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sagging cabin liner problem 90's era boat jeffaronald@gmail.com at 7:20am 03.10.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/6341
Whose Music Do You Listen To? Piratenorm at 6:19am 03.10.11 Ask All Sailors 89/16059 I started first listening to Jimmy Buffett (never met a sailor who didn't have at least one Buffett
Replacing Masthead Sheeves (3) JeffP at 4:58am 03.10.11 Islander 0/2493 OK, My first thread on this forum, but I really hope someone out here can give me some information
Plumbing a Thetford 135 Porta Potti jdratlif at 4:57am 03.10.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2799 I have an O'day 25 and I need to install a better head then what I have now. I am going to go the ma
Another gelcoat question manuga at 12:12am 03.10.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2762 This is my first boat and first posting here. I found a library of information and great tips on thi
How to replace in-mast furling line prroots at 12:07am 03.10.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/9505 We have taken the mainsail and genoa off our new-to-us 2001 Beneteau 411 for cleaning and repairs. N
Is this a bad idea? Cut access port in fuel locker (3) Mich222 at 11:57pm 03.09.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3244 It is still snowing at the home port. BUT, we had the chance to get away and walk the docks, which t
Behind wall in aft cabin neilandsam at 11:48pm 03.09.11 S2 0/1490 WE have a Centre Cockpit, 36, and are wondering if anyone knows what is behind that large wall of
Gulf Coast Sailing sailaway78 at 9:11pm 03.09.11 Destinations 17/14236 There are several members on this board from that area. Maybe someone will be kind enogh to offer a
Kudos to Flojet - VSD Pump Steve Dion at 5:53pm 03.09.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2573 Several weeks ago our fresh water pump went off (started pumping)at about 4am. I got out my bunk an
Replacement ignition key JackSparrow at 5:09pm 03.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/6805 Before I lost my iPhone (got it back a month later!) I'd copied info about a fellow down south (GA o
Performance Lucky Day at 4:48pm 03.09.11 Smaller Boats 4/1882 Thinking of moving to a 1999+ h260 from a h23.5 water ballast, how comparable is the performance?
NEW Catalina 25 owner here Captnkev25 at 4:36pm 03.09.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1648 I have been sailing since my childhood on my Grandparents Cape Dory and my Aunts O'day 25 and I fina
Compound Gelcoat Every Year? Ducati at 4:06pm 03.09.11 Ask All Sailors 11/5533 Our Ben 36.7 was professionally waxed last year. It still looks OK however before it goes back in th
Balboa 22 vinsil1 at 2:44pm 03.09.11 Balboa 4/4252 Does anyone have a line on the owners manual for the Balboa 22. Also, the boat I just purchased (19
How about an engines forum? robertsapp at 2:15pm 03.09.11 Forum Help (Site Talk) 16/3892 It would be great to have a forum dedicated just to engine and propulsion issues, rather than having
Gulf Shores AL day rentals PotomacDaysailer at 2:08pm 03.09.11 Destinations 7/7845 Hi all, My wife and I, our granddaughter (age 9), and possibly our son are planning a week in Gulf
Solar trickle charger KJH at 1:00pm 03.09.11 Catalina 22 7/2575 Just a quick question for any of you who may have some experiences or opinions to share on the subje
Swim platforms Ramming Speed at 11:56am 03.09.11 Catalina 30 7/5228 My father would like to add a s.p. to his Catalina 30 hull #2670. Is there any reason or concerns he
Why I Replace Standing Rigging (1) Maine Sail at 11:08am 03.09.11 Ask All Sailors 23/12207 This lower swage was exactly 10 years old when replaced. The cracks are hard to see but..... Check y

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Scrap section of rub rail base? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:07pm 08.16.22 Try Deatons or Sailcraft over in Oriental, NC as they use to work on Hunters.
First sail on 19-2 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:52pm 08.16.22 I just responded to your other post. I was also a Catalina dealer too. In Annapolis at the shows
19-2 Center board question Crazy Dave Condon at 1:47pm 08.16.22 @markb_nc I use to be the hunter dealer over in Zebulon many years ago. The same process describe
universal m18 alternator recomendations Maine Sail at 1:43pm 08.16.22 A Leece Neville 110-547 is the same alt frame that came on your engine. Be very careful however to b
Rodkicker location (1) sail sfbay at 1:41pm 08.16.22 It is recommended that the Boomkicker make an angle of between 30 - 45 degrees with the boom. Mark t
ISO Mobile Rigger in Tennessee. Desperate. Feisty Pelican at 1:26pm 08.16.22 Thanks @PaulK, we did that and have all new standing rigging. We are needing someone more experience
ISO Mobile Rigger in Tennessee. Desperate. PaulK at 1:20pm 08.16.22 Many places will replicate standing rigging that you send them. When the season's over pull the mast
Bomar Portlight Parts justustoo at 1:19pm 08.16.22 Phil Link not working in my browser!
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jon hansen at 12:52pm 08.16.22 'black hole bilge'. stuff a towel or two in it. and it can't eat your bits and pieces.
Weather is killing me Zinger88 at 12:39pm 08.16.22 We're very lucky here in Texas, but boy is it hot... Totally agree! We're at Lake Somerville whic
New method to wash boat Roland5048 at 12:26pm 08.16.22 Too funny, Brian. You should move this over to Funny Friday.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 12:06pm 08.16.22 Hmmm.... Been wondering if the engine is out by now.... dj
Am-meter connection Davidasailor26 at 11:56am 08.16.22 The two wires are probably carrying the current to be measured. The metal connecting them is probabl
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel Rltgold at 11:43am 08.16.22 I too have both. The Vang is for adjusting sail shape and helps keep the boom from flying up in the
Am-meter connection Stu Jackson at 11:24am 08.16.22 Not sure what you mean or what question you are asking.. Ammeters & Shunts 101 Ammeters & Shunts
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion Dalliance at 11:11am 08.16.22 Bed-It Tape is the sealant to use for stanchions and deck hardware. You are right to avoid 5200. I
What's this hole in the shelf for? Dalliance at 11:06am 08.16.22 No idea what it was intended for, but I would put a plastic cup in it to hold the galley sink sponge
19-2 Center board question markb_nc at 11:06am 08.16.22 Thank you for the diagram, rgranger! It confirms that the centerboard was not fully deployed.
Suggested whisker pole for H18? stickinthemud57 at 10:56am 08.16.22 Here is a nice, lightweight whisker pole which I use on my MacGregor 26: https://shop.bwyachts.com/
universal m18 alternator recomendations Stu Jackson at 10:45am 08.16.22 I honestly have no idea. This is my first year of sailboat ownership. The boat is moored but as men

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