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Autohelm Working again texastom at 12:15am 10.31.05 Big Boats 0/696 For those that gave me a lot of advice as to how to fix my Automhelm 4000, I'm here to say it is wor
install CDI Denise23309 at 11:50pm 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 1/879 ummm.. ok.. about to bite the bullet and get that CDI unit.. i found Bacon Sails IN Annipolis is a g
Hot chicks on sailboats Dawson at 11:25pm 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 25/9866 One of my good buddies is a "go fast" boat guy and we argue on a lot of sailboat vs. power boat issu
Sail Emblem Jboucher at 11:15pm 10.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1292 It is winter here in the hinterlands and I am trying to make a few repairs to my O'Day 19. I would
fuel tank replacement Ron2533 at 10:35pm 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5970
New H23 owner - aft drain size jerry at 10:16pm 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 7/972 I'm getting ready to replace the leaking cockpit drain hose. Being 6'3", I'd like to limit the numb
rudder post leak Jack at 9:31pm 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1301 While searching for leaks, I noticed water entering the boat by, what I will call the interior rudde
Fiber Glass Repair Rick Ellis at 8:42pm 10.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/853 I have some fiber glass damage from Katrina, what type of fiber glass is best to use for repairs?
Winterizing an Oday 25 steve5506 at 8:26pm 10.30.05 Day Sailers 2/1454 I just bought an Oday 25. The boat had been stored for about a year, and when I opened it up I foun
below deck cushions Mike Okeefe at 7:49pm 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1063 My below deck cushions were destroyed by Katrina. I need to get them recovered. Can anyone help by t
Mainsail cover... Euclid at 2:59pm 10.30.05 Other Sailboats 0/718 I need a blue mainsail cover for a 10' boom! Anybody have a spare that they'd sell? I also need a
Mainsail battens Dave Amspacher at 1:21pm 10.30.05 Big Boats 3/854 Just removed my sails for the winter cry. Discovered one of my battens missing. I guess we didn't p*
tv/radio reception? Ctskip at 12:16pm 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1210 What I know about antennas you can put on the head of a pin. I am in need of a antenna . Maybe two .
Difficulty with shift lever Harris18559 at 11:37am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1311 With our last couple of sails, the shift lever became more and more difficult, and now is stuck in r
mast raising Bob14122 at 11:26am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/910 I have aquired a Mac 25 with the mast raising kit. Problem is the jin pole is missing. Any one have
boom vang setup Bob14122 at 11:20am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2282 On the Mac 25 I have been restoring but as yet not masted,I have a stout looking block and tackle ty
leak in most forward compartment Rich L at 11:05am 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 2/898 1995 Hunter 26.There's a forward bulkhead under the v-berth that I noticed had a 4" crack from whic
Hauling out JayMow20723 at 11:04am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/922 Hey gang,I'm getting ready to pull my 280 this coming weekend. This will be a first time I've haul
My horrible, embarrassing confession... HukilauMike at 10:54am 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1436 I spent two hours today taking down my sails, removing the battery and generally making my boat read
rebeding teak boards paphman at 10:49am 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1170 I removed the teak from around the hatch opening in order to refinish it. Do I have to put any seal

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B361 Battery replacement Guan at 7:52am 05.01.21 finally reconnect leads of two batteries. now need some wisdom of how to dispose or just leave alon
Smart Plug Installation jssailem at 7:43am 05.01.21 Welcome yourself to the 21st Century in power plugs.
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior jssailem at 7:42am 05.01.21 There are industrial Velcro products. Coupled with a strong glue will give you some of what you see
Hull crash jssailem at 7:38am 05.01.21 Good news Miguel. Stick with it.
Hull crash miguelgdelrey at 7:11am 05.01.21 I know who the captain and the owner of the boat is. Yesterday the insurance adjuster (of the othe
Looking at an O'Day 34 (1) sail sfbay at 7:02am 05.01.21 My thought: 1) Generally, I'm wondering if a steering pedestal/wheel will make the cockpit feel sma
Durango tow vehicle questions FuzzyBadger at 6:56am 05.01.21 my wife has a 2016 durango, citadel v6, it will pull our 25' tritoon with no problem. I would tow o
H15 Free-standing lift recommendation (1) sail sfbay at 6:35am 05.01.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Hunter 15!! Are you looking for a lift at the
Durango tow vehicle questions kendyoozed at 6:34am 05.01.21 my wife has a 2016 durango, citadel v6, it will pull our 25' tritoon with no problem. I would tow ou
Hunter 376 Salon Table Cushion sail sfbay at 6:21am 05.01.21 Congratulations on your new Hunter 376 sailboat!! Could the previous owner have stored it at home O
Dock Tying Alternatives (1) Don Crowther at 5:59am 05.01.21 Here's what I did on our H34. I added a cleat to the toerail.
26 classic tow vehicle FuzzyBadger at 5:27am 05.01.21 Specs show the dry boat weight at 1650 lbs, centerboard 50 lbs. I was able to find a trailer weight
26 classic tow vehicle FuzzyBadger at 5:26am 05.01.21 The car company's bean counters make them bake a lot of cushion into the towing limits on cars. My
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26 classic tow vehicle George_NJ at 5:04am 05.01.21 The car company's bean counters make them bake a lot of cushion into the towing limits on cars. My o
Bug Pants All U Get at 2:01am 05.01.21 Yes, but more energy spent trying to swat them.:facepalm: Jim... Not that one in particular. I t
Smart Plug Installation BigEasy at 8:26pm 04.30.21 Good job! You will love it!! One of the best upgrades that I have done; much appreciated every tim
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Hunter 34 pierced galley sink rgranger at 7:57pm 04.30.21
Motor for Rhodes 19 centerboard rgranger at 7:55pm 04.30.21 I have a tohatsu 6 on my H26 and it is more than enough

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