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Keel-up refit of 1977 Venture 25, Tibfib TangoXray at 4:36am 08.26.19 Trailer Sailors 7/1330 Nearing the end of a complete house remodel now I am ready to refit my '77 Macgregor Venture 25. Fir
Crew crossing on a H23.5 MikeyJ at 11:06pm 08.25.19 Smaller Boats 7/808 The 23.5 had the cockpit seats that wrap around. What the best way for crew to get across. Crawl a
Tack connection to mast (1) MikeyJ at 10:55pm 08.25.19 Smaller Boats 5/1302 Is this connected right? Doesn't seem right that it goes up at the mast like that. There's no eyel
Looking for 460 owners TexanAV8R at 8:21pm 08.25.19 Big Boats 2/765 Hey all, New to this forum... usually sail other people's boats, but I have a lead on a H460 that h
Raymarine EV 100 Auto Pilot Drive Connection (1) Sailavie1 at 8:18pm 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 17/4052 Has anyone had issues with the connection of the drive unit? My auto pilot has been kicking in and o
Mast and Spreaders pumpkinpie at 8:05pm 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 8/785 I notice that on our Hunter there is a short rope going up from the deck to the first spreaders ( no
When pumpkinpie at 7:52pm 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1678 .
Funny rules Ken Cross at 7:44pm 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 7/965 Stew asked me if I thought the stand up paddle boarders know the colregs? I replied that It seems
Catalina 385 or 375 johnperri55 at 5:59pm 08.25.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/4576 HI. im considering both as a September purchase. of course the 385 is newer. one im considering is a
A rose by another name? rgranger at 3:47pm 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 7/622 https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/silent-55-yacht-2865271/amp
H34 sea hood Jim szczublewski at 2:51pm 08.25.19 Big Boats 3/663 Hi Attempting to remove the seahood from my H34 and wondering if anyone knows if there are screws h
Hey all.. Newbie here (1) ChrisB691 at 12:57pm 08.25.19 S2 5/1469 hey all...just got a 1979 9.2a uncle gave it to me.. it was my cousins.. he passed away..uncle took
Head Question Kevy at 12:48pm 08.25.19 Mid-Size Boats 9/1332 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone with a 320 has replaced the head with a Jabsco household size? Ou
Replacement fuel filters for universal m320 peterbud at 12:43pm 08.25.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/652 I know some time ago there was some discussion on replament fuel filters. If someone has that inform
When to Cast Off Tyemac at 9:50am 08.25.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1442
New Outboard Motor Advice Needed kclancy at 7:10am 08.25.19 Catalina 22 18/2469 Hey Gang, It time for me to buy a new motor for my C22. I currently have a Honda 5 hp, but it is l
Water heater element replacement Tucker67 at 6:16am 08.25.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/649 Good morning, my issue is that I have an strong smell coming from my hot water heater. The water h
Using drift sock to raise sails LordNelson at 5:26am 08.25.19 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1516 Has anyone used a drift sock or sea anchor when solo to keep boat into the wind to raise sails? When
Specific Question - Standard Horizon Chartplotter/VHF Kevy at 9:16pm 08.24.19 Ask All Sailors 4/713 Hi all, I have a SH CP300i chart plotter and a SH GX2100 VHF on our Hunter 320. They work well eno
12v EMP nfg2u at 8:45pm 08.24.19 Ask All Sailors 24/3392 Has anyone ever installed a 12v EMP to protect from lightning strikes? I have seen these on the mark

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So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 6:00pm 07.24.24 The last time I re-bedded the U-Bolts with butyl tape I actually cut away a little of the liner with
25-II throttle cable replacement Nunavut at 5:47pm 07.24.24 I have a Yamaha 30 (tall rig) and I'm looking to replace my muffler as well. YSM12 so pretty much
25-II throttle cable replacement (5) Nunavut at 5:43pm 07.24.24 Recently replaced leaky port and starboard windows with 6mm acrylic (original is 4.5). This is a sc
It's That Time Again ......................... (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:34pm 07.24.24 I'm not exactly sure I understand what "shut off at the cylinder" means exactly but I suppose it me
Boat Mocs shemandr at 4:13pm 07.24.24 I want a boat shoe to last long enough to at least get some paint on it.
Boat Mocs dLj at 4:09pm 07.24.24 I use Birkenstock Milano sandals. They are excellent. Even though all leather, the leather holds up
New Alden member in France jssailem at 3:52pm 07.24.24 Welcome and congrats on your new love of your life. May sailing her be fulfilling. Send pictures.
Catalina 30 traviler shive jssailem at 3:34pm 07.24.24 Could this be what you seek? https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13711
It's That Time Again ......................... Scott T-Bird at 3:15pm 07.24.24
Recaulking windows cvadeanu at 3:13pm 07.24.24 The screw holes in the middle of the window actually have screws in securing the glass to the middle
Recaulking windows cvadeanu at 3:12pm 07.24.24 Yes there are!
Vigil RT80 VHF Radio JoeWhite at 2:57pm 07.24.24 When you turn the squelch down and volume up, do you hear noise? If yes, select some other chanel an
It's That Time Again ......................... Davidasailor26 at 2:55pm 07.24.24
Boat Mocs jviss at 2:35pm 07.24.24 I wonder how long the soles will last. Good question! I used to belt-sand my Sperry's (what's the
Boat Mocs Davidasailor26 at 2:33pm 07.24.24
Catalina 30 traviler shive Hayden Watson at 1:50pm 07.24.24 I think he got the message. Thanks for the clarification, sorry I missed the year, but I saw 1990 p
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 1:42pm 07.24.24 Target date is late August. :biggrin: Wishing you the best with your target! :beer:
Fresh Water Leak jviss at 12:56pm 07.24.24 That may be the case, but when a leak develops or some repair is necessary will the parts be easily
Considering Teak Cockpit Makeover (4) TomY at 12:55pm 07.24.24 @TomY Really cool! That must have been some relief when you dropped it in place and it fit. You a
Standing rigging repair jssailem at 12:49pm 07.24.24 Could I temporarily prolong the life of my standing rigging Only you, being able to see the condit

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