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Dr. LED Bulb Failure - Polar Star 25 (1) Bob S at 5:15am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2476 Has anyone installed the Dr LED's Polar Star 25 in their boat? How are they working for you? I did
Prise on a sprayhood and a cockpit tent? Threms at 3:20am 07.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1994 Hi, im bying a mac 26m from 2006, and was asking to the prise of a spray hood and cockpit tent. The
Special Twine Decorative Lacing - Ross? jibes138 at 2:46am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2636 When I first bought my boat the prior owner had laced the wheel completely with twine and at each sp
Lido 14 Experience??? Rick D at 7:36pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 10/4251 Our YC was donated a Lido 14. We rigged it today and there are a couple of rigging questions we have
First Time Buying Advise (Pacific NW) GaryS at 7:29pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2506 First let me say that I would be very happy and appreciative for a few general pointers/answers to m
Recurrent bilge pump problems IVIVI at 7:17pm 07.22.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1503 I have a 2002 473 with a Jabsco PAR 31610-0092 bilge pump that consistently DOES NOT work. I've trie
Plates sliding of table (2) paulj at 6:50pm 07.22.09 Catalina 310 2/1711 Ray I'm at Squirrel Cove, BC doing laundry today. I've been out crusing for 18 days. Refrigerater do
Old Boat Parts htafe at 6:35pm 07.22.09 Big Boats 1/2237 So I have a 1987 Catalina 36. I'm trying to keep it in shape but I can't find parts like new pins an
Wiring Diagram/Main Panel for Catalina 25 scourge at 6:09pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 2/11915 Hi all, I am actually an Ericson owner, but I have a very good, elderly friend who bought an old boa
Dinius trial update sfgary at 6:07pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2455 Here is an update on the trial of Bismarck Dinius trial in Lake Co. California. Thanks to John of Al
Main sheet rigging blocks JoeKuhl at 5:54pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1985 Which blocks are used on the boom and down to the traveler? I know the blocks that are on the trave
newbie 1978 Oday 30' zif001 at 5:23pm 07.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1151 I Am Considering Making A Purchase Of A 1978 O'day 30. Any Suggestions To What I Should Be Caref
12' Rib w/25hp on a C30? Hermit Scott at 4:14pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 19/3037 I am looking at a 12' avon rib with a 25 hp four stroke. It has a steering wheel and a seat that sit
H216 Mast Raising Electric Winch rangerpaul at 1:57pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 2/2375 This is a sweet deal. I have reported recently on my installation of an electric winch for raising
Need Boat Buying Guidance RobOH at 1:50pm 07.22.09 Catalina 22 14/2015 I have narrowed my boat buying search down to 2 Catalina 22's. Both are pretty equal in cabin, hull
1977 o'day 27 bulhead replacement james27 at 1:24pm 07.22.09 Bigger Boats 3/2787 1977 o'day 27 bulkhead replacement/ chain plate I just bought an o'day 27 (1977). When I bought her
What are the dimensions of a Pearson 31 fractionally rigged SPINNAKER? RobertLangdirect at 1:11pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1140 Yes, I can post this in the Pearson section but if you know a P-31, fractionally rigged owner, you c
How to install center board back into a 23.5? Scubajeep at 1:09pm 07.22.09 Smaller Boats 12/2721 Does anyone know how to install a centerboard (swing keel) back into a Hunter 23.5. ALso what siz
ST4000 Installation hramblerman at 12:50pm 07.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1186 For those with Hunter boats that have a console style helm-does the motor drive unit for the ST4000
Which Boat To Buy, Part II Morgan0505 at 11:06am 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2251 I am a first time boat buyer, just completing my first season on the water in many, many years. Curr

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Cockpit Cushions Phil Herring at 8:26am 03.10.22 Generalized inflation numbers don't capture what's happened to foam prices over the past two years.
Standing Rigging brockangelo at 8:25am 03.10.22 I haven't looked closely at the turnbuckles or jaw toggles yet, but how do you decide a left-hand th
I got new crew brockangelo at 8:23am 03.10.22 Aww that's awesome. Looks like a good water dog too! I have two Shih Tzu's, and they are admittedly
Sailboat donation jssailem at 8:13am 03.10.22 You might see if there is a Sea Scout program in your local area. They may be able to use the boat i
LiFePo4 Refresh Maine Sail at 8:12am 03.10.22 Guys, Let's keep it simple 1-There is no small frame alternator made that is continuous-duty rated
I got new crew Jacktar at 8:11am 03.10.22 That is a good run, only got 11.5 out of ex wife but got the boat in the divorce so not all bad.
Sailboat donation Jacktar at 8:05am 03.10.22 Try local PBS station or org
refrigeration for a s2 11a kloudie1 at 8:04am 03.10.22 most expeditious would be to get a portable that has a compressor refrigeration system ( not solid s
Hunter 26.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:57am 03.10.22 Properly outfitted watching the wind yes May I suggest a good skipper who teaches go with you th
Sailboat donation Jstonge at 7:43am 03.10.22 I donated my O'Day 25 to Boat Angel (boatangel.com). Once it was sold, I met with the new owners wh
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... Blowboat at 7:37am 03.10.22 On behalf of the Hunter 27, they are indeed a production built boat but they are built like a tank.
Sailboat donation Pirate Dave at 7:12am 03.10.22 I have been trying to donate my Catalina 27. Lived on it with my wife for six years before she died
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar... Benny17441 at 7:04am 03.10.22 On behalf of the Hunter 27, they are indeed a production built boat but they are built like a tank.
Standing Rigging Gene Neill at 6:42am 03.10.22 Great responses! I don't have much to add. I replaced our rigging with the CD kit and was happy. I
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:32am 03.10.22 Ye Gods! Step1: Get rid of the bladder and every hose in the boat...Step 2: clean every surface t
Docking queries Siamese at 6:30am 03.10.22 Ditto on the three strand. 1/2" will do it.
New Catalina 30 Owner Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:28am 03.10.22 Ye Gods! Step1: Get rid of the bladder and every hose in the boat...Step 2: clean every surface th
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:27am 03.10.22 If you are interested in doing your own sewing you need to check out the Sailrite.com website. The
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 6:24am 03.10.22 *Resistance is the proper term here, not impedance. Impedance is the effective resistance of a circ
Docking queries RoyS at 5:57am 03.10.22 Very happy with Taylor Made brand fenders in white and size 8" x 20". Guaranteed for life. Guarant

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