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O'Day 192 - Mooring on the flats Birdseye at 6:11am 04.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 11/5221 I did do some forum searches first but did not find an answer and I hope I'm not asking a question t
12 volt ice Chest seadaddler at 5:26am 04.07.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2991 We are still heading north from Punta Gorda everything is great and now in Anna Marie Island and hea
Java gets an upgrade (1) Jim Seamans at 5:03am 04.07.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1792 After several years of wishing and wanting. Java has gotten an upgrade. We now have Solar Stik insta
Friend of a friend frank balcer at 3:26am 04.07.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2362 A friend of mine says his friend is thinking about sailing from the West Coast of Florida thru to La
Can this mast be unstepped? (4) markc1976 at 11:54pm 04.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1949 Hi All, I have a 1979 Hunter 30 and this is my second year working on this darn thing. Last summer I
Bene 351 Water in forward cabin robfmcc at 11:24pm 04.06.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2247 I've noticed over the last two years that I get water in the door way to the forward cabin when I am
Depth Sounder jorgefife at 9:45pm 04.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/3469 I got through e-bay a good looking, in good working order, a Marine 480/580/360 Depth Sounder Prob
Deck Leak ideas? musicaltrees at 7:31pm 04.06.11 Newport 2/2602 My 1986 Newport 30 has developed a sneaky little leak that I cannot pinpoint for the life of me... a
Sailboat sinks off St. Augustine Fl Zaphro at 6:26pm 04.06.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2795 Fortunately everyone made it off safely. Even the folks 'downstairs'.... They sound experienced, e
W-C Head with Macerator Pump Maddog at 5:21pm 04.06.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/6673 Peggy - I need your help. I own a Challenger 32 (built 1970-original head) with a Wilcox Crittenden
mainsail cover H260 Sublime at 5:11pm 04.06.11 Smaller Boats 14/4076 Do you think it would be realistic to use this type of cover on my H260? It'd be nice to save about
Forget the brick boat - this one is it! (1) higgs at 4:53pm 04.06.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2400 My next boat at only $999,999,999 http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?'units=
Achillies LSI-290 Inflatable Floor? sigbear at 4:51pm 04.06.11 Ask All Sailors 1/4650 Does anyone have a Achilles LSI-290 with inflatable floor?, Just wondering how good they are in term
Mac 25 Novice twbenjey at 4:00pm 04.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/7 Hello, Need some advice/direction . I recently purchased a 1985 25 ft. Macgregor and am a novice sai
Where have you sailed your sirius? Ahab at 3:56pm 04.06.11 Sirius 21/22 6/3859 I'm thinking of sailing my sirius from Toronto, ON, to Coubourg ON or Kingston ON. Has anyone gone l
First boat decisions shipmates at 3:19pm 04.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1771 Wondering if a 250 would be a good first boat choice. Am over 60 years young, with 2 artificial hips
Reweave Upholstery O'Day 34 Dennis Callahan at 3:11pm 04.06.11 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1478 I own a 1983 O'Day 34 with original Tan/Cream zig-zag upholstery. Stored cushions in the garage for
Very sad news Phil Herring at 2:36pm 04.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1986 Hunter Marine just posted on their Facebook page that Mike Harker passed away last week. He was on
Radical new building materials for sailboats (1) higgs at 2:34pm 04.06.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3966 I have already ordered mine and it will be here as soon as the mortar sets.
Router bit for new through hull hardware Florida sail at 1:53pm 04.06.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2135 Awhile ago there was a post that told how to use a particular router bit to undercut the fiberglass,

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Replacing a WC Headmate Alan Gomes at 10:49am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenanc
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer odaydokay at 10:48am 07.11.22 Now I know why there is a video of a guy pulling the whole shaft out of his Oberdorfer. Might be ea
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 10:37am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenance
H34 Seahood Jim szczublewski at 10:29am 07.11.22 yes, but just think it wasn't necessary. it freaking took so much effort to get it off initially t
solution for rigid solar panels installation Liamfen at 10:27am 07.11.22 That looks great can that be had in kit form from whom
Air conditioning issue SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:20am 07.11.22 Mateo, that's not a bad price for coming out to your boat. Unfortunately, what ever is leaking is pr
Replacing a WC Headmate Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:11am 07.11.22 The Raritan PH SuperFlush is current version of Raritan's tried and true PHII, which has remained t
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer Stu Jackson at 9:51am 07.11.22 If I do have to replace the impeller, do I need to hold the shaft in place, not letting it pull for
Victron Super Cycle AGMs - anyone own them and/or can comment? tfox2069 at 9:45am 07.11.22 Makes total sense for you to stay with the Deka's. Hope the supply chain doesn't foil your plans fo
Re-leather the Wheel? rgranger at 9:42am 07.11.22 :worthless:
solution for rigid solar panels installation (2) kjretlaw at 9:41am 07.11.22 found this when looking for a solution for my Hunter. Ties the solar and davits into one package an
Mainsail "slug" keeper rgranger at 9:40am 07.11.22 They also sell them here
Re-constituting 3M 4200 rgranger at 9:39am 07.11.22 WOW... That is nearly a 12pack of good Canadian Beer. Tough decision time. PBR:laugh:
solution for rigid solar panels installation Udi at 9:25am 07.11.22 Thanks! interesting solution but unfortunately will not fit for us.
45DS mainsail furling flightlead404 at 9:20am 07.11.22 FWIW I also make sure the ratchet is engaged when I leave the boat. Point was made for me when a ne
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options dlochner at 9:16am 07.11.22 What you proposed doing is called careening. It is a time honored practice in areas with large tidal
Victron Super Cycle AGMs - anyone own them and/or can comment? Davidasailor26 at 9:11am 07.11.22 I went with the SuperCycles and have been happy so far this season - three 125ah batteries. Found
Port flange screws loose 31seahorse at 9:06am 07.11.22 For many years people have assured me that I "have a few screws loose" too! Not to worry.
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer Calif. Ted at 9:04am 07.11.22 You should probably replace the 4 year old impellor, inspection only reveals an impellor that has al
Air conditioning issue Captain Mateo at 9:01am 07.11.22 Just curious, what did it cost for this service? @SEMPERAVANTI41 This company charged $185. It is

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