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can someone start a thread on how to properly wax a boat? (1) luvitt at 2:55pm 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2180 sounds silly, but i've not had good results in the past. I guess there is some trick, or special sa
Measurement question for PSS shaft seal Ken Honeycutt at 2:35pm 03.21.09 Big Boats 0/40 I want to install a PSS shaft seal before splash down this spring so I took some measurements today.
Plastic Clips (1) AndrewB at 2:33pm 03.21.09 Big Boats 5/1302 Does anybody know where I can purchase some new plastic clips for the hindge of our hatch. Photo is
Store survey Phil Herring at 1:46pm 03.21.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1846 First, I want to thank everyone who responded to our store survey. We received many, many responses
Skylight Replacement; hardware or not Mysterious Ways at 1:23pm 03.21.09 Big Boats 1/1282 I was once told that when replacing the skylights I should not have the corners of the new acrylic d
Rolly Tasker 14' (4) jhesh at 1:19pm 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1476 Hi all, First post here, hope I do it right. I have what I think is a Rolly Tasker daysailer. I d
New 6 horse tohatsu captian dave at 11:11am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2503 I've been looking on the internet for a new outboard. I been looking at the Tohatsu 6 HP extra long
Deck core replacement project Ed Schenck at 11:10am 03.21.09 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2280 Here's a topic that has been covered many times, cutting out and replacing wet and rotten deck balsa
New electric item Ron20324 at 10:29am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1790 New (to me, at least) at the Home Depot store: It is an AC adaptor, 30-amp male (plug) connector to
how to get internet onboard thru your cell w/o paying extra. (2) luvitt at 9:11am 03.21.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2212 Im surfing from the boat now, on the hard in the boatyard. Im way out in the country with no wifi,
320 furling line Bill C320, Papillon at 8:11am 03.21.09 Mid-Size Boats 6/2426 Anyone know the factory recommended diameter of the headsail furling on a 320 mark II?
To Blister repair or not?? Mich222 at 6:39am 03.21.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1405 a
prospective macgregor owner LDM at 5:56am 03.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1169 I looked at a MacGregor Venture 22 (70's) for sale yesterday. The roof of the interior is peeling. I
broken mast by spreaders Whim Sea at 3:44am 03.21.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1442 Was help a guy who has a broken mass near the spreaders, Is there any repair kit or splice kit for t
TillePilot st1000 vs TP22 CaptainE at 11:50pm 03.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2962 I just purchased a tillerpilot st1000 plus. Anyone have a bad experience with these? Im using it for
Just a thank you nameaneh at 5:49pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1427 I just want to thank everyone who has responded to questions I have asked. Seriously this is an inv
Ladder Installation nameaneh at 5:47pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1787 So I had my ladder installed and I had to take it off... Problem is I can't get to where the lock nu
Swing Keel Cable Detached nameaneh at 5:45pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2502 So I have a Venture 21 and the bolt must have come off connecting the winch cable to the keel. The
What kind of sailboat? Zidanthegreat at 5:17pm 03.20.09 Ask All Sailors 45/4969 Okay question out to all you saliors, what kind of boat should i start off with to sail. i want to b
Looking for replacement part Larryhobbs25 at 3:51pm 03.20.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1097 I am looking for a steaming light bracket for a 77 O'Day25

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Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Scott T-Bird at 12:37pm 06.23.21 It is not a blown fuse, it is the holder and the end contacts inside. Sorry, but in this case you a
Where's all this water coming from? shemandr at 12:29pm 06.23.21 I would try to put the pump at the lowest part of the bilge. If water in compartments isn't drainin
UPS must hate sailors Hayden Watson at 12:14pm 06.23.21 Watched as a burly baggage handler lifted it up over his head and smashed it down onto the conveye
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start (1) Richard19068 at 12:14pm 06.23.21 The instrument panel did not light up. We checked the battery and had plenty of battery. ... we p
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 12:11pm 06.23.21 Does an external regulator directly control the voltage output of the alternator or does it contro
Replacement Traveler Part for H-34 Mike Oldak at 11:56am 06.23.21 Doug, I replaced all of my Shafer traveler gear with Harken. as per your picture IMG_0616.JPG My o
UPS must hate sailors Roadking Larry at 11:52am 06.23.21 There were no styrofoam or metal clips.just a plastic ring and containment was trash bag. I found o
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. tfox2069 at 11:37am 06.23.21 I can't stop thinking about your comment that 1.5m (5ft) waves aren't uncommon at the dock that you'
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Head Sail at 11:28am 06.23.21 WADR guys, I have personally experienced an old fuse holder that was deteriorating and had not yet
Stern light MikeyJ at 11:08am 06.23.21 I agree that it will be too much trouble to relocate the stern light. So I'm going to add one to my
Stern light Sailfanatic at 11:03am 06.23.21 On a serious note.... I got curious what the actual regs state and found this... If your boat is
Stern light MikeyJ at 10:53am 06.23.21 From what's I understand, while sailing you turn off the mast head light. So people know you are a
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Wade Gizzy at 10:44am 06.23.21 I like the plan but I do not think it should require drilling holes in the fiberglass unless you ar
tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 10:37am 06.23.21 You don't have a Balmar regulator, and don't even need to do what you proposed, with a Balmar. It i
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Stu Jackson at 10:35am 06.23.21 Does not sound like a fuse. When fuses go, nothing happens until you replace them. I agree with T
Stern light rgranger at 10:32am 06.23.21 On a serious note.... I got curious what the actual regs state and found this... If your boat is g
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance? Doug J at 10:27am 06.23.21 Would love to attend. Is it a party or a sail? Please send more info. It's a casual get together a
H23.5 companionway sliding hatch rgranger at 10:22am 06.23.21 Do you have the sliding hatch that you can dissemble and take measurements? Worse case ... measure
Stern light rgranger at 10:18am 06.23.21 This light set is a powerboat running light setup as it has a 360 degree white light, so it would n
Westerbeke 27, cooling loop to the Hot water heater Richard19068 at 10:15am 06.23.21 Do you mean it is leaking where the engine coolant is going into the water heater? If so, the wate

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