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The internet as a source of information. Ross at 8:13am 10.30.10 Ask All Sailors 25/5047 We often have discussions here about products or methods related to boats and boating. I have found
yanmar YSB8 Manual pdrheat at 3:41am 10.30.10 Cal 2/5479 I just bought a 1978 Cal 25 MK 2 with a Yanmar YSB8 diesel. Would anyone out there have a manual for
Mr Beneteau, Tear Down That Wall! Been Jammin at 12:47am 10.30.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1824 Hi All, I recently acquired a Beneteau Oceanis 430. It is the charter version with two forward cab
The Smell Oh My!! (3) wwag at 9:37pm 10.29.10 Catalina 30 11/3011 Hey everyone. I just purchased a SWEET 1992 Catalina30'. I was a Catalina owner in the past and ha
O 30 CB difficulty 31seahorse at 8:26pm 10.29.10 Bigger Boats 6/2579 Hello Members, (1) CB will not fully retract on 1979 Oday 30. Entire "leading edge" of the board
Lightning and static electricity Bing at 8:00pm 10.29.10 Bavaria 3/2661 We had a fierce electrical storm a couple of weeks ago. Our Bavaria 31 was in her pen in the marina
cradle for Hunter 270/260 (1) Bob 04 H260 at 4:36pm 10.29.10 Smaller Boats 11/2272 Jim Kelly and I finished the cradle for his 270 today. Jim was able to salvage alomost all the steel
Autopilot Reviews & Price Range -- 33' Wheel Sailboat Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 3:18pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 17/17749 We find ourselves in the market for an autopilot for our 33' 1981 Hunter (wheel steering). Although
diesel smell fiestaMojo at 1:40pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2746 so I'm taking all the cushions off the boat for storage at home, I didn't smell anything 'til they w
What size Ac unit do I need C Pate at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2087 I just purchased 36 catalina and I would like to install an ac unit. What size do I need? One dealer
Kudos to Dometic ggrizzard at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2055 More than a month ago I noticed a small leak coming from my Dometic MSD. As It was 'charged' but no
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:17pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2035 Okay, maybe a silly question, but I am curious. On the real wood parts on the interior of a Catalin
Question on interior wood species philwsailz at 1:14pm 10.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/3 Okay,
Want a new poptop. Want a Sirius at 12:54pm 10.29.10 Sirius 21/22 0/2853 I am considering a Sirius 21. However, the boat in question does not have the poptop canvas. There i
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1898 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What in the world are these? Davits or something? (2) Sailor Scotty at 12:35pm 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2330 I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
What Type of Engine Sensors for Aftermarket Guages? rardiH36 at 10:33am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3216 Finally getting around to a "to-do" list item three years after purchasing my boat. The PO did a v
Stackpack/sailpack (2) med2463 at 8:49am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 3/327 Finished sailpack, was kit from Sailrite with minor changes. Added pulley at top of both ends with c
good old boat swapping (2) emergpa1 at 8:33am 10.29.10 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2423 I want sailing yesterday morning, then later in the afternoon I went mountain biking near my home.
CB vs keel Quoddy at 5:42am 10.29.10 Ask All Sailors 8/4480 I have heard it said in many places that a centerboard will never go to weather as well as a keel.

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What's this hole in the shelf for? jdrutten at 7:07am 08.07.22 Cupholder? There can never be too many cup holders!
Shore pwr plugs FastOlson at 6:58am 08.07.22 IF ... the shore receptical on the boat is shiny and good, then replace the cord. We do that about
What's this hole in the shelf for? dmax at 6:51am 08.07.22 Cupholder?
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Jamesiv1 at 6:27am 08.07.22 You may do so. :)
Anyone have this drawer fridge? jaysweet at 6:16am 08.07.22 Great job, Jay. RE; . I plan to add a couple of small (very quiet) 12V computer fans to the cabinet
Main Engine Vented Loop (3) sailcapt340 at 6:10am 08.07.22 This is a photo of my original stainless steel vented loop on my 340. Minus the plastic vent on top
What's this hole in the shelf for? shemandr at 5:59am 08.07.22 I was going to say ventilation?
Boats Designs and Docs shemandr at 5:54am 08.07.22 https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-27 Evidently the design became the Triton. In any event it has
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Jamesiv1 at 5:39am 08.07.22 Thanks guys. Away they go!
Shore pwr plugs Ward H at 5:19am 08.07.22 I too am a Smart Plug fan and installed one on my C30. is based on Rod's Marinehowto.com article or
What's this hole in the shelf for? justsomeguy at 5:05am 08.07.22 Drainage?
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? justsomeguy at 5:02am 08.07.22 I want to get rid of them.... You may do so.
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 4:57am 08.07.22 @SV Maverick I need to replace my shower sink combo faucet too. How did you get it off and what did
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? smokey73 at 4:47am 08.07.22 Won't do anything to get the boat a little "higher above the waterline" except to maybe keep his wif
Anyone have this drawer fridge? garymalmgren at 3:16am 08.07.22 Great job, Jay. RE; . I plan to add a couple of small (very quiet) 12V computer fans to the cabinet
Semco vs CETOL? (1) Hayden Watson at 1:28am 08.07.22 I have been very happy with Semco for the past three years. I wipe on a coat spring and fall with a
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) mikeracca at 10:22pm 08.06.22 Today was a busy day. I got all the DC wires ran from the panel to the fuse blocks and tested. They
Oceanis 281 bearing Allan12210 at 10:05pm 08.06.22 I would call that project done. At 1/8" it probably isn't touching the prop.
Anyone have this drawer fridge? jaysweet at 9:08pm 08.06.22 Did the batteries in May. Solar is next.
Main Engine Vented Loop Terry Cox at 8:44pm 08.06.22 Wow - it must be really hidden on my 40.5? @Terry Cox I recall you had a 40.5 so any tips on where

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