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Ener Royal Atlantic Stove sailnoproblem at 8:10am 09.01.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1919 I have a new Ener Royal Atlantic stove/broiler/oven. It is new I got it with the boat I purchased to
"Weep" holes in the deckstep? Sugaree at 6:07am 09.01.12 Catalina 30 3/2327 Good morning all, Cat 30 TR 1986. We are all familiar with the leaking mast/compression post
Achilles Hypalon Keel Repair sailingguy2005 at 5:51am 09.01.12 Ask All Sailors 8/4464 I have a 7 year old Achilles hypalon dink with an inflatable keel. The keel has an opening (not a c
New Sail Cover 356 Fly4hire at 5:21am 09.01.12 Big Boats 4/943 My sail cover has been slowly disintegrating and getting spot repairs, but it's time to call it quit
Catalin 22 Capri mast break/ Tim Higgins at 3:11am 09.01.12 Catalina 22 4/2139 Was dismasted on my Catalina Capri 22 yesterday. Mast snapped in two. Interested in any input rega
Engine Tacho Pompadi at 3:10am 09.01.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 8/2890 We just replaced The Tacho on our 2006 C309 The old one either did nothing or went in all direction
Once in a blue moon Ross at 9:12pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1348 This month we have had two full moons and the great good fortune that they landed in midweek. Nancy
Zincs Lost Parent at 7:37pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1351 Since I am nowhere near by boat and need the zincs changed does anybody know which ones are required
You can make the closet more useful... (2) Technodad at 7:05pm 08.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1819 Here is how I changed the clothes closet into a useful cupboard. With a jig saw, cut out the weird
Rudder rebuild and install HankPhillips at 6:07pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1605 Hi, new here and enjoying reading through all of the threads. We're restoring a 1965 Jensen Marine 2
MacGregor 26X considering 150% Genoa bjggross at 5:27pm 08.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/7524 I'm considering replacing my Jib with a 150% Genoa. Does anyone out there have experience with usin
Windshield for H 295 rlrmystic at 4:28pm 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1270 I wrote sailboat owners and inquired about this window. Does anyone have a good source they could sh
8hp prop needed 79 H27 fnuttersny at 3:32pm 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/946 :eek: While cruising at 3/4 throttle I hit a submerged log and took out 1/2 x 3 inch section of lead
Fridge build and install on our Endeavour... (3) Sumner at 2:32pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2766 I just finished documenting... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/endeavour-inside-mods/12-03-
weather helm mwheeles at 1:11pm 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2944 When sailing Bneteau 373 in 20 - 30 knots of wind, I am experiencing an abnormal amount of weather h
Bummed out :( c_witch at 12:58pm 08.31.12 Trailer Sailors 18/6970 Well I went over to the boat yesterday for the first time since Sas had her operation. She is feelin
mac 25 boom vang connection?... preventor? centerline at 12:47pm 08.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/6844 on my 25 the vang connection to the boom is only about 18 inches from the mast.... is this the norma
Widgeon Rudder robin61210 at 12:43pm 08.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2754 I aquired a Widgeon but it's missing a rudder. I fabricated one that works for the time being, but
Pak a potty jetlag at 12:25pm 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/947 Hi I saw someone made a shelf and put in a pak a potty in The lav area and was wondering how they
Discharge hose - tank bottom or side? Bill Gladstone at 11:26am 08.31.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4075 We are installing a new holding tank and have the option of installing the exit hose on the lower si

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Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jssailem at 9:14am 05.17.22 Understandable. Perhaps understanding the risk and the action of the break would help perspective.
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's kloudie1 at 9:11am 05.17.22 Note about the small amount of fuel to get to 3600 unloaded. That is true, but on a diesel, the gove
Port hatch on Hunter23 help kloudie1 at 9:01am 05.17.22 Looks like delamination and probably has been there since new. you can fill it with 5200 if it isa a
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit. (1) jssailem at 9:00am 05.17.22 Move the Bow Light? 2 lights on the deck away from trouble?
Single-handing a Catalina 310? Monheganlover at 8:38am 05.17.22 Thanks all for the great suggestions! I think I will limit myself to single-handing in modest wind c
'73 Javelin Rotting Cuddy Floor dmax at 8:38am 05.17.22 A picture would help.
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jim01749 at 8:23am 05.17.22 Hi John, Thanks for the quick response! My wife and I are new to sailing and want to minimize risk
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 8:23am 05.17.22 your lists match my own pretty closely (see also my notes; still reasonably close to current). :)
New Articles Hayden Watson at 8:23am 05.17.22 @Maine Sail Very good article on the portable chargers. Do you know if the info you posted on the
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's vsfoster at 8:19am 05.17.22 How negative ? Meh, can't get too excited about either the exhaust elbow or fuel delivery as the
Is this a terrible idea Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 05.17.22 First identify the boat and owner. Many have noticed issues but until the unknowns are known, stay
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jssailem at 8:06am 05.17.22 Hi Jim What are you thoughts about a Boom Break? Is it that you are planning to cruise in the trade
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 (9) Jacktar at 7:54am 05.17.22 Not standard that I have ever heard of., but have seen various iterations posted. My original step b
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts MeAndMyCat27 at 7:46am 05.17.22 I see their diagram now, it shoes the nut and washer/plate at the bottom of the new bolt. I reached
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:34am 05.17.22 The table is supported by a singl post and both are stored under the V berth
Is this a terrible idea kloudie1 at 7:16am 05.17.22 First thing I noticed are the water marks on the hull indicating that it has been submerged on the l
Boat sinks unexpectedly justsomeguy at 7:08am 05.17.22 It's the components inside one of those little "shark fin" antennas on your car.
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts dmax at 7:03am 05.17.22 "I wish there were more explanation of how the holes were placed in order to cut the bolt at the six
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Joe at 6:51am 05.17.22 Damage to the boat or to the guest? If you're worried about security, figure out a way to lock it
Is this a terrible idea dlochner at 6:50am 05.17.22 The most expensive boat you can buy is a free one. ;)

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