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Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 11:04am 06.28.22 Catalina 30 17/2907 Does anyone have the manual for this, or can instruct me how to use it? I need to know what kind of
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 9:06am 06.28.22 Smaller Boats 9/1035 I know lots of people recommend Spinlocks for the jib sheets, but I saw a post here about using thes
Air conditioning issue Captain Mateo at 7:49am 06.28.22 Ask All Sailors 16/2263 Yes, another post on air conditioning, but I am out of options and everyone here always comes throug
Grounding plate..... NYSail at 7:12am 06.28.22 Ask All Sailors 3/857 Is there any reason / benefits to keep a grounding plate? My boat came with an Onan genset that was
2008 Oceanis 43 cabin eyebrow windows Hanrahan1 at 6:49am 06.28.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/483 I have two cabin 'eyebrow' windows that I am trying to get someone to install. They have a special
Invest 95L (1) JamesG161 at 5:22am 06.28.22 Weather and Forecasting 5/1217 A small LOW pressure cell appeared in the Gulf of Mexico. It is now being tracked as it moves slowl
Catalina 250 wheel to tiller conversion sebastko at 7:37pm 06.27.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1395 Hi, I'm considering converting from wheel steering to a tiller (I had been considering that even bef
Mercury 4hp 4stroke oil leak out the propeller. TimFromLI at 6:04pm 06.27.22 Engines and Propulsion 2/1165 I had my 2006 mercury 4hp stroke stored in the garage over the winter and noticed a fair bit of oil
Spinaker sock Belgian Chris at 2:08pm 06.27.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/905 Good afternoon, I just bought a 1984 Beneteau First 29. To my surprise the boat came with a spinnak
Need to figure out what model Universal diesel sheardc at 1:35pm 06.27.22 Engines and Propulsion 5/903 Just bought a 1990 C'C 30' MkII fin keel and having looking for diesel information. The engine looks
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) (3) Muttondressedaslamb at 1:30pm 06.27.22 Catalina 310 35/4551 Last week, I went out to my boat at its mooring in Staten Island's Great Kills harbor. Discovered w
Replacement bow rail pmichener at 11:12am 06.27.22 Ask All Sailors 2/315 In search of bow rail for Pearson 27. Any info or suggestions welcome.
Fridge/freezer use danm1 at 9:48am 06.27.22 Big Boats 25/2832 I am (hopefully) acquiring a 356 and had a question about electrically frugal use of the fridge free
H240 spreader support toggles chriscampbell at 9:29am 06.27.22 Smaller Boats 8/962 I'm re-tuning our mast from scratch. I've researched here, and have been in communication with Crazy
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4 DMendels at 8:18am 06.27.22 Bigger Boats 12/1587 I am having an intermittent shut down problem that seems to be fuel related. I have been touch with
Replacing shower drain hose? CowboyWay at 7:42am 06.27.22 Catalina 310 3/916 On a 310, anyone know how to access the bottom of the shower drain to replace the drain hose? It's r
Do you use checklists? odaydokay at 6:59am 06.27.22 Ask All Sailors 26/2281 Over the years my wife and I have learned a couple of things: A) We are getting older and more forg
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. justin.hendo at 5:59am 06.27.22 Racing 20/4852 I have a WS310 wind sensor at the top of the mast. It displays wind angle and speed. To get True Win
2007 Hunter 49 Refrigeration (1) tkwhalen at 6:26pm 06.26.22 Big Boats 1/408 I am trying to figure out the model of the larger refrigerator as the tag on mine is worn out. Hopef
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 5:45pm 06.26.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/2108 We have a 1994 Hunter 26. When sitting in the water in our slip, the boat doesn't take on any water

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Illinois Sailing Project_Mayhem at 3:07pm 02.16.25 :wow3: Where was that? Im at around 2k for the season outdoors... ive had indoor quoted to me for 5
Best adhesive for joining two pieces of marine grade plywood together to make a rudder PaulK at 2:52pm 02.16.25 Without the varnish expect the fiberglass/epoxy to yellow within 18 months of exposure. or sooner.
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? dLj at 2:32pm 02.16.25 Nobody with these boats having failed thruhulls care if it is DZR or not. They are only concerned
Electrolysis in Small Block Yanmar Engines Upwind at 2:32pm 02.16.25 Clutch: I have missed you on the Saturday morning cartoons! I do believe you are correct about the
Through-Hull Fittings (2) Ran-Dee9229 at 2:22pm 02.16.25 One more valve under the galley sink that I can't flex (close)
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? dLj at 2:14pm 02.16.25 I'm really confused why you keep coming at me, since I haven't been trying to argue with you at all
Catalina 22 Rudder refinishing Migolito at 2:02pm 02.16.25 Hum, upon additional research: I'll be using a 2 part Pettit epoxy Primer in white, and a EZ poxy to
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? (1) colemj at 2:01pm 02.16.25 How very, very, true. And it seems to be growing in SBO by the day. Gentlemen, may I suggest that
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? colemj at 1:30pm 02.16.25 You appear to be loaded for bear... I'm really confused why you keep coming at me, since I haven'
Sacraficial Anodes Tally Ho at 1:15pm 02.16.25 I run 2 Magnesium shaft anodes on my boat, plus a cone anode on my new MaxProp. I sail in the fresh
Sacraficial Anodes (1) Dalliance at 12:34pm 02.16.25 Yes, they definitely work and are essential to protect your prop and other underwater metals from ga
Dish Rack for 2004-2011 Hunter 33 Scott B at 12:30pm 02.16.25 This is the one. I bought mine at Home Depot, but don't think they carry them anymore, but is avail
Sacraficial Anodes jssailem at 12:23pm 02.16.25
Hunter 33 water leak at compression post Scott B at 12:22pm 02.16.25 As said above, the wires only go down through the small box in front of the mast. Most likely the b
Sacraficial Anodes Davidasailor26 at 12:22pm 02.16.25 Completely legit and commonly used on any inboard powered boat. The sacrificial anode, often zinc bu
Sacraficial Anodes AnyS100 at 12:21pm 02.16.25 I recently saw a video clip showing the installation and use of sacrificial anodes on a propeller s
Watertight through-deck connection Urban Hermit at 11:53am 02.16.25 Just back from a few days out of town; what I ordered actually came, and I'm happy with it. Chrome
Best adhesive for joining two pieces of marine grade plywood together to make a rudder jssailem at 11:45am 02.16.25
Dink to the Deck? Perils of Reboarding jssailem at 10:44am 02.16.25 I like that. If it could be redesigned to be removed or fold up, I could get very interested.
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? dLj at 10:38am 02.16.25 You appear to be loaded for bear... I'm not interested in an argument. I'm more interested in learni

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