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Cosmetic Changes in O'day 25-Ports John Stevens at 6:22pm 03.28.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1059 I've been looking at 25's and noticed around 1983 there are some with windows that look just like th
rub rail cap ron at 6:06pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 4/1445 i need help finding a new piece of rub rail for my hunter 34
Cockpit stereo speakers Peter at 5:47pm 03.28.10 Bavaria 6/3198 Hi Guys I am considering installing stereo speakers in the cockpit of my 2003 Bavaria 36. Has an
cabin window replacement material hobie61 at 5:34pm 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 11/11668 Hi, I am seeking advice for best material to replace cabin windows on my older C'C--Plastic (lex
rudder assembly fido at 5:30pm 03.28.10 Trailer Sailors 1/2386 looking for a rudder kick up assembly for a 20 foot boat with 20 inch transom depth any replies are
Bottom Paint PrincessoftheLake at 4:56pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 2/1503 The bottom paint on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 is at least 6 years old. We sail in Lake Superior so we ha
Heating system milestone (2) Roger Long at 4:31pm 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 19/2768 I got the fairly heavy and awkward tank up the ladder and through the shrink wrap door alone by wrap
1988 Hunter30 stern berth leak (1) Aquarius at 4:30pm 03.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1255 I recently bought a 1988 Hunter 30. The berth bulkhead under the cockpit is wet and rotted from wat
Inexpensive Paint Choice Prime Time at 4:03pm 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2379 I want to paint the inside of my dinghy. I am looking for an inexpensive, durable paint that I can a
Were to buy 795 sealant ? MrBee at 3:57pm 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 13/7951 I will be replacing our fixed port lights and want to use the Dow Corning 795, based on the recomme
Hunter 39 Plankton at 3:45pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 15/6012 Going to splash a new 39 in two weeks. Anybody else "in the same boat?" Anybody had one out on the
Foam seal on Mac25 pop top zeldanc at 3:37pm 03.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1608 I have a MacGregor 25 and there was a foam seal around the pop top over the cabin. This has since f
reconditioning the deck... sigh KandD at 3:14pm 03.28.10 Big Boats 2/1171 Have an '85 H40. The deck hasn't seen a coat of wax in at least 3 years (I've had it for 1 and it w*
huntington to shelter island dlewis812 at 1:51pm 03.28.10 Destinations 7/3357 sailing new purchase (cat 30) from huntington to shelter island (planning to leave 4/15). realize n
Need help on 1983 Hunter 27 Old Crow at 12:54pm 03.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 4/1656 I have a 1983 Hunter 27, bought it in the lake and never seen the bottom of her. As far as I know th
Sailboat Prices? sigbear at 11:44am 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 31/7549 I have been looking at used sailboats on "yachtworld.com" for a year now, mostly at 2006-2007 Catali
water intrusion jmessier at 10:23am 03.28.10 Ask All Sailors 8/1785 I have removed the side windows on my boat while it was under cover, however we got a huge rain stor
Leaks in stern scoop lazarette antoineH336 at 9:41am 03.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1607 Hi, Is there someone else who experience leaks in the scoop stowage compartment. I looked at the c
Ariel rudder replacement sailorfrommaine at 9:40am 03.28.10 Pearson 1/2062 My newly-acquired Ariel appears to need a new rudder, as the original has a large crack through it.
Filling holes in fiberglass Phil V25 at 9:24am 03.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1903 Last summer in the Apostle Islands I destroyed (don't ask) my Garelick motor mount. I've decided tha

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BATTERY BANK SETUP Benny17441 at 2:49pm 02.25.22 Suggestion; you already have the basic setup so use it for a few months and see how it meets your ne
Battery options Maine Sail at 2:49pm 02.25.22 The balance issue is real but extremely rare if the batteries are properly commissioned. Thes is as
New Fire Extinguisher Regs jviss at 2:35pm 02.25.22 I am not aware of any coast guard requirement for fire extinguisher placards, only for trash and en
New Fire Extinguisher Regs Dalliance at 2:33pm 02.25.22 Where do you keep your fire extinguishers? I have one in the closet of each cabin, one under the n
Battery options Stu Jackson at 2:22pm 02.25.22 I was planning on using a 3 bank charger in the case that I expand in the future. Mike, what 3 ban
Another Ship is burning. Project_Mayhem at 2:18pm 02.25.22 Nothing beats roasting marshmallows over a burning porsche...
Battery options mikeracca at 2:07pm 02.25.22 I was planning on using a 3 bank charger in the case that I expand in the future. I find spending an
Battery options Benny17441 at 2:02pm 02.25.22 Hey, we all have our preferences. I like batteries that will last long when used and maintained we
Sail slug replacement Stu Jackson at 1:59pm 02.25.22 Re-posting this here for more boat specific info hopefully I have a 1989 Catalina 34. In your las
Looking to Buy Nicro Fico adjustable stop Richard19068 at 1:54pm 02.25.22 Could this maybe work? it is for 22mm track which is pretty close to 7/8" It says "Adjustable stop c
Battery options Stu Jackson at 1:49pm 02.25.22 Wiring a new charger From Maine Sail: Marine Battery Chargers - Installation Tips & Considerations
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback dmax at 1:49pm 02.25.22 Yes, butyl is not ideal because of the screw turning. Wow, PlasTeak is out of stock, strange world w
USCG Registry versus State Benny17441 at 1:48pm 02.25.22 Regardless of what they say, we cruised for over 40 years in RI/MA/NH/ME/NY with my unregistered ou
USCG Registry versus State Benny17441 at 1:45pm 02.25.22 Congratulations on your new boat!! In Massachusetts, boats exempt from registration requirements i
Fuse ratings Tater at 1:41pm 02.25.22 I was being pretty quick before and didn't add the link to the page about battery fusing:Battery Ba
Fuse ratings (1) jviss at 1:35pm 02.25.22 My batteries all have fuses right on the terminal: MRBF's on thermal blocks from Blue Sea Systems.
309 water leaking from mast area with main furling (2) sailingdeac at 1:34pm 02.25.22 Bt the way the photos show a deck stepped, and my mast is as shown On very close observation of t
Fuse ratings Richard19068 at 1:32pm 02.25.22 In review some of what has been stated by all is valid. That kind of reminded me of what Dylan sa
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4? Stu Jackson at 1:31pm 02.25.22 Good question. I've had my Link 2000 for almost 20 years and have become somewhat of an "expert" on
Oday 25 portlights Project_Mayhem at 1:30pm 02.25.22 I had to rebed our windows a number of years back and I used 3M 4200. Two years later they were le

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