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Swan 371: installing holding tank allan3670 at 1:46am 03.21.10 Other Sailboats 1/1748 Hello, I need some advice on where and how to install a holding tank in a Swan 371. All help appreci
Yanmar ysm8 prop rotation markstv at 11:20pm 03.20.10 S2 1/2699 I am getting ready to purchase a new prop for my yanmar ysm8 and would like to know if it takes a ri
Top lift mccauley13 at 8:10pm 03.20.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1808 My Mac 25 does not have a topping lift - all I have is an attachment point on the backstay when I st
28 MKII owners and A/C paiscool at 7:34pm 03.20.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1863 I am very tempted to buy a 1995 28 MKII.But here in Texas I would need to install A/C. I would like
1979 L25 Headliner Steve22116 at 7:32pm 03.20.10 Lancer 1/1656 Good evening all. With the time change I decided to tackle removing my headliner so I can inspect ha
Beneteau First 38s5 Bow Pulpit w/rollers rajens at 7:18pm 03.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1712 Need a source for a cast alum. bow pulpit with anchor rollers for a Beneteau First 38s5. During Cyc
Cambridge to Cape May Marc Bergmueller at 6:59pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 30/4858 I have a friend planning a trip North from Cambridge Md to the Deleware canal and down to Cape May o
Two three way valves one head ffharry at 6:28pm 03.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1238 I have a hunter 37 cherubini cutter with one head... From the head it goes to a three way valve. Fro
O'day 20 Leak Around Centerboard Pin sbranin at 5:52pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 18/9116 I purchased a 1975 O'day 20 last fall. I found when taking it out for the first time that it takes o
Where would you hide a course computer for an ST6000 PrincessoftheLake at 5:39pm 03.20.10 Big Boats 10/2139 I am sure that the course computer on our Raymarine ST6000 has failed and the skipper and I drove 22
New Cabin Carpet lingarner at 5:17pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 24/13316 I am going to attempt remodeling the interior cabin of my 26' San Juan. Starting with the floor. I d
Refurbishing exterior cabin/cockpit/deck OldDedHed at 5:16pm 03.20.10 Catalina 22 15/3726 OK another dumb question for a new boat owner. My '86 22 pop-top needs a good polish and mildew remo
Seeking current information regarding Marquesas Key Mark Major at 4:42pm 03.20.10 Destinations 4/4160 I sailed to the Dry Tortugas 8 years ago taking the northern route, anchoring west of Marquesas. Thi
Feedback needed on Aquagardpaint jybiom at 4:28pm 03.20.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1438 Has anyone used Aquagard brand Bottom Gard ablative paint? I am considering using on my Catalina 30.
Downwind, ease the backstay? Ducati at 3:16pm 03.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/6748 As we round the mark and prep for downwind, we should ease off the backstay correct? If so how mu
Looking at a 76' ODay 25 tpothen at 3:01pm 03.20.10 Day Sailers 2/1575 Hello all, I am going to look at a 76' Oday25 tomorrow. Can anyone educate me on the common pla
A Definitive Answer (YANMAR Gear Position) (1) Maine Sail at 1:49pm 03.20.10 Musings With Maine Sail 47/30768 Definitive answer from Yanmar on gear position while sailing.. Advisory Number: MSA08-003: DATE F
Replacing main sheet on Irwin 37 jimford2158 at 12:50pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2429 Hi all, would anybody happen to know the correct size and length for the mainsail sheet on a Irwin 3
Insurance and Dry Surveys zcorda at 12:38pm 03.20.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1444 I have a 1982 54 foot Hunter Sailboat. My insurance company wants a dry survey every two to three ye
Kitchen sink drain (2) guidera48 at 12:27pm 03.20.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2548 Installing the new sole in the galley I disasembled the sink cabinet. I figured this would be a good

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Installing through-hulls in a Yamaha 33. jviss at 10:24am 04.07.22 By the way, thanks for the wonderful write-up and pictures! You did a great job, and your writing s
Installing through-hulls in a Yamaha 33. jviss at 10:18am 04.07.22 replacing 5 of the 8 though-hulls on my Y-33 Why so many through hulls on a 33? Mine's a 38 and
Question About Mesh Dodger Window Covers jeepbluetj at 10:14am 04.07.22 I've never used mesh covers, but logic tells me If visible light gets through the mesh, the UV will
New Catalina 30 Owner jeepbluetj at 9:55am 04.07.22 My C-30's electrical looked very similar. I replaced all of it that I could, new panels like you're
Hunter 216 tiller brake? Hayden Watson at 9:52am 04.07.22 What I did on my tiller boats was to use a nylon dock line that was anchored to one side stern cleat
Re-Bedding a replacement through haul transducer Ward H at 9:52am 04.07.22 Assuming you are talking about a transducer with mushroom head on the outside here is how I did mine
Hunter 216 tiller brake? Parsons at 9:38am 04.07.22 I used to own one of these. On a tiller boat, the leverage near the pivot point is just too high to
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 9:21am 04.07.22 How many sailors does it take to change a light bulb? 3 - 1 to hold the bulb and 2 to drink until t
Pontoon vs Cato bridge (1) Parsons at 9:18am 04.07.22 No racing involved, they were sitting under the bridge, behind and beneath the operating mechanism w
boat prices Dalliance at 9:16am 04.07.22 It all comes down to supply and demand. We could discuss endlessly the many factors influencing tho
Desperate leakinhg LloydB at 9:15am 04.07.22 jviss said "I have no idea what this means:" voice to text is your feind
Pontoon vs Cato bridge Don S/V ILLusion at 8:54am 04.07.22 Never challenge a bridge to a race
can't pump out waste tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:52am 04.07.22 Apparently YOU don't know the difference between an NDZ and where it's only illegal to dump a tank.
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? Gary Marquez at 8:51am 04.07.22 Interesting. Wondering how one misplaces a 4000lb chunk of lead. Or do you mean a centerboard? If
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? Gary Marquez at 8:50am 04.07.22 You might want to consider buying a cheap parts boat and salvage the items you need. Something like
Desperate leakinhg jviss at 8:36am 04.07.22 I have no idea what this means:
autopilot install on an H280 jssailem at 8:35am 04.07.22 I believe you can program the turn speed on the Raymarine EV100. If not one gets use to the need t
Pontoon vs Cato bridge jviss at 8:33am 04.07.22 Hi all, Another bridge incident in Florida. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/06/pontoon
Pontoon vs Cato bridge jssailem at 8:28am 04.07.22 No limit of boaters vying for the Darwin Awards.
can't pump out waste tank (3) JamesG161 at 8:16am 04.07.22 A lot of good advice, but I thought these pictures my help focus on his issue OEM Vacu Flush e Mome

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