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Solar powered vent location on '81 C22 Milton.Audas at 6:02pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 16/4590 G'day guys. Recently purchased a solar powered vent fan from CD. Question is ideal location. Initial
Braided 12v copper wire Scott at 5:51pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3882 Need to make a good conection for a temporary repair on 12v 16-18 gauge braided copper wire. Cut the
anchor locker bow 430 (1) Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/901 where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
Marine suppliers :( c_witch at 5:34pm 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 9/3007 What is it with suppliers these days? I was attempting to order Quick Attach eye fittings to shorten
Proper LS Outboard for a 27' 1981 Catalina? JRGresham at 5:31pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 26/17729 All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
Dodger/bimini recommendation Dima at 5:29pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1175 I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
Which battery to buy? sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1907 Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat (1) Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 6/3841 Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
Finally under sail (1) TomB228 at 4:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1635 Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
Throwable PFD bigpapaporsche at 4:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 21/4714 We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
Changing Hull Stripe color Skywalker at 4:22pm 04.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/10248 I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
need hunter 28.5 used mainsail thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/4985 I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
Split Aft stay dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12 Smaller Boats 6/1922 Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
hunter 28.5 mainsail thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1630 I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
Need port side fender rack for 2008 45cc kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/2070 I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2740 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/851 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1325 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/798 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
Extracting ethanol from gasoline RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/4468 I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu

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Starboard & Port tack confusion! JamesG161 at 2:02pm 11.21.22 This was shown in the sinking of the Titanic movie. They ordered "Hard a Port" to avoid the Iceberg
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 2:00pm 11.21.22 See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. Easy to fix with right tools. Heat and Pounding. Ji
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 1:58pm 11.21.22 A local joke (or practice) amoung watermen is to name the boat after their daughter rather than thei
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:54pm 11.21.22 lead, but that split looks fairly serious to me. See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. E
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 1:51pm 11.21.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JoeWhite at 1:37pm 11.21.22 And; testing it on a piece of plywood would provide how the fished result would look before performi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface PaulK at 1:37pm 11.21.22 The non-skid is going to wear down. It might be easier to be patient. The white glare is also goin
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 1:27pm 11.21.22 If I didn't know that this keel is lead, I would say the crack looks like oxide jacking, also known
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement (1) Hayden Watson at 1:21pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 11.21.22 I think your radial may have been in better condition at the start of your restoration. Mine seems
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:08pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:05pm 11.21.22 It is unreactive, resists oxidation and corrosion in most environments, and forms a protective, imp
Keel crack (2) JamesG161 at 1:00pm 11.21.22 it looks like it's "antimonious lead." My guess too. Personal Protection Equipment need. Do not
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 12:59pm 11.21.22 One of the things I love to do on my boat is open the cupboards, voids, and hatches - just to look i
Companion Way Screens CrispyCringle at 12:55pm 11.21.22 I did the same with mosquito netting as well, for both the companionway and a ceiling vent/window. I
Keel crack rgranger at 12:51pm 11.21.22
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings Stella Orion at 12:48pm 11.21.22 I have a Hunter Legend 37 (1988). Do either of you guys have the drawings for the Legend 37 rudder b
Painting over sanded non-skid surface jssailem at 12:47pm 11.21.22 my wife does not like the colour (white), too glarey and, to a lesser degree, the non-slip is too s
Painting over sanded non-skid surface dlochner at 12:45pm 11.21.22 Have you considered Kiwi Grip? Or Soft Sand? Some sanding will be necessary to get good paint adhes
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 12:10pm 11.21.22 Most are fun, but do they make sense over the radio? Will they confuse the marina or the USCG? Reali

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