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COVID at Lake Martin AL rgranger at 8:43am 03.30.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/713 So this week, Kay Ivy (the Governor or Alabama) officially closed all non-essential businesses. Lu
Stuck in the house tasks....? rpludwig at 8:28am 03.30.20 Sails Call Lounge 17/1409 So, we're all stuck at home for a bit (assuming we are not out at sea)....perfect time to do those o
Catalina 27 crack at rear of keel. Not a "smile" issue... (2) Kopite at 8:03am 03.30.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/2551
Sailing in France with Covid 19 Frenchie3958 at 7:58am 03.30.20 Destinations 10/2264 Hi all , Some fresh news from France: Just to let you know that all sailors are at home and it is no
We have launch! Justin_NSA at 7:24am 03.30.20 Ask All Sailors 10/920 Yesterday was a great spring day! It was warm but windy. Several sailors working on boats and plenty
h34 hose ties splax at 5:50am 03.30.20 Big Boats 12/1402 Well, my backflow preventer has jammed up and deadheads my bilge pump. Taking the opportunity to cha
Hunter 23 reefing hook DrKGB at 5:20am 03.30.20 Smaller Boats 17/2229 I recently purchased a hunter 23 and as I get to know the boat more I'm realizing that some of the r
What the heck is: Loran 797 (1) Fidgit at 9:30pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 67/6706 Hey everyone! over the winter I bought my first sailboat! (Oday25) It's a bit of a project, but that
Durable teak finish for entryway stairs/ladder Manete at 6:41pm 03.29.20 Catalina 30 4/2151 Looking for suggestions on refinishing the entry stairs/ladder on our 94' Catalina 30. After a nine
Out with the old and in with the newer (2) RussC at 5:12pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 6/530 Early last summer I had the opportunity to pick up a 15' runabout pretty cheep. it needed a bit of w
Transom support (3) Milton.Audas at 5:10pm 03.29.20 Catalina 22 10/1470 Hi guys. One of my seemingly never-ending upgrade list items is to install a support bracket or plat
New electric windlass Joe Papagni at 4:33pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1495 I have a 1995 Hunter 33.5 that's never had an electric windlass, or any windlass of any kind. I'm go
Cabinet work (1) Hydro Therapy at 1:35pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 17/1571 I made this cabinet and installed it before my boatyard closed due to the virus. My neighbor threw a
Rust spots on my Pearson P26 cast iron keel (2) Mickeyv1949 at 1:08pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1695 What is the most efficient (effective) why to repair rust spots on my cast iron keel? Also, notice t
Mooring Pendant size JP at 12:35pm 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 12/3748 Hi All, For several years I have been dealing with a mooring pendant that barely small enough in dia
Bukh 20DV- Cooling syatem issues: No water pumping out of the exhaust. OOC at 10:45am 03.29.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/1451 New Issues: Bukh DV 20 engine: Had a mechanic work on the raw water cooling system.I'm familiar wi
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat (7) Ralph Johnstone at 9:44am 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 49/4875 @Sefuller recently posted that he was looking for a 7/8" barbed hose adapter for his water heater.
Painting a Valiant. Brimptsman at 9:02am 03.29.20 Destinations 4/879 I have two issues on our recently purchased Valiant 40: Firstly inside the hull is lined with closed
Battery Orientation TimFromLI at 6:50am 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1811 I am replacing three 4d AGMs with 6 Trojan T-105s. Because of the height of the batteries, I have to
Are these blocks rebuild-able? (2) gtg at 6:18am 03.29.20 Ask All Sailors 6/992 A rivet here, a bearing there? I was gonna just buy but it looks like I'll have to rivet what I buy

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Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:26am 10.22.24 I agree with Ralph that it's worst idea I've heard of 'cuz urine is continuing to turn your tank int
Winterising Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:03am 10.22.24 You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? jssailem at 5:36am 10.22.24 Nova Kool is based 20 minutes from me and are incredibly helpful, Cannot help with the removal. Yo
CNG Refill or Exchange? smokey73 at 4:40am 10.22.24 That's the guy I was thinking about. I believe he posted on this site about providing this service
Dodger and Bimini features you love? paulheth at 8:12pm 10.21.24 Some great suggestions! Thanks. Will let you know how it goes.
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? paulheth at 8:08pm 10.21.24 Ha ha ha. Thanks for the responses everyone, and the 'gentle encouragement' to DYI a bit more befor
CNG Refill or Exchange? (1) PAC3142 at 6:40pm 10.21.24 We are based in Annapolis and have been using Peter Holzinger, contact info below.
Winterising TimFromLI at 6:40pm 10.21.24 You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification Dalliance at 5:57pm 10.21.24
Hurricane Nadine (1) jssailem at 4:10pm 10.21.24 Where are you tonight? She is dancing in the Pacific off Acapulco.
Seaward 26 T-Bar lehighsail at 3:56pm 10.21.24 "Good photo. Make a box out of 3/8 starboard, more like a U shaped or 3 sides, and fasten on top of
Cabin Top Winch Advice... kappykaplan at 3:43pm 10.21.24 LOL. You're absolutely right. I have no business typing anything without a frosty mug of beer close
New Windows for Oday 272 kloudie1 at 3:16pm 10.21.24 This is what I did for my fixed ports: H-34 Fixed Ports Rebuilt \| Sailboat Owners Forums The black
1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo SV_DonPapa at 2:42pm 10.21.24 Last winter I replaced the bottoms of my 260 aft-berth cushions- the fabric had rotted due to moist
1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo SV_DonPapa at 2:41pm 10.21.24 I enjoyed redoing my cushions and yes I used the old cushions as patterns to sew the new ones. I us
1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo SV_DonPapa at 2:41pm 10.21.24
Engine Compartment Blower Ralph Johnstone at 2:09pm 10.21.24 Theoretically, you can get an accumulation of propane gas down in the bilge, which would be highly
Seaward 26 T-Bar JoeWhite at 1:48pm 10.21.24 Good photo. Make a box out of 3/8 starboard, more like a U shaped or 3 sides, and fasten on top of
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Ralph Johnstone at 1:46pm 10.21.24 Well, as you said at 15:04 "Will it work. Let me know." I've got to let you know, that is the prob
Cabin Top Winch Advice... ...3TacksontheWater at 1:43pm 10.21.24 George, shouldn't there be a stbd in there? :beer: LOL. You're absolutely right. I have no busines

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