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Water in keel kkearns at 8:50am 02.12.12 Com-Pac 0/6262 I recently saw a post on another site from a fellow who said that a "significant number" of Compac 1
Nasa Bm-1 tigger_b at 8:39am 02.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/5181 Hi, I have a 2005 Beneteau 331 with what I understand to be 'normal' Beneteau battery selection
flotation foam larizon at 8:07am 02.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/6772 On my mack 25 the foam under the cockpit area was all removed by previous owner for storage I would
Rudder Post Size 87 302? the_alpine at 8:03am 02.12.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/806 Anyone know the size of the rudder post on an '87 302? Looking to put a rudder arm on and need to k
Bob Skalkowski Bow Plate specs Dreamgate at 7:14am 02.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1294 Hi, Does anyone have the template/specs that Bob Skalkowski used when fabricating the bow plate? The
Bilge fills with water only when heeled over while on a tack washburn80 at 6:49am 02.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/4720 I have a 1990 Mac 26s. While sailing I noticed water in the storage under the seats in the cabin on
New Orleans to Gulf Shores area for extended stay rortega46 at 6:25am 02.12.12 Ask All Sailors 6/5894 I have been sailing Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans for a couple of years and would like to move m
much thanks for all the sailing wisdom ... page.crow at 5:09am 02.12.12 Trailer Sailors 2/2866 I have been happily studying all the forum threads regarding my new (old) H23. So much wisdom from
Splicing rope to steel cable CYQK at 4:18am 02.12.12 Ask All Sailors 8/5868 Inside my boom is 1/2 inch rope spliced to 3/16 inch stainless cable Would like to learn how to do t
Tapered Plugs Squidd at 11:48pm 02.11.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3267 So where does one find the "tapered plugs" we're all suposed to have tied (in the appropriate size)
Seacock stuck jorgefife at 10:54pm 02.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/3237 The seacock that has a yellow lever, inside the starboard lazarette, is stuck I think it is the one
Need expert input davenlynn at 9:43pm 02.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1595 Forestay Quick Release Lever I just ordered a Johnson quick release lever for the forestay on my Ma
Replacing standing rigging on a 78 ODay 23 Herco Dunlop at 7:59pm 02.11.12 Ask An Oday Owner 18/5882 I noticed that the port side lower shroud is frailed and needs to be replaced. Should I replace all
Hunter 34 Owner's Manual Wingman97 at 6:44pm 02.11.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4789 Hoping to find a owners manual for the 34. Any idea where I can find one.?Not listed in previous mod
Engines mfarinas at 6:31pm 02.11.12 Catalina 310 3/1737 Has anyone out there used bio-diesel in their engine? I have a Universal 3 cylinder in my 310, and
9.2C portlight size Nanticoke58 at 5:37pm 02.11.12 S2 3/2608 This is my first post, please bear with me. i recently purchased a 1977 S2 9.2C. Love the boat so fa
Hunter 30 Mast Rake and Mast prebend bommers at 4:42pm 02.11.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4425 Hi - going to be replacing Fore and Aft stays, and setting mast prebend and rake. Not finding much
Lewmar opening ports anchorron at 4:30pm 02.11.12 Catalina 30 2/1407 I have been trying to find replacement gaskets for Lewmar opening ports, 5X12 that were installed on
replace adler barbour cold machine iwillmott at 2:27pm 02.11.12 Big Boats 8/9945 I think my freezer unit has reached its expiry date..cold plate frosts all over but the unit is star
venture 222 sw keel profile Jamie131 at 1:57pm 02.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1106 I am rebuilding my Keel and I wondered if anyone knows of a source that can help with the taper, if

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How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? JohnShannon at 10:09pm 10.31.22 If a carbon mast is important to you, buy one, but do make sure it comes with a sailboat already att
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Dalliance at 9:11pm 10.31.22 2GM20F is common in 80s-90s sailboats, unlike previous post. Simple solution...hang the ignition k
Macerator pump won't run. Rich Stidger at 9:07pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you c
Fender covers- Yes or No? Dalliance at 8:49pm 10.31.22 I have fleece covers on my three horizontal dock mounted fenders and have never noticed any abrasion
O'Day 39 mast step Project_Mayhem at 8:45pm 10.31.22 Perhaps contact D and R marine to see if they have any parts or info?
Macerator pump won't run. JoeWhite at 8:44pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you ca
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 8:41pm 10.31.22 My 1978 O'Day 25 has all rope halyards. Estimate 1-2 hours to remove the masthead and replace the sh
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:49pm 10.31.22 When you accomplish the task, be sure to let us know how it goes. Good luck.
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 7:42pm 10.31.22 Baking Blueberry Muffins in the oven and hot coffee on the stove top in the morning at anchor is hea
Fender covers- Yes or No? Justin_NSA at 7:16pm 10.31.22 We (had) fender covers because they are quiet. When we stay aboard in the slip we keep the boat clos
Fender covers- Yes or No? Terry Cox at 7:12pm 10.31.22 Do not have fender covers, do not need fender covers. Our white fenders leave no marks on the hull a
Hunter 460 head sail running rigging sail sfbay at 7:05pm 10.31.22 What sail material did you install? Replaced my Dacron sails with off-shore cruising laminate sai
Winterizing question Justin_NSA at 7:03pm 10.31.22 To bypass the water heater, I used to just remove the hot and colder hoses (mine were gray plastic)
Fender covers- Yes or No? capta at 6:53pm 10.31.22 I always thought fender covers were to keep the fenders clean. When they get that black gunk on them
Saltwater hose to engine Richard19068 at 6:35pm 10.31.22 Can you insert 2 90degree bronze adapters where the bend is at? You may have to tie them down as th
Saltwater hose to engine Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". This hose is often markete
Macerator pump won't run. Terry Cox at 5:54pm 10.31.22 So I ran my Jabsco macerator pump dry for more than the recommended 15 seconds and it shut down. H
Saltwater hose to engine Terry Cox at 5:39pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". Go to Defender.com and se
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 5:28pm 10.31.22 baking under sail is a real treat. soups and chowders are another of my favorites when under way.
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SwanSong at 5:24pm 10.31.22 Just use the shower head flexible hose aimed at the toilet bowl. Fill. Flush. Rinse. Works for us f

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