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Install gas tank under helm seat Jay Smith at 3:31pm 09.08.08 Smaller Boats 13/3070 I would like to add a gasoline fuel tank under the helm seat. Has anyone done this and how with what
Holding tank replacement Roy10289 at 3:29pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 I realize much has been posed about replacing metal tanks with platic. I have read these posts. I wo
I have a new to me O'Day daysailer 2-- 17 footer LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 3:00pm 09.08.08 Day Sailers 8/8182 Can anybody tell me how to drain water that is in the hull under the floor? There are 2 inspection p
Waste valve seems rusted onto thru-hull capejt at 1:35pm 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2392 Hi All, I'm trying to replce my holding tank and associated hoses. While I'm at it, I want to repla
"mast confusion" doctapus at 1:19pm 09.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1622 Hello all! Ihave founda potential replacement mast for my 1986 hunter 34. It comes from a Cal 33.
It is over Topaz at 12:37pm 09.08.08 Bigger Boats 2/1628
Some scary info. NSR sailaway78 at 11:44am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1245 I had to make a trip to the bank this AM, to rectify the charges someone in Los Angeles had made on
Sunbrella hatch covers BobM at 10:52am 09.08.08 S2 4/2728 Has anyone made sunbrella hatch covers for their S2? I have a 9.2A and the previous owner (PO)actua
Engine cover on a 9.2a BobM at 10:42am 09.08.08 S2 0/1277
Proper Prop Size? Darrelweb at 9:49am 09.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2815 Hi to everyone......I just purchase a 1982 30 foot Catalina. It has been repowered from the Atomic 4
Diesel Maintenance Tom23400 at 7:32am 09.08.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1551 I have a 12hp Westerbeke with 682hrs. It runs fine and does not burn any oil. Is there preventive m
Ike!! dvideohd at 9:57pm 09.07.08 Trailer Sailors 2/1887 Looks like it is headed directly at Houston and Galveston now.... Is there any clue on what the
C16.5 Looking for Mast Float Info rbailey11 at 8:53pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 7/11329 We are novices to sailing the Cat16.5. We were out and were unable to uncleat the sail and over we
Top of the mast CapT at 6:00pm 09.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1191 We went for a sail last weekend and ran into trouble taking down the main on our Hunter 40. After w
Volvo 2002 mystery coolant leak Gricha at 5:31pm 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2571 Hi all, I have a Volvo Penta model 2002, 2 cylinder diesel with the optional fresh water cooling
Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Mariluce at 5:13pm 09.07.08 Destinations 10/21306 Someday we would like to sail from our present location on Lake Michigan to the Atlantic ocean. We
C-22 - 1973 - main sheet traveler car Florida Hurricane at 2:26pm 09.07.08 Smaller Boats 2/1776 I have a 1973 c-22. The traveler car has plastic rollers which are falling apart. I'm trying to find
Anchor and Steaming lights Capn Ron at 11:24am 09.07.08 Bigger Boats 2/1547 Please help me avoid an extra trip up the mast ! Does anyone happen to know what bulb or even what b
For Sunbird MSchneider at 11:12am 09.07.08 Day Sailers 7/2129 Sunbird, here is a pic of the sheet Rudy sent me. Pardon my handwritten notes, but after messing up
"Squatter" evicted Brian D at 9:37am 09.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1219 As I mentioned some time ago, I got a new slip at the Navy Sailing Center, Point Loma. It is in the

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Help to ID this type of windlass artboas at 8:51pm 02.02.22 It looks like a Simpson Lawrence Anchorman model 700, 800, or 1000. I agree. Definitely .
Hunter 34 owners, hull & liner thickness near keel stub? Ralph Johnstone at 8:48pm 02.02.22 I picked up a fitting 3/4mpt X 3/4 barb hose 90, turned it into the valve and I have 4.25" from the
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated Richard19068 at 8:17pm 02.02.22 D&R Marine shows they can get them but the picture does look different. Have you tried them? https:
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 02.02.22 Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows. https://forums.sailboatowners.c
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 BigEasy at 7:27pm 02.02.22 Thumbs up for DC 795 but you won't find it at your home depot or even your chandlery. I ordere
Help to ID this type of windlass Rich Stidger at 7:27pm 02.02.22 It looks like a Simpson Lawrence Anchorman model 700, 800, or 1000.
all Pearson 303 owners Cypressman at 7:19pm 02.02.22 Trying to understand the mechanical issue. In this state, the bellows could not be compressed? Thus
Cable tv? rgranger at 7:10pm 02.02.22
One week Sail adventure rgranger at 7:08pm 02.02.22 One of the issues that I think @dlochner was hinting towards is electric shock drowning. It is a f
mast raising (1) MacBeane at 6:50pm 02.02.22 Thanks. It occurs to me me that once I get the rig aloft and boom attached I'll probably understand
H34 chainplate anchors ScottFreeRick at 6:38pm 02.02.22 Got to the boat this afternoon. After digging out the snow in the cockpit, I was able to get into t
Hunter 34 Winch Replacement Ryan and ileana Bradley at 6:36pm 02.02.22 I spoke with Hunter some years ago about how the deck organizers were installed as I didn't see the
One week Sail adventure dlochner at 6:23pm 02.02.22 Thanks for the feedback. I have done some research on this. I am also a mechanical engineering pr
H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover Georgedoyle at 6:11pm 02.02.22 And I spent 20 years restoring a wooden Kettenburg 43 so I was happy to put some wood and epoxy toge
One week Sail adventure Erbardy at 6:09pm 02.02.22 I would suggest going for the NOCO 10A charger. The 5A won't charge your 200A battery overnight, th
One week Sail adventure DArcy at 6:02pm 02.02.22 I would suggest going for the NOCO 10A charger. The 5A won't charge your 200A battery overnight, the
One week Sail adventure Erbardy at 5:30pm 02.02.22 Do your homework on installing AC circuits. Done correctly they are perfectly safe. Done incorrect
One week Sail adventure dlochner at 5:20pm 02.02.22 Thank you so much everyone. I plane on installing AC shore power given all the feedback. I will i
One week Sail adventure Erbardy at 5:06pm 02.02.22 Thank you so much everyone. I plane on installing AC shore power given all the feedback. I will in
Cable tv? sail sfbay at 4:56pm 02.02.22 What type of solar lights? Do not recall since I sold the sailboat with them but they were cheap li

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