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Getting Warm here, Time to Glue, MMA300 ordering tips Shorefun at 6:17am 03.21.22 Day Sailers 3/708 Just ordered some MMA300 from gluegun.com. They only ship eash 50mL cartridge with 2 tips. If you l
Upgrading the 2003 h386 Snake River tank gauges (1) JimP at 8:31pm 03.20.22 Big Boats 1/716 I've been doing some upgrades on my h386 and one of the things I wanted to do was get the fuel gauge
Hunter 34 (1984) Bimini from sailboatowners.com jwerkjr at 7:53pm 03.20.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1278 I am having a custom Bimini made by sailboat owners.com and was hoping someone on the forum who has
ASA 101 class... kendyoozed at 5:58pm 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 36/2914 I have signed my wife and myself up for the ASA 101 class. I have a very small sailing knowledge and
Boat Stripe Oxidation John Marrone at 1:47pm 03.20.22 Catalina 22 7/1204 Not sure how old the waterline and under bump rail vinyl is. I have tried cutting with abrasive comp
Renogy jviss at 1:29pm 03.20.22 Musings With Maine Sail 9/3624 Hey Rod @Maine Sail and update on your view of Renogy? Thanks, jv
Best Yard for Fiberglass and Keel Work - Lower Hudson apittman at 12:55pm 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 1/320 Hey folks. So I finally got to visit my boat after 2 years of her sitting on the yard...she could u
Need replacement propane hose (3) Dr. D at 12:50pm 03.20.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1106 The hose going from the propane tank to the regulator has cracked. The tube is a bit over 23" long w
Autopilot drive interface DArcy at 10:54am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 29/2303 My autopilot is old, really old. I'd like to replace the autopilot but keep the drive, mostly becaus
Replacing depth sounder and knot meter (2) shank at 10:54am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 2/671 I have an 82 Catalina 27 with the old SR Mariner separate depth sounder and knot meters. They both j
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 10:44am 03.20.22 Bristol 18/6500 Hello, Continuing the renovation of my Bristol 24. I got the old floor out as it was starting to ro
Water Standing Under V Berth fox9988 at 10:23am 03.20.22 Catalina 30 7/1198 I drained the fresh water tank into the hull. Is there a drain to let water from this area into the
Looking for trailer to fit Oday 23/2 cheeseNcrackers at 10:08am 03.20.22 Trailer Sailors 0/421 Hello. Looking for a used trailer that would be suitable for an Oday 23-2 in New England. Thanks fo
Auto Pilot WILLIAM SLOAN at 8:30am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 29/3836 Just bought a 1988 34' Catalina and want to install an autopilot, Any suggestions greatly appreciat
looking hard at a 2006 Hunter 36 - we have a couple of questions. George Braun at 7:59am 03.20.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1572 looked yesterday at a Hunter 36 from 2006. Can the forum answer a couple of questions? 1 - the orig
6 days at sea after yacht sinks. Leeward Rail at 7:42am 03.20.22 Sails Call Lounge 5/1042 https://globalnews.ca/news/8695743/b-c-man-survives-six-days-at-sea FWIW: I find his takeaway inter
Spray hood chappers PA at 3:53am 03.20.22 Parts Search 1/393
Sea rail scepter mounting - First 345 Amanda_dk at 11:29pm 03.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/463 Hi, I have to replace the 2 sea rail scepter mounting bolts on my Beneteau First 345 year 1985. The
H280 Boom & Jiffy Reef Crusty Ol Salt at 7:32pm 03.19.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/985 Below is the owners manual illustration for the boom ' jiffy reef. https://i.postimg.cc/kGZcRX6B/H
Looking for info on the head/toilet brockangelo at 3:55pm 03.19.22 Catalina 22 11/1547

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Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dlochner at 5:57pm 11.18.24 Since your batteries are less than a year old, I respectfully disagree with the above assessment th
Good Evening dlochner at 5:11pm 11.18.24 You have quite a project boat. In addition to missing the boom, you need to build a rudder. That in
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dLj at 5:00pm 11.18.24 Since your batteries are less than a year old, I respectfully disagree with the above assessment tha
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dlochner at 4:34pm 11.18.24 Is dip switch #4 on or off? I assume yours is a 12-volt system? y or bad wiring. That's why I a
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger (1) HoosierSailor at 3:47pm 11.18.24 All dip switches are selected off
H340 Midship Cleat Access Rich Stidger at 3:31pm 11.18.24 It's a 25 year old boat. Not everything is going to be pristine. The photo of your cleat looks prett
Good Evening bbuucckk at 3:30pm 11.18.24
Good Evening (4) bbuucckk at 3:29pm 11.18.24 Photos please. https://marinehowto.com Don Casey's book:
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger (1) Tally Ho at 3:26pm 11.18.24 Is dip switch #4 on or off? I assume yours is a 12-volt system?
Good Evening (1) kappykaplan at 3:20pm 11.18.24 Photos please. https://marinehowto.com Don Casey's book:
Good Evening bbuucckk at 3:16pm 11.18.24 The boat is almost finished, 20 yo but everything (i believe) came WTH it except maybe a boom. Brand
Good Evening kappykaplan at 3:09pm 11.18.24 Welcome to the forum! :beer: Ask away.
New member--where to start? kappykaplan at 3:08pm 11.18.24 Likely the best place to reach the most people of all skill levels is under "Ask all Sailors". :pl
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger (1) HoosierSailor at 2:58pm 11.18.24 228552 Nothing that would seem to make sense
Hull sag problem PaulK at 2:52pm 11.18.24 Does that mean that the owners who live in the north east should ease their stays and shrouds when
New member--where to start? dlochner at 2:50pm 11.18.24 What @Ralph Johnstone said. The quality of your question will have a direct bearing on the usefuln
Heart Freedom 20 Inv/charger dLj at 2:37pm 11.18.24 What did the manual say about the blinking light? What is that supposed to indicate? dj
New member--where to start? Ralph Johnstone at 2:34pm 11.18.24 Welcome to the site. Likely the best place to reach the most people of all skill levels is under "A
Taking the mast down dlochner at 2:31pm 11.18.24 If there is corrosion on the connectors, you almost be certain that the corrosion has extended up th
Port decal/name placement for a USCG documented boat jssailem at 1:51pm 11.18.24 Maybe they wanted to share: "We like the cut of your jib. It would be Dutch courage to Cut and run."

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