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bow pulpit replacement for Islander 30' Mark 11 Glen at 9:45pm 06.06.08 Islander 1/2167 our bow pulpit got bent when it was put in the water this year - would like to replace it. anyone h
jib sheets again Dan at 10:57pm 06.06.08 Catalina 22 7/1436 Just my luck. I eliminated the shackle and the 1/2" rope and bought 3/8" rope for new jib sheets.
Biocide additive shelf life shorty at 11:29pm 06.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1674 Having a sailboat I do not use a lot of fuel. I have been using the same container of Killem biocid
the pns trip Chuck Creel at 11:25pm 06.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1181 left early friday morning with weather forecast calling for 10-15 from SE. Got to point clear and t
boat Tom Colley at 3:44am 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1060 I'm looking for a boat 25'to 30' with trailer or a way to transport to my home in Ky. that needs TLC
170 cracked hull (1) David Lind at 5:40am 06.07.08 Day Sailers 14/5179 Hi Folks.Has anyone had problems with the outer hull layer cracking in the winter time on Hunter 17
specs. dvhuble at 9:12am 06.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1087 have 1983 mcgregor 25... looking for specs. on boat... draft with keel down, and weight of keel...
Hull painting ScottD at 6:18am 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1250 How often do fresh water sailboats need their hull painted?Is it a performance issue or hull longev
Rhodes 19 chainplates Pete at 11:41am 06.07.08 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1032 I bought my boat in the winter of 2007. Previous owner had done a lot of work before getting a bigge
How do marinas work? n00bie at 12:36pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 18/3204 I am a n00b to sailing and considering my first boat. I'm choosing between trailered and a slip. I
You have probably heard about the midwest flooding- LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 12:55pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1127 well at this exact moment, my warehouse and office have 12'' of water inside. If it rises anymore to
Sunsail in the BVI? Steve L22188 at 1:01pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2230 Planning our first trip to the BVIs with another couple in January. Will bareboat for a week. So
New leak.. Real puzzled?? Jack h23.5 at 6:01am 06.07.08 Smaller Boats 8/1062 First of all, I think all holes in boat hulls are stupid. This confirms that opinion. Now, I never
Electric fuel pump conversion Rick9619 at 4:45pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2544 Hey sailors, Wanted to ask about the best way to set up an electric fuel pump to bypass my old manu
stern vibration while motoring Don Heppenstall at 2:49pm 06.07.08 Other Sailboats 0/901 I have an '89 Taswell 43 and have a noticable vibration when motoring above 2300 RPMs. It does not
A question for sailors cgdock at 2:06pm 06.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/920 I just purchased a 26.5. Can someone explain why the headsail starts at the deck?I noticed I had p
Boat overturned, 6 missing sailortonyb Allied Mis at 1:33pm 06.07.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1573 in Galveston to Veracruz "Regatta De Amigos" race.See attached link
Rigging Tension? BaySailerBill at 7:44pm 06.05.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1240 Hi Everyone,I need a little help from my nautical knowledge base. I just finished the refit on
pensacola/ Big Lagoon this week end Chuck Creel at 7:39pm 06.05.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/988 Will be in the big lagoon area this week end or at pirates cove if anyone wants to raft up and tell
I'd like Your Opinion on my Choice for First Sailboat . . . JW at 8:24pm 06.05.08 Ask All Sailors 24/2610

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Saturated rudder JamesG161 at 8:39pm 11.02.21 Pictures would help a lot. Jim... PS: Double posting the same question does not help.
Missing bulkheads. Trick at 8:34pm 11.02.21 Yep mine are missing I presume. My girl is a '73. Wonder if it didn't come with them. And yes I have
Single handing Joe at 8:26pm 11.02.21 Has anyone rigged their 19 for single handing? How did you mount your hardware and did you move the
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip mtarcher1 at 8:20pm 11.02.21 John- looks like that'll work. I flush my 8hp Tohatsu after each use while in the saltwater slip u
Discount boat brokers Joe at 8:16pm 11.02.21 You must always remember that the term "discount" or "discounted" is a marketing ploy. When a poten
Tall Rig or Standard Joe at 8:00pm 11.02.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! Interesting question..........a few options to verify:.....
25-II throttle cable replacement (1) Nunavut at 7:54pm 11.02.21 What is wrong with the old muffler? Hi Greg, Before I removed the exhaust and muffler, I believe
Missing bulkheads. (1) Joe at 7:53pm 11.02.21 The chainplates are attached to the bulkheads. Which is simply a wall. Does your interior look li
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) thinwater at 7:50pm 11.02.21 You've got room on the cabin deck. This 50W install is easier than a mast, keeps that battery well u
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair SoSound at 7:35pm 11.02.21
Lexan windows for 1991 Beneteau 32s5 highportsail at 7:26pm 11.02.21 I ordered from beneteau in 2002 and the photo you posted here was my boat with the new windows. It w
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? chriscampbell at 7:16pm 11.02.21 @Brian D I'll disagree with you on the reason for MC4. The main reason was the high voltage attain
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? LeeandRick at 7:11pm 11.02.21 Really, you can do anything you want, but then there is the ABYC you might have to contend with. Ev
Odd wave Brian D at 7:08pm 11.02.21 Not my video. It just popped up on my Youtube.
Electric head on 340 BRiezenman at 7:05pm 11.02.21 Thanks Peggy. I think we are going to move to the manual Fresh Head. By the way, I downloaded your b
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? (1) chriscampbell at 6:59pm 11.02.21 I have used SAE 2-pins for decades. Yes, they are polarized. You will need to keep them filled with
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) chriscampbell at 6:57pm 11.02.21
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair jaysweet at 6:27pm 11.02.21 See this thread for pictures of my broken drive ring (and dust cover): ST4000+: RIP . I bought a rep
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? (1) thinwater at 6:18pm 11.02.21 I have used SAE 2-pins for decades. Yes, they are polarized. You will need to keep them filled with
Missing bulkheads. sail sfbay at 6:13pm 11.02.21 Welcome to the forum!! Can you post photos of the interior bow? Do an internet search on "San Jua

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