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Replace floatation foam and bulkheads Mike from Beeton at 4:01pm 07.01.20 Sirius 21/22 1/1234 I have a 77 Sirius 21 and the bulkheads are rotted and the foam is damp/wet. Anyone replaced these b
Good for Standard Horizon Ken Cross at 3:35pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2214 Today I ordered a small part for my Standard Horizon RAM mic. I caught it with my foot and broke the
Replacement window gaskets for Venture 25 goetz305 at 3:14pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/909 Has anyone tried to replace the rubber gaskets holding the plexiglass windows in a Venture 25. I to
Cockpit dimensions Willie G at 1:54pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1166 I am slowly beginning to look at acquiring a different boat and given the times that we are in, I wa
Hunter 28 Windlass Altman Yacht Works at 1:49pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/14 We recently installed a windlass on a Hunter 28. As the sailing population is getting older many don
cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1339 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/1090 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/3108 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1861 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/4320 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2455 I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Happy Canada Day 2020 Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/1061 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1910 I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
O'day Bimini Installation Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1067 Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th
Universal M-18 and M-25 hose between fuel injectors (2) Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1623 On the universal M-18 there is a small hose between the fuel injectors. On the attached pdf it is
Are there any drop in placements for Raymarine E80 Bondar132 at 5:24pm 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2834 I have an E80 working just fine. I have ST60 instruments and they are fine as well. I am wondering i
Hunter 310 AC BTU Size KenK13623 at 5:23pm 06.30.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1466 The original AC in our 310 has gone out and will be replacing the unit. Am wondering what BTU size
Is it possible Drinky Crow at 3:16pm 06.30.20 Racing 15/3168 to fraculate a masthead deck stepped rig? I remember reading about how DC did this by removing the w
1-1/2" black water valves (1) steveinusa at 2:29pm 06.30.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/727 What are these type of valves called and any good places to get them?
Balmar magndtic screwdriver TimFromLI at 12:42pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 4/2936 I have a balmar regulator and just switched my batteries over to flooded from AGM. I never knew what

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Forestay question goharris at 2:40pm 04.09.25 Thanks all! I will keep looking and use this as a temp. I did call CatalinaDirect, and have been to
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 2:19pm 04.09.25 I've heard the term 3Di numerous times in discussions of sails and have only now, after your refere
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig? Tally Ho at 2:06pm 04.09.25 So the rope in the traveller cannot be pulled from the end (pulling the rope out of the molded plast
YANMAR 4JHE WINTERIZING Tally Ho at 1:58pm 04.09.25 I have poured pink AF in my Perko strainer to winterize my Yanmar 2GM20F in the past. It worked OK,
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 1:41pm 04.09.25 If you're serious about learning what sails are best for your boat.......you need to first read thi
Forestay question Foswick at 1:08pm 04.09.25 But ... just to be clear ... you can use that pin temporarily while you hunt for a better replacemen
Haylard "traveler" on very old Flexible Furler - replacement or rig? (1) flyingwaspsailing at 12:52pm 04.09.25 I just came across this: CDI #1933 FF4 Halyard Assembly - Marine Outfitters Which references CDI
Home made buss bars thinwater at 12:44pm 04.09.25 Opinions on Bright Nickel or Tin plating the final product? Tin is cathodic to copper, nickle wil
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake! stickinthemud57 at 12:42pm 04.09.25 Hey, sorry. Perry has no web presence, so I should have provided his number: 817-832-9116
Home made buss bars dLj at 12:38pm 04.09.25 @Bob S A question of pure curiosity: Can't find off the shelf buss bars that meet your needs? I c
Home made buss bars degas at 12:27pm 04.09.25 @Bob S A question of pure curiosity: Can't find off the shelf buss bars that meet your needs?
Forestay question Art12050 at 12:23pm 04.09.25 Not a great fit. For a replacement, try Rig-Rite, Rigging Only and Defender Marine. All local to Ct.
Possible deck issue? BigEasy at 11:50am 04.09.25 I can see that the top of the stanchion is moving a little bit meaning that there is some flex in t
Home made buss bars (2) Bob S at 11:45am 04.09.25 I built a battery box for six GC batteries that will fit 2 Vatrer 300ah batteries with room to spare
Home made buss bars (1) Rich Stidger at 11:24am 04.09.25 I made a set of buss bars for both positive and negative connections. I used 1.25" x 1/4" copper, d
Hatch boards vents pgandw at 11:02am 04.09.25 It does have a nice screen. I leave the vent open all the time (installed on the foredeck), have no
Hatch boards vents Timm R Oday25 at 10:59am 04.09.25 The one depicted shows a very fine mesh screen . Not all have that feature . Mudwasps and spiders ar
Home made buss bars dLj at 10:57am 04.09.25 Your best option is to do a nickel under-plating and then a silver finish plating on top of that.
Possible deck issue? D Swanson at 10:48am 04.09.25 I agree with @dlochner... could be wet core or light construction. Having personally repaired rotte
Home made buss bars (1) Bob S at 10:44am 04.09.25 110 Copper 1/4 x 1"

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