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Need to delete thread Kmoerbe at 10:36pm 12.04.19 Ask All Sailors 0/45 My apologies, I accidentally double posted originally. I am not sure how to delete this thread.
Rope Cutters Ken13559 at 4:40pm 12.04.19 Ask All Sailors 11/2005 Skippers, what do you think of prop shaft rope cutters? Came across a simple UK made (~US$80) rope c
Rodkicker Issue Stephen M at 1:59pm 12.04.19 Big Boats 7/1628 Our 2001 420 Passage has Seldon Inmast Furling. The Rodkicker do not seem to have a gas shock, as it
Difference between Hunter 380/386 and Hunter 38 GALIOSTRO at 8:47am 12.04.19 Big Boats 15/3693 Hello, i search to buy an Hunter 38 in my country. But... 380 or 386 seem not too bad. I prefer the
Relays (1) All U Get at 6:09am 12.04.19 Ask All Sailors 21/2492 Hi all, I have been working on getting my Kohler generator to get it running, one problem being the
Windlass with Chain Gypsy JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:02am 12.04.19 Catalina 310 17/4412 Good morning all. I think it's time we consider a windlass with a chain gypsy. Have any 310 owners
Adding another battery Lazy1 at 6:23pm 12.03.19 Catalina 22 80/7742 Just wondering and making conversation... My C22 has all the normal electrical stuff (lights, some
Looking for - Origo 3000 Frigast at 1:24pm 12.03.19 Parts Search 12/3021 Hi All, My Cat30 has an old pressurized alcohol stove that is past its due date. I unfortunately d
Box thruster repair in water? (1) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 11:41am 12.03.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1050 The "hub" or gearbox installed in my Hunter 41DS needs replacement. It is a Lewmar 140TT part # 5810
Support our forum's authors Phil Herring at 8:53am 12.03.19 Ask All Sailors 7/941 For the first time I can remember, the new Get Rid of Boat Odors by Peggie Hall and the Sail Trim Ch
So this is what sailing is about dlochner at 4:43am 12.03.19 Sails Call Lounge 1/582 CfDAGJ8ZAkI
Anchor Chain seadaddler at 4:41am 12.03.19 Big Boats 9/1359
in the maritime industry, the skipper is regarded as "God". garymalmgren at 4:16am 12.03.19 Ask All Sailors 17/1580 Maybe not an infallible god. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-03/gold-coast-deckhand-guilty-of-ne
Fuse replacement guide for sailing vessels (1) Brian D at 9:05pm 12.02.19 Sails Call Lounge 10/1146 172699
How to measure wave height Captain Larry-DH at 8:44pm 12.02.19 Ask All Sailors 40/6660 I have heard sailors debate the proper way to measure wave height. I copied the following from the
New owner of 'Shamanita' Y25 (SF Bay) Weekdaysailor at 6:38pm 12.02.19 Yamaha 6/1918 Hi all, Very excited to have recently acquired 'Shamanita' - looks very clean but the Yanmar flood
C&C 110 Ted at 6:31pm 12.02.19 C&C 0/1546 I know that some of us participate in multiple sailing forums besides this one. There was a C'C 110
Fisher Panda mini12 coolant leak Laid-back at 11:26am 12.02.19 Big Boats 5/943 My Fisher Panda Mini 12 sprung a leak in the stainless steel fresh water cooling pipe coming out of
Rabbit hole BillyK at 11:08am 12.02.19 Catalina 310 156/23826 Hi All, bought our new to us 2004 210 3 months back..And so i've now started down the old rabbit
Disappearing zinc anode - Beneteau 323 chrisbeneteau at 10:28am 12.02.19 Ask All Sailors 54/6328 We attach a new zinc anode to the shaft of our Beneteau 323 at the beginning of every season. When w

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Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? BAD ORCA at 9:47am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many color
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? Calif. Ted at 9:35am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many colors
Mild weather is the start to October for the PacificNW WayneH at 9:24am 10.01.24 I've had enough DRY! The next time the PNW gets a little rain, please send it to Austin, TX. I'm nea
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:19am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer Same as every ot
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? dlochner at 9:08am 10.01.24 I have used a 2 part polyurethane on aluminum hatch frames and steering pedestals. Follow the manufa
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 9:05am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer
Removing Treadmaster decking Project_Mayhem at 9:03am 10.01.24 839227838227839 Finally got around to removing and applying Kiwi Grip on two thirds of the deck. To
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 10.01.24 I'll switch back to full insurance when I launch Not sure you understand how underwriters determin
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? Project_Mayhem at 8:58am 10.01.24 I hate painted rigging because it always ends up looking beat up. Curious on anodizing to hear other
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane jssailem at 8:57am 10.01.24 I have had the BoatUS/ Geico policy for 5 years. I have never had a claim. Your query was a good one
Removing Treadmaster decking (2) FlimFlamII at 8:41am 10.01.24 227838227839227838227839 Finally got around to removing and applying Kiwi Grip on two thirds of the
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ralph Johnstone at 8:36am 10.01.24 Bite the bullet for full insurance. You'll be glad you did when somebody makes off with your boat i
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane dlochner at 8:36am 10.01.24 Exactly. Storage insurance exists for autos so why not for boats? There's very little market for
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 8:33am 10.01.24 Are you particularly looking for a cheaper insurance for being only on the hard as opposed to the m
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 10.01.24 I have Progressive and don't think there is any clause that doesn't provide insurance when on the h
Advice on replacing standing rigging Project_Mayhem at 8:31am 10.01.24 Thanks for the comments. My question is not if I should replace. I am replacing. Just looking for a
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 8:28am 10.01.24 Point of clarification - you imply you want insurance written for only 6 months. Is that correct? A
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 8:16am 10.01.24 Point of clarification - you imply you want insurance written for only 6 months. Is that correct? An
New Cat 22 owner David W at 8:15am 10.01.24 Stingy Sailor has an excellent series on refinishing the keel. The $tingy Sailor You can remove th
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard jssailem at 7:46am 10.01.24 I am guessing here. I think you have about 18 or so days of nice weather to prep your boat. The weat

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