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schaefer furler knackers at 8:15pm 07.25.19 Catalina 310 8/1565 fellow sailors. the foot of the foil on the schaefer system is is a larger diameter for a coupl
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keel stepped mast, self sufficient crane Apex at 7:28pm 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 18/5262 So I've seen some clever Mast raising rigs... But has anyone built something for a keel stepped mast
Locating Center of Balance (1) Canonshooternb at 7:18pm 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 7/655 I am putting 3 axles under my cradle to make it into a trailer. I have a 1991 Hunter Legend 35.5 wi
Hunter 29.5 Spinaker winches Daddio at 7:17pm 07.25.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/546 has anyone installed the optional Spinaker winches and related hardware to their Hunter 29.5? I hav
Strange Insurance coverage. sailnoproblem at 6:07pm 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 7/543 A few weeks back I posted a tread about how great the job tow boat US did for my friend and I during
Shockles won't open (1) Blitz at 4:53pm 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 8/588 Has anybody ever had the problem of the clip on the Shockles line snubber not opening and how to fix
Custom cover? 2shiv at 3:39pm 07.25.19 Trailer Sailors 6/1145 Hey guys, casual sailor, first-time poster. A couple years ago I acquired a Texas Tornado. This is
bow eye 1986 Catalina 22.. JGuyMaryland at 2:23pm 07.25.19 Catalina 22 52/8608 Hello all.. This is my first post as a member of your forum. I was fortunate to purchase a very cl
Hull Number dAb at 12:10pm 07.25.19 Ask An Oday Owner 2/739 On a 19' O'day Mariner; where is the Hull Number? I think this is a 197something hull. Thank you. db
Two questions about roller furling jibs ToddS at 12:10pm 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 26/4530 I have been sailing for 20 years or so... but am almost entirely self-taught, and until last year, n
Pirateer 13' main sheet boom block #25146 PEIruss at 10:24am 07.25.19 Chrysler 0/936 Need Help ! Have lost my #25146 main sheet boom block ! Cannot find any for sale !? Can any one reco
Ideal Prop for 36 mkII?? sashaproctor at 9:58am 07.25.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2700
Racer won't pay racing fees Ben4195 at 9:50am 07.25.19 Racing 20/2186 This is more of a "what would you do?" type of scenario, purely academic as it doesn't directly affe
When to replace anchor chain? tadd5181 at 9:34am 07.25.19 Big Boats 19/7922 when should rusty anchor chain needs be replaced?
Smart Switch bilge pump install marchem at 7:37am 07.25.19 Catalina 310 21/3815
Shower Sump Pump Jeff Jellick at 7:25am 07.25.19 Big Boats 12/2374 I have a 2006 Hunter 45 CC, and want to replace the aft shower sump pump. Is the "Whale Gray IC Sho
Snubber..... attaching with hitch. NYSail at 5:55am 07.25.19 Ask All Sailors 22/4500 hello all, So I have been using a snubber that has a chain hook. Works just fine but a bit of a pai
Fuel Pump Filter? (2) sjsflyer at 4:47am 07.25.19 Catalina 310 17/3244 I found an 80 micron fuel filter rolling around the engine pan after I purchased my 310. There is al
Switch Panel Wiring Question (4) AndreInPortland at 10:25pm 07.24.19 Catalina 22 19/4531 Hey all, My VHF radio installation is the project that just won't end. I've installed an antenna at

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Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dlochner at 11:28am 09.05.24 There is nothing particularly new here with AI, except its name. Back in the mid 70s I had the opp
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 daveandsara2016 at 10:55am 09.05.24 Thinking about taking on this project. Prior owner removed holding tank and aft head all together a
Hunter 23 (1) nicolas maneval at 10:41am 09.05.24 I just followed this: A great mast raising system I did mine this weekend and tried. For me this is
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 10:19am 09.05.24 I wonder if we live in an age of too much information. Could that be the impetus for AI? I think t
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes Stu Jackson at 9:24am 09.05.24 My question though is still in doubt: Before actually turning the engine start key (or pushing the
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? jssailem at 8:43am 09.05.24 I wonder if we live in an age of too much information. Could that be the impetus for AI? How else
Tank Sensors Justin_NSA at 8:08am 09.05.24 The floats on the sensors work are still floating, they have just lost their magnetic field. Talki
I need help with a "hairy" problem Rich Stidger at 7:37am 09.05.24
I need help with a "hairy" problem Rich Stidger at 7:33am 09.05.24 @Rich Stidger Have you tried snaking from the outside - in? I assume in RI you are taking your boat
I need help with a "hairy" problem Rich Stidger at 7:31am 09.05.24 Replace the hose. After 26 years it does not owe you anything. I would except that I can't find ac
Tank Sensors Boiler at 7:08am 09.05.24 Yes, I have done this, and the sensors work fine now. I did a post on this awhile ago. The problem
Hoping to start traveling with the boat :) Leeward Rail at 6:47am 09.05.24 Both as a land camper and in the water The looks you will get using it as a land camper are hilari
I need help with a "hairy" problem (1) sailcapt340 at 5:38am 09.05.24 Snaking seems impossible- I've tried it with no success a couple times. I was hoping that someone w
I need help with a "hairy" problem dLj at 4:47am 09.05.24 Then the next task is to stop this condition from reoccurring. Ideas? Other than putting in a fil
I need help with a "hairy" problem dLj at 4:44am 09.05.24 @Rich Stidger Have you tried snaking from the outside - in? I assume in RI you are taking your boat
Painting update. 37c Monoceros. monocerosin at 4:28am 09.05.24 Keeping the name Monoceros. It is a constellation and means Unicorn. Finding a 37ft. Sailboat this f
Big Boy Toys: Will Gilmore at 3:32am 09.05.24 Not a C22 -- but it's nice to remind oneself that you can still run with the big(er) dogs :) :yeah
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 2:27am 09.05.24
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? BigEasy at 10:19pm 09.04.24 AI; Dot com 2.0 bubble waiting to happen!
I need help with a "hairy" problem FastOlson at 9:27pm 09.04.24 Replace the hose. After 26 years it does not owe you anything.

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