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Non-Marine Small Propane Stove: "No" or "Yes But"? rardiH36 at 4:31pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 28/7897 I'm seeking info/opinions about cons of using a light duty non-marine small propane stove in the cab
s2 6.9 vs cat 22 kss57 at 3:19pm 04.28.10 S2 1/2072 Need a little help. I am looking at buying a boat and have narrowed it down to either the s2 6.9 or
Tiller pilot pagas at 2:52pm 04.28.10 Destinations 5/3437 Any thoughts about choosing either an Autohelm 1000 or a Simrad 10? Thanks
auto helm Jeff75 at 2:26pm 04.28.10 Catalina 310 5/2694 I know there was an older thread regarding the installation of the Raymarine auto helm. Anyone have
Xantrex Charger TrueCharge 20+ MarineMonster at 2:08pm 04.28.10 Big Boats 11/10084 We have been using a Xantrex Truecharge 20+ 20a since we bought the boat. I went to the boat last Mo
Looking for a used main/jib for a 22ft helsen kirbyc1goo at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2129 Hello, I was given a 1974 22ft Helsen a few months back and am almost done restoring it. The only p
boat insurance what for? digitek718 at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 40/11653 So I have geico (ancient mariner), insurance on my oday 25..I called the insurance company so I coul
MacGregor type of transducer depth finder Irazuzta@aol.com at 10:57am 04.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5237 Can I use a "pot thru the hull" trnasducer (Hummingbird) ina 26 X MacGgregor? I the answer ifs yes..
San Diego Marina Suggestions geoffschultz at 10:33am 04.28.10 Destinations 16/9162 I'm planning on shipping (via truck) my Freedom 40/40 from Milwaukee to San Diego late in the fall.
Oday 21 ells at 10:07am 04.28.10 Day Sailers 2/2231 I am looking for a boarding ladder that would be fastened to the transom of an Oday 21. Do they mak
thru hull smells Ned McCrink at 10:01am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2346 I inadvertently left the thru-hull valves from the sink in the galley and in the head open while und
Thru hull water smells Ned McCrink at 9:56am 04.28.10 Catalina 30 1/1851 In my Cat 30, I left the thru-hull valves open that drain from the sinks in the galley and the head
ODay 25 capsizing ERJ_Pilot at 9:43am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 20/9893 My friend has a 1979 ODay 25 (I'm pretty sure that's the model) with a swing keel. Apparently she ra
It snowed on the way to work today. dscribner at 9:34am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1658 No question, just a comment that you westerners and Texans might find interesting.
shaft bracket till then at 9:17am 04.28.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1946 need some direction on removing thie broken bracket it has 3 screws on each side. Does anyone know i
ODay 25 capsizing ERJ_Pilot at 9:06am 04.28.10 Ask An Oday Owner 7/12082 My friend has a 1979 ODay 25 (I'm pretty sure that's the model) with a swing keel. Apparently she ra
When is it time to replace your zinc (magnesium) (1) DannyS at 8:55am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 16/8037 In the past, I've always replaced the magnesium anode every time we hauled the boat (northern climat
New Windows (3) jeffmacdonald at 8:42am 04.28.10 Catalina 30 20/4935 My name is Jeff from Tampa FL and I purchased windows from Cruising Concepts which is a vendor on th
we are at it again..LOL zeehag at 8:11am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1202 ok we out of psj and headed for ingrams bayou----will post more then----had an incident in bay at ps
Leaking Port Lights Ron M at 7:33am 04.28.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1827 My 331 has two port lights that are leaking slightly. Is there a seal installed or are they just se

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Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jviss at 5:18pm 06.08.22 As I say, "Flip a coin." As you paraphrase @Stu Jackson , "Your boat, your choice." Silicone on wo
Thoughts on moving the teak handrails to the pop-up Jacktar at 5:17pm 06.08.22 Make sure you have sturdy reliable hold downs inside for the poptop, Two large guys grabbing a eithe
Kick up rudder and Bow eye repairs. Jacktar at 5:15pm 06.08.22 Might want to check on composition of rudder structure one area looks like there may have been water
Beneteau 323 questions (heave to and dodger) sail sfbay at 5:09pm 06.08.22 2. Has anyone managed to install a dodger? Do an internet search on Beneteau 323 dodger images and y
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:02pm 06.08.22
Kick up rudder and Bow eye repairs. dlochner at 4:46pm 06.08.22 Most of those dings should be repaired with glass and epoxy. Then faired and gel coated. One small d
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 4:33pm 06.08.22 Great bunch of salty guys here. Thanks for the positive vibes as they say. i am a little confused by
Firefly battery issues Tater at 4:28pm 06.08.22 I bought my 4 G31 in 2019 and they are now dead. Paid over $2000 for under 3 years of use. My last
Firefly battery issues Nantu at 4:11pm 06.08.22 I bought my 4 G31 in 2019 and they are now dead. Paid over $2000 for under 3 years of use. My last w
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Davidasailor26 at 3:51pm 06.08.22 McLube doesn't admit to anything I can find for components. From the Jamestown Distributor site
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:22pm 06.08.22 McLube is Krytox based, which is a different compound than silicone. C'mon, at the end of the day
Marine Aire (Dometic) 18,000 BTU HVAC freezing Don S/V ILLusion at 3:05pm 06.08.22 Another possible cause is external- if bilge air comprises some of the external air source through t
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Davidasailor26 at 2:45pm 06.08.22
Marine Aire (Dometic) 18,000 BTU HVAC freezing SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:26pm 06.08.22 I had the same problem in my Hunter 41, which I sold. Try setting the fan to a constant speed higher
Marine Aire (Dometic) 18,000 BTU HVAC freezing Rich Stidger at 2:13pm 06.08.22 Thanks for the very quick response Rich. The tech suggested the same thing, however, it invariabl
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jon hansen at 2:09pm 06.08.22 you go, jimmy. have a great adventure
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Ralph Johnstone at 1:59pm 06.08.22 I am still figuring out how to put the headsail on the roller furl As @kappykaplan said, but also
Spar Height PaulK at 1:53pm 06.08.22 If the boat sails beautifully the way it is, what is frustrating you about the current setup? Diffic
Buff buff buff (1) rgranger at 1:47pm 06.08.22 Now you've done it....
SBO is moving to the lower right-hand corner (2) rgranger at 1:41pm 06.08.22 Very nice. I'm happy for y'all. It is a lot warmer in Florida. You will have to get a new ward r

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