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Rewiring with 1/0 cable. (4) Ed Schenck at 6:13pm 02.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 28/3955 This wiring project has turned out to be a lot more work than anticipated. Despite what Maine Sail
Repair damage to deck - quarter-size hole KandD at 5:52pm 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1782 So I've tracked down a nasty leak to a hole in our deck. It's located on a corner, at the start of t
Apollo Through Hulls and Valves Ajay73 at 5:21pm 02.17.12 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3464 Today I bought a mushroom Apollo through hull fitting, part number 65-BN7-63 and an Apollo valve par
Swing Keel, where to find one Mar se at 5:15pm 02.17.12 Catalina 22 7/1560 we have a 1982 Catalina 22, that we bought about two years ago. The keel needs to be rebuilt. I woul
Replacing Head Hoses - check for permeated poly tank? njsail at 4:59pm 02.17.12 Bavaria 3/3885 This spring I'll be replacing all the sanitation hoses on our 2001 Bavaria 40 Ocean. I already put i
Rave Reviews and Request dparilla at 4:57pm 02.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/2373 Peggy, First, thank you again. Your book is now my go to boat gift to friends who are buying a boat.
Jack Lines jorgefife at 4:35pm 02.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 13/3976 I mentioned this on one of my postings, because contrary to the tone of my questions and abandom, I
Computer Maintenance for Cruisers Roger Long at 4:29pm 02.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/3517
I'm feeling left out! doehunter at 3:23pm 02.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4120 Haven't posted in a while The the weather down here has been terrible. It's raining right now. Get
Shaft Seal Vent Hose Bill19233 at 2:58pm 02.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3094 I am in the middle of replacing the mixing elbow on the Yanmar 3gm30f in my 2000 Hunter 340. The ven
Moving boat to US Lost Parent at 2:36pm 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1932 I want to move my boat from Canadian waters and moore it in Blaine Washington does anybody know the
Last 309; Catalina Parts jsalley at 2:14pm 02.17.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/3778 Had a tour of the Catalina factory today - quite impressive, and pretty busy with 5 of the 6 "big bo
Sailing from Apalachicola to St. Petersburg, FL bnme at 1:38pm 02.17.12 Catalina 22 5/2284 Anyone sailed from Apalachicola to St. Petersburg, FL in their Catalina 22? What can you tell me?
Boat Fees in Md. Warren Milberg at 12:38pm 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 40/6394 If you register your boat in Maryland, you'll find this of (painful) interest: http://articles.bal
Propane Coffee Maker merlinuxo at 12:23pm 02.17.12 Trailer Sailors 37/11686 Thought this might interest some sailors http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?produc
TV antenna & mount / Radar reflector Dale E.Harper at 12:20pm 02.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1008 * Shakespear 10in or 14in Omni TV antenna (2020 or 2030)???? is the larger one better ???? Where
Bow Rail 25.5 Hunter JKCMBOAT at 10:50am 02.17.12 Smaller Boats 3/1433 Perhaps I am referring to this as the incorrect name? Nonetheless, the bow rail on my Hunter 25.5 i
Amazing Sailing Performance kloudie1 at 10:38am 02.17.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1980 I was amazed to see this :http://www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr/press/Maxi-Trimaran-Banque-Populaire-V
Trailer Sailor Convert New-2-22s at 9:39am 02.17.12 Catalina 22 3/1794 Hello all - I recently purchased a 22 (1972, Hull number 1400). From what I can tell, it has been
Dying cushion covers slr8873 at 6:54am 02.17.12 Pearson 0/1342 I have a P28 and we want to change the interior cushion color but don't want to foot the bill for co

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Slip Unavailability Scott T-Bird at 9:04am 11.01.22 There are over 100 million more people living in this country than when I graduated college 45 years
Slip Unavailability Calif. Ted at 9:00am 11.01.22 Traditionally it was almost always possible to get a slip in San Diego, San Pedro and Channel Island
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 11.01.22 My solution: I installed a magnet inside the through hull valve handle and a magnetic switch caulk
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Joe at 8:31am 11.01.22 If you go coverer strip route, think about saving money by purchasing a dyneema core (stronger tha
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:05am 11.01.22
Refilling CNG Tank jssailem at 7:39am 11.01.22 I was thinking about the recent posts on this subject. All I could think of as to how to respond to
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 jssailem at 7:26am 11.01.22 With the ropes available today, it is no longer the issue it once was. Manilla ropes now they were a
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? jssailem at 7:11am 11.01.22 Mike. It is worth the stop. What is the mantra in Real Estate.... Location Location Location... Bel
First time sailboat owner (1) jssailem at 7:05am 11.01.22 As James has linked for you, Windy offers a lot of weather information to help the sailor reduce the
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? Hello Below at 7:00am 11.01.22
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! BarryL at 7:00am 11.01.22 Ah, the joys of working on boats! Salt water, salt air, electronics, fasteners of various quality, c
First time sailboat owner JamesG161 at 6:43am 11.01.22 When you are closer to your first sail... and I are the featured contributors on this forum Weath
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 11.01.22 There's a much easier way: Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats.
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:16am 11.01.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? RoyS at 6:15am 11.01.22 Fender covers help keep your boat clean. Or at least my boat. Something happened to my beach ball f
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 11.01.22 The question of "Will rope go through the sheaves?" has popped up a couple of times. I does on my 78
Macerator pump won't run. RoyS at 6:09am 11.01.22 If you are trying to manually crank the holding tank macerator via the slotted screw drive at the ba
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 RoyS at 5:59am 11.01.22 An all rope halyard may disappoint you. I bought an all rope halyard here at SBO and I am not please
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 4:54am 11.01.22 Everything about being on the water must be like heaven. Thanksgiving in some remote anchorage this
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 danooxnard at 4:40am 11.01.22 Why not keep it simple? Cut off the old rope and replace with new rope. Keep the wire, simply attach

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