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Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hayden Watson at 12:35pm 10.28.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2250 I always hear that I should wire tie the set screw for prop shaft flange but none of the set screws
Replacing a bulkhead on a Bristol 24 Bluenose at 10:50am 10.28.21 Bristol 2/1300 Hello all, a pre-sale survey says the port bulkhead needs to be completely replaced. I am handy at b
Replacing a bulkhead on a Bristol 24 Bluenose at 10:46am 10.28.21 Mid-Size Boats 0/11 Hi all, I am looking at a Bristol 24 that needs the port bulkhead replaced. Access is fairly easy, b
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for the macerator recommendations) SVFreedom at 7:51pm 10.27.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/3676 I have seen some of Peggy's posts on macerators jabsco vs raritan - just replaced my most difficult
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check (3) SkookumZac at 6:13pm 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 15/2711 Hi all, I am about to cut a hole in my mast and before I make an expensive mistake I'd like to run
Finding a good surveyor in Fort Pierce Florida Thaelia at 5:15pm 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/489 Hi, has anybody got a recommendation for a good surveyor in east Florida. The boat is in Fort Pierce
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode John Marrone at 2:27pm 10.27.21 Catalina 22 10/1803 Okay....I'm still learning all the "Ropes" here. Hauling in the Anchor with this Pre-Spliced 3-Brade
DIY Fuel Polishing System jmce1587 at 11:43am 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 18/5390
Fuel Filter/separator selection (2) Project_Mayhem at 11:23am 10.27.21 Engines and Propulsion 19/2271 I went to purchase a new fuel filter/separator and noticed there was two different types available f
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? geoffreykwright at 6:11am 10.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 49/3709 Hi - I am doing some work for a client with a 2005 Hunter 33. When they bought the boat, the PO gav
S/E Marina Recommendations Gold70 at 5:30am 10.27.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1562 Hi, New to the forum. Looking for recommendations for a nice marina in NC,SC,GA or North Florida a
Winterizing bilge on my H37 DanMaine at 5:22am 10.27.21 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1334 I seem to get a bit of leaking around my mast/ceiling area and some other places I can't seem to loc
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift (1) Brian D at 6:39pm 10.26.21 Sails Call Lounge 3/897 Inquire at your local Marine Corps Recruiter
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 4:55pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 56/8561 I replace all 4 of my Marelon thru-hull / Marelon ball values during my haulout for bottom paint. T
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. (1) artboas at 3:41pm 10.26.21 Big Boats 25/3658 OK, I've been working on this for awhile, and wanted to get it running perfectly before discussing i
Old Salts yappasailing at 3:20pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1255
Another Battery Inquiry rpell1@msn.com at 1:43pm 10.26.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1047 Hi all, I know there are several posts regarding Battery choice but, since everyone has their own is
170 Gooseneck Repair Tater at 1:06pm 10.26.21 Day Sailers 5/1249 I just bought a 170 and as expected there are several areas needing repair. The gooseneck where the
Replacement Fresh Water Pump c130king at 5:32am 10.26.21 Catalina 310 5/1166 Any suggestions on replacing the fresh water pump under the sink? Mine leaks pretty hard. Thanks
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? Bogart at 10:16pm 10.25.21 Big Boats 4/1353 On my 2007 Hunter 45CC the stanchions are attached to the bases by a bolt/nut fitting which passes r

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Varnishing difficulties. Joe at 6:21am 10.26.24 I'm using blue shop towels to clean after sanding. Jesus........!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banghead: Sho
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped Crazy Dave Condon at 5:35am 10.26.24 Call Catalina Yachts in Largo, Florida and ask for Skip and ask him there can advise
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped Ward H at 5:18am 10.26.24 Search on Amazon (for reference) for a Crowfoot wrench set. I've been told that's what is used to
Urban Sailing dlochner at 4:34am 10.26.24 Going down the East River is a unique experience. Helicopters, sea planes, subways overhead, traffic
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat dlochner at 4:31am 10.26.24 Who has control of the escrow, your attorney or bank or the buyer's? If you have control through y
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? paulheth at 2:00am 10.26.24 bigeasy thanks for your response. On the Beneteau 40 there is a built in top loader. The cooling m
LiFePo4 now less than FLA Hayden Watson at 8:43pm 10.25.24 Good information here. It is good to know that you have an Amazon storefront with tested stuff. I
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 10.25.24 It was easier/quicker/cheaper to have the surveyor look at it than for me to travel. Life in the
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat marcham at 8:07pm 10.25.24 I had to travel, take time off work, a night or two in the hotel, $1000 plane ticket.....etc... It
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 10.25.24 I made an offer, arranged for survey all before I laid eyes on it What if you arrived at the boat
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat marcham at 7:22pm 10.25.24 I'm assuming the escrow is for a deposit? Makes complete sense .... if they are going to travel and
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat PaulK at 7:12pm 10.25.24 Why does he need an escrow account to have a boat surveyed? The surveyor should just bill the "gent
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Tally Ho at 6:55pm 10.25.24 Look as good as the originals.. What was the failure mode on the originals? I have had the rivet
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Tally Ho at 6:48pm 10.25.24 Seems a little odd, ut maybe he knows what boat he is looking for, and relies on a surveyor to insp
Cabin Top Winch Advice... ...3TacksontheWater at 4:27pm 10.25.24
Urban Sailing dLj at 4:22pm 10.25.24 Beautiful! New York Harbor is very interesting. Enjoy! dj
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Stu Jackson at 4:21pm 10.25.24 Ralph's right. IIRC, BoatUS should have a "How to sell your boat" procedures and recommendations ri
Winterising Scott B at 3:39pm 10.25.24 Hi Greg , do you use the pink plumbing A/F for the fresh water cooling portion of your engine? I se
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Ralph Johnstone at 3:28pm 10.25.24 That looks like one of the last documents to be signed once all the rest of the nuts and bolts are s
Vendee Globe Scott B at 3:26pm 10.25.24 Me, I'm rooting for Sam Davies. Have always been a fan since her race 12 yrs (?) ago, watched the m

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