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Parts required for adding an Asym. to 29.5 Bentsailor at 11:29am 09.13.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/292 Looking for a source for halyard exit and sheave box etc. To add an Asymmetric cruising Spinnaker to
Where to find a 2005 Beneteau Oceanis owner's manual? ilikewashingmyboat22 at 10:18am 09.13.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/483 It did not come with the boat. The Beneteau website's info email gave us a 26 page 'Owners Manual'..
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass flightlead404 at 8:39am 09.13.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2483 I have an '07 Hunter 38. My primary anchor rode is 50' of rope and 200' of chain. When using the w
Pricing advice. What to ask for original 1981 sails, rudder & tiller Salty Jack at 7:48am 09.13.23 Catalina 22 5/740 I have a 1981 Catalina 22 in nice condition. Will soon be selling what I think is the original main
Sailboat cover for winter ?? Jimongee at 6:55am 09.13.23 C&C 0/454
Fuel pump filter-necessary? east coaster at 4:53am 09.13.23 Catalina 310 9/1308 Recently replaced the original electric fuel pump (broken mounting bracket) on my 2001 310 with an e
Request for Feedback: Keel Tray Modification Rusty4x4 at 4:49am 09.13.23 Trailer Sailors 1/458 Hello All, This past weekend we got the boat onto the trailer, but after driving about a quarter of
27 Mast Gate Options (4) shank at 6:31pm 09.12.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1100 I have an 82 Catalina 27 and I have trouble reefing the mainsail because I can't pull the sail down
Genoa sheets morbidfollower at 5:47pm 09.12.23 Catalina 22 17/1313 Probably been asked a hundred times, but with stock layout (Genoa tracks on the outside) do the shee
Volvo MD11C Overheating issue SailMaster at 2:56pm 09.12.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/643 Hello all, We have a new to me MD11C. She starts quickly and runs like a sewing machine once she is
Rigging diagram for Boston Whaler Harpoon 4.6 Mousam 4.6 at 2:43pm 09.12.23 Ask All Sailors 4/669 Looking for a diagram to rig the lines on a Harpoon 4.6. Just purchased the boat and it has no manua
Masthead sheave replacement M7e at 2:40pm 09.12.23 Catalina 30 7/880 How do the masthead sheaves come out? I have 1997 Catalina tall rig and it looks like they come ou
Hold post for future announcement Paceship.org at 11:18am 09.12.23 Paceship 2/1445 Hello, we are working on reestablishing www.Paceship.org and thanks to Dave's support, we'll be host
Looking for a surveyor in the Deltaville, VA area. chipmonger at 9:12am 09.12.23 Ask All Sailors 6/423 I know there's a thread about regarding the same subject but it's 13 years old on this subject so po
Hunter 260 bilge, it's under rear berth? labrmnus at 6:26am 09.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/359 After poking for hours am understanding the H260. But is bilge under rear berth, and I see 4 PVC pi
Am I Making the Right Call? jsut210 at 7:39pm 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 20/1084 I'm currently looking to upgrade my sailboat from a 23' Oday to something in the 27-30ft range. Most
H260 flex in kitchen and bathroom floor? labrmnus at 4:26pm 09.11.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/277 Have started buying H260. Seems old and aging from Galveston moisture with wood bulging and demalim
Fresh water system pump Laid-back at 3:27pm 09.11.23 Big Boats 5/548 My current pump is a Jabsco 31750 with 3.7 gpm @ 25 psi. The closest replacement seems to be the Jab
Mast up winter storage Sailor Sue at 12:56pm 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 16/1147 For the first time in 40 years we're considering storing a boat - a J/32 on an 8 pad cradle - with t
Dickinson Newport P12000 install in 2004 Hunter 44DS HarryvdMeer at 10:58am 09.11.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/350 I am considering installing the Dickinson Newport P12000 in my 2004 Hunter 44DS. The install seems

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Head treatment Foswick at 4:14pm 06.21.24 Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" t
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 3:39pm 06.21.24 I feel that the feathering prop (at least the MaxProp) is better at providing power in the water (e
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop (1) Tally Ho at 3:30pm 06.21.24
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 06.21.24 I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues ShawnL at 2:57pm 06.21.24 I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Install mechanical oil pressure gauge for Yanmar 4JH2E smokey73 at 1:36pm 06.21.24 @Hello Below Thanks for the link. I'm still a little confused as the article doesn't specifically s
Head treatment Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:32pm 06.21.24 Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" tr
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 12:32pm 06.21.24 opps @WayneH Update the post for more info on NOAA Aircraft. As a Moderator i was updating withou
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 12:27pm 06.21.24 So how do they measure wind speed and direction without a dropsonde? That was a Hurricane Hunter f
Invest 92L WayneH at 12:12pm 06.21.24 I knew about the drop sondes. But I was looking at the recon map and there are wind barbs from where
Invest 92L jssailem at 12:05pm 06.21.24 Technology: Yes It is amazing. Using dropwindsondes. P-3 Orion: Into the Storm https://www.omao.n
Invest 92L (2) JamesG161 at 11:45am 06.21.24 Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days. :plus::plus:
Invest 92L capta at 10:48am 06.21.24 Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days.
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop Davidasailor26 at 10:17am 06.21.24 The prop manufacturer will be able to tell you the best size based on your engine and transmission.
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) Stu Jackson at 10:16am 06.21.24 We were in Princess Cove, the outer northern section, a few years ago. It was a clear night, and on
Is a whisker pole worth the cost (1) RussC at 10:10am 06.21.24 biggest complaint is that it's hard to store when not in use so I solved that by installing a 6' len
Is a whisker pole worth the cost DaveJ at 9:42am 06.21.24 Problem with the boat hook is you have to stand there, not something you would want to do for a long
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 9:35am 06.21.24 OSHA and climbing standards groups banned chest harnesses-alone for climbing more than 60 years ago
Head treatment dlochner at 9:26am 06.21.24 I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" treatment, it i
Head treatment dlochner at 9:24am 06.21.24 Do not intentionally expose yourself to formaldehyde.! Unless of course you are on the undertaker

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