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Topside Re-Paint 1977oday22 at 8:41pm 03.12.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1292 So....I'm thinking of doing a top-side paint this spring. I know it's been painted before. The surfa
engine mounts bad? Jared1048 at 8:29pm 03.12.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/1796 The poll on the front page got me worried about my engine mounts! The boats from 85 but the engine
cruising spinnaker time? obsailor at 7:31pm 03.12.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1526 I'm thinking of adding a cruising spinnaker (asymmetric, poleless) to my C'C Landfall 35 that I ofte
Chainplate Knee Covers, ideas? (3) H33CRich at 6:54pm 03.12.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1438 I found the knee covers were completelly shot and need replacing on 4 of the 6 knees (3 port, and th
Gaining control in the cockpit (2) Doug J at 6:47pm 03.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1512 I'm finally getting around to running control lines to the cockpit. Several months ago I installed
Proper shaft seal (1) ranchu56 at 6:23pm 03.12.12 Big Boats 2/1247 Was told 2 years ago that piece of black hose wasn't correct and there is a factory made piece for t
forward cabin leak Knot Home at 6:20pm 03.12.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1167 Hi I have a leak in my forward cabin on the starboard side. it is causing a puddle to collect in t
catalina 30 years keel question tom power at 6:10pm 03.12.12 Catalina 30 0/1423 I have recently retired. Live in Michigan. Have had a Catalina 25. Have a Capri 18 and Compac Suncat
Stepping the mast on an Oday 25 parrotheadsailor at 6:02pm 03.12.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/4638 The mast on my '80 Oday 25, Day Dream, has not been checked in at least 10 years. Can someone guide
Tell me how to improve (pic included) (1) Sublime at 5:49pm 03.12.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 50/18796 Too beautiful of day to stay at the marina. :D Winds were 6kts gusting to 20kts at times. I was
1992 Hunter Passage 42 Forward Water Tank Allen6867 at 5:49pm 03.12.12 Big Boats 12/2239 I need to replace the forward water tank as it has corroded through. I would like to replace it with
Sanding & painting hull Casco bay at 4:39pm 03.12.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1073 I have to refinish the hull of my sailboat this Spring. In the past, my radial sander got clogged a
MacGregor 25 Mainsail Dimensions Steve Morris at 3:34pm 03.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/5372 I help operate a small, not for profit, sailing association in West Virginia that specializes in sai
Battery Cable Sizing NYSail at 3:33pm 03.12.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2618 Hello all...... One of my projects this season is to consolidate battery banks as I currently have
Venture 22 - max hp? jpmckay at 2:06pm 03.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/5836 So, I am now the owner of a 1975 Venture 22 and am fairly pleased with it. It has the usual old boat
Odorlos - Solid vs. Liquid? mattkling at 2:05pm 03.12.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/10319 Peg- Do you recommend 1 version of Odorlos over the other - solid vs. liquid. From the spec sheets
If IKEA built a sailboat robertsapp at 1:56pm 03.12.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3958 Do you think it would look like this? http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/26957 Less than $16K.
Road trip! (4) Ed Schenck at 1:24pm 03.12.12 The Cherubini Hunters 35/4120 Did you see my reply to "H37 Draft" where I am going after Blaise. Well I really am. I hope to see
25.5 Bilge & Fresh Water System Issues TyThurman at 12:12pm 03.12.12 Smaller Boats 21/4285 Recently purchased an '84 25.5, and am slowly resolving issues. Topside she's in pretty good shape,
Pearson 32 bearing and bushing specs BolehLah at 11:49am 03.12.12 Pearson 1/1317 I am replacing cutlass bearing and rudder bushings, does anyone have the specs on these or know some

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Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard rgranger at 6:42am 11.28.22 The alternator in your outboard should be able to keep the battery full enough to start the motor t
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice rgranger at 6:38am 11.28.22 Glad you wern't KILLED dave.... :):thumbup:
Two fender covers for 8x20 fenders RoyS at 6:31am 11.28.22 For those of us nearing the end of the line, might I suggest a Viking Funeral Rite. Have your body p
Looking for a captain to sail my boat Justin_NSA at 6:26am 11.28.22 Sorry for the delay, Justin, we've been travelling. I thought I received a reply, but in double-ch
Raymarine Axiom RoyS at 6:18am 11.28.22 There are engine interface devices available for that purpose.
Miracle Rescue of MOB Leeward Rail at 6:14am 11.28.22 Do we need to put PLB's on cruise ship passengers? Nope. Stuff happens to stupid drunk people and
Sea Hood re-bedding Crazy Dave Condon at 6:13am 11.28.22
Watermaker RoyS at 6:10am 11.28.22 Washing dishes consumes the most fresh water on my boat. BTW I added a 25 gallon bladder type auxili
Sea Hood re-bedding kloudie1 at 6:05am 11.28.22 I tried Bed It butyl but because the 9000 screws (! ok it is a bunch, probably not that many) that g
Winterizing SailDrive in water tfox2069 at 5:57am 11.28.22 My boat is also in Deale, at HHN. AR Marine Diesel Services winterized the engine last winter and a
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak RoyS at 5:54am 11.28.22 If you have small sealant covers surrounding the chainplates and screwed to the deck, make certain t
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over! sailme88 at 5:37am 11.28.22 are you located where there is a current? Water current against the keel can have an effect..
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over! RoyS at 5:33am 11.28.22 You may want to check if your mast is perpendicular to the deck. Check by using the mainsail halyard
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over! Daveinet at 5:14am 11.28.22 DO you pull your boat out for the season? Could the hull becoming waterlogged?
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement GDanko at 5:12am 11.28.22 The broke bracket is the forward starboard piece. Great access from the front. Fortunately this boa
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak GDanko at 5:05am 11.28.22 Thank you Stu for reminding me of the correct sealant to use. I recently restored a Cape Dory and l
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem danooxnard at 4:41am 11.28.22 I had the same problem on my C22 in Oxnard. I pressure washed the rub rail between the aluminum and
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:16am 11.28.22 Not to worry. It happens. Like learning to ride a bike. You should see what Navy small boats look l
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:11am 11.28.22 By confused, do you mean which way to steer? During my charters I found it very useful to stand ahe
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:09am 11.28.22 If you are reversing into your slip, it's best to stand in front of the helm and look over the ster

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