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Using a Gennaker from a Pearson 323 c130king at 6:46am 03.14.13 Catalina 310 16/3695 A friend of mine has offered me his Gennaker from his Pearson 323. I would guess that his boat has
shaft size phil mac venture at 6:17am 03.14.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/5825 have a mac 2-22 need to know best shaft size, 20in or 25in for out board. looks like 20 would work b
Anode-Cathodic Protection fjbastone at 3:16am 03.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1445 Can someone tell me where the anode for cathodic protection is located on a 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 35
Where to cut for chain-plate inspection port Jared1048 at 11:37pm 03.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/3882 Hello, I heard someone mentioned that they cut an inspection port to look at there chain-plates an
s2 8.0 Blue water? How was hull built? candy7 at 10:56pm 03.13.13 S2 4/4026 I am thinking of buying the 8.0. It seems a great use of space. How is it in a ruff ocean? I am th
Installing a Norcolder fridge conversion bugbitten at 7:56pm 03.13.13 S2 9/2582 Folks, I'm installing a Norcolder 4408 conversion unit in my 9.2A. http://www.defender.com/product
2012 Hunter 39 Tachometer Issue canuck at 7:50pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1122 We have a Yanmar 3JH5E (40 HP) with a 3 blade prop and have the Electromaax 120 amp upgrade. At 290
Hole in keel bulb. (3) Ed Schenck at 7:41pm 03.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1956 These pictures are of a friend's bulb keel on his 28.5 Beneteau. The entire area appears to be fibe
Installation angle limits?????? woodster at 7:37pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 53/10381 OK here is the conditions....... 1 replaced the new prop shaft strut 2 used a new prop shaft 3 used
Replacing Windows in an O'Day 222 Wooden Shoe at 7:30pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 4/1760 I would appreciate any advice regarding the replacement of the two wondows of my O'Day 222. Many Th
Hunter 30 needs help chokrisandy at 6:43pm 03.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/6672 Hello I recently purchased a Hunter 30, 1981, it looks nice and clean. However inside the cabin unde
Operation Sailboat (4) rickdanger27 at 6:14pm 03.13.13 Catalina 22 30/4465 i got my new 1974 Catalina 22 less than a week ago and so far i have a lot to do it seems. so i nee
Terminal blocks Bob S at 5:50pm 03.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 22/12145 Maine, Can you recommend a marine grade terminal block for 18-22awg wire? I cut my radar cable when
New owner - 1993 hunter 23.5 I have a cover what is it for? teebutch at 5:22pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1798 just purchased a 1993 hunter 23.5 and i have a rectangular cover of the same material as my main sai
Standing Rigging Replacement Hunter 37 (1) martin15387 at 5:03pm 03.13.13 Big Boats 0/1226 Can anyone help me obtain wire tension figures for my 1988 Hunter Legend. I am starting with the cap
search only one forum Hayden Watson at 4:41pm 03.13.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2112 Good day. I am trying to search for info on removal of the bulkhead from my C30 but the results alwa
Another Roller Furling Question (222) treeman at 3:19pm 03.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4481 I realize this topic has been covered before, but I thought there might be some new options availabl
"Stated Value" Boat Insurance syoun10 at 3:09pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 29/5386 Can anybody explain this to me? My boat insurance is a "stated value" policy (I believe most boat
Rudder downhaul line Brian S at 3:04pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 10/3913 How does one go about replacing the rudder downhaul line for a 192? That line goes in, and I don'
Considering sewing a new cover Bad Obsession at 1:33pm 03.13.13 Catalina 30 12/2616 A few years ago my companionway leaked some during a hurricane. It caused a bit of a mess by soakin

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Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 Joe at 7:34pm 04.12.23 Joe, I did look at the article. Good ideas in there, but she was hoping to just get those fittings.
50 Mile Race Video dlochner at 7:13pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer:
Furlex 100s Bearing Tube Problem ManuKai at 6:36pm 04.12.23 Is the drum sliding up on the extrusion, or is the whole extrusion moving? If the drum is sliding...
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.12.23 Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you can accomplish the same goal by clickin
Tightening Stanchions (7) Lfarquhar at 5:44pm 04.12.23 Here are some photos - the stanchions have a through bolt, washer and nut on the underside of the de
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 04.12.23 :yeah: Nice. -Will
Sea water pump hasket NYSail at 4:58pm 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Awl Grip Color? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:32pm 04.12.23 There are color charts as I had one once, , however, I dont know where. Depending on how long ago it
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 04.12.23 Was it this one: fferent rollers. Not sure when it will be released. Yes, received from Jamestown
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240 (3) patbratton at 3:17pm 04.12.23 This afternoon the 1-3/8" I.D tubing came from McMastrer-Carr (neither Home Depot or Lowes had it).
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 3:16pm 04.12.23
50 Mile Race Video Davidasailor26 at 3:15pm 04.12.23 Looks like fun was had by all. Excellent conditions!
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 rpwillia at 3:14pm 04.12.23 Did you read the article I linked in my previous post? That should answer your question. But what
Hull/deck Leaks thwilson at 3:02pm 04.12.23 Are you describing leaks from rain or from sea water hitting the hull when you are heeled over? Sug
Paint Rollers (Covers) (1) dlochner at 3:00pm 04.12.23 I have gotten them from Defender and I have a few in stock. But this year I ordered Total Boat Sel
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 2:57pm 04.12.23 Run the roller over some blue masking tape to remove the lint. A tip from Andy at Boatworks Today.
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 2:56pm 04.12.23 Thank you all for the recommendations and advice. My arms and back thank you more.
Paint Rollers (Covers) dlochner at 2:55pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 2:55pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 04.12.23

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