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deck solar (1) Navicula at 6:55pm 02.09.12 Big Boats 9/5649 I am in toronto and I want to replace this solar panel.................where can purchase one that m
Forward water tank issue CHM at 6:31pm 02.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2217 Have a 1988 oceanis 430 which I recently purchased. The previous owner never used the forward water
1000 watt inverter / 120v = >8.3a 12v load? Jared1048 at 5:43pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 11/3660 I'm new to inverters and I'm trying to figure out how big of one I'd need. Does a 1000 watt inve
Daggerboard JasonC at 5:26pm 02.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1373 How safe is the 26M to sail without the daggerboard?
Sabre 34" companion stair redhead78 at 4:34pm 02.09.12 Sabre Sailboats 0/2121 Hi all, I am posting a ? here in reguard to measurments on a Sabre stair. I have a 77 Jeanneau,and I
Companionwaw doors schematic Solemn Silence at 4:26pm 02.09.12 Big Boats 0/1060 Under Hunter modification articles for a 356 by Ron Wilson is a schematic for a pair of well-done co
ST60 Speed Transducer cleaning question jack boats at 2:39pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 14/6127 How do I pull an ST60 Speed Transducer while in the water for cleaning and testing? I'm currently n
Lines to Cockpit/Shareing the Load Squidd at 2:33pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3063 Question....the way my running gear is set up now, (winch/pulley/cleat) I can only run one halyard t
Hunter 380 Aft Cabin Leak (2) JohnnyMac at 2:16pm 02.09.12 Big Boats 10/4776 Late in the season I began to get a leak in the aft cabin. Water will collect in the cubby on the he
Venture 22 Trailer Faris at 2:12pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 8/4866 Hi, So, I bought my V 222 without a trailer. No problem since I keep her docked. However, the tim
Removing Catalina 27 Original Through Hulls Ajay73 at 2:05pm 02.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/2343 1980 C27. I'm just starting to remove the glassed-in brass nipples that Catalina used for through h
sabre 34 owners redhead78 at 1:44pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1831 Hi all, I am looking for lower companionway stair dimensions from a Sabre 34'. I am rebuilding mine
Installing a TV.... Dale E.Harper at 12:38pm 02.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1552 I am thinking of installing a TV and was wondering if anyone could advise me as to what antenna I ne
Boat Paint toddco at 12:30pm 02.09.12 Day Sailers 3/2221 Hello All, I've been reading everything I can about boat paint (exciting, I know). My O'Day 20 wa
Bulkhead replacement, Hunter 25.5, 1984 JKCMBOAT at 11:43am 02.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4766 I'm working on the interior of my Hunter 25.5 which was purchased with some severe water damage to t
trouble raising main sail all the way KevinC_Mac26S at 11:25am 02.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/8561 I've always had trouble getting the mainsail to go up that last 1/2 foot or so. I figured it was my
SOS from the Caribbean (3) capta at 10:47am 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 19/8414 Hi all We've been having a marvelous time cruising the Windward Islands this winter, but now we need
Surveyor in Panama City FL watercayman at 10:46am 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1271 Hi Folks, I'm considering purchase of a 2000 Beneteau 311 in Panama City FL. If I purchase this bo
Another lucky rescue at sea... Ralph at 10:36am 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1773 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadians-rescued-from-sinking-ship-in-stormy-pacific/a
Reverse Ghsgolf at 10:26am 02.09.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1429 I have a Cat 30'. I adjusted the linkage but still can't get it to "cluck" going into reverse. Any i

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Random photo from our first regatta chriscampbell at 10:02am 10.05.22 Nice! Hooray for the water ballast boat. I had my H26 in a regatta in June of 2020... came in th
Through holes and prop capta at 10:02am 10.05.22 Your prop hasn't shattered, it has corroded away. I would imagine every piece of bronze on the boat
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? thinwater at 10:02am 10.05.22 Thickend epoxy or Plexus. I've used both, zero failures. Not cleats, but holding down an AC unit and
Through holes and prop rgranger at 10:01am 10.05.22 from the pic, your prop issue looks more like corrosion than from an impact. That can be addressed
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. (6) brien rahilly at 10:00am 10.05.22 thank you for your reply.. i will get some pictures taken today and forward.... thanks for the help
Through holes and prop Parsons at 9:59am 10.05.22 Getting a professional surveyor, or DIY? Very impressive prop damage! Yes, striking something with
Random photo from our first regatta rgranger at 9:58am 10.05.22 Nice! Hooray for the water ballast boat. I had my H26 in a regatta in June of 2020... came in th
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? (1) HeelBoy at 9:55am 10.05.22 I was thinking more for structural hardware, in a sandwich with the deck (pictured). Effectively giv
Buy now or wait for recession? (1) rgranger at 9:51am 10.05.22 Food for though; This presumes a lot of rationality on behalf of someone who spent a pile of money
Pleasant Surprise/Docking Leeward Rail at 9:51am 10.05.22 I've read it should be at the widest point, but that didn't work for us. It should be at the spot
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? PaulK at 9:45am 10.05.22 Perhaps the best idea would be to ask around and see what other people are using there for boats in
Question about water heater setup on Hunter 36 AndyL at 9:30am 10.05.22 Thanks for all the feedback. Some answers: - I did buy the Jabsco plastic accumulator tank shown a
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? nothingventured at 9:22am 10.05.22 We have used Iron Rebar in Concrete for years. The Rebar never corrodes inside the cured Cement. F
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Scott T-Bird at 9:18am 10.05.22 @ward glad you're at my marina! :thumbup:
No Backstay? Calif. Ted at 9:18am 10.05.22 There's a Hunter 38 next to me and it has some "struts" that extend backwards from mast to cabintop,
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Ward H at 9:14am 10.05.22 STng cannot be daisy chained. Actually it can be but it does not meet MNEA 200 standards. Earli
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 8:53am 10.05.22 The article clearly says that it is the pH of concrete that inhibits the rusting. It is not missle
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? rgranger at 8:43am 10.05.22 Sure, steel rebar that is encased in concrete that is well-protected from moisture will not corrode
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 10.05.22 So I got currious and did some digging... found this interesting article. https://www.cement.org/l
40 ft O Day winterizing water system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:40am 10.05.22 If you go to the Plumbing and Sanitation forum the very first post is a "sticky" (permanently moored

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