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What's it called   (2)
Will Gilmore at 5:35pm 05.16.21
194226 Maybe a T- terminal? Does the stay end in a t-ball swage? 194227 Terminal Swages Not all T
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA
Terry Cox at 5:34pm 05.16.21
Turns out, there appears more to the area than non-locals might appreciate. Of course there is a ha
Found a 2003 C310
JRT at 5:26pm 05.16.21
May sail day with wife and daughter went great. Motored out to our anchor spot, dropped the hook a
2004 44DS Port light screen replacement
quadrille38 at 5:19pm 05.16.21
One other suggestion. Contact the folks at the SBO store directly. They have been amazing and resour
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Tom J at 5:16pm 05.16.21
How's your back? While it ain't pretty, anchors and chains can be hauled by hand. Windlasses are a
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Terry Cox at 4:56pm 05.16.21
I've hauled 150 ft of chain and a 33# anchor off the bottom. Our windlass is wired directly from t
Moisture damage   (2)
rukidn at 4:52pm 05.16.21
Project finally completed, albeit on our wounded boat. Pics below. Because of the wide and varying
Sealing cabin top seams   (1)
rukidn at 4:46pm 05.16.21
I guess I did confuse some by posting photos of only the bottom of the hood. Project is now complete
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA
Orbweaver at 4:34pm 05.16.21
Funny, I was out the Seattle area Wed-Fri myself. I was stationed at McChord back in the day, and I
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MikeyJ at 4:34pm 05.16.21
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Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly)
ScubaGuy2 at 4:30pm 05.16.21
Thank you all for the replies. Please do keep the suggestions coming. I think I'm going to tuff it
New outboard?
jon hansen at 4:30pm 05.16.21
fix the outboard, put your money towards new sails. it is a sailboat. just my $0.02 :cool:
Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly)
JohnShannon at 4:26pm 05.16.21
Yeah any rope that is thick enough to not murder your hands is going to be strong enough. I don't g
New outboard?
twalker H260 at 4:23pm 05.16.21
Sorry # crowley marine. Yes a bit pricier. -32$ https://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/453717.cfm?g
Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly)
dlochner at 4:11pm 05.16.21
I don't understand mainsheets, it seems to me some stout twine would be adequate. The tension in
16 Daysailer--selling---price thoughts?
jon hansen at 4:08pm 05.16.21
this is a 16' daysailer with trailer. you don't mention the brand. prolly $1,950.00 firm
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
dlochner at 4:07pm 05.16.21
The main breaker will trip if the windlass breaker is larger than the main breaker. Typically the s
New outboard?
kendyoozed at 3:49pm 05.16.21
16 Daysailer--selling---price thoughts?
Noodat Lady at 3:46pm 05.16.21
Hmmm. This couldn't be a devious way of advertising your boat for sale, could it? No, surely not.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
Daddio862 at 3:46pm 05.16.21
Looks like you are getting there!

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