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Real-time weather mapping from NOAA Harry at 12:20pm 05.04.06 Ask All Sailors 0/904 I just read about the NOAA real-time mapping service in the BoatUS monthly magazine. It's at http:/
lightning protection in drydock Bob Grimm at 12:44pm 05.04.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1868 How does the boat yard or anyone else for that matter, protect thier sailboat from lightning strikes
Stern Pulpit for 26S Bill at 6:43pm 05.04.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1008 I just purchased a 1991 M26S. Interest in adding a stern pulpit and swim ladder. Any recommendations
Corrosion iin cabin Kerry13709 at 7:04pm 05.04.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1043 I seem to have a lot of corrosion on metal part in the cabin of my boat. It is a 1992 oceanis 405. I
Roller Furling halyard restrainer on H23 Bill Leathen at 2:22pm 05.04.06 Smaller Boats 1/1042 Has anyone put a halyard restrainer on the mast of a H23 with roller furling? Where did you locate
Marina Hemingway Cuba dangerous channel Phiggins at 11:19pm 05.02.06 Ask All Sailors 17/1972 Just got back from Cuba and felt I should warn anyone who plans to go there about the dangers (apart
Wooden Traveller Risers Sean at 10:59pm 05.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/894 I am trying to run the lines aft to the cockpit, but my plan runs the lines right through the wooden
H216 Finish Jacktar at 10:38pm 05.02.06 Smaller Boats 7/934 Hi Gang!Ok, don't want to belabor this, but am still not sure of the best way to keep this ACP fini
Editing problem? Ken Palmer at 9:58pm 05.02.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/913 Phil, I posted a message yesterday with a new topic. After posting, I discovered a typo. When I look
navigation light lens replacement bobdilk1 at 12:32am 05.03.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1036 My 1981 Hunter 25 has the position lights mounted on the sides of the bow. the color in the lens for
C-27 LAZY JACKS tejodi at 1:26am 05.03.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/2489 Does any one have measurments for lazy jacks for a 27. Specificially at what point on the mast do
Deck Organizer Removal Larry Stewart at 2:12am 05.03.06 Big Boats 3/1212 I need to replace one of the rollers on my deck organizer under the sea hood of my 1998 376. The sc
TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 002 patrick at 2:54am 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1075 Just FYI:TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 002PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER/NOAA/NWSISSUED AT 1631Z 03
Bottom paint questions wayne williams at 4:17am 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 4/924 I bought a freshwater boat that is finally making it home. It has VC17 bottom paint. The only comp
Outboard motor mount for H 340 ARETE at 4:37am 05.03.06 Big Boats 2/831 Any suggestions on how to mount an outboard motor on a H 340? The stern seats and curved rails seem
Spreader Inserts Michael Frieszell at 5:32am 05.03.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/820 I need to replace the spreaders on my Mac 25. I was wondering where I can purchase the inserts that
Rub rail installation Timm R at 5:41am 05.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/865 The white outer casing of the rubrail on my 1981 25 Oday has cracked.How how is it attached to the
Black Streak Remover Drew at 5:54am 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 9/969 At some point in the past someone posted the dirty little secret that "marine black streak remover"
Seatoy, Darien CT Winters Dream at 5:16am 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1972 I stumbled across a 2/15/05 message from the owner of Seatoy of Darien CT while doing an archive sea
Oday 240 Hatch Runner Replacement Jerry Robinson at 6:13am 05.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1761 The teak hatch runners on my 240 finally wore out and I have a new pair sitting in the garage. Anyon

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Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Sailfanatic at 4:51am 12.19.20 One unavoidable issue considering cutting down a 150 is that a 150, in addition to being larger is u
Engine Cover Gelcoat Color east coaster at 4:11am 12.19.20 I have the same issue and have used appliance porcelain touch up paint. It comes in white and almond
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port MikeHoncho at 11:29pm 12.18.20 Might be easier and a lot cheaper just removing the fuel occasionally instead of a polishing system
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5 ggrizzard at 10:42pm 12.18.20 I agree that a vertical seam is better, but there may be a compromise. If your bottom section is rot
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:04pm 12.18.20 THANK YOU - I have been trying to find this article. How in the heck did you fit down that hole in
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Benny17441 at 8:55pm 12.18.20 With the engine running and in gear. Drips while the shaft is not spinning is a sign of a fouled p
Electric oil change pump Benny17441 at 8:44pm 12.18.20 The one primary requirement I have for an oil extractor is that it be as much mess proof as possible
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose Jskosmo at 8:15pm 12.18.20 Ron - do you have a pic to share? That sounds like a great idea. The previous owner docked at St Joe
Anchor Light LED arf145 at 8:06pm 12.18.20 At which point you can consider just getting a whole new LED fixture
Anchor Light LED ldegagne at 6:29pm 12.18.20
Texas December Racing Bill19233 at 6:25pm 12.18.20 I think your boat suits your program just fine. With your causal mix of crew and amazingly cool 'le
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? John Nantz at 6:24pm 12.18.20 Really need to start a new thread on this, but can't resist. About 3 or 4 years ago I took the jib
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? John Nantz at 6:09pm 12.18.20 Spent a couple summers in Wickford and the winds would pipe up in the afternoon. The typical plan wa
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Nodak7 at 6:08pm 12.18.20 For a roto molded tank this highly improbable due to the fabrication process. No they do not have
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Nodak7 at 6:07pm 12.18.20 Nodak7 - thanks for the photos. That inspection port looks like something you would use on a metal
Refrigerator latch Ron20324 at 5:49pm 12.18.20 I need to replace refrigerator latch on my 2003 Beneteau 473. Any suggestions? Usually the first r
Got a new sailing dinghy (2) Davidasailor26 at 5:48pm 12.18.20 I'd try a heat gun first, carefully, with a few scrapers. Then I'd try some paint remover. Then san
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose Ron20324 at 5:44pm 12.18.20 Hey Ron, The stanchions do angle outboard slightly due to the deck angle but not by an appreciable
To screw or not to screw? (1) Project_Mayhem at 5:44pm 12.18.20 Rounding over all the edges will make it easier to slide the pieces together. If you look, the corn
Clinometer (1) sailme88 at 5:18pm 12.18.20 Save your money... FREE APP..

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