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Bow rail replacements JCP32 at 12:43am 04.10.06 Other Sailboats 1/1044 Where do I find a replacement bow rail? How much do they cost?
Tankless Hot Water Heaters Chuck Phillips at 1:42am 04.10.06 Big Boats 14/5837 Does anyone have any information they could share about tankless hot water heaters on boats. Pros,
Steel cradle Dansaulo at 2:23am 04.10.06 Catalina 30 0/1091 Is what somebody has the dimentions to manufacture a steel cradel for Catalina 30 1993, draft 5`3``
Any problems to look for in the Catalina 27 BB at 2:10am 04.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/12153 I have been looking to purchase a 1979 Catalina 27. Anything I should be looking for? Problem area
BOAT WAX john dewey at 2:01am 04.10.06 Catalina 310 3/1824 What are the latest brand of waxs that seem to shine the best and last all season? I have been usin
Southern Chesapeake Bay Hunter Club Doghouse at 3:31am 04.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/737 The Southern Bay now has a Hunter Only club. While there are a few clubs around for the Southern
Backstay adjustment KennyH at 3:56am 04.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/886 This is my first boat without a split backstay. I have no idea as to the proper way to adjust a sin
Stanchions Robert at 4:55am 04.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/967 Two of my stanchions for my 1986 hunter were broken by the forces of hurricane wilma. Hunter tells
Deck step repair - glas wood and "moisture wick?" (1) Marty at 4:54am 04.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/733 I have cut through the gelocoat, glass, pulled off an aluminum plate, cut through more glass and epo
Attaching a jackline Tony5898 at 4:03am 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 11/6489 Over the winter I bought a PFD W/Harness a single Tether with a winchard hook and a jackline. I am
Installing a Chartplotter Paul Aubrecht at 10:24am 04.10.06 Big Boats 2/796 I am installing a chartplotter that uses a Raymarine 120 GPS receiver.Does anyone have any ideas or
Wheelpilot Dave at 9:11am 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1325 I am looking to purchase a wheelpilot for my 1987 37' Hunter Legend. I need advice on which wheelpil
What size sail fits inboard jib track? Eileen809 at 8:28am 04.10.06 Smaller Boats 0/935 I was wondering what size sail fits the inboard track on the cabin top Capri 22?Dimensions and % of
Interior hull covering ZydecoGirl at 8:27am 04.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1721 The interior cabin hull covering on my O'Day 23 is coming off. It appears to be something like indoo
Reputation of Cal yachts Tim R. at 8:20am 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1688 I currently own a Pearson and have been perusing the Ericson sites but I ran across a Cal and after
Chainplate and bulkhead reinforcment Nimbus at 7:53am 04.10.06 Catalina 30 1/1417 I am in the process of a major refit of my 1979 Catalina 30. I want to reinforce the chainplates and
Lowering Goosneck on Mast Rusty at 7:36am 04.10.06 Day Sailers 7/1351 Hello everyone,Time to get "Rushing Wind" out and put her in the water!!!Last fall several of yo
Haulin' out Boat n Bus at 7:14am 04.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/819 I am looking to haul out my '76 for the first time. The previous owner couldn't remember the last t
H25 motor mount bobdilk at 5:22am 04.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1014 My motor mount is looked in the down position. this looks like the original equipment I have seen on
Hand held GPS charliehall1@verizon.net at 10:59am 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1131 I have just purchased my first sailboat a 1983 Oday 30 and would like some recommendations for a han

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Compac 16 owner Will Gilmore at 12:36pm 04.05.21 Congratulations, NotASailor. I am a fan of the Compac 16. My father owned a modified version that he
Cat Tails? Oksailor at 12:35pm 04.05.21 IMHO the best tells are located in the pocket of your sail, usually about 1/3 of the width at the fo
Replacing the gooseneck on the boom, C-18 JonnyEp at 12:29pm 04.05.21 The first ear came off while sailing and we never noticed it. The 2nd one came off while sailing, a
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount rschuss at 12:18pm 04.05.21 Just bought a solar panel and am watching for the comments. I'm thinking of attaching it to the port
Hunter 260 Opening Port For Deck Windows - rgranger at 11:51am 04.05.21 Looking to replace the galley and head opening deck windows on my 2002 Hunter 260. Found these win
LiFePO4 conversion Hayden Watson at 11:41am 04.05.21 On my system, I have an external regulated alternator with alt temp control. It is connected to a d
Plans for the starboard bulkhead on a 1978 O'Day 23. Timm R Oday25 at 11:40am 04.05.21 I'm just finishing a similar job. I took a big sheet of cardboard and used it as a template .It allo
Thinking about painting my hull (1) SailingLoto at 11:32am 04.05.21 This one's about to change colors.... I plan on using vansickle tractor paint.
Venture 22 Rescue Project (2) rgranger at 11:29am 04.05.21 I have read the manual on mast operations, but I am unclear on the side stays. Should I losen them
Venture 22 Rescue Project chip veres at 11:03am 04.05.21 Our Mac 22 rig comes loose as soon as you release the forestay. With the mast up but no sails, ther
first trip to Catalina Calif. Ted at 11:00am 04.05.21 Well, circa1971la It seems your plans have been "cancelled" ?
Inverter recommendations Rodd at 10:42am 04.05.21 Thanks all, and he does not have a generator on board.
Fan Belt/Impeller dlochner at 10:39am 04.05.21 The impeller is definitely getting replaced ... I should have never let it go this long and I think
Engine block de-rusting question Calif. Ted at 10:33am 04.05.21 Brass wire brushes on a small size cordless drill work well, used Dremel with buffing wheels in the
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? (2) jssailem at 10:23am 04.05.21 Dave, Only through inspection can you determine the answer. Are you on the hard? Then you have more
Fan Belt/Impeller Monterey385 at 10:17am 04.05.21 The impeller is definitely getting replaced ... I should have never let it go this long and I think
LiFePO4 conversion Stu Jackson at 10:14am 04.05.21 I would agree with this statement if it was restricted to systems that are only connected to LFP.
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? markwbird at 10:04am 04.05.21 Probably need to replace.
Close call? Parsons at 10:00am 04.05.21 Seen many a screw-up after races, with people concerned with opening beers and telling stories, not
Fan Belt/Impeller Tom J at 9:54am 04.05.21 You are fortunate to have a serpentine belt, and it looks to be in very good condition. The v-belt

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