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Deep keel vs shoal keel Brain at 2:21am 08.04.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1891 I am new to larger boat sailing and have been considering a purchase. My question is about deeper ke
Window Leak and Type of Varnish Mike Hopton at 1:29am 08.04.04 Big Boats 0/789 Looked in the archives and couldn't find any discussion, so...Any been there done that on repairin
Windmill/electric power generation ITMaster at 1:24am 08.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/992 I have recently purchased a new 387, hull # 24. The batteries seem to be inadequate for maintaining
clinometer Bill C320, Papillon at 12:45am 08.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1061 I need to replace the clinometer on my Oceanis 281. The original is a "Silva 231" made in Sweden.
Gelcoat Repairs John S at 12:39am 08.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/971 If other owners have a boat with gelcoat cracks like mine, then this subject has probably been dealt
Nissan NS5 poor throttle response question william3045 at 12:37am 08.04.04 Smaller Boats 1/899 I posted this on the "ask all sailors forum and haven't recieved any responses. maybe some of us "sm
water running into cabin thru starboard side main mike at 11:50pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 5/1050 I was sailing on a hot humid day and we recieved the usual downpour for this time of the year on seb
How about anchoring near Fort Myers Beach?? p323ms at 11:44pm 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1348 A friend is moving to Fort Myers. She knows nothing about boats. Anyway we are thinking about sailin
South to Jacksonville Tom Hamilton at 11:28pm 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/881 I am trying to make plans to move my 36 ft boat (Lancer 36 "Trilogy") from the Chesapeake to Jackson
New system ?'s Russ20666 at 10:02pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1272 Just bought a new Thetford Aquamate to go into our O'Day 23 and the pitiful pamphlet that comes with
Boom furler? MICHAEL YEARGAN at 9:56pm 08.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/807 Have just seen the ads for the Schaffer Boom Furlers and am curious if anyone has had one installed
Experience with Boatpix.com Juice6576 at 2:53pm 08.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1187 I was sailing my home waters around Manitowoc, WI last Saturday when we were buzzed by a white helic
26X prop size? Jib21855 at 1:30pm 08.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1076 I have a Honda 50 4 stroke on my 26X. The prop is 12.1" x 9 pitch 3 blade. The motor begins to rev
Head Odor and Vent Paul17656 at 1:22pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2061 Peggy,I have your book on Boat Odors and I remember it says that the holding tank vent should not
Need help shortening forestay Mac Bentley at 1:15pm 08.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1522 The mast on my h23 is way too far aft. I've done the halyard-hanging trick and, after loosening the
Barient Winch Parts Charles Vega at 1:14pm 08.03.04 Big Boats 3/1546 I am looking for Barient parts for model 21-33 ' 24-45. Does any body knows were I can find them.C
what year? stephan at 1:07pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 2/1158 I bought a 22' a few years ago. We have enjoyed it immensley. The hull # is 5999. Is this indicat
Crunchy Sole Matt at 12:41pm 08.03.04 Smaller Boats 3/1229 The sole under the table on my '79 Cat 22 is swollen and crunches when stepped on. Sounds like a pi
Small details of a 26D Curt McClain at 11:48am 08.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/930 A couple of very small fittings are missing from the D that i just got and i was hoping someone out
How Do Your Telltales Fly???? Rick D at 11:42am 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/847 We're taking your suggestions for topics for the August Guest Expert forum. In August, Don Guilette

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Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Tricia at 9:18am 01.13.21 Also check out bayshoremarineengines.com. I've ordered parts from them in the past and even with the
ANNOUNCEMENT: One-to-one Support for your Hunter Sailboat JamesG161 at 9:04am 01.13.21 I have been using this service a LOT, since the damage to my boat. Repairing boat after Hurricane Ze
Salon Table Finish BigEasy at 9:04am 01.13.21 Hi all, Would anyone happen to know what finish Beneteau used on the salon table? . Thanks, Rob
Beneteau 373 Single Handing BigEasy at 9:00am 01.13.21 I have a B373 that I sail solo quite often. Does anyone have any ideas for better access to the tra
Funny Friday!!! (1) Justin_NSA at 8:59am 01.13.21 One of my daughters gave that to my son for Christmas. It is just simply wrong in so many ways.
Mast Climbing Steps for a Vision 32 MikeHoncho at 8:53am 01.13.21
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 8:45am 01.13.21 Ran across this calendar on Amazon. It has an average 5 star rating from over 5100 people! Save us!
12 volt charging at marina dlochner at 8:32am 01.13.21 If you are going to invest in solar, be sure to read this article first. It is one of the best I hav
Funny Friday!!! (1) Justin_NSA at 8:30am 01.13.21 Ran across this calendar on Amazon. It has an average 5 star rating from over 5100 people! Save us!
12 volt charging at marina Captain Larry-DH at 8:14am 01.13.21 The 20w size panel with basic charge controller seems like what I will want to wire into the system
My Penobscot Archipelago. (1) TomY at 8:08am 01.13.21 Not to worry. They will be back the waterways in large numbers.......... I keep telling you guys,
Removing Vinyl Decals from Hypalon Inflatable Dinghy sail sfbay at 8:07am 01.13.21 ..........Rather than use an assortment of chemicals, I instead used a large pair of pliers, grabbed
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter Parsons at 7:57am 01.13.21 I've not had weed or line fouls (but then again I'm incredibly lucky). I know that folding props ab
12 volt charging at marina ricksoth at 7:55am 01.13.21 The cold-plate system will be off on the mooring. I can bring a cooler with me from the house for d
12 volt charging at marina Captain Larry-DH at 7:51am 01.13.21 @dlochner I agree 100% if he uses the boat daily or cruises, sleeping aboard, using lights etc. But
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter Justin_NSA at 7:40am 01.13.21 Feathering blades can snag weeds. Folding do not. Is that a concern?
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter Rick D at 7:35am 01.13.21 Boats point better with a folding or feathering prop My 40.5 sure did! Big light air difference to
Arched helm seat AlastairLC at 7:29am 01.13.21 Those are good for crew in the side seats too.
Beneteau 373 Single Handing JHorr at 7:25am 01.13.21 Sounds like you have jam cleats where I have too clutches. I will most likely have to convert them
Beneteau 373 Single Handing JHorr at 7:23am 01.13.21 My 323 is not that different from the 373. I have a Lewmar traveller on the cabin top forward of th

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