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Problem with Rigging chelsabella at 3:17pm 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 14/3546 Moved my Catalina 30 from RI to Fl and just splashed today :). However, once I stepped the mast and
H42 shadetree awning?? eianm at 2:37pm 02.25.11 Big Boats 0/1176 Has anyone with a H42 fitted a shadtree awning ? I am really interested in getting one, but I would
Need batteries for emergency beacon. Ed Schenck at 1:02pm 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2013 I have these emergency beacons, the small ones that attach to your PFD. They are an older design th
a beautifull sunny day (1) Chuck Creel at 12:58pm 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 1/156 before i upload this picture of an accident that happened in the ms sounds about 2 hrs ago, picture
Kiwi Grip 48dodge at 12:08pm 02.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2637 It's been a long road, but I've finally started putting more stuff back onto my boat. My wife has b
Espar Warrantee Response ? Stretch at 11:43am 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1694 Hi, we had an Espar Hydronic heat system installed when we bought the boat and the unit is dripping
mid boat hatch size ktm500mx at 10:58am 02.25.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1352 I need the hatch size for the mid boat hatch on the cabin top my boat is a 1984 hunter 31 i need the
What are the tracks for on the port and starboard rail (1) kleonard at 10:37am 02.25.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1587 I am the proud new owner of an 82 Mac 25, and as expected, have many questions. The big one right n
Lost Rudder Oday 25 keithkirk2002 at 10:16am 02.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1596 Well I managed to lose the rudder for my oday 25. Can anyone recommend where I might find a used on
Companionway hatch Blaise at 9:35am 02.25.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4018 Has anyone replaced the companionway sliding hatch on their 37c? How do you bend 1/2" lexan? Were th
What is this sailboat? (2) Hippie Sailor at 8:50am 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2912 Anybody know? It's for sale here fairly cheap. I'd like to do a little research before I go look at
Pearson Wanderer - work in progress ILikeRust at 8:46am 02.25.11 Pearson 5/4843 Hey everyone - I just thought some here might be interested in seeing the extensive work I'm doin
1/2 or 3/8? Indysailor at 8:39am 02.25.11 Day Sailers 7/2963 So I got a call last night informing me that a slip is available for us this season. Having seen con
Transmission kair at 8:30am 02.25.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1533 Looking for help and advice. My transmission on my 2QM20 is really very stiff when engaging from ne
Grounded for 24 hours (1) bananaboat at 8:10am 02.25.11 Smaller Boats 9/2418 Hey everybody. Thanks for all the help. I am still concerned about the wood rot. I did get the motor
Cajun Ropes? Bad Obsession at 7:49am 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 9/8186 Has anyone purchased halyards from Cajun Ropes? I am wondering why they are so much cheaper than St
Thermoelectric Cooler RForst at 7:06am 02.25.11 Big Boats 19/6291 Does anyone know anything about these units, aside from the fact they are very inexpensive? I suppo
Whats with these Winches? (1) Jkenny13 at 5:17am 02.25.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1395 My winch has a what looks like a blue coating on it. Have you seen this before and if yes, is there
what to do with these chips (2) Jkenny13 at 5:05am 02.25.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1566 I have some chips in my keel and was wondering what you would use to fill them with before I paint t
What to do with these spider cracks? (1) Jkenny13 at 5:00am 02.25.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2677 What should be done to bring back the finish? These cracks seem to be on the surface. I was just t

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Success!! kloudie1 at 9:46am 08.13.22 Congrats! Nice looking! Love the outboard engine!
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches PhilaSailor at 7:41am 08.13.22 Your thoughts on chrome and aluminum match a long ago memory from a materials course back in enginee
Last ride jssailem at 7:37am 08.13.22 Fruit squirrels. We have squirrels in the yard. They are nut and bird seed munchers.
Last ride PaulK at 7:32am 08.13.22 We had trouble with squirrels this summer too. Not with sails, however. They got all our pears.
Hunter 326 running rigging RobAL at 7:23am 08.13.22 I've concluded I need to buy a new set of lines and lubricate all the blocks (again), or replace as
Really weird water tank sensor issue artboas at 7:12am 08.13.22 Thanks @artboas. Great break down of the problem, understanding of the components and a resolution
Going bigger? Marmalade at 7:03am 08.13.22
What kind of mainsail furler is on a 97 Oceanis 400? sail sfbay at 6:27am 08.13.22 At that point I would consult with a rigger for maintenance best practice on you older furler.
Going bigger? john6206 at 6:23am 08.13.22
Hunter 280 Water Leak Issues in the Quarter Berth Crusty Ol Salt at 6:07am 08.13.22 Maybe even go stainless for a few more dollars: Stainless looks sharp
Is this dinghy salvageable? jssailem at 6:05am 08.13.22 With two floating tubes I wonder if there is a tubular frame you could use to repurpose the dinghy?
Really weird water tank sensor issue jssailem at 5:59am 08.13.22 Thanks @artboas. Great break down of the problem, understanding of the components and a resolution t
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 5:40am 08.13.22 It was time to regroup and figure out how we are going to raise the head 4 inches to clear the studs
Last ride Bob S at 5:29am 08.13.22 Sad day but she will carry years of memories. Trawler? Love the analogy
Going bigger? Marmalade at 5:23am 08.13.22 Might look into the Lake Huron harbors, suspect the demand for seasonal dockage maybe lower than SW
Last ride kappykaplan at 3:41am 08.13.22 Tom, glad things turned out well. Is a new-to-you smaller boat in your future? :beer:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 10:42pm 08.12.22
What kind of mainsail furler is on a 97 Oceanis 400? Rattlenebang at 10:32pm 08.12.22 Well, that's the thing, this boat is 25 years old and low maintenance doesn't mean no maintenance an
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches DianaOfBurlington at 10:27pm 08.12.22 You should not chrome-plate aluminum. Metallurgically the two metals do not get on together. This is
Not my mast?? (1) pclarksurf at 10:24pm 08.12.22 You might need to help us define wobbly. My '73 is tight to the bunks-- strapped by 2000LB cargo st

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