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Please to announce Lake Lanier is at full pool Bob4203 at 10:50am 10.15.09 Catalina 30 0/1148 No big shakes in the scope of world events, but for boaters here in Atlanta, we have waited five yea
cushion measurments maxxx at 9:53am 10.15.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1565 Does anyone have the measurments for all of the cabin cushions for an Oday 28. I need an idea of how
Boat info Old Weird Harold at 9:37am 10.15.09 Cal 0/2207 Hi all, I have recently (this past spring) purchased a 1979 Cal 2-35. I love the boat and would re
Head system rebuild (2) phantomracer at 9:16am 10.15.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/6947 After sailing our new-to-us boat this year, I think I have found some issues with the head system (s
San Juan and Gulf Islands of Washington and Canada Don3098 at 8:29am 10.15.09 Destinations 3/3420 My wife and I spent a month cruising the San Juan and Gulf Islands of Washington and Canada on our H
ProAction Blitz at 7:07am 10.15.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3533 I was watching a marine show and noticed an advertisement for ProActive Cleaning system and was wond
What I've Been Doing Recently (4) RBone at 7:05am 10.15.09 Ask An Oday Owner 14/3031 With winter approaching I've turned my efforts to making a frame for the shrinkwrap so I can continu
H380 Solar Panel Mounts AlwaysFORSAIL at 6:09am 10.15.09 Big Boats 1/1559 I am looking for a way to mount solar panels, as many as possible, on a 2001 Hunter 380. My preferr
H280 Heads Shower Trevor at 4:58am 10.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1786 my hand held shower in the heads of my 1996 H280 does not get any water supply from the main tap mix
First 38 - Extended transom f.vitali at 1:55am 10.15.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1692 Does anyone know about a First 38 where the stern was modified extending the transom to have a swimm
T Off A Through Hull; Red Brass Issue Rick D at 10:37pm 10.14.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2007 OK, guys, a few years ago, I would have purchased a bronze T and a nipple to connect it to the thru
Need mast stepping information Danny4719 at 10:24pm 10.14.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2109 Finally, we are ready to step the new mast. However, I have never seen the stepping process done, so
H260 garage door ? Bob 04 H260 at 9:18pm 10.14.09 Smaller Boats 5/1435 My boat is still at the slip but will be coming out next week I think. Can anyone with a 260 on the
Short season but I wouldn't have missed it BobM at 8:15pm 10.14.09 S2 4/2131 Another short season for me this year. Last year it was getting my new (to me) 9.2A ready and movin
Kenyon pressurized alcohol stove Manny at 7:55pm 10.14.09 Ask All Sailors 39/16334 Whose familiar with the Kenyon 206 pressurized alcohol stove? I've got one onboard that I am tempted
H23.5 Water Ballast Treatment? Sail064 at 6:57pm 10.14.09 Smaller Boats 3/1202 This year was my first with a water ballast boat and I just hauled it out of salt water this week.
Stepping the Mast jetdrvr at 6:50pm 10.14.09 S2 4/2841 Hello All, I just bought my first sailboat, a 1979 7.3. I pulled it out last week and can't belie
Oh Joy refit 10/14/09 (9) CharlieCobra at 5:00pm 10.14.09 Ask All Sailors 29/4248 More fun lately. We're getting down to the bones and finding less issues than anticipated. You can
Paragon G-300 Manual Transmission BornSailor2 at 4:56pm 10.14.09 Ask All Sailors 8/3120 Hi All Does anyone know what type of lubrication goes into a Paragon Manual Transmission? BS2
excellent 26D rudder DNease at 3:48pm 10.14.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2967 Just putting out to everyone the info on my newly designed 26D rudder blade. I built it during the

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Ship/Maintenance log book higgs at 8:03pm 04.20.22 I keep a handwritten log of maintenance on the engine so I know when I last changed filters, inspect
How fix rudder play from oblong hole in rudder tube? Daveinet at 7:41pm 04.20.22 Just for fun, if it is still apart, you may want to spray the inner galvanized tube with galvanized
1992 Hunter 30T Winches BOSSailor at 7:32pm 04.20.22 Thanks for posting that, Chris, it's useful for one of my projects as well. Question for anyone who
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? PaulK at 7:15pm 04.20.22 Be a little careful about offbeat storage spots. Leo ended up having to move Tally Ho mid-rebuild be
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig flando at 7:05pm 04.20.22 Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor heritage at 6:42pm 04.20.22 My 2gm also has trouble handling a large load at low rpms,. The 100amp balmar alternator wiil pull
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 6:34pm 04.20.22 So how would a loose plug cause a "reverse polarity" issue? AC is like digital: either it works or
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? eberhardt.kalmar.huhn@outlook. at 6:34pm 04.20.22 Thank you for your replies, gentlemen. Well, it wouldn't have to be near the water. I think even som
Starwind 19 project boat (3) SailingLoto at 6:31pm 04.20.22 I have been sailing her a bit, buy have failed to get pics on the water yet. Fun little boat.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 04.20.22 Possible the PO limited the governor control (AKA throttle) to a max. of 2500 RPM. Except that it
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:21pm 04.20.22 I have to wonder how many people have just caulked the whole anchor locker lid closed. It's temptin
Center board line tension (2) Frodoflaco at 6:12pm 04.20.22 regarding the centerboard. This may explain something. Centerboard Upgrade A solid stainless steel
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 6:11pm 04.20.22 I will often get conditions where green water washes the decks where I sail, particularly going thr
Anchor locker leaks jviss at 6:01pm 04.20.22 I'm not so sure the H306 was made for taking on green water. I'd be pretty happy if it only leaked
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:58pm 04.20.22 Wow, a very interesting thread, and well written, detailed posts from all afflicted. Thanks. I do
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:55pm 04.20.22 My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for
Anchor locker leaks jaysweet at 5:45pm 04.20.22 The leak in my H-306 chain locker didn't take as much investigation. The photo below was taken look
Fresh water flush Xstream at 5:44pm 04.20.22 It doesn't. But you will if salt water contaminates your fresh water supply. This boat is on an inl
Fresh water flush Xstream at 5:41pm 04.20.22 @Xstream Perhaps I can help. You may be sensing frustration from earlier replies. I believe this
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 5:37pm 04.20.22 it only leaks when I'm sailing hard and taking green water onto the deck. At least I can see one

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