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Mainsail - Repair or Replace ktbowles at 11:01am 09.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1728 The main on my 2002 26X developed a separation at the top of the sail where the halyard connects to
chalky deck?? lee5267 at 10:41am 09.06.11 Smaller Boats 4/6087 I recently bought a 1985 H23 which needs a little care. The deck has some crazing and the deck/cockp
Cockpit Locker Modifications merlinuxo at 10:39am 09.06.11 Morgan 3/3656 My 1967 Morgan 24 has cavernous cockpit lockers and I have no idea if they started life this way or
Even dumb steel parts fail....... (1) waternwaves at 10:33am 09.06.11 Big Boats 8/2501 here is a new one to watch out for.......especially for all you owners of 25 yr old yanmars.........
starter motor problems newboatowner at 10:04am 09.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1112 Hope all had a good summer. I had to replace the original stater motor on my Universal M 18 and d
Experience with the Propane Locker? steve stark at 9:39am 09.06.11 Big Boats 1/1113 I am preparing to mount some hardware to the rear of the storage lockers on each side of the swim st
Keel damage - how bad? (3) tominny at 9:17am 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 18/6015 I am looking at buying a 1974 34' Tartan. Great boat, but the aft keel has been damaged. Apparently
Looking for Matching Stanchion Jim S at 8:15am 09.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1465 Our 1982 Hunter 37C suffered damage in the recent sweep of Irene over Lake Champlain. Our starbo
Metal holding tank smell bcollis at 8:11am 09.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1215 There has been lots of conversation on this topic, and I plan on following some of the direction, sp
Pearson 23C RICKO at 7:56am 09.06.11 Pearson 0/2854 I just purchased a Pearson 23C #27 out of 42. Over the life of the boat the reefing system has been
Bulb replacement rwells47 at 7:11am 09.06.11 Catalina 30 1/1777 I own a 1987 Catalina 30 TR and need to replace my Deck Light and Anchor light bulbs. Ordered and re
Is the Sailing Pensacola site active? taichi at 6:40am 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 0/987 Anybody familiar with the website forum? I've tried registering twice now and it keeps coming back t
Replace Navigation Light JETrunek at 5:48am 09.06.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1921 What replacement can I use for 1987 Hunter 31 - Bow pulpit, bi-color navigation light. Two sheet-met
Battery Charging John Gilbert at 5:41am 09.06.11 Big Boats 21/7039 I use both the boat engine and an onboard generator to charge batteries. The engine is equipped wit
Lifeline Stanchions and other Winter Projects Fly4hire at 5:27am 09.06.11 Big Boats 4/1686 On my 356 as a winter project I plan on rebedding by stanchions - it looks like they were redone on
Man overboard Zaphro at 4:58am 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 10/3077 Nothing like an invigorating 2 mile open ocean swim to wrap up your Labor Day weekend. http://www.ne
Steaming light ripped off tchastain at 3:43am 09.06.11 Big Boats 2/1443 This weekend we tacked in heavy winds and the jib tore off the steaming light. This is the second o
Head stink markhunter at 12:24am 09.06.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2972 Hi Peggie, I have read and re read your book, yet now feel it is time to get the expert opinion. I h
S2 11m vs. Canadian sailcraft 36 (CS36) jibseaman at 11:57pm 09.05.11 S2 9/15249 I have found a new boat to consider, The CS 36 I thought I had decided on the S2 11m but now I have
28' with centerboard cable broken flight medic at 11:07pm 09.05.11 Bigger Boats 3/2072 1980 O Day 28' problem looking at a 1980 28' that's in real good shape. One problem is the centerbo

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New holding tank dlochner at 11:09am 10.30.22 may have misunderstood your point about a 'valve to prevent the gravity drain'? You have a Y valv
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler jssailem at 10:58am 10.30.22 I experienced a similar event with a new sail in the furler. The sail had a ripple in the cloth. Nee
New holding tank PK123 at 10:51am 10.30.22 Some quick thoughts. This will be a gravity drain tank. Keep it simple. There is no need for a dir
New holding tank dlochner at 10:26am 10.30.22 Some quick thoughts. This will be a gravity drain tank. Keep it simple. There is no need for a dire
First time sailboat owner Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 10.30.22 Welcome to the site @hatchclan . Be sure to read the link before embarking on this project. to fin
Furling genoa cover seems too small? sail sfbay at 9:26am 10.30.22 Consider sewing on a permanent sun cover.........then once furled your done.
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? sail sfbay at 9:19am 10.30.22 Best answer is provided by a mast supplier. Standard mast: RigRite Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Sp
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 9:02am 10.30.22 We wonder how the PO (Previous Owner-or the devil incarnate) gets those instrument to work just for
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:31am 10.30.22
Anchor Chain (1) Kings Gambit at 8:23am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:16am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:00am 10.30.22
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback jaysweet at 7:43am 10.30.22 Looks great. Thanks for the inspiration. Have you done anything with your eyebrows? Oh, man! You
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:25am 10.30.22 tightening the box a flat or two. Sailor speak for rotating the gland nut an eighth to quarter tur
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? (1) Clutch Cargo at 7:06am 10.30.22 Thanks for the replies. I just got back to it was I had been traveling for work. Well, now we know
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 7:04am 10.30.22 Also, I am going to have to replace the packing gland; does anyone have a link to a how-to video fo
Furling genoa cover seems too small? jssailem at 6:59am 10.30.22 Your image shows one end of the wrap. How does it go up to the top of the sail? Could it be upsid
Dual engine controllers confusion jviss at 6:59am 10.30.22 That's good to hear. Maybe now we can spice this place up a bit. Full steam ahead and to hell wit
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:49am 10.30.22 I presume just the packing. Please elaborate. Were you told this needs attention in the survey/ by
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:45am 10.30.22

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