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Fasteners jerry mitchell at 9:06am 10.06.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1423 I am looking for the velcro like fasteners that hold the dinette table legs to the table when it is
Bow Roller (5) Doug Washburn at 9:06am 10.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/833 We recently successfully installed a bow roller on our H31. It was a simple process that used exist
Beneteau 473 Bazz at 9:05am 10.06.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/898 I am considering a 473 for long term live aboard or cruising and would be interested in any comments
H31 Bow Roller Doug Washburn at 8:38am 10.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/871 There have been several questions on this forum regarding the installation of a bow roller on the Hu
compass oil Ralf at 7:39am 10.06.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1003 My 4 1/2" compass has lost its fluid ..... I tried replacing it with generic mineral oil but now the
Need Help with Sail Slug question Jim Doe at 7:13am 10.06.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1671 Hoping someone can help with what may well be a stupid question:I've popped quite a few of the plas
Class Rules for H23 Bill Leathen at 6:30am 10.06.03 Racing 2/1554 I'm starting to work toward a 155 genny for my H23. I want to make sure it does not violate any cla
rudder line (down/up haul) jsd at 5:52am 10.06.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/794 I'm new owner of a 1977 Mac 25. I'm struggling with the line that raises and lowers the rudder. Wh
a seat for the captain javier at 5:34am 10.06.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/920 Friends, I'm looking for some kind of seat that can be attached to the rail near the tiller, so I ca
Shrouds seems a bit loose ? Michael at 5:16am 10.06.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1032 We were sailing our 30' Catalina a few days ago in 15-20 knot winds, when I noticed the leeward shro
Standing rigging Tim at 4:53am 10.06.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1098 I am preparing to replace my standing rigging this winter. Can anyone recommend a good rigging shop
some help before disassembling my PAR toilet Ed Munson at 4:06am 10.06.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1212 I have a Hunter 30T 1991. the past few days when checking on the boat I have found the toilet full
Holding tank Tim at 4:03am 10.06.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1210 Does anyone know a source for "shaped" holding tanks? I am looking to maximize the area where my ho
Weaver Davits Gene at 2:29am 07.29.03 Big Boats 7/1014 Same answer to me :( Weaver told me the same thing, they do not recommend it for sailboats because
How much wind on an ODay 23... Adam at 2:41am 10.06.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/850 Would it take to REALLY make things interesting? This past saturday I was out in my 23 in the northe
Antifouling Paint 356 Miguel at 2:27am 10.06.03 Big Boats 6/780 I'm taking the boat out of the water next saturday for bottom painting, I would like to hear any sug
Rotting Bulkheads Tony at 1:49am 10.06.03 Smaller Boats 0/800 I've fallen victim to a common issue, upper shroud chainplates leaking causing the bulkheads to rot.
Don - trimming without traveller or cunningham Rick Macdonald at 1:44am 10.06.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/3174 The Hunter water ballast boats (I have a 1995H23.5) have neither traveller nor cunningham. For that
Hunter 35.5 head replacement Bob Allen at 1:13am 10.06.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/1275 Peggie,I am replacing the aluminum holding tank, toilet and hoses on my H35.5 this winter. In a re
Running aground Rey at 12:59am 10.06.03 Day Sailers 2/1380 I know this is not supposed to happen with these boats because both the rudder and centerboard swing

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bimini top sail sfbay at 1:44pm 06.19.20 Try Rail mount custom bimini
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! KemahSailor at 1:42pm 06.19.20 I have a 1990 Hunter 335 with a 2GM20F. In calm water, I get 6 knots at 2500 RPM.
changing that AIS boat name jviss at 1:35pm 06.19.20 Does the AIS unit let you change the MMSI, too?
Bose Sound System Replacement senang at 1:32pm 06.19.20 You can look at all the car stereo installations. From lousy to top of the range and 12V!
Window replacement questions Project_Mayhem at 1:28pm 06.19.20 Stuck wooden blocks as guides to the paper on the plexiglass with double sided tape to ensure a smo
Beneteau Oceanis 350: Thinking of buying, what to look for sailinglife1248 at 1:14pm 06.19.20 Thanks for links. Found many of them already in my googling but will look over reviews once more in
USING A BOAT LIFT ON A SAILBOAT markwbird at 1:13pm 06.19.20 No. Don't do it. The keel needs to be supported. It will damage the hull.
changing that AIS boat name JasonFromJersey at 1:05pm 06.19.20 I figured it out. If you not sailing in international waters, your MMSI assignment can be managed by
Dont Be This Guy Ralph Johnstone at 1:04pm 06.19.20 Is that a bronze or SS shaft ?
Help with old plumbing jviss at 12:59pm 06.19.20 To be clear: 1/2" Nom. Tube OD x 1/2" Male NPTF (item 660429) qty. 2 1/2" Nom. Tube OD x 1/2" Mal
Dont Be This Guy odaydokay at 12:57pm 06.19.20 A stunning ad for replacing zincs in time..........
Beneteau Oceanis 350: Thinking of buying, what to look for sail sfbay at 12:54pm 06.19.20 Some reviews of the 350 below should get you started. I am sure you will not be disappointed in this
Got to buy new Furler odaydokay at 12:54pm 06.19.20 You hit the nail on the head as the selling point to go to the Schaefer was that my CDI did not have
In-Mast Mainsail question SailJunkie at 12:43pm 06.19.20 I always remove my sails (I have in mast furling as well) and store them is a dry place. I treat th
Mounting flatscreen TV on wall SailJunkie at 12:34pm 06.19.20 I am going to try mounting a 24" HDTV/DVD on the wall backing the head area this weekend. Going to
Catalina 310 boom end cover SailJunkie at 12:25pm 06.19.20 I just tape it periodically with white duck tape. No issues with birds.
venture 17 trailer wheels Knuttle at 12:00pm 06.19.20 As for the bolt hole pattern, my 1976 Dodge Aspin spare work as a spare on the trailer that came wit
Got to buy new Furler DrJudyB at 11:41am 06.19.20 My bad. I bought the Schaefer in late 90's so you are right, not a Seafurl , just was a model numb
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 11:32am 06.19.20 I watch all the videos you post and I agree the one from #11 is great because you get the perspecti
Help with old plumbing jviss at 11:31am 06.19.20 I used the white ones for my watermaker low pressure plumbing. Blue tubing is fresh water and green

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