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Rigging Tape Over Thimbles/Nicopress? GorillaToast at 10:20am 04.27.12 Catalina 22 3/1507 The forestay I just replaced on my C22 had rigging tape wrapped around the nicopress fittings and lo
The Engine- Cleanliness is next to Godliness gpd955 at 8:47am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 16/4530 So......Been spending some time with my engine recently and find that when a lot of people on the fo
How do I drop my swing keel? Ward H at 8:46am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 1/2470 Sounds simple but not so sure. Can I support it with a hydraulic floor jack, take out the swing bol
Weather Stripping Cockpit lockers on 25 KennyH at 8:40am 04.27.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2750 The only leaks I have had in my 1981 25 is the Cockpit Lockers. Not sure if they came with weather
Paint problems. (1) Ed Schenck at 8:24am 04.27.12 The Cherubini Hunters 16/4704 I have my lazarette seats home for repair and painting. After several sandings and finishing with 6
Treasures of the Chesapeake Bay Bad Obsession at 8:17am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1957 During my years cruising the Chesapeake Bay I have been to a lot of places. Two of the more unique
Prop Report Roger Long at 8:04am 04.27.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3122 Kastel Brothers had the prop ready in half the time promised and it was on the boat the next morning
Rigging instructions RDS2012 at 6:37am 04.27.12 Smaller Boats 6/1490 Is there any place I can get rigging instructions for an '88 Hunter 18.5? I'm a newbie and I need
Outboard and freeze warnings oliversdad at 4:48am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1858 I've been lucky enough to launch my boat and get in a great sail last weekend.The weather was beauti
siesta key beach info sailormanbigd at 4:35am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1172 heading to siesta key beach this afternoon for a wedding. Spending the weekend there. Not looking fo
Hunter 240 Crazy Dave Condon at 3:47am 04.27.12 Smaller Boats 2/1529 I was contacted by a new owner of a used Hunter 240 in georgia as he was taking on water. I sugges
Tall or Standard Rig - How to Tell Faris at 8:42pm 04.26.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1754 Hi, Is there an easy way to tell if a C27 is a TR or SR without just measuring the mast?
Help! My 1994 has a fixed keel??? (3) tampastockman at 8:01pm 04.26.12 Smaller Boats 16/2904 Help! My 1994 H19 has a fixed keel??? I went to pick up the H19 today. I couldnt find any up haul l
Fore Stay Adjustment (Adjuster?) Tom Hoffman at 7:33pm 04.26.12 Trailer Sailors 18/7960 Over winter as I have been house bound, I have been thinking about boat related things that I might
splicing SignetMarine transducer with knotmeter Piotr at 7:29pm 04.26.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1778 I just purchased a SignetMarine MK 11 knotmeter (3-pin male plug). I'm planning on purchasing a repl
Help with HIN vincejg327 at 7:28pm 04.26.12 Cal 3/6059 I need help in finding the hidden HIN plate on a 1979 CAL 2-27. The current HIN that is shown on
Lock down bolt hole doesnt line up davidjet at 6:19pm 04.26.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1097 O my keel lock down bolt and hole don't line up...They are off like 3/8 inch. I can't lock down my k
Citation 34 1979 evpierjr at 6:15pm 04.26.12 Irwin 0/3149 My boat was hauled for bottom painting and the cable which lifts the centerboard parted. Can a repla
Overheard At The Marina Today Maine Sail at 6:14pm 04.26.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3138 So I am installing a cockpit table for a customer today and it was a nice and peaceful but crisp spr
H37c Porthole Rot Fix (Updated) (16) MATHURIN2 at 5:45pm 04.26.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/7211 We've started repairing the cabin sides core last year. I had started this thread back then: http://

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Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JBP-PA at 6:36am 01.20.23 A couple years ago Yachting did a review of portable and battery anchor lights https://www.yachtingm
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:15am 01.20.23 If you have any solid pieces of teak you can demo that would be worth something. You can sell it at
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:12am 01.20.23 Do you have a rigid vang on the boat ( Seldon or Haurhauer)? Sorry... not a rigid one...
Lifeline Replacement thinwater at 6:12am 01.20.23 Just to point out the obvious. The limiting factor in SS size is passing the swages through the sta
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover dlochner at 6:06am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports t
What did he mean when he said this? shemandr at 4:38am 01.20.23 With all due respect to Mr. Perry I have to conclude he is not sailing on the Indian River Lagoon he
What did he mean when he said this? Timm R Oday25 at 4:10am 01.20.23 The above discussion is exactly why I'm so enamored with this site .A respectful variety of thoughts
What did he mean when he said this? jssailem at 2:38am 01.20.23 If you like your Capri 22 what do you care about the reviews. Not all see beauty or utility in the s
Macerator panel breaker cover Ward H at 2:02am 01.20.23 Ditto. I have two. Bilge and fridge.
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Grab handles on 356 saloon 'ceiling' apybus at 1:34am 01.20.23 I'll hopefully be up on Escape sometime next week - IF i get there I'll measure them for you Than
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement Mechone at 9:05pm 01.19.23
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable thinwater at 8:55pm 01.19.23 You really need one light that is USCG approved. I don't think what you are looking for exists. In f
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Phil Herring at 8:52pm 01.19.23 Hey, no worries about stars in the PNW, right? Or sun.
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement APP314 at 8:48pm 01.19.23 The insulation value of the wire allows the wire to flow more amps and run hotter , you must rate
Hunter 460 Keel pelagic4005 at 8:38pm 01.19.23 Less than but not much. Perfect thank you
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JoeWhite at 8:35pm 01.19.23 Use the kind of light that is worn on the forehead with strap. They are now USB recharged and last
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Tally Ho at 7:52pm 01.19.23 Well my H34 days are over. Hurricane Irma caused Progressive Insurance to total the boat. They se
Beneteau 37 circuit breaker replacement Mechone at 7:20pm 01.19.23 Thank you for your reply Mechone, I never came across this issue before. I'll read some more before
Hunter 460 Keel (1) Mclovin at 6:30pm 01.19.23 Less than but not much.

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