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Bleach in water tanks NYSail at 5:16am 07.03.21 Ask All Sailors 13/9481 Hello all. So every season I thoroughly clean my water tanks using bleach with several good rinses.
Roller furling failure 1123581321 at 3:38am 07.03.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1346 I was sailing in 20 -25 kts and my furling line came loose. I had no way to furling the sail. What i
Too much mast rake sirius86 at 3:04pm 07.02.21 Sirius 21/22 36/6832 Second season on a Sirius 21 and I'm trying to get it better dialed-in this year now that we've lear
Arguing with insurance company JeffM at 2:08pm 07.02.21 Ask All Sailors 34/4078 Last year was not the greatest, and for us, it was especially bad as far as sailing. We are on an in
1996 26X foresail rigging jjmcp2 at 2:00pm 07.02.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/645 I'm looking for someone that could help ( I would pay for physical presence) rigging the foresail on
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation Wm. Gill at 10:34am 07.02.21 Ask All Sailors 15/1931 I missed this in my original measurement, and planning. I am making a custom mounting platform for
The SUN celebrates CANADA DAY (1) jssailem at 9:05am 07.02.21 Weather and Forecasting 2/848 While the grand celebrations of July 1st past have been muted, the Sun was not deterred by Covid or
Mercury / Tohatsu / Nissan small outboard carburetor clean up. portajon at 8:46am 07.02.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/6261 Video of cleaning a Mercury 3.5 hp four stroke carb. All of these motors up to 6 hp branded Mercury
Question about buying Lewmar spare parts (1) AndyL at 8:41am 07.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1148 Hello, Both my Lewmar jib sheet cars have some damaged pieces. I could buy new cars but that seems
By the power of the sun... Project_Mayhem at 7:53am 07.02.21 Ask All Sailors 6/479 I'm in the market for a 50-100w solar panel and am having trouble deciding where to mount it. I can
Missing plate on mast (1) ManicFarmer at 7:38am 07.02.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/963 I have been going through sea trials on my newly purchased Hunter 28 and discovered a missing plate
Reconnecting cut transducer cable on Standard Horizon DS35 ricksoth at 7:33am 07.02.21 Ask All Sailors 16/1987 Due to my stupidity I cut the cable between the display unit and the transducer. Can I simply recon
Yanmar GH/HM alternator saddle mount concern (1) lshingledecker at 7:33am 07.02.21 Engines and Propulsion 1/571 I have a Yanmar 3HM35F - alternator question is the same as 2 and 3 GM and maybe even later engines.
Reverse Polarity and Inverter Damage dlochner at 7:21am 07.02.21 Musings With Maine Sail 5/2628 A boater at my marina is claiming his Inverter was damaged because the marina had reverse polarity a
Running DC circuits while charging battery? Fleet at 5:18am 07.02.21 Catalina 310 6/1837 Dumb question but I have to ask. Can I run DC circuit equipment (lights, fridge, radio) while on sh
Refinishing Teak Hand Rails John Marrone at 4:10am 07.02.21 Catalina 22 3/582 The Varnish is peeling off Teak hand rails, etc. After removing and reinstalling the new finished Te
1987 Catalina 22 Bilge Pump Location John Marrone at 7:30pm 07.01.21 Catalina 22 5/2684 This boat does not have any sort of manual bilge pump. We currently have it on a trailer while updat
Faulty ST 60 Depth instrument or faulty transducer? StanleyJ at 5:26pm 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1990 Ok folks, I admit to being a somewhat frugal sailor. I replaced a, ST 30 depth sounder and transduc
Peter S. Talbot boat builder (1) gbernier at 4:44pm 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 0/388 I currently own a 1981 52' ketch rigged CSK catamaran. CSK were designers of large Polynesian concep
1987 Cat 22 Sail Main Sail Maintenance: Boom Vang John Marrone at 12:08pm 07.01.21 Catalina 22 4/413 Well, the next project is removing the Main Sail form its bag, laying it on the yard and inspecting

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Hunter 26 - water under inspection port kappykaplan at 3:46pm 10.01.24 Where could this water be coming from? What is the inspection port for and where is the tank locat
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? dLj at 1:40pm 10.01.24 I'm not a fan of cadmium coatings for this kind of application. But to each their own... Since you
Indian Summer in the Pacific NW mermike at 1:05pm 10.01.24 Just got back from a nice 8 day cruise. The last day, last Wednesday, was WET. My foulies soaked thr
New Catalina 25 Sailer - Need some help with basic marine plumbing Tally Ho at 12:41pm 10.01.24 if you are worried about freezing, pour some RV (pink) antifreeze down the drain for the winter and
Pearson 31-2 1991 with wing keel Tally Ho at 12:23pm 10.01.24
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 11:29am 10.01.24 Same as every other boat on the Lake. It seems to me that you are searching for a solution to a non
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? BAD ORCA at 11:00am 10.01.24 I have used a 2 part polyurethane on aluminum hatch frames and steering pedestals. Follow the manuf
Indian Summer in the Pacific NW Terry Cox at 10:47am 10.01.24 Nice, but Thanksgiving break will be my soonest opportunity to head out for some water time. Hopeful
Hunter 50 dusk to dawn anchor light Terry Cox at 10:40am 10.01.24 Good morning, Keith. Different model boat and not one to bet my life on it, but odds are that being
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane BigEasy at 10:36am 10.01.24 Just purchase a one year yacht policy for agreed value and be done with it. Never know what calamit
Oday 192 outboard bracket Sunbird22358 at 10:12am 10.01.24 I have a Mariner 19 (the original ODay 19). I have the stock outboard bracket (rated for 2 cycle o
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ward H at 10:01am 10.01.24 Stated differently, your premium already contains a discount for winter storage and consequently, y
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? BAD ORCA at 9:47am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many color
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? Calif. Ted at 9:35am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many colors
Mild weather is the start to October for the PacificNW WayneH at 9:24am 10.01.24 I've had enough DRY! The next time the PNW gets a little rain, please send it to Austin, TX. I'm nea
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:19am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer Same as every ot
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? dlochner at 9:08am 10.01.24 I have used a 2 part polyurethane on aluminum hatch frames and steering pedestals. Follow the manufa
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 9:05am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer
Removing Treadmaster decking Project_Mayhem at 9:03am 10.01.24 839227838227839 Finally got around to removing and applying Kiwi Grip on two thirds of the deck. To
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 10.01.24 I'll switch back to full insurance when I launch Not sure you understand how underwriters determin

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