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Just bought a c-30 1983. The boat is in fresh water. The bottom has mossy build-up. Is there a re
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I'm just curious where people have mounted their instruments on a H34. I'm considering getting a Na
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Check reply #8 in the "on the hard workin' hard article. Let me know what you think of my solution
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My husband just ordered a hatch to add to our main salon. It will be located between the boom vang
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I am replacing all of my rigging.What's the best way to tune them as I replace them in pair's.I know
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I just took delivery on my 240 and I'am trying to add the Auto Pilot to the tiller. My tiller drops
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Im new to boating, my 1985 25.5 has blocks on the deck on sliding rails. the plastic pulleys are sh
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Would like to install a refrigeration system in icebox of Catalina 28. Any suggestions welcome on ty
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I'm currently rigging my 1994 28' Catalina tall rig for an asymmetrical cruising spinnaker that will
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I'm looking to replace all the rubber seals in the rectangular portholes of my 1984 Hunter 31. I ca
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We thought we had everything ready. Battens secure in their pockets. Then the first gust of wind to
Gary Wyngarden at 6:56am 05.01.01
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I hook up my GPS to my laptop (Toshiba 2595 CDT) with First Mate chart reading software by the Cap'n
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Coming from an unending winter on shore, The O'day 27, "Epiphany" Is nearly ready to go overboard. W
Derek Rowell at 6:12am 05.01.01
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The boat I am buying has the Dutchman flaking system - I have no experience with it. I was under th

Recent Replies

Shower (pump). Who uses them?
rgranger at 6:48am 04.16.20
I also wear water shoes in the marina showers ... but I am also very aware that it is likely the sho
Aftermarket Rudder System Help
ScourgeOfTheHudson at 6:47am 04.16.20
I'm pretty sure the smaller is the factory rudder, and I may be able to rig somehow, but I also know
Hunter 26 Steering Config
rgranger at 6:45am 04.16.20
You should reach out to @Crazy Dave Condon It is a good chance he is the one who installed yours
Aftermarket Rudder System Help
RitSim at 6:43am 04.16.20
The left one has a small piece of line on it. This may be the rudder - see the small block and cam
Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector)
Maine Sail at 6:30am 04.16.20
#1 Do not challenge anything your insurer asks unless you want to be dropped. We had a customer do t
Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector)
Afrakes at 6:26am 04.16.20
Nothing like an independently switched blower to cool down the diesel engine compartment, after retu
Winter In the Water
capta at 6:23am 04.16.20
First winter I had this boat, I spent aboard at a marina in East Greenwich, RI. Even if you get one
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer
cb32863 at 6:20am 04.16.20
@Erbardy I think West Marine's website had a great little spreadsheet, looking for it, that helped w
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer
THECUSCUS at 6:16am 04.16.20
a simple solar panel with built in controller https://www.emarineinc.com/Solbian-23W-72W-All-in-One-
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer
dlochner at 6:15am 04.16.20
The first step is to get a reasonably accurate estimate of your current needs. How many lights, how
Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector)
ToddS at 6:09am 04.16.20
Thanks for all the responses: @dlochner : I'll make sure it is somewhere "accessible"... but remembe
Boatless Summer?
Bob J. at 6:06am 04.16.20
Talked with the yard up in Maine where my boats stored. Far as they're concerned, business as usual
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
Will Gilmore at 6:03am 04.16.20
He was trying to brew a pot of coffee at the time and the hot burner fell out of the stove? The ba
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306
Bob J. at 5:55am 04.16.20
I replaced the main cabin bulkheads with the same material. I used Watco oil in cherry flavor, blend
Wiring a GFCI outlet (or protector)
Scott T-Bird at 5:49am 04.16.20
My boat never had a blower and I have never thought to add one.
Shower (pump). Who uses them?
Justin_NSA at 5:33am 04.16.20
Good point Jim. I wear them in the locker room at the gym too. It was something Marine bootcamp dril
Winter In the Water
sailnoproblem at 5:32am 04.16.20
I leave mine in during the winter. I winterize all systems and the dock has a thermostat controlled
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast
Maine Sail at 5:19am 04.16.20
Sea water does not start a DC electrical fire. I've been involved with multiple boat sinking recover
Shower (pump). Who uses them?
Jim26m at 5:16am 04.16.20
We use our onboard shower while cruising even when we are staying overnight in a marina with shower
Aftermarket Rudder System Help
sailnoproblem at 5:11am 04.16.20
I agree with NYSail, his assumption seems to make the most sense.

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