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SVEclipse (7) SVEclipse at 6:52pm 06.10.25 Catalina 22 4/338 Hi all! I have been following and gleaning lots of info from your posts here and enjoyed your Youtu
R.O. water filter install question (1) BAD ORCA at 4:49pm 06.10.25 Ask All Sailors 56/1466 I recently inherited a simple five stage RO water filter. Do I need to install a second fresh water
Mainsheet rigging alternative (4) NoExit at 3:49pm 06.10.25 Ask All Sailors 20/632 I'm seeking your insights, troubleshooting and better ideas for an alternative mainsheet rigging. I
Insurance Richard19068 at 1:33pm 06.10.25 Ask All Sailors 9/464 After being with them for 22 years Geico/BoatUS is asking for a survey on my now 40 year old boat.
So many lakes and rivers.... dlochner at 1:29pm 06.10.25 Sails Call Lounge 1/188 https://theonion.com/sailor-regrets-getting-married-to-the-sea-so-young/?utm_source=email'utm_medium
Teak toerail on a Pearson 36-2: Need help on minor repair (2) JPS27 at 10:03am 06.10.25 Ask All Sailors 9/285 I need to fix some rotted wood on my Pearson 36-2 ive had for 2 years. Been working on little impr
Looking for details about installing a rib/stiffener to address a 356 hull "shower dimple" JimHansen77 at 9:59am 06.10.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/244 New owner of a 2002 Hunter 356. Am cross-posting this from the big boats forum. I'm in the process
Bottom paint and sail (5) newsailor72 at 6:38am 06.10.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/178 84 mac 22, bottom looks like this, the white is gel, I think, that is where the trailer bunks sit, t
Setting the mast strut lengths on H260 tomhn at 6:10am 06.10.25 Smaller Boats 0/126 Is there a correct way to set the length of the mast support struts on a H260? She is relatively new
Cockpit table leg ideas fred1diver at 4:45pm 06.09.25 Ask All Sailors 10/622 Hello all, we are looking for ideas on adding a leg to our cockpit table. I will try to get a pictu
Hooking up an Older atomic4 to chartplotter fred1diver at 4:41pm 06.09.25 Ask All Sailors 12/466 Hello everyone, I am looking for info from anyone who has connected their older atomic 4 engine to t
Bring the heat: (2) pclarksurf at 3:28pm 06.09.25 Catalina 22 5/319 Finally got around to firming up the Bimini-- added rear support poles after being non committal l
Running Rigging Specs for 1987 Hunter Legend 40? salsa-sailor at 2:56pm 06.09.25 Big Boats 5/328 Hi guys, first post here. I recently bought a 1987 hunter legend 40 and the running rigging is prett
Is this a real company? Jackal at 11:41am 06.09.25 Engines and Propulsion 7/530 Looking at small outboards for my daysailor, specifically a long-shaft Suzuki 2.5 HP. Cheapest on
Anchor Shackle NYSail at 8:24am 06.09.25 Ask All Sailors 9/332
Windlass Gearbox Not Dropping (4) Anifares at 7:51am 06.09.25 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/230 Looking for advice dropping the windlass gearbox and motor for a gear-oil change. 2004 Catalina 34
Cabin Table line Omas Boat at 6:19am 06.09.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/266 The line that holds the weighted mechanism for the table has come loose. Has anyone be successful in
Chart Plotter Guystapo at 5:52am 06.09.25 Ask All Sailors 24/785 The other day I saw a company offering real nice chart plotters at a great price. The company is Onw
Air Conditioner Guystapo at 5:47am 06.09.25 Ask All Sailors 12/403 Hey Gang ..I have a brand new ac on my Catalina 34 and my 2400 gen will not run it. Has anyone ever
Beetle Cat Dave Satter at 5:42am 06.09.25 Trailer Sailors 6/364 I just bought a Beetle Cat, Just because I always wanted one. It's a true Beetle (wood) So it's not

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Shaft Seal (almost a fail) Captain Larry-DH at 2:46pm 06.29.25 I would like to clean up the coupler by grinding off the rust and re-painting. Caution: Do not do
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. shemandr at 2:23pm 06.29.25 Is this trip a delivery? I think it's too ambitious for self described "Zero Experience." I think t
Below Waterline Hull Work - Cracks & Barrier Coat dlochner at 2:11pm 06.29.25 The leading edge crack is probably fairing compound from when the 2 halves were joined. The other cr
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out dlochner at 2:06pm 06.29.25 Make certain all the connections are clean and tight. These could also be near end of life.
Hunter 18.5 Parts Inquiry Makai Green Harbor at 1:51pm 06.29.25 Hi Dave. Thank you for responding. Mostly looking to replace rigging. Spreaders, shrouds, turnbuckle
Ranger 12 - rescue Davidasailor26 at 1:39pm 06.29.25
Ranger 12 - rescue shemandr at 1:39pm 06.29.25 Your back is already thanking you!
Ranger 12 - rescue (2) rhsc912 at 1:32pm 06.29.25 232548
Terminal connectors Tally Ho at 12:11pm 06.29.25 I have used something similar. No issues as long as you crimp it well. But I am in fresh water (
Terminal connectors skunther at 11:56am 06.29.25 It is non magnetic. The product descriptions claims it is tinned red copper, but a light scrape of t
Cover for cubbyholes kappykaplan at 11:46am 06.29.25 Does anyone know of screened or other material covers are made for these cubbyholes? You could mak
Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions dmax at 11:45am 06.29.25 Designed to remove the last 1/2 inch of water - main pump handles above that.
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. PaulK at 11:44am 06.29.25 You are looking at a very long trip. In a new-to-you boat. It is exciting, but has to be planned out
I-Beam Replacement dmax at 11:43am 06.29.25 That is some first-rate work, better than the factory by a lot.
Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions kappykaplan at 11:42am 06.29.25 What is its capacity as in how many GPM? If you have large amount of water coming in to the boat du
Terminal connectors JoeWhite at 11:41am 06.29.25 The bottom 3rd icon from right is a ship. I guess it can be used in marine environment. Is there a s
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out JoeWhite at 11:36am 06.29.25 I have the same problem with depth display. And sometimes the wind speed will display the depth. PM
OpenCPN not opening FastOlson at 11:00am 06.29.25 Thank you all for your instructions. The new version is up and running on my MacBook Air. It appe
Terminal connectors (1) thinwater at 10:56am 06.29.25 After crimping, pull the wire out. It should be very difficult and damamge the ring in the process.
Cabin Speakers Rick at 10:43am 06.29.25 Um I have an idea. I have a 2004 Hunter 420. We got rid of all the amp busters ( speakers, etc.).

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