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Transmission Problems? bobtigar at 10:05am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Has anyone ever had a velvetdrive transmission fail on them? If so, was there any warning before i
Catalina 250 wb for sale never registered until 2011 mspiers at 9:39am 03.19.12 Smaller Boats 0/12 Ive got a nice little write up for the boat on my website with photos. http://spiers-saddlery.stor
Rub rails? D Hardman at 8:20am 03.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/3143 Good morning, I'm new to the site and see that there is a lot of information shared and I'm hopin
selling your boat Ginger80 at 7:52am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3479 the time has come that every sailor dreads. I have to sell my boat. Any advise would be apprechiated
What kind of Fiber glass cloth should I use? (1) Gary_H at 6:58am 03.19.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1677 OK, I'm repairing a hatch cover and so far I have cut out the bad section and dug out all the rotten
The Mast is up!! ewoden1 at 6:35am 03.19.12 S2 7/2588 So long, not so cold winter, with sole and cabin top repairs. Stepped the mast this past weekend.
Hunter 376 Running Rigging Fareleeds Dave Sullivan at 6:34am 03.19.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1449 Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to accomplish maintenance on the runnig riggine fairlead
tachometer recommendations (1) bugbitten at 6:04am 03.19.12 S2 11/2668 Folks, I'm big on engine instrumentation. My 9.2A came with zilch. I've added a temp gauge and now
Peukert Exponenet for Deka DC27 kielboatsa at 5:53am 03.19.12 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4407 Does anyone know the peukert exponent for a deka marine master DC27 (flooded group 27 deep cycle). I
Roller furling for a 1976 24'C&C patmacdonald at 12:09am 03.19.12 C&C 2/1604 I folks, Does anyone know where one would be able to find a decent used roller furling for a 1976 24
Bahamas Dismasting (1) BWagner at 9:41pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2034 See the attached photo. This is the sailing vessel Fair Winds which suffered a dismasting off Eli
Universal M-18 HX - what the... (1) Skipper at 8:46pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1447 I found an earlier post from someone with an M-18 who couldn't figure out how to get the port-side e
Light coming through Costy at 8:05pm 03.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1493 So I got below in 21' Mcgregor and I am seeing light coming through the front lower V shape part of
Sailed to Fort McRea for the weekend RECESS at 7:46pm 03.18.12 Pearson 0/1184 I sailed down to Fort McRae from Chico Bayou in Pensacola yesterday, spent the night and sailed back
340 Halyard Blocks Andy1237 at 7:07pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 3/1457 Need to replace one of the halyard blocks at the base of the mast. Owners manual says "Rutgerson Se
How do these sail? (2) rpwillia at 6:59pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/6242 Saw this in the boatyard in Ft Washington, MD. Don't see these too often and wonder how they handle.
Has anyone replaced the "Grease Cup" on their water pump? jrowan at 6:51pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 11/7759 Hello all, I decided to do some more spring maintenance chores today, and after changing the oil I r
Replace rubber rail on stern sugar scoop mrinkel at 6:48pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4939 I have a new to me Beneteau Oceanis 370 (1991). I would like to replace the rubber rail on the ster
Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Multiplexer Crane man at 6:43pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6531 Can any one verify if Brookhouse is till in business:doh:. I'm currently trouble shooting a Brookhou
Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1174 I finally decided to chase down several toe rail leaks on my old H-30. I started from the stern and

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Marine Salvage Sourcing in Massachusetts/New England area Project_Mayhem at 10:01am 12.07.22 I assume you're referring to Mass Marine. I took a quick look at their site. Prices are reasonable.
Insurance Cost Reduction Joe at 10:01am 12.07.22 Have you discussed this with your current insurer? Or perhaps got a quote elsewhere? Not sure anyon
House battery recommendations Kings Gambit at 9:54am 12.07.22 You know, this just sounds like problems for over-privileged people. Not many people need the etiq
Marine Salvage Sourcing in Massachusetts/New England area rgranger at 9:53am 12.07.22 prices for salvaged marine parts was outrageously expensive Not to be snarky but businesses that c
House battery recommendations Scott T-Bird at 9:50am 12.07.22 I don't think that is the notion that "some" of us may have. More like--quiet and pristine, or near
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (1) BigEasy at 9:31am 12.07.22 I'm tempted to have a custom torque restraint made or just offset it slightly. Anyone have a bett
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition. arf145 at 9:23am 12.07.22 I hang my engine key on the engine water intake seacock and I'm so hooked on this reminder that I do
House battery recommendations Kings Gambit at 9:10am 12.07.22 @artleyt115 Some of us have this notion that pristine anchorages populated only by quite sailors a
Clever Boat Names DArcy at 9:06am 12.07.22 My last boat was named Islay Mist which is a kind of scotch. Yes, I always kept a bottle on board. W
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat Justin_NSA at 8:48am 12.07.22 Just an idea. We have a burgee/pennant raising halyard attached to a spreader. If you have one, it s
Insurance Cost Reduction rgranger at 8:44am 12.07.22 Your marina might have minimum requirements. Mine does. Check with them?
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat rgranger at 8:43am 12.07.22 I have a waterproof inflatable battery LED light that I hang under my spreaders as a lower light a
Evergreen (1) rgranger at 8:39am 12.07.22 211426
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat JBP-PA at 8:23am 12.07.22 The Coast Guard requirements are white, all-around (360 degree visibility), visible at 2 N. Miles (o
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat Hollyberry at 8:22am 12.07.22 Recent observations in anchorages at dusk or in the dark has led me to believe that masthead anchor
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 8:19am 12.07.22 I sanded the flat part so it fits inside the bracket and drilled the holes for the pivot point and f
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Ralph Johnstone at 8:06am 12.07.22 finding a formerly secluded bay But now you don't need a dinghy to get to shore :biggrin:.
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 (8) chuck anderika at 8:03am 12.07.22 Added 2 extra batteries under the pullman for 24 volts. System came with a step-up charger
Main Salon Sub-flooring for Hunter 44DS jssailem at 8:01am 12.07.22 I need to replace some of the sub-flooring in the main salon Laminated Plywood can be found in mos
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 8:01am 12.07.22 Thanks - I will be careful with the planer. If you've done a lot of hand planning, you are going t

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