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Chain plate leaks and bulkheads Indysailor at 2:57pm 10.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2788 This afternoon I looked at an Oday 23 today to purchase. It's a pretty sound boat in most ways. We w
leaky boat franksears@comcast.net at 2:46pm 10.10.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2184 I have an 2001 - H260... a nice sailing boat... it leaks! not sea water. but rain water. I've sealed
Solar Trickle Charger b.nelson at 12:43pm 10.10.09 Catalina 310 4/3221 Our 310 is on a mooring in the summer and outside both without power. I am considering adding a sola
350, 37, 38??? christianadams at 12:07pm 10.10.09 Big Boats 5/3160 Wonder what people thought of the various utility of three Catalina models if one wanted to coastal
How do you "unregister" temporary one at 11:44am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1581 I have searched everything. Forums, help, control panels, site map, everything. "Contact us" link on
Single Handed Running Rigging deepfreezesailor at 11:09am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1854 Can anyone provide me a diagram of how to rig a V25 for single handed sailing? At 63 with one leg in
LED Anchor Light crimminst at 11:02am 10.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1793 I would like to replace the incandescent bulb in my anchor light on my 2003 Catalina 34 MKII sailboa
Alcohol Fuel Russr at 10:59am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 15/5427 Hi, We have used an Origo 3000 alcohol stove for 3 yrs and loved it. Last season we had problems wi
Jibing alone Warren Milberg at 10:03am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2193 At this time of the year, the winds are often up on the Chesapeake. When solo sailing and needing t
Stainless steel railings Don Bumgarner at 9:17am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1547 The stainless steel starboard-stern railing was damaged beyond repair on my 1980 Islander 32. Does a
Mainsail reefing RvrSailor at 8:54am 10.10.09 Big Boats 6/4871 I would like to know how to attach my reefing lines to the mainsail leech reefing clews. I have port
Which New or Nearly New 25' Boat Would You Buy? Marcia at 7:41am 10.10.09 Ask All Sailors 70/21368 We are looking into the future and we are considering a 25' sailboat. We like the size for what we
Holding Tank Bladder? sbailey64 at 3:21am 10.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2011 Hi, I have been looking at used Hunter 27s and realize that most of them have a waste holding tank.
WC Stern Light (1) shorty at 3:16am 10.10.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1562 1985 Pearson 34 I replaced this OEM Wilcox Crittenden stern light with an LED fixture this past summ
head flush water intake CRYSTALxxx at 3:01am 10.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1993 Hi This Jabsco toilet sys is new for me. When I use the pump there is no water comming in. How dose
head flush water intake CRYSTALxxx at 2:48am 10.10.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1038 Hi This Jabsco toilet sys is new for me. When I use the pump there is no water comming in. How dose
Where To Buy Seat Covers for 26d?? tommy m johnson at 9:41pm 10.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2486 Just got 26d, which has fraying seat covers. Where can one buy either same model seat covers, or an
Rudder Post blues raybirdfloats at 9:00pm 10.09.09 Ericson 1/2441 I have a 1977 Modified Ericson 29 that went around the world without me and now lies in Alaska under
First 45F5 O2Addict at 3:16pm 10.09.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1529 I have been offered a good deal on a 45F5. Anyone on here an owner of one of these? What is the verd
Owners Manuals wufibugs at 3:10pm 10.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 10/3321 The PO of my 86 31' said she had all the owners manuals to the boat, but disappeared without deliver

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Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 10:30am 04.19.22 The crimpers designed for electrical work are designed to make good electrical connections. I would
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? DArcy at 10:25am 04.19.22 This is pretty close to what I had in mind!! And I should've been more clear in my original post th
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? GeorgeC at 9:50am 04.19.22 I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the w
1992 Hunter 30T Winches (2) ChrisHunter at 9:44am 04.19.22 This is the Barient winch parts document from my 1992 Hunter 30. Hope it helps.
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted D Swanson at 9:28am 04.19.22 My .02... Looked at lots of boats, the one that I purchased had hank-on, others had roll furlers. At
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Dalliance at 9:09am 04.19.22
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted stickinthemud57 at 9:07am 04.19.22 I like to think I can still do it at 80. jmc That is my hope as well. I just don't want it to be t
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 8:46am 04.19.22 I'm resigned to the notion that one day I will have not have the necessary strength and agility to
Burning insense on a boat (2) jssailem at 8:24am 04.19.22 They come is a variety of sizes and shapes.... Not sure I would enjoy having one swinging in the sal
Looking for info on the head/toilet (1) pclarksurf at 8:23am 04.19.22 I don't recommend my PO: nothing like straight in / straight out:
In support of the shop jssailem at 8:19am 04.19.22 Hope you are getting ready to go sailing. When does the ice clear the lake?
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 8:16am 04.19.22 I wonder in your area where do arborists or landscapers go to get their rigs for tree work. Where do
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? dlochner at 8:10am 04.19.22 The crimpers designed for electrical work are designed to make good electrical connections. I would
What's going on with Marlow Hunter? David in Sandusky at 8:10am 04.19.22 Here is an article from last October. A&M Manufacturing and StyleCraft Boats will build their boats
Low oil indicator fading in and out jssailem at 8:09am 04.19.22 I would check the connections for the alarm and sensor. You could have corrosion on the terminals th
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Scott T-Bird at 8:08am 04.19.22 Are you sure you need to shorten the cable and crimp new fittings? I was able to add gates at the b
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 8:05am 04.19.22 Dyneema would work for the gate, but I still need to shorten the existing cable.or replace the the w
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) jssailem at 8:01am 04.19.22 Cannot speak to the Vision and modification technique. I can suggest the mid-cleat I installed. When
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 7:59am 04.19.22 I would consider taking the life lines to a rigger and have them do it for you. In my case West
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 7:45am 04.19.22 On my "Life Lines" I decided to use a machine crimp swages. It is said to be the most effective tool

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