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Oh My the Moorage Costs Hello Below at 3:15pm 02.02.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1539 I think he would have some real issues transiting the ICW. Bezos Sailboat
Help to ID this type of windlass (1) cmachlan at 3:06pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 3/911 I've looked and can't seem to find an answer. This isn't a pic of my windlass, but, mine looks just
SBO Free Classified Adv's Service Don Guillette at 12:13pm 02.02.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/2784 In all the years I've been involved with SBO, and there have been many, I've never once visited that
Main Sheet line holder (1) lmddmc at 11:21am 02.02.22 Day Sailers 11/2795 Hello I have a 1965 widgeon that has a standard Horn cleat tie off for the main sheet that sit on t
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Gold70 at 9:46am 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/4278 Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows. Thanks in advance...
Fuel tank Hunter 28 (2) Growl at 8:04am 02.02.22 Mid-Size Boats 1/1006
To oil or varnish?! (2) Growl at 6:48pm 02.01.22 Mid-Size Boats 16/2099 My teak is looking very weathered! After sanding I am afraid there might not be a lot left would you
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated (2) Thomas Meade at 2:59pm 02.01.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1526 I have not been able to find a supplier for a new, used or place to repair hatch cover for 23 ft oda
Hunter 35.5 Dingy Davits shawanaga at 2:42pm 02.01.22 Big Boats 3/2664 Has anyone installed davits on their 35.5? What do you recommend? Did you have any issues with the d
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) fjcattleco at 10:43am 02.01.22 Parts Search 23/5970 I have a 1981 Macgregor Venture by Newport (23). The pulley wheels for the mainsail on the masthead
Aft head shower tiffricco at 8:53am 02.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/684 Hello. I have a Hunter 41 DS. Has anyone taken off the door to the aft head shower and replaced with
2022 Apostle Islands Cruise! Want to Come? LakeShark at 8:34am 02.01.22 Catalina 22 4/1117 Hello my fellow Catalina 22 sailors. This year I am working with the Catalina 22 National Sailing A
beneteau spare parts Mike8193 at 8:19am 02.01.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1418 I searched the archives and this was addressed before. I can not sign in to the beneteau spare parts
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 8:12am 02.01.22 Mid-Size Boats 19/2031 My forward port lights (4) are leaking, I was thinking about opening them all and cleaning the black
Tiller (1) Tater at 4:45am 02.01.22 Day Sailers 10/2636 I wanted to pretty this up before sharing, but who has the time? Some think I am cheap. I prefer "
Hunter 336 mast cable runs Techstyle at 8:07pm 01.31.22 Mid-Size Boats 0/464 I have a 1996 Hunter 336 and I am wondering if anybody knows how easy would it be to run a cable in
"Forum Search" is Dead Ralph Johnstone at 7:32pm 01.31.22 Forum Help (Site Talk) 14/2262 Is it just me, or does anyone else have problems when accessing "Forum Search" ? When I click on it
Ceiling lights RNC725 at 6:08pm 01.31.22 Mid-Size Boats 2/783 Looking for affordable replacement lights for salon. Any thoughts?
Waste Halvern at 5:04pm 01.31.22 S2 8/1956 I had PM'd Mark Malden a question about Holding Tank on my 1979 S2 11A, and I apologize to all, it
Jumping Cursor Tater at 4:45pm 01.31.22 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/1076 Does anyone have an unstable cursor? Mine jumps around while I type. I'm using Edge on Win11.

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Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises (1) rgranger at 6:49am 07.17.25 I fully recognize that what I am about to suggest falls squarly in the relm of "arm-chair DIY". An
Survey before insurance will renew? bobmorning at 6:32am 07.17.25 Hello, I would like to share my GEICO/BoatUS renewal story. We got the non-renewal notice in Marc
Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises rgranger at 6:32am 07.17.25 ... maybe bad cheese? :oops::yikes:
What is your favorite anchor alarm app SV Temenos at 6:00am 07.17.25 Thank you for the responses. I was looking for a backup to my anchor alarm on my B&G MFD not a prim
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries colemj at 5:21am 07.17.25 c. LA batteries do NOT have a flammable electrolyte. They can, of course, generate significant hydr
What is your favorite anchor alarm app (2) Captain Larry-DH at 4:14am 07.17.25 I love the Aqua Map anchor alarm function. I use it locally on my phone and when I leave the boat u
A SMALL ITEM ON A UNIVERSAL DIESEL 5614 twodzusfittings at 3:25am 07.17.25 20 Amp fuse is the answer. Conclusion arrived by using the tried and true method of putting your gla
What is your favorite anchor alarm app sailme88 at 3:22am 07.17.25 Long before electronics were in vogue, there were 2 ways of addressing an anchor holding station. A
What is your favorite anchor alarm app marcham at 2:27am 07.17.25 An oversized anchor... i sleep well knowing I won't drag till the winds hit 50 kts :) I've tried a
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island (3) Michael Davis at 9:42pm 07.16.25 July 16 The weather station was forecasting a NW gale today so we decided to make a run to Quatsino
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries Ralph Johnstone at 9:36pm 07.16.25 Lead acid batteries certainly have flammable electrolytes. Is this the old style electrolyte : H
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island (4) Michael Davis at 9:32pm 07.16.25 The trip to Bull Harbour, then to Sea Otter Cove was made in thick fog. A couple of pictures of Bull
Merit 22 owners (3) RussC at 9:25pm 07.16.25 I've always been a trailer sailer so anything that makes my life easier/faster regarding setup and b
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island (4) Michael Davis at 9:22pm 07.16.25 July 12 we left Port McNeill to make a two day trip to Bull Harbour(could be one long day) with a st
Holding tank replacement O'day 302 Tally Ho at 8:02pm 07.16.25 Thank for the very information reply. Unfortunately the tank in the 302 is under the counter in th
Merit 22 owners (1) Hedgeman at 7:41pm 07.16.25 The bulb is roughly 200 lbs. The previous owner (Doug, SF Bay) weighed the stock keel and found it t
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries Foswick at 7:36pm 07.16.25 Yeah, I share your frustration, Mark. People who really should know better make blanket statements a
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries thinwater at 6:03pm 07.16.25 Yes, it was more of a wiring problem than a battery problem, but not entirely. Let's not be over def
Tachometer starts at 2000 then drops to zero, engine doesn't change. bartpkelly at 6:01pm 07.16.25 Did the resistance at the sensor and it was good. That leaves the tachometer or wiring I guess. I di
Holding tank replacement O'day 302 Ryan R at 5:03pm 07.16.25 Thank for the very information reply. Unfortunately the tank in the 302 is under the counter in the

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