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Why Waves Look So Big (1) Roger Long at 5:26am 11.05.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 15/11114 The recent discussions about the loss of the Bounty and statements by her captain that she had previ
Accessing classified ads in mobile? Fly_H23 at 10:34pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1289 I'm not able to find the "classified" ads on my mobile app. Am I just lost or is it hiding in plain
Hunter 36 Vision Holding tank propellanttech at 8:56pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 2/1230 Does anyone know where the holding tank is located on a Vision 36? I know they were aluminum, and I
Replacing Compression Post ChuckH at 8:30pm 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1145
Cleaning tank through gauge opening Claus at 7:58pm 11.04.12 Bavaria 0/3412 Anybody has experience with cleaning tank on Bavaria cruiser (37ft) by opening and getting acces thr
Decompression Switch on Volvo 2003 (1) DinoKanuck at 6:58pm 11.04.12 Engines and Propulsion 6/8090 Ahoy from balmy Canada, Trying to understand a new boat (LM 28) and need to asking what the deco
Trailer ? slowdog at 6:43pm 11.04.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1384 I have a macgregor 22 that I am working on the trailer looks a bit short got about 6ft of boat not o
length of lower end? Emory M at 6:41pm 11.04.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/807 What length of lower end of the outboard can I get away with? I need inches not "long shaft" or "nor
stripes/cove stripes uwcart at 6:37pm 11.04.12 Pearson 1/2232 have 1988 pearson 31-2, blue stripes down sides, looks like 2 or 3inch with 1/4 inch lines above and
shorten my cat 30 boom? just lucky at 5:27pm 11.04.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1438 I seem to have about nine expendable inches on the end of my boom. Twelve inches from the sail to th
In-Mast Furling Mainsail+ Topping Lift+ Rigid Boom Vang? rardiH36 at 4:56pm 11.04.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 30/35075 This doesn't pertain to my boat, but twice over the last year I've been on 36-42 ft cruising boats w
Pexi Hatchboard wufibugs at 4:31pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1741 Two of my hatchboards are smoked plexiglas. One or both have bowed slightly so they don't fit as we
Fixing lead keel Lusitano at 4:26pm 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2286 Hi everyone, How would you fix a two/three inch gap on the bottom/front side of a lead keel? Do
Catalina 30 shower hose Lost Parent at 4:08pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 3/3553 I want to install a seperate shower pump in the bilge of my Catalina 30 and need to know the hose si
Gooseneck Replacement For Catalina 22 (5) SailingShawnee at 3:29pm 11.04.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4750 I have a 1979 Catalina 22. The Gooseneck that attaches the boom to the mast was damaged and I am h
Sailing Mobile Bay Ternang at 2:51pm 11.04.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1457 Came in from the east on the ICW. Wondering if I need to stay in the marked channels or could I cut
Anyone recognize this shaft seal? (1) kirlos at 2:48pm 11.04.12 Musings With Maine Sail 1/2304 I pulled the shaft on my Pearson 34 for propeller service, to replace the cutlass bearing, and also
a couple of upgrades (3) Navicula at 2:42pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 8/2111 here are some upgrades I have done........if you care at all......... I have completed the instal
Shower pump/drain sscales at 2:16pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 4/3340 I have a 2005 Catalina 400. The rear shower has an electric pump to pump out the water that accuml
Window frames for C&C 35 mkII gulf islander at 10:49am 11.04.12 C&C 1/4605 Looking for window frames and plexiglass for my 35mk2 any ideas?

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Bene First 42 open sea? Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 03.06.23 I will retry when the boat is on land. In a perfect world, keel bolts should be checked while on
Knock off that racket! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:55am 03.06.23 I dont like tie wraps because they can make it enormously more difficult when the inevitable happens
Bene First 42 open sea? AndrejSail at 9:52am 03.06.23 Thank you. There are bolts instead of nuts, but I guess there is not a big difference.
Looking for hull liner in Canada Ralph Johnstone at 9:50am 03.06.23 I managed to buy vinyl backed with a 1/4" foam which was a very close match to that in my existing '
Knock off that racket! Davidasailor26 at 9:48am 03.06.23 Zip ties with the tails left long is one trick. That would minimize weight aloft better than PVC. I
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 9:38am 03.06.23 I believe the reference point is the boat sitting at rest in the water. On a still day with no move
Leveling a boat on land jssailem at 9:14am 03.06.23 If you can use gravity as a "reference" I think it would work. I was trying to avoid referencing a
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram. twalker H260 at 9:12am 03.06.23 Touch base with Peggie via a private message with your specific questions/concerns in that regard.
Raymarine Axiom karellen at 9:02am 03.06.23
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 8:43am 03.06.23 Or... since laser light is visible you can use one of those kitty toy pen laser lights and a large
Bene First 42 open sea? (1) jssailem at 8:42am 03.06.23 Try using a large socket with extension and a torque wrench they are tight - or rusted/corroded froz
Leveling a boat on land jssailem at 8:38am 03.06.23 I would suggest using a laser tape measure that can read angles Or... since laser light is visibl
Chainplates (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:37am 03.06.23 I just resealed mine this weekend without having to remove the chainplate. I agree that Bed-IT is th
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 03.06.23 Quite the elaborate process when compared to my '99 H-310. From the date on the drawing : ave a co
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Project_Mayhem at 8:19am 03.06.23 I've used some formaldehyde based garbage that stung the eyes when opened, Odorlos and West Marine E
Leveling a boat on land Project_Mayhem at 8:13am 03.06.23 As soon as you step on, or move about the boat, it will no longer be level. Tires and suspension com
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 (1) Davidasailor26 at 8:02am 03.06.23
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 7:56am 03.06.23 Thanks again for the reply ! in regards to the M22 & the M25 both masts are 28ft long so I suspect t
Bene First 42 open sea? (1) AndrejSail at 7:50am 03.06.23 Thank you all for quick replies! TallyHo, I tried to check the tightness of bolts, bur did not make
Drinking water filter jssailem at 7:40am 03.06.23 I was exploring the Guzzle H2O Stealth unit built here in Oregon. They were at the Boat show display

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