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best headsets? yz4pilot at 8:29am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 42/10264 Looking for what's best out there for anchoring or docking etc so i don't have to shout at the wife
Winterizing question already? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:06am 07.22.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/805 Based on some research I have done, I've decided to install an inline water filter on the pressurize
410- Issues Installing wires in headliner SailorFrank at 7:12am 07.22.20 Big Boats 5/790
Closed milieu at 6:22am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 2/451 Closed
First Sail on 23.5 Tackdan235 at 4:37am 07.22.20 Smaller Boats 22/2256 Well, we took the 23.5 on its maiden sail. weather E/SE winds 10-15 waves 2 feet but were bouncing
wanted catalina 22 swing keel Todd Schwebel at 4:36am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1033 The Cable broke and the keel went to Davey Jones locker. Anyone have one?
Chicagoland Locations Tackdan235 at 4:28am 07.22.20 Destinations 4/860 Hi, my wife and I recently purchased a Hunter 23.5, that included a slip on Lake Michigan for the
What's the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? TomY at 3:55am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 36/8603 Our son and a friend are planning a couple weeks of coastal sailing. With an old dual USB plug(cam
Mainsail Questions. 80catowner at 8:12pm 07.21.20 Catalina 22 10/1926 Good evening! I just purchased a '80 Catalina 22. I got all the rigging up and everything seems to
O'Day 19 vx192 DouglasCigar at 5:59pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 2/836
Does this boat exist? stickinthemud57 at 3:46pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 48/6859 Does this sailboat exist?: 26' or less Keel boat Open transom Tiller (not wheel) The Why's: -26' o
topping lift load rating srimes at 2:35pm 07.21.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/743 The topping lift on my 26D is super springy as the PO rigged it with nylon, and I'm thinking of repl
Scarce as hen's teeth... sailme88 at 1:47pm 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 20/1892 Started to notice a gradual overheating taking place with my Universal M25. If I pushed the throttle
Bilge Pump Buffettfan77575 at 1:31pm 07.21.20 Cal 3/1696 I just got a 1981 Cal 31, and I think I need to replace the bilge pump. any recommendations?
Can't find the source of water in bilge - H33 Maurice Doran at 12:57pm 07.21.20 Mid-Size Boats 34/5685 Since launching in early June, I keep finding water in the bilge and I can't find the source. I am
V222 Keel Water Intrusion? (Fiberglass model) (2) RustyVenture at 8:57am 07.21.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1284 Hi all, Hope everyone's staying safe and healthy. I've got a '72 V222 with the fiberglass-wrapped k
where is the autopilot computer ? henris at 7:51am 07.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/909 On my 2003 H 45ds I cannot locate the Raymarine Autopilot computer. Can you help ?
Beneteau 331 engine room fan sf34dtw at 4:18am 07.21.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 24/4395 I just bought this boat, Yesterday I accidentally knocked off the engine room fan cowl at the transo
Marina waiting lists Apex at 3:50am 07.21.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2955 What is your experience with waiting lists and where? I am currently in Elk Rapids, MI, 28ft slip.
Where to find hard to find fasteners? SoSound at 8:18pm 07.20.20 Ask All Sailors 17/1330 Does anyone have a reliable and reasonably priced source for hard to find screws, bolts, etc.? In l

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Making new floorboards for a Beneteau Nonixskis at 1:47pm 03.19.25 Interesting. What is the cost of marine plywood + Teak & Holly Veneer plus finish coats What is th
Source for bulk ring terminals? LloydB at 1:10pm 03.19.25 originally posted by fat thumbs:waycool:
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau (1) smokey73 at 12:30pm 03.19.25 Interesting. What is the cost of marine plywood + Teak & Holly Veneer plus finish coats What is th
Beneteau 373 parts Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 03.19.25
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau Nonixskis at 11:35am 03.19.25 Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Source for bulk ring terminals? colemj at 11:30am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Outhaul modifications stickinthemud57 at 9:57am 03.19.25 I don't think Dyneema is necessarily the best choice. I have found it slips in clamcleats and camcle
Outhaul modifications fred1diver at 9:39am 03.19.25 Thanks guys, great ideas and info so far! So I was thinking, using the existing car, hooked up to dy
Source for bulk ring terminals? BAD ORCA at 9:20am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Source for bulk ring terminals? Hayden Watson at 9:19am 03.19.25 While I agree that the Thomas and Betts are excellent connectors - for the OP wishing for non-insul
Source for bulk ring terminals? BAD ORCA at 9:17am 03.19.25 I got this pack and have been very happy with it. I do not use any insulated terminals because too
Outhaul modifications (1) Hayden Watson at 8:55am 03.19.25 On my Catalina 30 I increased the purchase from the pothetic 3:1 to 12:1 by using two single blocks
Outhaul modifications Joe at 8:50am 03.19.25 I would leave the existing system in place until you've modified the sail. I is certainly acceptab
Outhaul modifications Don Guillette at 8:46am 03.19.25 I'll get to the outhaul in a minute but first a story about the importance of that sail trim control
Early 80s H36 Strut chichiflys at 7:40am 03.19.25 Thanks Rardi. Hope to get some progress this weekend if the temps and rain cooperate. Will do my b
adding electrical stove MFD at 7:39am 03.19.25 I have seen some pictures from people that did an electric conversion by installing a 110v induction
Source for bulk ring terminals? dLj at 7:02am 03.19.25 You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years o
Keel holes kappykaplan at 6:58am 03.19.25 Run, don't walk, away!
adding electrical stove Rick.johnson at 6:30am 03.19.25 Thank Guys for all the advise an all the knowledge For now I think i will take the ez way out an p
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau BigEasy at 5:53am 03.19.25 Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces

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