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I'm looking at purchasing a 1997 43, that I noticed has the gel coat separating at the stern! It is
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I would like to mount some solar on my 75' C22 without a stern pulpit. Any inexpensive suggestions?
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Is anyone out there moored at the John Wayne Marina near Port Angeles, WA? I need to ask a favor. T
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Any PNW sailors try installing an external 110v engine block heater, that connects to a fresh water
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The windows on my Yamaha 25 need to be replaced. I would like suggestions and recommendations about
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I have a 1981 O'Day 34, and the traveler only allows you to make adjustments when there is no load o
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Here I am a year after my research seems to show the Catalina 30 to be the perfect boat for Me. Whil
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My radiator cap is shot on my Yanmar. Does anyone know what the PSI rating should be and will an off
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Hi all, I recently purchased a 1969 Morgan 30. The previous owner did not use the C-board and
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Hi all, I recently purchased a 1969 Morgan 30. The previous owner did not use the C-board and
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What should be a total length of a new replacement of an exhaust hose for Hunter 36 1981? How high s
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Strider at her berth in Solomons with the R/V Rachel Carson. My hosts graciously arranged for a thi
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This is my next big project and it scares me a little. I think I'm going to have to tackle this beca
Roger Long at 3:54am 11.09.11
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While waiting for my friend in Saint Michaels, I looked over at a boatyard and was surprised to see
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We just bought our S2 and have found that the owner's manual has been very badly water damaged. Can
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Retire That Silly Gate Hasp I call this the "The Authentication!" What was Roger thinking anyway
simplicity at 6:31pm 11.08.11
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I installed a seawater pump for a new AC unit to an existing 3/4 inch thru hull valve that goes to
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On Sunday I went out from Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond and was privileged to get to see the I
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I am a student at Lehigh University currently working on developing a new type of boat stove that wo
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In an effort to get the exterior done before the snow fly's, I am now reduced to working at night af

Recent Replies

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
New Legend 35 owner here.
sail sfbay at 5:15pm 10.31.22
Boats, like rv's and vehicles do not have a checklist. Start by making an inventory of all your equi
New Legend 35 owner here.
walmsleyc at 5:12pm 10.31.22
What year is your boat? Wht's going on with your chainplates? .. and you rudder bearings? Chris
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25
Davidasailor26 at 5:09pm 10.31.22
It seems like, if I don't want to replace the sheave right now, then a synthetic rope with the cove
Macerator pump won't run.
sail sfbay at 5:00pm 10.31.22
Is it on the toiletvor overboard discharge? If toilet, might be time to replace. Relatively easy rep
First time sailboat owner
hatchclan at 4:54pm 10.31.22
If the leak is at the seal face, then you will need to compress the billows. IF you do get some new
4.108 winterizing
TimFromLI at 4:44pm 10.31.22
I would not use RV antifreeze (alcohol based) in my engine or AC system. You can use the pink stuff

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