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Sound Proofing ideas for Generator Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08 Big Boats 4/1571 The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
H27 EXHAUST tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1113 I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
barrier paint emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1525 having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Check this out Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1253 We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
Replacing Teak deck hardware. jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1292 I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a
Dutchman Boom Brake Paul Hagstrom at 6:26am 01.18.08 Big Boats 5/1378 I am considering installing a Dutchman Boom Brake on my 37' Legend (1990). Looking for feedback on d
Dave Condon at American Marine and Sail Buccob at 6:18am 01.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1959 I am beginning negotiations with Dave Condon of American Marine and Sail, to purchase a 2004 Hunter
wobbly dinette table Ernie Luboff at 7:01am 01.18.08 Big Boats 1/1831 I have a 1988 Catalina 38 sailboat with a very wobbly dinette table. It is tilted to one side and i
anyone in the Ft. Myers area? letterman at 9:05am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1445 I sent in a resume for a job and was rejected because the commute is a tad too far for them. I am g
HF Radio Ground Repair Question Rick D at 11:53am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1182 My copper ground foil runs under the battery box and I found the foil had been eaten away from some
is 5hp engine enuf for mac25 jhon at 4:47pm 01.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1915 i have 5hp engine will it motor a mac25 safelyError: Error: expected , but found instead
1984 Lancer 30 MK V operators Manual George16883 at 9:21pm 01.18.08 Lancer 1/2297 I'm trying (as many of you are) to get information on the Lancer 30. Particularly what I would like
Winter long charter in Carribean Barb and Bill at 9:30pm 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1131 We are interested in chartering a sailboat for the winter months Jan thru March in the Carribean (Po
Varnish Question Jim Seamans at 10:19pm 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 25/2463 Question is not about which varnish you use.Do you filter it before spreading it on the wood?No
Teak Oil? greenminnow at 12:31am 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 17/9314 Hello to All, From reading past posts, I am wondering if anyone still uses teak oil, or is everyone
keel bolt leaking (1) mike at 12:59am 01.19.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1391 It seems the previous owner had tightened the keel bolt too much and cracked the fiberglass alittle.
Vang Question paphman at 1:04am 01.19.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 19/1397 Has anyone used T-track on the bottom of their boom to mount their vang attachment point. My boom n
fresh water in bilge alans at 1:44am 01.19.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1131 hi, i have a 1999 hunter 310. i keep getting a small amount of freshwater in bilge area. it seems to
What's the right power source?? Christian Sava at 4:00am 01.19.08 Big Boats 6/1031 Since my Hunter 34 will spend most of its life hanging onto a mooring or from 'the hook' what is the
Humble opinions wanted Schoolhouse Steve at 5:22am 01.19.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1426 I have been invited to join the local yacht club. I have been a trailer sailer for over 20 years and

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Where to find dLj at 10:26am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws. Does anyone know thanks N
Repowering Islander 36 kloudie1 at 10:24am 04.14.21 Welcome to the forum! My opinion is that the 2GM 20 may be a little underpowered for that boat but
Anchor chain for Catalina 440 (2005) Stu Jackson at 10:18am 04.14.21 Hans, This may help in your system sizing. Anchor System Sizing Tables (Reply #6) & Swivels Ground
Trailer for rent? MN or WI? Jackdaw at 10:15am 04.14.21 Sail it?
Still Racing in Texas Bill19233 at 10:08am 04.14.21 Just uploaded the 150th video to the channel. Ran across a great video a couple days ago on Facebook
How would you patch this? souzag818 at 10:04am 04.14.21 SMH...I never said a backing plate added strength. Everyone knows it's only to spread out the load.
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas CaptnDean at 10:03am 04.14.21 If your fuel pick-up is drawing in air you will get this condition. Fuel pick-up should be near the
Looking at buying a boat, concerned about deck moisture levels jssailem at 9:55am 04.14.21 :plus: @Don S/V ILLusion !. Is this boat in Ontario Canada? If my memory serves, you guys have real
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders rgranger at 9:53am 04.14.21 I had a rudder craft rudder on a Balboa 26. really nice! The extra lift that rudder generated wa
Does Anyone Have a Web Address for Ida Sailor rudders Phil Herring at 9:47am 04.14.21 They're Rudder Craft now: Rudder Craft \| Custom Rudder and Tillers
1976 Santana 21ft Sancarlo at 9:42am 04.14.21 I also had to take my rub rail of my Santana21. Not being able to find a replacement, I sanded mine
Thinking about painting my hull Macboy at 9:41am 04.14.21 I bet you're onto something there....it'd be interesting to do some testing on some random chunk of
Replace standing rigging H49 jssailem at 9:36am 04.14.21 Hey Scotty. New to you boat. Fun times for you. Rigging.. It is the key to sailing happiness. Even
Jib Hank Installation (1) dlochner at 9:33am 04.14.21 Hold the poker. I'd use a pencil-type solder iron to melt the hole, so as to cauterize the broken t
Jib Hank Installation Ron20324 at 9:29am 04.14.21 With a screwdriver. :biggrin:The the screw out slide the hank on, poke a hole for the screw to go
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 9:29am 04.14.21 I know it is not Friday but I saw this on CL today... :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::face
How would you patch this? dlochner at 9:29am 04.14.21 "if"...being the key word. The original transom, which would have been polyester resin, and more li
Capsized transport in GOM. shemandr at 9:24am 04.14.21 There's a whole world of marine operations I know nothing about. If I ever see that salvage show on
Where to find Ron20324 at 9:23am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws. Does anyone know thanks I
Should I buy this prop for my '79 H33? Ralph Johnstone at 9:21am 04.14.21 What makes you think the prop is bad? Failing props on a sailboat are very rare. I believe that q

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