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Refinishing teak brightwork (2) jrowan at 12:33pm 02.25.12 Catalina 30 11/8582 Finally sanded the heck out of the old teak trimwork and refinished it. I used matt finish Cetol, bu
Hull #001 West Wight Potter Found (1) Sunny23 at 12:28pm 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2734 International Marine/West Wight Potter has located the current owner,Michael Thomas, of Hull #001.
Has anyone replaced their original Stove-oven? (2) jrowan at 12:20pm 02.25.12 Catalina 30 12/4100 Hello all, I was wondering if anyone else has replaced their original equipment alcohol fired stove
thread type on B first 42 CrazyLegs at 12:02pm 02.25.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1446 Here we go, has anyone ever had cause to replace the fitting on the bottom of their fuel tank on a
Cabin Step Material jimtidwell at 11:32am 02.25.12 Catalina 310 4/2174 The material used on the ladder (steps) leading from the cockpit to the cabin on my 310 is coming lo
Really, really good article on H34 fixed windows Phil Herring at 11:04am 02.25.12 Big Boats 9/1891 For those who have poked around in the Owner Mods section, you may already know Allan Hadad as the a
Galley faucet retrofit... Doug/Karen at 10:53am 02.25.12 Big Boats 10/2326 I have found just the right flavor galley faucet to satisfy the co-Captain's wish for a pull-out fau
Victron BMV 600 install problem rexabbot at 10:09am 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 55/9962 I have read your excellent posts (especially Maine Sail) about the installation of the BMV 600. I
Electric Fuel Pump Replacement Yanmar 2GM20F Mosaic at 9:53am 02.25.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/9357 For a 4 foot lift and a Yanmar 2GM20F engine, What Walbro electric fuel pump model do you recommend?
Proper bunk placement and angle for 1988 Mac 26D BamBamJim at 9:43am 02.25.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/4329 Hi all. I just bought my Mac and I want to haul it out tomorrow on a borrowed trailer. I'm heading
Has any one installed a windlass and anchor roller on a C27? caguy at 9:25am 02.25.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1025 I want to put a windlass on the 1982 C27. I have an anchor locker hatch and there doesn't seem to be
What is this? dutchy at 8:44am 02.25.12 Big Boats 5/1459 My 83 Hunter has a rectangular compartment just forward of the two cowl vents on my deck. It is hing
Keel as Heat Exchanger sea_casper at 8:36am 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 22/6567 Can anyone explain why keels with their huge thermal mass and surface area are not utilized as the h
Another Table Modification (3) canmor at 8:12am 02.25.12 Smaller Boats 5/1554 The new table is made of African Mohagany, with two foldable side . The original base was incorporat
VDO Gauges Beneteau 321 at 7:05am 02.25.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1468 We have a 1997 Beneteau 321 with a Yanmar 3GM 30F Looking for a replacement combined oil pressure /
What features do you like on other boats? rpwillia at 6:59am 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3656 Maine Sail put out a thread on horrors, and I thought it would be interesting to go in a different w
What would you do; Quick-Easy or Hard but Right GorillaToast at 6:54am 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1723 I have two projects coming up that require wiring to objects fitted to s/s railings - Bow Nav Lights
Water heater not working rortega46 at 6:25am 02.25.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2699 After running the engine in my H28 for a while plenty of hot running water is available. However, w
Barrier Coat Recomendations (2) rgranger at 6:18am 02.25.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1403 Hello All I'm restoring a Rhodes 22' and have the bottom paint removed and as soon as it warms up a
Moving the chainplates to the Hull sides? Pilotocopilot at 6:12am 02.25.12 The Cherubini Hunters 23/13636 Has anyone done this on their 37C, I find it a pain getting around them and would seriously consider

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Plastic exit plates on Beneteau 35s5 mast, where do you get replacements? FastOlson at 6:09pm 12.23.22 Same as the ones on our '88 Kenyon spar. Rig-Rite used to carry replacements. Give 'em a call and se
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 12.23.22 But I hope the forum members will honestly share their experiences so that we will learn what worke
29.5 Overall Length shemandr at 3:33pm 12.23.22 Even in NY I don't think anyone ever actually measured my boat. It's in the contract that they will
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW shemandr at 3:19pm 12.23.22 This cold snap may end up being an in vivo test of winterization protocols. Or maybe a few days of
29.5 Overall Length Calif. Ted at 2:50pm 12.23.22 No published specs as usually this is measured by dockmaster and results can vary due to anchor, rol
29.5 Overall Length jssailem at 2:45pm 12.23.22 You will have to check on how strict they are in the marina office. Yes your anchor could be 15-45cm
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tally Ho at 2:45pm 12.23.22
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW kappykaplan at 2:43pm 12.23.22
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Tally Ho at 2:29pm 12.23.22 Here in the Midwest, we dropped 40F in 24 hours. -2F as I write this at 4:25 pm. Winds are howlin
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom dlochner at 1:50pm 12.23.22 So have I. Yes, I considered everything. Most failures would not be noticed, just a few drips. Fir
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 1:43pm 12.23.22 Often the crimp on style fitting will have a normal hose Barb in the interior for the hose to slide
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW (1) JamesG161 at 1:20pm 12.23.22 was on Santa's Naughty list this year Good Boy Jim...
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 12:54pm 12.23.22 Still waiting for good day to do real test though, today wind chill of 22 so will wait for now.
Winterize wash down HTsailor at 11:46am 12.23.22
Winterize wash down Ralph Johnstone at 11:32am 12.23.22 It looks like it might come through the toilet intake seacock but there is no shut off independent
Happy Festivus... kloudie1 at 10:16am 12.23.22 Laughing.. I know a few fellows who, like that boat, list over to starboard a bit to celebrate Festi
Its funny Friday! (2) JamesG161 at 9:53am 12.23.22 211800 211801
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom thinwater at 9:51am 12.23.22 Sure Marine has been doing this for awhile. If it wasn't working, I would expect them to change the
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? dlochner at 9:47am 12.23.22 Often the crimp on style fitting will have a normal hose Barb in the interior for the hose to slide
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Don S/V ILLusion at 9:45am 12.23.22 Best explanation so far. Per Coulombs Law, the colder the electrons the faster the Amp flow is.

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