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Deck mounted spinnaker launch tube (1) RussC at 6:34pm 02.06.26 Racing 0/0 I'm interested in learning more about this system from those who may have experience or observations
When your Sailing days are numbered, what are you going to do? jssailem at 6:02pm 02.06.26 Sails Call Lounge 1/14 Time marches on and at some point you may need to furl the sails for the last time. If/when that ti
R2AK 2026 shemandr at 1:18pm 02.06.26 Ask All Sailors 3/77 Although the race starts in June, I think, the organizers are currently putting out podcasts introdu
shower drain pump brad minda at 4:00pm 02.05.26 Catalina 30 7/181 I am sure this has been discussed prior but ideas would be helpful. Has anyone found a drain pump bo
New purchase Hunter 146 beginner questions (5) sailEverything at 2:47pm 02.05.26 Day Sailers 2/102 Hey everyone, this forum was a valuable resource when deciding which sailboat to buy. Thanks for tha
Replacing coolant hoses to water heater buddybear at 8:36am 02.05.26 Catalina 310 7/197 In the process of changing the coolant hoses from the engine to the water heater. On one of the hose
Get paid to sail your Hunter... (1) Aaron Kiss at 11:21am 02.04.26 Ask All Sailors 1/25 236485 We are www.PhotoSails.com Currently seeking 42-46 foot Hunter owners in these below listed
Would you cross the Atlantic in this Blue Water Boat? dlochner at 1:51pm 02.03.26 Sails Call Lounge 8/247 https://www.pbo.co.uk/boats/the-worlds-smallest-boat-how-andrew-bedwell-built-his-100cm-boat-to-sail
Brand New Sailor and First-Time Catalina Owner... Help Needed (5) AspiringCapt at 12:26pm 02.03.26 Catalina 30 0/14
Brand New Sailor and First-Time Catalina Owner... Help Needed (5) AspiringCapt at 12:12pm 02.03.26 Ask A Catalina Owner 34/625
DIY pop top tent (Merit 22) (5) RussC at 11:50am 02.03.26 Ask All Sailors 6/167 Spring will get here eventually they say, so it's time to get ready in case an early overnighter is
Oceanis 373 Greasy Water In Engine Start Battery Compartment Dadawada at 5:27pm 02.02.26 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/184 After a long (4.5 hour each way) trip over the summer, I noticed water with grease in it under the e
Throttle Cable TheTY at 11:08am 02.02.26 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/318
Cellphone use in bright sun - ricksoth at 6:38pm 02.01.26 Ask All Sailors 9/323 Has anyone found a cell phone that they can see in bright sun, ideally with polarized sunglasses on?
"10 Sailboats to Avoid Buying" shemandr at 1:01pm 02.01.26 Ask All Sailors 13/501 Has anyone else seen this video? It turns out the reasons to avoid these boats is their uninsurabi
Handlauf Oberdeck undicht HJS at 10:40am 02.01.26 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/213 Hallo liebe Segelfreunde ! Ich habe mir vor 4 jahren eine Hunter 38 Baujahr 2008 gekauft.Ich habe ei
PSA: Battleborn High Current at 2:25pm 01.30.26 Ask All Sailors 48/1504 Hi all, This is not entirely news, but Battleborn - which was previously considered among the highe
Keel Bolt Condition and small keel damage question (4) Deven R at 11:04am 01.30.26 Big Boats 4/293 Hello fellow Catalina owners. Spring of 2025 I purchased my first keelboat - a 1986 Catalina 34. I s
Rewiring Starter switch jonny356 at 10:24am 01.30.26 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/266 I have a Hunter 356 and have issues with starter. I replaced the starter motor and start switch (bu
Hunter 33 Raymarine Autopilot Ian Thailand at 9:00pm 01.29.26 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/184 I'm looking to contact someone who has fitted, or owns, a Hunter 33 with a Raymarine Autopilot. I'm

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Hunter 41AC Helm Seat Completed MFD at 6:46pm 02.06.26 I had a 41DS. Forward visibility from the wheel can be difficult for those who are even modestly ve
Atomic 4 Rebuild (Inprogress) Stu Jackson at 6:41pm 02.06.26 update on the engine rebuild. My photos are too large to post, but this morning my brother-in-law
Atomic 4 Rebuild (Inprogress) Night Watch at 6:21pm 02.06.26 update on the engine rebuild. My photos are too large to post, but this morning my brother-in-law a
Atomic 4 Rebuild (Inprogress) Night Watch at 6:15pm 02.06.26 Did you get the the issue with posting questions on the A4 site sorted out? I think that will help,
When your Sailing days are numbered, what are you going to do? Stu Jackson at 6:15pm 02.06.26 Just when you thought skidoos were the worst invention...:cool::cool::cool:
Electronics jssailem at 5:30pm 02.06.26 Panbo.com has been a great source of electronics reviews. They provide a quality review of on the wa
R2AK 2026 dLj at 5:04pm 02.06.26 I think I'd prefer risking the Orca's and bears than the critters in the Everglades. The mosquitoe
R2AK 2026 shemandr at 4:08pm 02.06.26 I think I'd prefer risking the Orca's and bears than the critters in the Everglades. The mosquitoes
OUTHAUL ACCESS SJN at 3:19pm 02.06.26 Thank you for the reply and suggestions. I do not have any screws between the end cap (which also h
Electronics kappykaplan at 2:55pm 02.06.26 Top of line VHF radios have a fog horn function that is to be paired with a loudspeaker horn on the
R2AK 2026 dLj at 2:52pm 02.06.26 A number of years ago I was seriously considering doing the R2AK (Also the Everglades challenge) but
Electronics dLj at 2:41pm 02.06.26 True, and I tend to leave it on when going between patches, but practically speaking, if you can se
Electronics dLj at 2:34pm 02.06.26 Many radars have a ring of close-in clutter that is difficult to tune out without reducing sensitiv
Helping New Boaters PaulK at 2:31pm 02.06.26 We have many similar issues in our club. My wife and I are in our early 50's. Our kids are grown
OUTHAUL ACCESS Doug on Long Island Sound at 2:24pm 02.06.26 On my Catalina 275, and on my previous Catalina 320, I have and now have screws that were tapped int
Electronics Captain Larry-DH at 2:14pm 02.06.26 your visibility distance is well below the Col Regs requirement... True, and I tend to leave it on
Funny Friday!!! (1) dmax at 2:14pm 02.06.26 236506
Electronics Captain Larry-DH at 2:07pm 02.06.26 Many radars have a ring of close-in clutter that is difficult to tune out without reducing sensitivi
Electronics dLj at 1:54pm 02.06.26 Top of line VHF radios have a fog horn function that is to be paired with a loudspeaker horn on the
Electronics Captain Larry-DH at 1:44pm 02.06.26 I'm curious how many folks on here know when - according to the Col Regs - that you need to use a f

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