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Inspection of sheaves on a 1993 benteneau 370 SailingM at 6:31am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 3/331 How do you Inspect and replace the of sheaves under the cover on a 1993 benteneau 370
New Chartplotter asilverman at 5:30am 09.03.19 Racing 8/1255
Need advice: reinstalling under deck wood panel (starboard side H33). Maurice Doran at 5:25am 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/443 I am trying to reinstall the wood panel that has the grab rail moulding. It's screwed into the deck
Leaking oil thwilson at 10:42pm 09.02.19 Catalina 30 12/1897 Somehow oil from engine is leaking into the bilge. What to check first? Thanks
Hunter 460 Diesel Tank Capacity barunal at 9:33pm 09.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/711 Manual on my Hunter 460 states 100 gal of diesel tank capacity. When I go in and measure the tank si
How to set up a Macgregor 26C to a mooring ball in a lake? nickl1218 at 8:17pm 09.02.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1033
HUnter 460-466 Bow Sprit Trogear Waterwindsail at 6:28pm 09.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/563 Has anyone mounted this bow sprit on their boat? If so how did you do it? Thanks Ralph Sperry Gyps
Honda 10 hp powerhead in Honda 8 hp frame ignition problem foretopman at 5:51pm 09.02.19 Engines and Propulsion 2/636 Honda 10 hp powerhead in Honda 8 hp frame ignition problem I "rescued" an 8 hp Honda outboard, pre
LEWMAR WINDLASS configuration (2) Rome�s Legacy at 3:17pm 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 4/382 Does this look correct? New to us boat (Hunter 41DS) has the anchor road/chain wrapped around the wi
A different ( I think) dinghy/davit solution sailme88 at 3:10pm 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 11/1811 Greetings all, I wanted to share with you my latest brain storm that works ( for me) . After havin
My mast raising solutions (1) Revv up at 2:51pm 09.02.19 Trailer Sailors 24/4830
Hurricane Pirating and Freebies Tradewinds at 2:41pm 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1309 Is it a common thing for people to loot loose boats after a hurricane? What sort of safeguards are t
Oday 23 through hulls Phutchins1776 at 2:00pm 09.02.19 Ask An Oday Owner 1/659 Looking to replace all the through hulls on my 23. Does anyone know where I can get new through hull
More fun than I wanted- crashed in the channel (2) Jumpstart at 1:53pm 09.02.19 Racing 3/734 Feeder race Saturday for the Green Island race in Port Clinton. Forecast for 14-15 knots out of the
34 feared dead after boat fire Brian D at 10:34am 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 28/2734 https://www.foxnews.com/us/people-killed-boat-fire-california-santa-cruz-island
Looking Backwards to Prepare for the Weather - Dorian jssailem at 9:08am 09.02.19 Weather and Forecasting 1/694 Our posts on DORIAN have focused on the track and severity of the storm. I thought a look at previo
Spreader angles - B331 Bluenose at 9:04am 09.02.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1915 Hello all, I just read an excellent article in Good Old Boat Magazine that stressed the importance o
Trailerable cruiser advice sought CharlieRN at 7:49am 09.02.19 Trailer Sailors 92/14517 Greetings from a first-time poster and novice sailor. I'll apologize up front for the length of the
8 hp versus 9.9 hp outboard versus prop change for docking control on H26 LuckyD at 7:46am 09.02.19 Smaller Boats 13/3739 I am interested in comments or experience regarding 8 hp vs 9.9 hp 2 stroke outboard. I have 1996 H
Centerboard sticks ziggysails at 7:29am 09.02.19 Trailer Sailors 5/852 My centerboard sticks when in the full up position (ie. when trailering). Any suggestions? I have

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Boat Mocs dLj at 10:01am 07.26.24 BTW, I will only rarely wear sandals on a boat. I find that it is too easy to trip in sandals. Yo
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 8:44am 07.26.24 Thanks Dave I found vinylester resin in Canada. I was able to purchase 1 quart for $29.99 + $55 ship
Reglassing a cockpit sole in a daysailor clone? marcusg at 8:41am 07.26.24 Oh also I checked for leaks in from the centerbolt bolt by filling the bilge with water from the hos
Couple found dead in life raft Scott T-Bird at 8:29am 07.26.24 I wonder if hypothermia had something to do with their death. I assume they were in some very cold
Catalina 30 traviler shive Hayden Watson at 8:28am 07.26.24 Ouch! At $280 a piece,,,, I'm looking for a better solution, Especially since the boat owner see
Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 8:14am 07.26.24 And multi-purpose sport shoe would be better. I also don't get the focus on cheap. Your feet are y
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners dlochner at 8:08am 07.26.24 epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is said to be too soft. Gelcoat is pretty brittle and
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. jssailem at 8:06am 07.26.24 The design is to get the exhaust above the waterline then inject water so that it runs downward to t
Catalina 30 traviler shive jssailem at 7:55am 07.26.24 I understand. Joe. Do you need a traveler?
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Whitby-42 at 7:43am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Moon Facts - NASA Science The moon travels in an ellipse to get far
Catalina 30 traviler shive Joe at 7:37am 07.26.24 Could this be what you seek? https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13711 Ouch! At $280 a piec
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Will Gilmore at 7:24am 07.26.24 My facts may have been, old like me, but it was true during the Apollo years. It makes sense, thou
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 7:04am 07.26.24 Thanks guys. Total boat has no info on vinylester and epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is
Looking for replacement turnbuckles jssailem at 6:53am 07.26.24 like I think Hayn Hi Mod This is a high quality, compression terminal fitting. Designed for use on
New Alden member in France (2) StettO at 6:49am 07.26.24 Yes, the interior is quite special, it feels more like an old English pub than a boat. We will take
Looking for replacement turnbuckles isaksp00 at 6:44am 07.26.24 If you end up taking the mast down at some point consider new upper and lower stays, as both swaged
Couple found dead in life raft jviss at 6:32am 07.26.24 In this case, they are talking about an amateur conversion from carbon fueled power to electric, bu
Another lithium conversion about to start... jviss at 6:25am 07.26.24 1. How will you use the boat? Day sailing, or overnights, or extended cruising? 2. Are you at a doc
Holding Tank Vent Question Tally Ho at 5:49am 07.26.24 I would guess condensation, rain water or lake water (if you buried the rail ). The original owner
Boat Mocs (1) jviss at 5:46am 07.26.24 Doesn't the classic boat shoe just scream uncomfortable? And sissy? And fashion rather than functio

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