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Elec. connections for kicker motor Brian at 7:36am 10.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1116 I just bought a Nissan 8 hp 4 stroke with electric start. I am going to take the motor off the boat
Cure for Chalky gelcoat? Robert Tuten at 7:28am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 16/6822 I own a 12 year old boat. The fiberglass is getting chalky and probably needs to be painted. An "o
Alternator for a 1992 Perkins Diesel Herb Parsons at 5:50am 10.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1127 I have a 1971 Coronado 35 that was repowered (before I bought it) with a 1992 Perkins 30 HP diesel.
Polar Diagram for Hunter 33.5 Jim Wolfe at 4:06am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/1381 Does anyone have a polar diagram for a 33.5 (1994) that they would be willing to share?I know I ca
Replacing H31 Lifelines Rick J at 4:04am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 13/1814 Hello all. I've been procrastinating for long enough, so this month I'm going to replace the lifeli
Crack aft of keel Randy Burns at 2:31am 10.20.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1195 Bruce,I have a crack in my Hunter 27 aft of my keel, from flexing, that is about 3" long through al
Have 150% Genoa, Need Jib Smokey at 12:26am 10.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/820 Hello- We have a Hunter 27 with a 150% Genoa. This does not make sense for new sailers on winds of L
Jib sheet on H260 Kevin13821 at 12:26am 10.20.04 Smaller Boats 5/1405 When I wrap the jibsheet around the winch, the line pops up ' out of the cam cleat. Did Hunter forg
Center board Bob at 11:44pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1160 Need to replace the line that lifts and lowers the centerboard on a 19 2 Oday. Has anyone had the op
Sailboat Cruise Stories Wanted Opie at 11:02pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1179 My wife and I have only sailed once, on a calm day in Oriental, and we liked it. We are reaching re
Has anyone used Durabak ? Tammy at 10:46pm 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/902 I am thinking of using Durabak for non-skid on the decks of my H30. Has anyone used this product or
What about Seidelmann sail boats Bill at 10:38pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/18082 Can anyone tell me about the Seidelmann company. I have a chance to buy one, but i am finding it ver
Rubberized keel Keymastr at 8:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/862 Has anyone looked into coatinf the keelor even the bottom with the rubberizing compoud used in truc
Shrouds and Chainplate Leaks Patrick at 8:29pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 2/1151 I have a Catalina 400 MKII that is 5 years old. It has developed a small leak where the shroud attac
Learn to winterize Ron at 8:16pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 11/1159 I have recently purchased a 410 and I am thinking whether to have the boat yard winterize the boat f
Wall Covering for a Cabin Refit Al at 3:44pm 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3097 I've got a 25'fiberglass boat that needs a replacement of the old original cloth/foam hull covers.
boom vang myron young at 2:56pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/827 I just bought a 1981 Macgregor 21. the boom has an eye half way back for the boom vang, but there is
Topside water leaks Stephen Paul at 2:27pm 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/932 Hello, I have a 1994 MacGregor 26 S I think it is an S for "swing Keel". I have enjoyed the boat but
Oday 25 cushions Ted Kaperonis at 2:24pm 10.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1587 I recently took ownershbip of an Oday 25. When the main berth base is pulled out, I do not know whe
Bluewater Dean at 2:03pm 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1277 I am looking to sail 461 Panama to Australia. Any thoughts on the seaworthyness of 461 for this voya

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Removal of oil filter on Beneteau First 38 DougM at 5:39am 02.06.21
Beneteau 285 Steering wheel shaft size/type DougM at 5:28am 02.06.21 What brand name binnacle is on your boat? If its Goiot brand (French) you may be able to change out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007 DougM at 5:16am 02.06.21 As always, a picture would help. Try the beneteau parts site, or the SBO store. You may not need t
Loading a Catalina 30 MK11 trailer 1st time sailme88 at 5:08am 02.06.21 Ok, so you tried to fit on a smaller trailer. Was the a float on or crane?
Just cruising along... danstanford at 2:39am 02.06.21 Congratulations Clay, they are getting a powerful advocate!
Rusty Keel Bolts njlarry at 1:40am 02.06.21 Lead or iron keel? Stainless or galvinized bolts? Your lucky Catalina is still available for help an
Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot windsurfer at 1:28am 02.06.21 No, no, I meant antifreeze. That way the bolt won't get frozen in the quadrant. :stir: This happe
butyl caulking Ralph Johnstone at 7:39pm 02.05.21 You'll find that butyl is a sealant and not a caulk but a sealant. The stuff between teak floorboa
Rusty Keel Bolts TimFromLI at 5:46pm 02.05.21 Me too, on my beneteau. I have the new stud and nuts. I am still trying to find a socket to fit it a
Found a 2003 C310 (7) JRT at 5:36pm 02.05.21 Shipping was fast, they arrived 3 days later but the weather has not been good to take them out and
Sailing by machine learning PaulK at 4:58pm 02.05.21 Part of the joy of sailing is that you - YOU - get to pick how much technology you want. Do you jus
Navigation Lights Jacktar at 4:52pm 02.05.21 Yep 30 feet, and they do not notice the anchor lite up there so I put a cheap solar yard light in th
Hunter 29.5 or Catalina 30 (1) PaulK at 4:15pm 02.05.21 Just found this in the photo contest. Do you want to go camping or cruising?
st 7000+ intermittent current lmit error and switch to stanby discovery at 4:13pm 02.05.21 I had a similar issue on our H410 last summer. It was corrosion. Every ground, seatalk plug, and
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? (2) Rob Benson at 4:07pm 02.05.21 Here are the images I promised as we investigate the mysterious fixtures that reside behind my jib w
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler SandyFrank at 4:06pm 02.05.21 In process update. Holy crap this is a PITA. I got all but three bolts out and one bolt head sheare
Hunter 29.5 or Catalina 30 PaulK at 3:55pm 02.05.21 Justin has hit the bullseye. Do you like orange juice or apple juice? The two boats are quite diff
Beneteau 331 galley storage above fridge compressor (2) sf34dtw at 3:40pm 02.05.21
Just cruising along... JRacer at 3:28pm 02.05.21 Always enjoyed the TX Circuit Stop there at LCYC with the J24. But, that ramp is brutal!
Cargo Ship snaps in half PaulK at 3:05pm 02.05.21 It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the kee

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