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Companionway Doors (2) sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:11am 03.29.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2132 I just completed my new companionway doors. One major flaw, and is easily correctable...next year.
new bulkheads seth at 10:48am 03.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1223 Have you replaced the bulkheads in your boat? What kind of plywood or other material did you use to
For Sale: Newport 27 Diesel (1) Jeremy at 4:49pm 03.29.08 Newport 0/3559 Ready-To-Sail 1979 Newport 272 Spinnakers3 Jibs2 Anchors and ChainPropane BBQDinghy Motor Davit
St. Martin/Sint Maarten Andy1237 at 2:39pm 03.29.08 Destinations 3/2449 So who has chartered St. Martin/Sint Maarten lately? Suggestions, pictures, anchorages?
Timber for bowsprit jason20515 at 2:01pm 03.29.08 Ask All Sailors 26/11011 HI, all. Due to rot I will have to replace my 6' wooden bowsprit before doing any 'serious' sailing
new thruhull transducer, which 3msealant do you use ,4200 or 5200 vincent at 12:32pm 03.29.08 Ask All Sailors 11/4080 hi i bought a new thruhull depth finder,raymarine st40,i took the old datamarine out, putting the ne
Macerator not picking up. AndrewB at 10:43pm 03.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1881 My Jabsco 18590-2092 macerator will not pick up even when the holding tank is full. It is only about
Whisker pole oday2817154 at 9:06pm 03.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1569 I'm interested in learning where I could obtain a whisker pole for my Oday 28. Occassionaly while he
mast crutch for transporting Yankee Sailor at 10:59pm 03.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1433 Does anyone have a good design for a crutch for the mast when down. I have tried pvc pipes but did
Rat lines sailortonyb Allied Mis at 11:13pm 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3262 I have always made rat lines for all of my boats. A). They look really CoolB). Its fun to climb ju
Which is it, Mac21 or V21 SketerV3481 at 12:07am 03.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1145 I have a, Mac21 or V21, and so is the problem. It probably doesn't make any difference in as much as
Exterior Shine Jeff75 at 12:03am 03.28.08 Catalina 310 4/1903 Just purchased our first boat, 2001 Catalina 310, last October. I have scrubbed and washed the hull
Physically Challenged DC1417 at 11:49pm 03.27.08 Ask All Sailors 35/2611 I know I can't be alone in this concern. As the last of the snow melts away and I begin thinking
Sole refinishing...final steps J Page at 1:43am 03.28.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1081 OK, The last of the sanding is done on the sole ( 60, then 100, 150, 200 grit)and I am ready to
Mast to shroud T fitting guide (1) soling42 at 2:16am 03.28.08 Smaller Boats 0/1019 Posted a safety fix for those who step their masts and worry about the mast to shroud and forestay T
Water Separator filter change cmorin at 1:37am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2819 Hey,I have a Racor fuel/water separator on our Catalina 30 that I have not changed for 3 summers.
Mast shroud and stay guide (1) soling42 at 2:05am 03.28.08 Trailer Sailors 11/3850 A simple $2 fix to those who step their mast and worry about the mast shroud/stay "T" fittings not s
port holes for 1983 27ft hunter scottish at 2:21am 03.28.08 Smaller Boats 1/1100 Does anyone know where i can get replacement ports holes for a 1983 27ft hunter? I want to install
Sanitation system issue HeadHoncho at 3:23am 03.28.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1665 I own a pumpout service. Today, one of my clients called me to say that despite our bi-monthly servi
Barrier Coat Steve at 4:08am 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1442 If a boat for sale is advertised as having a"West System Epoxy Barrier Coat on Bottom", would this

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Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive mermike at 9:20pm 10.07.21 An hour meter is a worthwhile maintenance investment if your don't have one.
2004 Bavaria 41 has puzzling gap between prop and cone. Dealer not sure what to say. Appears to be hub size issue. twalker H260 at 7:45pm 10.07.21 Did they change the cone as well as the prop? Looks like some older style cones are not usable wi
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 7:18pm 10.07.21 Wow - thank you for all of the thoughtful responses! Lots to learn.
Cetol gloss BigEasy at 7:13pm 10.07.21 I have been refinishing my teak using cetol. I have read different things regarding the use of th
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 6:39pm 10.07.21 Yep, definitely planning an LED upgrade. 50 - 100 watts seems like a lot based on what I've read s
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Ken Cross at 6:37pm 10.07.21 A trickle charger is likely wrong. Some of them will certainly overcharge a battery if left connecte
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:20pm 10.07.21 Is your motor an outboard? Does it have an alternator? How much do you motor when you go for a sa
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem jbertelli at 6:19pm 10.07.21 Sea water strainer clean, heat exchanger spotless" just cleaned it" and the old impeller WA in perfe
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:17pm 10.07.21 @Stu Jackson's advice is a great starting place. One of the most important aspects of energy manag
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:14pm 10.07.21 Stu Jackson's links will provide a wealth of reading and hopefully understanding. Do you know what
Rudder cables - need some help rukidn at 6:12pm 10.07.21 I had mine fail suddenly and built replacements a while back. Since your are intact, they should be
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions chriscampbell at 6:07pm 10.07.21 We all started somewhere. i suggest you buy Charlie Wing's excellent boating electrical systems bo
Cetol gloss TimFromLI at 5:57pm 10.07.21 I think the gloss requires at least one coat of natural first. Check the instructions.
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Tally Ho at 5:09pm 10.07.21 Is your motor an outboard? Does it have an alternator? How much do you motor when you go for a sai
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions dlochner at 5:03pm 10.07.21 @Stu Jackson's advice is a great starting place. One of the most important aspects of energy manage
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Richard19068 at 5:01pm 10.07.21 Stu Jackson's links will provide a wealth of reading and hopefully understanding. Do you know what
Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive Kings Gambit at 4:27pm 10.07.21 Use a breaker bar wrench with socket to remove the internal zinc. That's what I've had to do since d
Anchoring near submarine pipelines? Richard19068 at 4:11pm 10.07.21 Recent news reports indicate that the oil spill off the coast of LA is the result of an anchor drag
Ignorant solar panel and battery questions Stu Jackson at 3:36pm 10.07.21 We all started somewhere. i suggest you buy Charlie Wing's excellent boating electrical systems boo
Cetol gloss SailingLoto at 2:56pm 10.07.21 The aesthetics are subjective, and I would fall on the other side of 31seahorse. I personally pref

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