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Cal 28-2 Keel lnsc23 at 9:45am 11.20.09 Cal 1/3911 I have an 87 28-2 shoal draft and am considering replacing or extending to the deep draft (3' 9" vs.
Another 40.5 Question Michael G at 9:13am 11.20.09 Big Boats 6/1617 I am about to install a radar pole on the back of my 40.5 and as you would know it I stumbled on a g
Teak Cleaner Salty at 8:58am 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 15/9598 I am in the process of looking for a teak cleaner and varnish / oil to redo my boat interior. I am r
Soundproofing I/B Diesel engine area sail2kn0m0r at 8:10am 11.20.09 Day Sailers 2/1961 Has anyone soundproofed their inboard engine "room" I have 26 Oday Yanmar 8hp and found this product
Sailboat Power systems kloudie1 at 7:03am 11.20.09 Ask All Sailors 35/7081
replace inboard with outboard on a 82/30 john w smith at 6:35am 11.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2025 I have a 1982 - 30 with a DEAD engine . I also have a newer 15 hp long shaft outboard. I woul lik
Stu Pls Help DanNahant at 6:13am 11.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1918 I have a 1987 Catalina 30 Mk II with the Universal M25XP diesel. Even when the batteries are fully c
Beneteau 361 - second fuel tank Phil_Oceanis 361 at 5:46am 11.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3968 Has anyone added a second fuel tank to a Beneteau 361 (or similar boat)? Any ideas how to do it? T
Captain Herring needs to post ... Shoaldrafter at 4:47am 11.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1283 Folks, Captain Herring needs to post a "utube" or video of how to use this new item from his boat
Tuning the rig on hunter water-ballast boats Nicky17000 at 1:33am 11.20.09 Smaller Boats 5/2414 Hi, I would like some advice for proper rig tensioning on these type of boats. Usually I set the mas
Reducing sail on a Catalina 320 with roller furling main C22Reflections at 7:16pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/5480 Question for Catalina owners with roller furling mains. I have owned a 1986 Catalina 22 ("Reflectio
bunks on trailer dtdsail at 5:11pm 11.19.09 Catalina 22 6/1902 I am trying to get a trailer set up for my Catalina 22. Does anyone know how high to put the bunks o
where to sell a mast Jerry Loomis Monterey at 5:05pm 11.19.09 Pearson 1/1774 With out trying to sell my mast on the forum would anyone know where I might advertise a mast, riggi
Bringing our 1986 9.2C back in shape Calypso at 4:08pm 11.19.09 S2 5/2393 We've just completed two summers of ownership. Here's what we've done. -paint mast and boom, use tef
I don't know what my boat is (2) mullinb at 2:51pm 11.19.09 Trailer Sailors 8/4887 This fall I traded 2 canoes for this sailboat. My problem is theres no name plate or any other I D .
2 blade vs 3 blade prop Roger F at 2:43pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 12/5500 Hi - I currently have a 2 blade prop. Just realized pitch was off and in process of having that fixe
newbie- bottom paint? digitek718 at 2:32pm 11.19.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1439 just pulled my oday 25 cb out of the water today...not sure the condition of the bottom paint..how d
2 blade vs 3 blade prop? Roger F at 2:28pm 11.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/2 I have an H306 with a 2 blade prop. I have since found that the pitch was off a bit. I am consider
Beerfort Scale Roger Long at 1:34pm 11.19.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1571 Finally! A wind force scale modern sailors can use. Force 0: Sails hanging limp. Tiller tends itse
Anyone have any experience with Somers Cove, Crisfield MD? Ron S at 1:32pm 11.19.09 Destinations 1/3286 Hi, Just wondering if anyone has ever used Somers Cove in Crisfield MD? Thinking of putting a li

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Fresh water flush Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.21.22 @Xstream I understand. Then I would humbly suggest that the very simpler solution that those of us
Anchor woes capta at 10:20am 04.21.22 I think it is a pretty nifty idea. It certainly keeps your foredeck clear of that stuff until needed
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 9:48am 04.21.22 Well then, I am still skeptical, but it is what it is. I truly believe if you have any voltage on t
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 04.21.22 drip-lip Oooh, I like that label rather than "skirt". Maybe I'll use it too. But talking about
Anchor woes (1) DArcy at 9:36am 04.21.22 My C&C 27 had the cap sort of like the one JVIS posted, but with a hook to hold the chain. When raci
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 9:14am 04.21.22 Good comments and questions. I think it is a matter of philosophy. I've never liked the idea of a
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? jeepbluetj at 8:57am 04.21.22 Calif Ted speaks the truth. Anywhere socal is lots of $$$, and they don't like DIY much. Dana Point'
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug LooseScrews24 at 8:56am 04.21.22 Wow. There appears to be a big hole at the base of the stern. I wonder where that hole goes? serio
Epoxy and stainless steel. Ralph Johnstone at 8:41am 04.21.22 So I think with the extra that I am doing which includes a couple wraps of cloth should be more tha
Epic Fail rgranger at 8:39am 04.21.22 Thanks for the advice I will give it a try and let you know It has been four years but if I rememb
Securing Boom while trailering? CurtisC at 8:35am 04.21.22 I have done various tie downs for my boom, but I have never been super happy with them. I usually f
Yanmar 2GM20F rear main seal kloudie1 at 8:16am 04.21.22 Ken, the parts book says it is a double lip nitrile, HTC 60829 oil seal. I think that is 60mm id, 82
X2Power AGM battery Maine Sail at 7:57am 04.21.22 Anybody hear about these batteries? thoughts? I'll be a guinea pig if necessary! those batterie
Catalina 320 start problem Ken13559 at 7:39am 04.21.22 About 3 weeks ago, I've decided to run a 14awg wire from Starter Push Button to the starter Solenoid
X2Power AGM battery MikeHoncho at 7:34am 04.21.22 No offense taken and to be fair he didn't ask for input on his design just a battery. I'm not claimi
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 7:26am 04.21.22 204656
X2Power AGM battery FastOlson at 7:15am 04.21.22
1992 Hunter 30T Winches jssailem at 7:12am 04.21.22 Seems like a quick fix, but has flaws. The enlarged holes will make the winch wobble when exposed t
Reverse Polarity Problem JamesG161 at 7:03am 04.21.22 For my own knowledge... Could another boat near by, that has a AC Circuit problem, cause this issue
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug jssailem at 6:53am 04.21.22 Wow. There appears to be a big hole at the base of the stern. I wonder where that hole goes?

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