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Capri 26 Sail Sliders Gary Vogel at 6:21am 04.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1088 Does anyone know where I can by the sail sliders for a Capril 26 main sail??Thanks
Teak oil - what a difference! tegwilym at 6:30am 04.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1347 As I wait for good sailing weather here in Seattle, I continue to work on my "new" boat. My wood tr
Good News for Whales Alan at 7:43am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/990 A big leap forward in the ambitious campaign to save the world's last unspoiled gray whale nursery a
pss shaft seal Steve Anderson at 9:06am 04.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/798 What are the tell tale signs that the rubber piece on the dripless shaft seal needs replacing? Mine
Max Prop Installation Chris at 11:31am 04.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1251 Trying to install a new Max Prop 3 blade classic. After installation, the blades are very stiff an
battery hold down block replacement Phil at 12:45pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/996 I am starting my work to get the boat ready for another season. I have a new battery and box ready t
water leak - port side interior bob greenfield at 10:29am 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/919 Water leak in 1994 29.5 Hunter - inside port cubby hole near forward berth. Please advise. Thank y
Stuffing box Ctskip at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1301 I know it's been discussed here before, but I'm going out tomorrow and the box needed attention last
leaks in the bottom KevinMc at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1004 I have a slow leak. Interestingly, I have no idea of how long it has been leaking. Last spring when
How to make (or buy) a preventer Steve A. at 1:24pm 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/791 Last fall I sailed my H28 from Boothbay, ME to Isle of Shoals in one overnight leg. The wind was bl
I'm disappointed to see... Brian D at 1:42pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1885 Seadance's thread about her Irwin 31 is gone. It's too bad that all it takes is a few malcontents to
fish finder transducer location walt at 3:12pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1320 I picked up an inexpensive fish finder with the "puck" style transducer and the manual shows either
Boom lines layout Jeff Richter at 4:44pm 04.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/848 I just attempted my first sail today and I can't figure out how to set up the topping lift or where
What's behind the galley? csobalvarro at 5:38pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/842 I have a cracked, ugly gray (plastic?) panel behind my galley. I see photos from other boats with wh
Splicer near NYC Samson XLS Extra Rich at 5:46pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1267 So I got a good deal on some 3/8 Samson XLS extra for a replacement main halyard. The only problem
272 My Chainplates Rich at 5:40pm 04.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/915 So I pulled the chainplates on my 86 272 today and (drum role)they didn't seem bad. There was a som
motor mount update smitroe at 11:42pm 03.31.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/949 A while back we had discussed motor mounts , backing plates and this "Garelick " spring loaded mount
non skid paint Ed Wolfe at 12:05am 04.01.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1106 After looking at many of the non skid options on the market I still need more info. The products ran
Compression Post/Keel leebouy at 1:31am 04.01.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1265 New to sailing. Just bought a 1982, 25 Macgregor with swing keel. Been doing a lot of odd and end
B&G H1000 Autopilot Breakage ThomasPrice at 3:41am 04.01.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2271 So I'm a bit perplexed as to why an autopilot for a boat of this size would have a significant weakn

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BELT DUST glaufman at 8:27pm 06.16.21 Very nice
Cabin table for 1992 Beneteau moorings 405 sail sfbay at 8:22pm 06.16.21 Welcome to the forum!! Consider making a custom table?
Keel questions Lakeskiier at 8:09pm 06.16.21 The cracks have all the appearance of the common keel to keel stub joint crack. Affectionately know
Best finish for exposed wood? MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 06.16.21 Are you looking for shiny or not shiny finish?
Best finish for exposed wood? sail sfbay at 7:53pm 06.16.21 Jon is right...........I just sanded all the old varnish, applied but not maintained by the previous
Windlass wireless remote control kit JoeWhite at 7:20pm 06.16.21 I designed and installed wired relay controlled with switch that you can walk anywhere on the deck w
Windlass gypsy position.... Lewmar H2 NYSail at 7:06pm 06.16.21 Thanks all!
Best finish for exposed wood? jon hansen at 7:04pm 06.16.21 ask 50 sailors, you'll get 50 different answers :yikes:. i'm a varnish guy. many many coats varn
Mac 19 Deeseas at 7:04pm 06.16.21 Prairiesailor19 I removed my rudders as they were useless when under power. When we do sail I just u
Best finish for exposed wood? jon hansen at 7:02pm 06.16.21 interior? exterior? deck? wood type?
Boat Explosion in Greenport Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:35pm 06.16.21 Maybe you should write a book about engine fluid maintenance I think it best I write about the thing
Boat Explosion in Greenport TimFromLI at 6:30pm 06.16.21 I remember another tragic case on Long Island a few years back. https://portwashington-news.com/boa
So I need a replacement tiller sail sfbay at 5:42pm 06.16.21 Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! You can purchase a replacement rudder from: Model specific tillers
another really good reason not to ground at low tide.. Mr Fox at 5:36pm 06.16.21 Are you trying to tell me folks on cat boats or catamarans don't make mistakes and run aground? Non
venture 17 cockpit drain Knuttle at 5:13pm 06.16.21 Check the hull interior around the area to the keel cable. My brother had a 17 that someone had cra
Boat Explosion in Greenport sailme88 at 5:04pm 06.16.21 JUST how much safer is diesel than gasoline ? As a professional firefighter I used to instruct grou
Boat Explosion in Greenport Rick Webb at 4:32pm 06.16.21 Something else to remember besides it being the vapor that explodes and just a teaspoon of gas makes
Beneteau 423 toe rail sail sfbay at 4:25pm 06.16.21 Be surprised if it wasn't teak wood. Are you looking to treat it, if so that could be a lively topi
BELT DUST jssailem at 4:15pm 06.16.21 Thanks Rod.
Summer in the Salish Sea MikeHoncho at 4:11pm 06.16.21 Great walk after being on the boat for a couple days. Heading to Sucia Island now

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