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Compression post leak GEB at 4:59am 04.21.22 Big Boats 2/701 2001 Hunter 380. Issue is when it rains, water follows the compression post down to the table. Wate
Securing Boom while trailering? Shorefun at 4:51am 04.21.22 Day Sailers 2/1083 I have done various tie downs for my boom, but I have never been super happy with them. I usually f
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug (1) LooseScrews24 at 4:35am 04.21.22 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1904 Hello, I just bought a 22' O'Day pleasure and the owner said it needs a drain plug before I can set
New Owner Here! 36C Hull #44 shhorne at 10:10pm 04.20.22 The Cherubini Hunters 5/805
Fischer Panda engine speed regulation Bogart at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Ask All Sailors 2/778 Bogart has a factory installed Fischer Panda generator model P 8.000NE Digital. It is 230V/50Hz, wit
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 6:01pm 04.20.22 Ask All Sailors 21/3060 So I made sort of an impulse purchase today, with some research involved. Looking for an AGM batt t
Anchor woes (2) fred1diver at 2:30pm 04.20.22 Ask All Sailors 13/1624
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel (2) Razzler at 12:08pm 04.20.22 Ask All Sailors 5/1045 Hi All, I just acquired at 1984 Catalina 27 and am going through and updating systems. I scraped the
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Silverman at 10:33am 04.20.22 Engines and Propulsion 8/1837 Hello, I just returned from a boat survey for a Moody 42 CC, Bill Dixon design. Survey was in MD US
Fuel Tank Location Plymouth Sailor at 8:59am 04.20.22 Irwin 1/946 Just bought a 28 1972, the fuel tank was remove and placed in cockpit previous to my ownership. Doe
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 6:27am 04.20.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/951 I am currently away from my boat and need to know the diameter of my head stay wire and outside diam
Reverse Polarity Problem c07chrisjohnson at 7:01pm 04.19.22 Big Boats 14/4137 Aloha, I recently moved to a new marina and started having reverse polarity problems. At my prior m
Oceanair screen installation on Passage 42 forepeak hatch Paul Cossman at 6:58pm 04.19.22 Big Boats 0/287 Has anyone installed an Oceanair screen on their Passage 42 forepeak hatch? (It appears that the st
Epoxy and stainless steel. NYSail at 6:21pm 04.19.22 Ask All Sailors 13/1342 So have a project to do with epoxying a threaded coupling to fiberglass. A male npt / 5/8 nipple wi
40.5: Replacing Clutches (4) svAtargatis at 6:11pm 04.19.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1034 The clutches on my boat are pretty worn out. Several of them won't stay open or in the position I p
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 5:05pm 04.19.22 Ask All Sailors 5/444 Ahoy, me mates! I'm looking for a dry storage facility that allows DIY in, or around the Los Angeles
Beneteau Oceanis 381 Folding steering wheel? Brad Cross at 1:33pm 04.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/921
Newbie questions Xstream at 1:22pm 04.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/880 Been awhile since I've posted on this forum, but to update my progress: I am using a 13.5 gallon fl
Looking for a new home for 82 Hunter 33 Interior (6) kadiru at 1:19pm 04.19.22 The Cherubini Hunters 0/2 Hi, Looking for a new home for our 1982 H33 interior. I pretty much have everything except the door
Fresh water flush Xstream at 12:54pm 04.19.22 Ask All Sailors 26/2932 I have a Jabsco twist and lock manual toilet: # 29090-5000 that I have installed in a restoration o

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companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 12:31pm 11.23.24 You were using the wrong jig saw blade. With the correct blade, that makes a very clean cut. dj A
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? NYSail at 12:31pm 11.23.24 Sharp knife for the rubber, then a hefty pair of wire cutters leaving wire very close if not inside
companion way overhead hatch mermike at 12:15pm 11.23.24 I almost never use a table saw in boatbuilding... And too hard to get out of the lazzarette. :)
companion way overhead hatch dLj at 12:08pm 11.23.24
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 12:07pm 11.23.24 Dave, attached is a simplified drawing of the heating system. The Summer Valve is a by pass valve s
companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 11:57am 11.23.24
Buying 423? NYSail at 11:31am 11.23.24
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? BigEasy at 11:01am 11.23.24 I have used a hand held PVC pipe scissor type shear to make clean cuts thru sanitation hose up to 1
Ellebogen Isolators NYSail at 10:57am 11.23.24 I am familiar with the mounts and have spoken to the owner several times. Know many satisfied custom
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:56am 11.23.24 How precise do you really need to be? It will aid in getting tension equal from shroud to shroud a
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:55am 11.23.24 Let me attach a photo - this shows it very well. essing really... Always appreciated the "tar
Ellebogen Isolators BigEasy at 10:46am 11.23.24 It appears that the mounts are original so I have decided to replace them. OEM mounts are crazy
Bilge pump install location Project_Mayhem at 10:23am 11.23.24 At the aft end, is the lowest section of the bilge. You can get a small pump in there or a 500-750 i
companion way overhead hatch Project_Mayhem at 10:19am 11.23.24 Oddly enough, Skil is a local Chicago company so you'd think I would've heard a circular saw referre
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes thinwater at 10:05am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Ellebogen Isolators (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 11.23.24 "Age is just a number" is a faulty premise When combined with a lack of annual inspection, yes, a
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes SteveHughessails at 9:50am 11.23.24 Unless you have reason to disengage your rigging on a regular basis, such as trailering your boat..
Thinking about getting a smaller wheel for our 36 mk ii. Thud at 9:14am 11.23.24 Thanks for all the ideas. I'm passing the information on to Santa. One by one to prevent sticker sho
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? Project_Mayhem at 9:07am 11.23.24 I found this video when I was replacing my sanitation hoses. The key is the pair of cutters that
Replacement sink Hello Below at 9:02am 11.23.24 Scott, we have a kitchen sink at home made of quartz sand. The black material does need some attent

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