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Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? ontherocks83 at 12:01pm 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 18/9072 So I just started another thread about reducing my 150 genoa to a 135. I also have questions/want t
Pop-up problem Rex Farley at 11:17am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/612 I have a Macgregor 22 and have a problem that I can`t run with the pop-up raised because it hits the
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 10:33am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 52/5916 I have a Catalina 30 with a Tall rig, bow sprit, and fin keel. Currently I have a 150% Genoa. I hav
Spinnaker working loads? Scott T-Bird at 10:02am 10.30.20 Racing 24/4941 I have 2 new Lewmar 30ST winches that I bought for my Starwind last fall. I didn't install them and
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way bmaclean at 9:48am 10.30.20 Big Boats 9/1133 I'm wondering whether anyone has replaced these and if so what did you use and where did you get it?
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line ToddS at 9:13am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 28/7511 So I'm not really a rookie to sailing in general, but I'm very new to flying a spinnaker. I have a B
Was O'Day 28 Standing Headroom, Now Various Questions About 28 and 30 sreidvt at 9:11am 10.30.20 Bigger Boats 48/6893 I recently posted a question -- to an O'Day FB group -- about the 28's standing headroom (in the sal
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries planoron at 8:35am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1795 So I have the old freedom 20 charging my gel cell batteries but considering using newer Li batteries
Washdown and fresh water pump Tim22 at 6:39am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 2/771 I would like to install a fresh water anchor washdown on my Hunter 310 by tapping in to the boats fr
Matching old gelcoat to new gettinthere at 6:24am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 4/503 I sustained some deep scratches to my gelcoat. The repairs match the color of my old gelcoat quite w
What shackle for halyards? CYQK at 6:21am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 17/3875 We are replacing all of our halyards and the admiral wants new shackles Which ones are you using? Th
Mast Up Compression Post Fix - Hunter 34 KLCCPAYNE at 6:12am 10.30.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2434 Hi, folks. First post, so take it easy on me. I'm pretty sure I've read about every post available o
Alternator belt tension video advice Ziggler at 3:57am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 15/3718 Trying to determine if alternator belt is too loose? I just installed new one, my first time, with t
Rusty Keel Bolts MilesQrowe at 9:47pm 10.29.20 Catalina 22 13/2714 Hey everyone, new here. I have an issue that I'm not sure how to go about resolving. In my 76 C22 th
M&M - And it ain't the candy (1) Brian D at 8:39pm 10.29.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/473 The Moon and Mars. Closest it will get for me to photograph. Two images sandwiched. Both images are
Blisters on 1991 Beneteay 41s5 georgetheleo at 6:03pm 10.29.20 Ask All Sailors 8/827 I just bought a 1991 Beneteau 41s5 sloop. It has about 100 blisters mostly just above the keel on t
Starbrite antifreeze recall TimFromLI at 3:11pm 10.29.20 Ask All Sailors 17/1656 Below is an excerpt from an email from starbrite: Dear Starbrite Antifreeze customer; We regret to
How to start my Ericson 31 1977 Erickson QE3 at 2:57pm 10.29.20 Ericson 9/2091 I do not know how to sail my marina needs to inspect my boat and they have requested a detailed step
Jabsco PAR pump parts All U Get at 1:53pm 10.29.20 Ask All Sailors 4/722
Bimini measurements for 23/2 John K Eckert at 1:33pm 10.29.20 Com-Pac 6/2081 I have a Compac 23/2 and would like to install a bimini. Will a bimini measuring 46" height, 78" wid

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Faucet replacement HELP Straycat22296 at 4:01pm 08.18.24 I had a stock Catalina supplied/installed faucet. I made up a plywood piece to surround the base of
Head & shower air conditioning duct/hose (2) tkwhalen at 3:46pm 08.18.24 I see art is back ... he is correct it is a 2 inch diameter looks like dryer vent hose couldn't get
Very hard to turn wheel steering on a 1987 Pearson 27 jviss at 3:45pm 08.18.24 Edson technical support is excellent, I recommend calling them and asking for help and advice.
Faucet replacement HELP JoeWhite at 3:43pm 08.18.24 I do not have a sink like this, BUT, it appears that the faucet was first mounted on what appears to
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot dLj at 3:37pm 08.18.24 Will a St6000 control unit drive one of their below-deck drives? not sure how the price compares w
Unusual Oil Level Issue kappykaplan at 3:36pm 08.18.24 Like SoSound the dipstick on my 3YM30 is often dry when I first take it out, but as soon as I put i
Yamaha 25 bilge pump / packing Davidasailor26 at 3:31pm 08.18.24 2. I think my stuffing needs replacement (bilge filling up after 2 weeks of being idle). Is it poss
Wood refinishing final passes MikeHoncho at 3:30pm 08.18.24
Unusual Oil Level Issue Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 08.18.24 I wipe it down and reinsert it and check a few times but nothing. I then add literally about an oun
Lake St Clair on a Friday Marmalade at 3:17pm 08.18.24 Was Markley before... though the Lambrecht family has been involved in the ownership for a long time
I need help attaching my Outboard to my West Wight Potter (1) Jackinenc at 3:13pm 08.18.24 Looks to me like you are missing part of your motor mount. There should be a section with a wooden o
Chesapeake Bay - Smith and Tangier Islands dlochner at 3:11pm 08.18.24 We were there in June 22. Carried 5' draft all the way in on Smith Island, do go slow and watch the
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot Tally Ho at 1:59pm 08.18.24 The inventor of the Pelagic, is a regular contributor on the Ericson owners' site, his technical ex
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot Rick D at 1:59pm 08.18.24 I'd also be interested in knowing if there is anyone that rebuilds these old Raymarine units as tha
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:57pm 08.18.24 Ye gods and little fishes!!!! Y'all are turning the easiet job on a boat into a totally unnecessary
Beneteau Propeller Charles Erwin at 1:57pm 08.18.24 Changing the key stock alloy alone is probably not the answer. Remember the prop is driven by fricti
Unusual Oil Level Issue Tally Ho at 1:56pm 08.18.24
Faucet replacement HELP smokey73 at 1:52pm 08.18.24 I think that sink is part of a large molding, so I don;t believe you can remove it. As to the fauce
Faucet replacement HELP smokey73 at 1:51pm 08.18.24 Any chance you can stick an old screw driver, dull cold chisel, or drift into the hole to engage th
Faucet replacement HELP Rick D at 1:42pm 08.18.24 I think that sink is part of a large molding, so I don;t believe you can remove it. As to the faucet

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