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Solar once again and another question c_witch at 8:10am 07.29.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1910 Hiee all, Ok so what do those of you using solar have to say about Kyocera panels? I am looking a
replacing lines on my h 25.5 jackfromhicksville at 7:46am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 3/1113 I 'm looking to repace the llines on my H 25.5. Need to know what the different legths are Would l
Engine Oil PaulM317 at 7:40am 07.29.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2826 I have a Volvo model 2003 (28 hp). Anybody have an opinion on what viscosity of engine oil is best
need an obsolete volvo penta part malama at 7:40am 07.29.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2342 Hi, I am living aboard with my significant other and our engine is currently not running due to what
Need some help on Hunter 22 vs Hunter 23 drumbeater at 7:17am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 8/2012 I have a 1982 22' Hunter. The cushions are missing and I need to make some templates for new cushion
Odor when flushing Dave Robinson20509 at 5:38am 07.29.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/9595 Hi Peggy, I'm a faithful user of KO. However, every time either head is flushed, the odor id obn
Running on it's side 26.5 hunter at 5:28am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 13/1759 Hi, We just picked up our 26.5 hunter. We love this boat, my only concern is she goes over to the
Vision 36 Sails ISFISSY at 5:26am 07.29.11 Big Boats 4/1245 :doh:Would it be advisable to increase the size of the original small headsail provided by Hunter (I
Yo Phil! Deadline at 4:52am 07.29.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1186 Yesterday and a few weeks ago I posted a message about poor-man's autohelm. It never appeared. What'
260 Winches yachtsman at 3:33am 07.29.11 Smaller Boats 17/4012 My 260 is fitted with Lewmar's. Is there a self tailing adaption available for these little fellows
alternator sizing Mark Maulden at 10:31pm 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 17/4431 I have an older Volvo MD17C with the original alternator (35a). I'd like to upgrade to higher capac
Trailer scares the he#@ out of me! Texsail at 8:31pm 07.28.11 Trailer Sailors 22/11538 First post and yes I have searched extensively for the answer. I just bought my first sailbaot Hunte
plates sliding (1) paulj at 7:12pm 07.28.11 Catalina 310 5/1796 Ray About 4 years ago, you talked about sliding plates on the cockpit table....:yeah: Come up wit
Need Some Information on A Mac 25 Fred Villiard at 5:34pm 07.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1665 I'm completely rebuilding an 84 Mac 25, was hoping to get it finished last winter, but the fall weat
Setting Spreader Tips? Cool Beans at 5:18pm 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7821 With as much info as is on the net, I swear sometimes it is completely useless. . . New rigging, I
Need vintage Hunter 25.5 parts popman at 3:47pm 07.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/3604 Hi, I just bought a Hunter 255 1985 and need to fix a few things and am having trouble finding them.
Sail Repair ????? Punta Gorda seadaddler at 11:41am 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3571 Hi yes the boat is on the hard and my Jib is needing repair,the stitching has come off on some parts
Inboard Diesel Installation sunshinemartini at 9:37am 07.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 8/6003 Interested in installing a 15hp diesel into an Oday 25. Boat is not currently equipped with an inboa
Rudder rigging? (2) alcyone at 9:11am 07.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2334 Looks a bit diff then other posts I've seen... pic attached. There is a small line attached near the
AC pan Rusting seadaddler at 9:00am 07.28.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2312 Hi my boat is on the hard for a new bottom job and will be out of the water for longer than planned

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I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 8:29am 10.05.22 Sure, steel rebar that is encased in concrete that is well-protected from moisture will not corrode
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? rgranger at 8:28am 10.05.22 So I got currious and did some digging... found this interesting article. https://www.cement.org/le
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Hollyberry at 8:28am 10.05.22 What part/area of Georgia Strait are you planning this? What is the exposure? I kind of agree with t
40 ft O Day winterizing water system twodzusfittings at 8:23am 10.05.22 So first my disclaimer: I'm not an expert but I've done this for the last fifteen years with success
Loos gauge questions higgs at 8:22am 10.05.22 The gauge comes with instructions and an additional gauge to find out your rigging size. Perhaps yo
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? PaulK at 8:22am 10.05.22 Used studs like that to mount the foot braces in my kayaks. They're designed to be installed with th
Buy now or wait for recession? Calif. Ted at 8:20am 10.05.22 Prices took a large leap solely based on demand, I had an unsolicited offer of $10,000 more than I
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? dlochner at 8:17am 10.05.22 Yes, not those specific mounts. Weldmounts are popular with marine electricians for securing low wei
Merit 22 trailer rgranger at 8:12am 10.05.22 The trailer axle should also have a load printed on the cross bar. Typically axle sizes are 2000# o
Invest 98L Will Gilmore at 8:08am 10.05.22 I spent 3rd grade at the Beach School on Fort Myers Beach. The whole row of beach houses on stilts
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? JamesG161 at 8:06am 10.05.22 PS: Just Read above post. Building bridges that take Vibrational loads is much different Static loa
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Johann at 8:05am 10.05.22 Thanks @Scott T-Bird for starting this topic. I think it is helping lift some of the Seatalk fog for
Pleasant Surprise/Docking rgranger at 8:05am 10.05.22 When folks on the dock offer to help us as we approach we always politely decline. :plus: Amen! E
Happy Birthday to John Shepard JamesG161 at 8:04am 10.05.22 Today one of our favorites is going to celebrate his Birthday in Branson MO. Happy Birthday @jssa
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 8:01am 10.05.22 We have used Iron Rebar in Concrete for years. The Rebar never corrodes inside the cured Cement.
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Ward H at 7:59am 10.05.22 Why wouldn't the ones I buy already be updated? :what: Would it be that the store models aren't n
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. brien rahilly at 7:54am 10.05.22 You posted a clear question, along with photos... so that people who have never seen a snipe, could
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? JamesG161 at 7:50am 10.05.22 We have used Iron Rebar in Concrete for years. The Rebar never corrodes inside the cured Cement. Fo
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 7:50am 10.05.22 LoL Iron bars in cement do not rust very quickly at all. Adding rust to cement is not the same thi
Buy now or wait for recession? HeelBoy at 7:49am 10.05.22 Food for though; This presumes a lot of rationality on behalf of someone who spent a pile of money o

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