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good old boat? Bob J. at 7:31am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3291 We've been looking at early 80 vintage boats that won't break the bank. We're not doing any trans
transducer installation....question gwp at 7:31am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2071 I have the transom mount transducer which the manual states is ok to use as a "shoot thru hull" inst
Fuel tank and water tank vents. s/v John Galt at 7:08am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2345 Can any one tell me where the fuel tank vent goes to?:confused: I have a Columbia 41 Center-cockpi
bulkhead pete dery at 5:47am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2048 I've recently discovered dry rot in my bulkhead, it is an oday 25, any suggestions on how to repair
Sun Shade Andrew L at 5:28am 10.03.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1335 I recently ( May, 2010) , bought a 1984 Hunter 22 ; it's in good shape all around for the age.
my entry! stevern at 2:36am 10.03.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1482 A big HI! for all sailors and others. This is my entry in this fantastic forum . I'm sure to appreci
Anchor chain overhaul-product review Endurance2010 at 9:41pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 1/1295 I recently took the task of overhauling my very rusty 30 year old anchor chain, in lieu of spending
Just For Fun... Sail Trim Evaluation (1) Rick D at 9:22pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5538 This is just for fun. I was looking over some photos of last year's Ensenada, Baja Mx race and I fou
What's wrong with wire halyards? kpgraci at 9:20pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 12/4679 I have a wire to rope halyard on the main, the jib is all rope - I assume because the wire broke and
Jib/Genoa size vs power Geoff K at 8:50pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/6041 How much difference in forward force is added by making the headsail larger? I know everyone says bi
Raritan PHC: Intake from fresh water (not thru-hull)? niku at 7:18pm 10.02.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/4168 I recently purchased a Raritan PHC toilet for my 26' sailboat, and I have an installation question.
beneteau 37 AJL at 6:20pm 10.02.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1757 What do owners think about this Boat. Heavy weather, comfort, speed.? I'm trying to decide between a
Lancer keel and ballast kdm005 at 6:11pm 10.02.10 Lancer 1/2183 Does anyone know how the keel is set in a 1975 L25 . How the ballast was mounted in the keel
Where's the bilge? jfrench at 5:28pm 10.02.10 Catalina 22 2/2059 Here's a newbie question for you. Where do I place a bilge pump in A Catalina 22? And what's the bes
Looking for 18 x 1.5" ss wood screws. caguy at 4:17pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2208 I need 6 #18x1 1/2'' ss wood screws for the new mast hinged base. I tried calling Catalina and he ha
Hunter 356 vrs Hunter 36 Charlie L at 1:48pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 12/10033 I am currently looking at a Hunter 356. I checked the specifications and could not find any differe
Blog sites Merry Prankster at 1:06pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1994 I am shortly (within 30 days) moving on to my boat and starting on my life cruise. I am wondering i
Fixed Port Removal on Irwin 37 MKI stevee9259 at 10:24am 10.02.10 Irwin 3/3221 We're trying to remove the four original fixed windows from our 1976 Irwin 37. They have riveted alu
DIY speaker mounts (5) Joe A. at 9:56am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2604 A friend suggested I post the info and pics on my boat speakers. I didn't want to cut holes in my bu
Poll: How rough is too rough for you? Ken13569 at 9:33am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 27/5762 I'll try this way: How rough do conditions get before you say "Enough already!" How do you decide

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I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the way. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? GeorgeC at 9:50am 04.19.22 I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the w
1992 Hunter 30T Winches (2) ChrisHunter at 9:44am 04.19.22 This is the Barient winch parts document from my 1992 Hunter 30. Hope it helps.
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted D Swanson at 9:28am 04.19.22 My .02... Looked at lots of boats, the one that I purchased had hank-on, others had roll furlers. At
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Dalliance at 9:09am 04.19.22
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted stickinthemud57 at 9:07am 04.19.22 I like to think I can still do it at 80. jmc That is my hope as well. I just don't want it to be t
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 8:46am 04.19.22 I'm resigned to the notion that one day I will have not have the necessary strength and agility to
Burning insense on a boat (2) jssailem at 8:24am 04.19.22 They come is a variety of sizes and shapes.... Not sure I would enjoy having one swinging in the sal
Looking for info on the head/toilet (1) pclarksurf at 8:23am 04.19.22 I don't recommend my PO: nothing like straight in / straight out:
In support of the shop jssailem at 8:19am 04.19.22 Hope you are getting ready to go sailing. When does the ice clear the lake?
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 8:16am 04.19.22 I wonder in your area where do arborists or landscapers go to get their rigs for tree work. Where do
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? dlochner at 8:10am 04.19.22 The crimpers designed for electrical work are designed to make good electrical connections. I would
What's going on with Marlow Hunter? David in Sandusky at 8:10am 04.19.22 Here is an article from last October. A&M Manufacturing and StyleCraft Boats will build their boats
Low oil indicator fading in and out jssailem at 8:09am 04.19.22 I would check the connections for the alarm and sensor. You could have corrosion on the terminals th
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Scott T-Bird at 8:08am 04.19.22 Are you sure you need to shorten the cable and crimp new fittings? I was able to add gates at the b
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 8:05am 04.19.22 Dyneema would work for the gate, but I still need to shorten the existing cable.or replace the the w
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) jssailem at 8:01am 04.19.22 Cannot speak to the Vision and modification technique. I can suggest the mid-cleat I installed. When
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 7:59am 04.19.22 I would consider taking the life lines to a rigger and have them do it for you. In my case West
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 7:45am 04.19.22 On my "Life Lines" I decided to use a machine crimp swages. It is said to be the most effective tool
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Hello Below at 7:45am 04.19.22 Sorry I can't help you out on the crimper; but, for a one time use and only a half a dozen crimps I
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) (2) DeniseO30 at 7:41am 04.19.22 I tend to agree that the wall is more to isolate the fuel tank, etc. than to provide any support fo

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