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Dismal Swamp - Day 1 Roger Long at 4:26am 11.20.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 21/7261 My friend who I spend that amazing day with in Saint Michaels has pointed out a problem with this bl
Removal of varnish from gelcoat Florida sail at 7:59pm 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 6/7444 The PO did a very nice job of varnishing the brightwork with Petit Captain. About 6 coats worth. T
Butyl Tape Eman at 6:25pm 11.19.11 Catalina 22 6/2047 Looking to rebed the windows in my '76 C22. I got the kit from CD and with lots of great info from s
Keel Damage Oceanis 361 Reprise at 4:49pm 11.19.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1803 Sometime over the summer, I think maybe during tropical storm Irene, my keel sustained damage. It lo
Dinghy outboard question CanuckSailor at 4:10pm 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1634 This maybe oughta be in the engines area, but I'm posting here as I think this is where I'm likely t
Sliding Companionway Hatch Cover goodintheory at 3:27pm 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3797 Does anyone know of any suppliers in the Annapolis area for a sliding hatch cover for a sailboat com
Man To Sail Around World To Decrease Awareness Of Important Soundbounder at 2:53pm 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 20/3454 In a completely inconsequential event that has already captured the imaginations of thousands, amate
Viking Runes: the pre-Christian writing of the Norse rognvald at 12:54pm 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2984 An interesting video of extant Viking Runes written before the Christianization of the Viking people
Rudder play mibene at 12:28pm 11.19.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1545 I sail a 285 first. I noticed more play in the rudder when hauled this fall Has anyone changed the l
Exterior Control Panel Scott R. Smith at 11:56am 11.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1054 I'm trying to locate an exterior control panel for a Hunter 27. Any suggestions where I might find
H34 Stanchion replacement Marc Rivest at 10:59am 11.19.11 Big Boats 5/1618 I am having difficulty finding replacement stanchions for my 1987 Hunter 34. They are the tapered t
100A alternator regulator aboardduet at 10:22am 11.19.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1785 Do I need a fancy regulator to control the output of the alternator? I ask, because my IN CHARGE re
New for me Nonsuch 30 Ultra Florida sail at 10:16am 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 10/8834 After sailing for quite while I have decided to sail the easy way for the rest of my sailing career
OOPS!, Now I've Done It... GorillaToast at 9:22am 11.19.11 Catalina 22 10/1598 Did a search (here and Google) on "turning ball" and found nothing addressing this particular proble
barrier coating fiestaMojo at 8:49am 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 14/7729 has anyone had experience with Sea Hawk barrier coating? the guy who soda-blasted my bottom recommen
Winterizing HWH - Draining Water Heater H356 Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:42am 11.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1415 I bought a water heater by-pass and was getting ready to install it today and cannot figure out how
keel/hull separation omecarbonell at 7:58am 11.19.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2962 Hi all, im new to the forum and i'm in the process of purchasing my first boat, i use to sail hobie
New ownerRaising Mast / Launching Cat 22 fido911 at 6:55am 11.19.11 Catalina 22 17/3439 I just purchased a 1975 Catalina 22 on a trailer. Had sails repaired (picked them up yesterday), mo
Miami Strictly Sail Show CYQK at 4:35am 11.19.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2535 Hey When you go to the Annapolis Show and you need supplies you go to Fawcetts as they have real goo
Another Research Vessel (1) Roger Long at 3:43am 11.19.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2849 I saw the fourth research vessel of my design that I have encountered on this trip. http://a7.sphot

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Catalina 27 Electrical Panel Joe at 1:49am 11.09.22 interesting. We've got a compass mounted there but I like that location. Would you just through bol
Whisker pole Joe at 1:28am 11.09.22 Only one way find out what's possible. try it at the dock, then go sailing. Routing the sheets is t
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. mermike at 12:44am 11.09.22 Search for Trim-lok. I replaced the pop top gasket on my C22 a few years ago.I found good match for
New toy alert! For those who like to watch their boat/harbor from away. ShawnL at 9:26pm 11.08.22 I use a Wyze camera on mine as well. It's outside on the cabin roof when the boat is on the mooring
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 9:08pm 11.08.22 I went with the 30mm because I knew I needed more length. I got the tubing and a 24-30mm elbow adapt
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 11.08.22
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater dlochner at 8:39pm 11.08.22 With great difficulty. Plan is to run 30mm exhaust tubing in a heavy insulating sock to the transom
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 8:31pm 11.08.22 With great difficulty. Plan is to run 30mm exhaust tubing in a heavy insulating sock to the transom
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater dlochner at 8:22pm 11.08.22 The boat is an '83, with the engine in the "normal" spot under the companionway. The fuel tank is u
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 8:17pm 11.08.22
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 8:15pm 11.08.22 Is your diesel tank located in the bow? Engine aft or under forepeak. (What year is your Yamaha?) D
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Mattcia123 at 7:21pm 11.08.22 Anyone have a good purchase option for a rebuild kit?
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Mattcia123 at 7:20pm 11.08.22 Easy rebuild yourself if you are a bit handy. If mechanically challenged you can send if off to Dep
First Oil Change TimFromLI at 7:20pm 11.08.22 I have no room to pour the oil in either. I bought one of those 1 gallon HDX garden sprayers from h
Questions About Bottom Paint rgranger at 7:00pm 11.08.22 I rolled my eyes when I saw the title of this post but those were actually interesting questions. :
Servicing a feathering prop TimFromLI at 6:59pm 11.08.22 Thanks for all the replies and the PDF, that is a big help. I think I'll get some second opinions on
New Instruments dlochner at 6:58pm 11.08.22
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area rgranger at 6:55pm 11.08.22 @rgranger Fresh water? Not Salt Water? Yup lake Martin
Safety at Sea starts with awareness of the RISKS dLj at 6:53pm 11.08.22 I prefer a center cockpit. It may very well be illusionary, but it feels very safe to me. Plus it g
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta DArcy at 6:48pm 11.08.22 Are you sure that forklift is rated for the load? :biggrin:

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