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Automatic wet-cell battery break-in? jviss at 5:24am 07.10.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/2805 Sorry if this is covered in another thread; I searched and couldn't find anything. Is there avail
Contact in San Diego Kordie at 5:20am 07.10.12 Destinations 1/1731 We are planning on doing the Baja HaHa this Oct. planning from Australia is tricky. I wonder if th
Cabin stereo speaker system jibes138 at 2:51am 07.10.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2444 The speakers in my cabin, a set of Bose 101 outdoor speakers that are now about 25 years old, sound
Cheapest EPIRB ever AtlanticAl at 12:39am 07.10.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2808 I just bought an EPIRB for $11.50 It was supposed to be out of date, but it tested perfect, besides
Distilled or RO? capta at 9:30pm 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1920 Well, we've got the watermaker up ' running. Of course it's making way too much water for the two of
Looking at Catalinas swampcreek at 9:02pm 07.09.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/2969 We currently have a '93 Macgregor "S", we love it but it's time to move to a bigger boat. We're look
is catalina 30 mast grounded? tom power at 8:35pm 07.09.12 Catalina 30 5/3020 Hi all, Back in the spring I was looking for Catalina 30 Mark II. Ended up finding a nice 1985meal
Boat wax? Phil P at 7:44pm 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1234 OK...so when my boat was on the hard at the beginning of the season at a distant boat yard, the guy
H23 Folding Rudder issues Paladin27 at 7:00pm 07.09.12 Smaller Boats 11/2540 So, this past weekend, we had 3 to 5 ft waves in Lake Michigan near South Haven (well that's what NO
First 47.7 Plumbing jacrider at 6:53pm 07.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/882 All: my new to me F47.7 has factory installed black water supply of lines that have red or blue stri
Questions from a newbie mmeechan at 6:51pm 07.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1925 Just bought my first boat, a '88 Catalina 27, and was curious about a couple of things. The bilge pu
Service and Owners Manuel's for 2006 45CC 1brianduffy45CC at 4:40pm 07.09.12 Big Boats 3/1275 Does anyone have these Manuel's in a PDF file that they could share with me. I bought a used boat a
wanta B gonn rodbrown at 4:11pm 07.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1243 does anybody out there know of a brand new electric start 8 to 10 hp 4 strock outboard that will fi
Raw water air conditioning? bcollis at 3:10pm 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 19/9134 Has anyone made their own sea water air conditioning unit? I found a small radiator, attached some 1
had a close call when leaving slip yesterday (2) newsailor72 at 3:10pm 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 25/4890 So I was trying to get out of my temporary slip yesterday, (sort of new to this slip and late aftern
Oil Paints for Bottom ? David S at 2:57pm 07.09.12 Trailer Sailors 17/5564 Hey guys and Gals, how about a run down of info on using oil paint for boat bottoms? Home Depot ha
Venture 17 keel cable graceandlester at 2:14pm 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1343 Got a Venture 17, sails great, but the keel cable goes through the deck and a brass grommet, but it
Asymmetrical Spinnaker on smaller Yamaha jnovie at 1:48pm 07.09.12 Yamaha 7/4975 Has anyone had experience using an asymmetrical spinnaker on their boats. I am particularly interest
Sea Legs on Land... Squidd at 1:32pm 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 17/2629 OK kind of an odd question, but something I'm noticing again after a sailing weekend... Spent last
Head pumpout Phil P at 1:20pm 07.09.12 Big Boats 10/2265 A few weeks ago, after about two months of intermittant use, my waste holding tank was absolutely fu

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Legend 35.5 Interior Cushions Hollyberry at 1:13pm 12.22.22 There are plenty of outfits that do upholstery, many specializing in marine jobs... Google should be
CNG to Propane? (1) TomY at 12:57pm 12.22.22 :( Out of an over abundance of curiosity, for insurance purposes, @TomY, would there be a need to
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself jssailem at 12:54pm 12.22.22 the vice grip advice Vice Grips, Duct tape, lube. The trifecta of the DIY tool kit.
Depth sounder for Niagara 26 berner73 at 12:44pm 12.22.22 The depth sounder in my newly purchased Niagara 26 has long given up the ghost. The brand is no lo
Mast stepping jssailem at 12:32pm 12.22.22 But I Rx a crane to safely get the mast up. Boy is that an understatement. Very subtle using a med
Depth sounder for Niagara 26 Ralph Johnstone at 12:15pm 12.22.22 I believe all transducers are now inside-hull mounted wherever possible. Cored hulls are out of luc
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 12.22.22 Always look for proof before spending a damn good whack of money like that and getting nothing for
Mast stepping shemandr at 10:28am 12.22.22 A Pearson 303 mast is a tree trunk. I think you need a crane. And you most likely don't have a tab
Single handing kappykaplan at 10:25am 12.22.22 Merry Christmas to you all! May you have a most blessed time with family and friends Same to you a
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself stickinthemud57 at 10:20am 12.22.22 +1 to the vice grip advice. Won't cover every situation, but I have found it covers most.
Single handing Davidasailor26 at 8:52am 12.22.22 Merry Christmas to you all! May you have a most blessed time with family and friends You too!
Anyone have the Brass Scupper Flaring Tool from Catalina Direct VFR750 at 8:44am 12.22.22 Thank you for the kit instructions. Makes a lot of sense.
Single handing WI Rigger at 8:42am 12.22.22 Merry Christmas to you all! May you have a most blessed time with family and friends
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom thinwater at 8:25am 12.22.22 You can also add a drain to the exhaust line. Sure Marine has them in different sizes and on an elb
CNG to Propane? Hello Below at 8:23am 12.22.22 Out of an over abundance of curiosity, for insurance purposes, @TomY, would there be a need to have
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? JamesG161 at 8:08am 12.22.22 as the broker says... "She is ready to cross oceans on your next adventure." But there is a KETCH
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? jssailem at 8:04am 12.22.22 Has a pretty blue dinghy and a functioning windmill... A little spit and polish and as the broker sa
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? (1) JamesG161 at 8:01am 12.22.22 Here is a boat for sale that has a very open cabin.
Pearson 303 sail sfbay at 7:50am 12.22.22
CNG to Propane? Terry Cox at 7:48am 12.22.22 Hi Dan. Similar problem, but a different model boat. Checked several sources for an oven conversion

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