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Spreader Covers (1) Bbaker224@hotmail.com at 3:05am 04.23.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1376 I am looking to replace my spreader covers because they are cracked. Does anyone know where to get r
Honda Generator pfarrlaw at 3:30am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2214 Honda Generator I want to purchase a generator to recharge batteries vs use of the engine. Last sea
DIY & resale value John at 3:38am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 22/1861 The previous owner allowed a chainplate to leak for some time, with the result that there is some dr
Electric Vs Manual Brian at 3:24am 04.23.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1954 Peggy, I've got a ten year old Jabsco Toilet that's got to go. My wife would really like to 'just
Cabin Table Mod Router bit Esk II at 4:45am 04.23.08 Smaller Boats 2/1216 On my 260 I have recently cut the table and all worked well. I need to know what router bit is neede
CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT ED'S B-DAY SAIL! TimCup at 4:45am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1285 I live 2 blocks from Tampa Bay, the breeze was alot heavier than what I saw forecasted! With a "very
Mast raisi'n ?? Popeye18296 at 5:56am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1691 Yuk,Yuk!! Have looked at various mast raisi'n posts etc. In my jaded view it appears that the gin po
Headstay tension (2) Stephen K at 6:30am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 29/7268 While recently out in 10 knts of wind, I went forward to snap some pictures of my guest at the helm.
The ultimate "Band Aid" approach to boat repair! KorculaChris at 6:42am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1482 While trying to discover the source of an over-winter leak that flooded the boat to about two inches
Sailing with Don in the BVIs (2) Rick Macdonald at 7:01am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/2523 Well, I'm back! Everything was great! The picture was taken Saturday morning in Leverick Bay, in the
Need advice from a wood refinishing expert..... Rich Stidger at 7:29am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1490 This is the year that I refinish the wood strips on my stern pushpit seats and the bow pulpit seat.
Can't find 1/2" tinted acrylic RobG at 7:09am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1462 All of the sources I've found on the web max out at 1/4" for grey or bronze transparent. Anybody kno
Boom Parts Rafi at 7:40am 04.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1267 I have an ISOMAT (France) boom on my H31.I am looking for boom replacement parts (all black plastic
Seeking keel fairing advice. LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 7:51am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1291 I would like an opinion on what might be the best material to fair a cast iron keel. The keel is off
Keel rust (1) Jim at 8:23am 04.23.08 Big Boats 24/7086 Keel options again. I have posted this in the past but need some opinions. My keel is a 1983 rusty o
Stainless Chimney Rust Spots Tsehum Pete at 12:31pm 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1475 My Dickenson diesel stove has a chimney which extends about 14 inches above the coachroof. The chimn
Zincs are gone at the end of the season! Steve A. at 12:28pm 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1221 Are there any electrical engineers out there that can give me directions on how to test for electrol
ST4000 autohelm belt jlp at 11:31am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 11/9124 If you own a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm you are likely aware they no longer provide replacement driv
Replacement port light / fixed window (1) Paul at 11:21am 04.23.08 Day Sailers 2/1155 Greetings,I am seeking a port light replacement. Both the plexiglass and its frame are broken and
Punta Gorda Sailboaters seadaddler at 10:58am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1292 Do you sail out of PGI in punta gorda, in and out of ponce de leon park ramp.Is it a problem with

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Engine mount to stringer Don S/V ILLusion at 5:47pm 12.07.21
Hull dents DayDreamer41 at 5:45pm 12.07.21 If you want to see how this can be done see @B757Captain he repaired holes in the hull after a huri
Hull dents Davidasailor26 at 5:40pm 12.07.21 Just brainstorming a different perspective - if that unsupported section of hull was badly deformed
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. sunlover at 5:32pm 12.07.21 Have you tried special order from places like SBO Shop, Defender, or Fisheries Supply? yes, so far
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. Caboteur at 5:29pm 12.07.21 ENO marine have a website with parts dept. You have the model and year etc. Go from there. http://s
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. Johnb at 5:26pm 12.07.21 You do have a working carbon monoxide detector?
hydraulic backstay rebuild TimFromLI at 5:11pm 12.07.21 Thanks for the advice. I have seen kits for around $200 but I think I may go with the rebuilder he g
Hull dents Richard19068 at 4:59pm 12.07.21 Hey, it's the OP's first post. Lets try not to scare him away. I hope he follows up with some more i
Etiquette pet peeves TimFromLI at 4:59pm 12.07.21 How about when you ask for a recommendation on instruments, TV, stereo, headset intercom, etc. . A
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture. dlochner at 4:49pm 12.07.21 Have you tried special order from places like SBO Shop, Defender, or Fisheries Supply?
Etiquette pet peeves Siamese at 4:48pm 12.07.21 eded. I know it shouldn't bother me but it does :facepalm:. What annoys me, is when I respond to a
Hull dents Hayden Watson at 4:37pm 12.07.21 That's a mess. 1) Boat stands should not have been put on the bottom of the boat. 2) Surveyor sho
Etiquette pet peeves shemandr at 4:35pm 12.07.21 I think we've coined a new phrase: "I know it shouldn't bother me but it does" (And I wouldn't dar
SailCare vs Local Loft Tom J at 4:34pm 12.07.21 I've used both services, and, while the local loft cleaned the sails very nicely, the Sailcare treat
Hull dents shemandr at 4:26pm 12.07.21 That's a mess. 1) Boat stands should not have been put on the bottom of the boat. 2) Surveyor shou
door kit for 1996 bennetau oceanis 400 bwagner187 at 4:02pm 12.07.21 Thanks man
Hunter 34 engine alignment Mike Oldak at 3:54pm 12.07.21 i had a marine mechanic help me align the engine on my H34 3gmf. I replaced the motor mounts (after
keel bolt torque Tally Ho at 3:52pm 12.07.21
Etiquette pet peeves Roland5048 at 3:49pm 12.07.21 I can't believe I just read this whole thread. Please, good people, go sailing. :)
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 3:47pm 12.07.21 ok I FINALLY managed to get the motor/gearbox assembly off and then the upper baseplate housing out

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