirl at 11:44am 04.17.13 Day Sailers 9/1744 My O'day 222 sails are as soft as a bed sheet, but I don't want to spend too much money on brand ne
What a Difference an Inverter Makes Roger Long at 11:38am 04.17.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/4551 Since I don't have refrigeration and my electrical loads are modest, the largest draw on my boat see
Mast Wiring through haul / top deck (1) ChiTownSail at 10:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 15/4234 Curious to know what the best bet is on running (new) wires through the haul. Attached is a picture
hunter keel not uphauling lesleyaf at 10:21am 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/855 Hi , got a few of your hunter 23.5 over the pond in uk . My uphaul sheave has collapsed not letting
While you're sitting at work..... Rocket1 at 9:50am 04.17.13 Destinations 5/3022 ....you can take a peek at the conditions on Bellingham Bay (Bellingham, WA). This camera and weathe
New Fuel System (H27) FourPoints at 8:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/969 Just finished installing the new fuel system on my boat, I posted it in 3 parts, there is a lot of i
H25 Compression Post ChiTownSail at 7:54am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/801 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind th
H25 Deck Step ChiTownSail at 7:53am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/646 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that dr
H25 Rudder ChiTownSail at 7:52am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/736 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be
Bottom Sanders Dragon Fly at 7:46am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1051 WHAT IS the best sander for bottom sanding? I have a 28' oday. orbital? variable speed yes? vac c
Automotive Clear on Teak?? (1) Sumner at 6:53am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/5044 I've noticed that one product (Honey Teak) and maybe more use a 2 part system on exterior teak. It

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Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty shemandr at 5:35am 05.03.23 ... Here in NE, we are subject but not limited to: The Ohio River valley, the Mississippi River, Can
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 JBP-PA at 5:34am 05.03.23 While @Joe's info is superb and spot on, if you have never lowered your mast, there is some merit to
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 shemandr at 5:23am 05.03.23 ...the umpteenth collorary to Murphy's Law: While up the mast your most expensive socket wrench wil
Fortress anchor JBP-PA at 5:20am 05.03.23 I purchased a Fin Delta riding sail (late last year from Bacon Sails, Annapolis) but didn't get to
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty sailme88 at 4:32am 05.03.23 ......AND of course there is the Olde New England adage..... IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WEATHER..
Universal M25 Crankcase vent line? RoyS at 4:29am 05.03.23 My 1980 Yanmar QM15 has the crankcase vent hose connected to a port in the intake casting similar to
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings jviss at 3:53am 05.03.23 Be that as it may, swaged fittings are the dominant rigging system in the sailboat industry. You oc
Reefing system sheaves (2) garymalmgren at 3:31am 05.03.23 Just a little extra on rgranger's useful post. To remove the blocks you will need to remove one of t
Fortress anchor Davidasailor26 at 3:23am 05.03.23 I would be keen to see or get info on the Solomons test. Been there many times and yep on that anch
Cat 30 Windlass Ralph Johnstone at 10:35pm 05.02.23 When searching for information on a windlass install on any boat, nobody can offer any useful advice
Beneteau 12VDC Panel indicator lights Joe at 9:43pm 05.02.23 What's the panel look like?
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 Joe at 9:41pm 05.02.23 Thanks for the great info, Joe. The diagram is especially helpful. Both my main and jib halyards a
Reattach wire to steering quadrant capta at 9:37pm 05.02.23 Right. For me it's hard to see when the rudder is precisely amidships. After a few adjustments mine
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:35pm 05.02.23 Why would you need a grease gun to lube the pump??? Just stick the nozzle on the tube of grease up
Reattach wire to steering quadrant Richard19068 at 9:21pm 05.02.23 The trickiest part of this whole job is getting even tension on the steering cables while keeping t
Third summer, boat wont sail Stu Jackson at 8:54pm 05.02.23 How old are the sails? What size jib in what knot wind? (I had a 1981 C22 for many years, it sail
Reefing system sheaves (2) rgranger at 8:52pm 05.02.23
Third summer, boat wont sail DaveJ at 8:46pm 05.02.23 Maybe you are using the wrong anchor? Or your henway is the wrong weight? Good luck.
Third summer, boat wont sail rgranger at 8:42pm 05.02.23
Fortress anchor Screen Saver at 8:36pm 05.02.23 ii an anchor wont hold in 3 or 4 to 1 (excluding storms) you should get a new one. I anchor in anyth

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