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I have to replace my propshaft and I have never dropped the rudder before. Does anyone have experien
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Hi, Does anyone know the model of Jobsco head in a 2000 Hunter 340? Thanks, Chew
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Does anyone know the LED replacement bulbs for the Hunter 306 Anchor and Steaming Light. Would like
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Fellow Cherubinis, Interested in any anecdotes for long distance (20 miles or more) coastal cruises
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Does anyone have some sort of hinge in their tiller so it can lift up when you're at anchor or docke
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I am a new owner of a 89 Catalina 30 I am going to try my hand at some rewiring. I took the first st
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Its July 4th week, everybody! And that means everyone who owns an object that floats will be on the
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We ask this question every few years so we can crowd-source the latest trends in boat insurance. Wh
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One of the most perilous and exciting events in sailing doesnt take place on the water, but on a ram
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Does your head make you want to bang it against a wall? Clogs. Overflows. Poor drainage. Bad smells
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Do you like to sail in a swarm, pack, school, or fleet of sailboats? Some like the rafting and cama
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When is it time to trade up to a bigger boat? When your boat starts to feel too small? When it dev
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Anyone have experience mounting oarlocks to a Widgeon or similar boat? Where did you mount them? Wha
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The boat is located at Birmingham Sail Club in Alabama. Comes with galvanized trailer. It is a new d
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So I'm new to sailing. I've sailed smaller (21-27') boats the last couple years and am looking to up
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Hi All, I am crew on a boat that has been racing JAM for the past 5-ish years, going from a complete
Stlsailor at 7:35am 05.15.19
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Hi, I am looking at buying a 1999 Hunter 260. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for? I hav
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Does anyone have a picture of a H 22 with the Spinnaker package? I would like to see how the pole is
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Hi, I want to hang a mesh sheet bag underneath the traveler beam. The traveler beam spans the cockp
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Been using Pettit Trinidad SR for many years but times (laws) have changed. What bottom paint are yo

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34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker?
cymeyer at 4:33am 05.11.24
yes, for sure. our code 0 is on a furler while our Spinnaker was on a sock.
Winch placement   (1)
Guystapo at 4:29am 05.11.24
I can always set the auto pilot and jump up front ..I was just thinking of how this could be way eas
Masthead sheaves
east coaster at 4:15am 05.11.24
In my case the mast was made by spar craft and I got the drawings for same from the Catalina 320 web
Hap[py 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery
CYQK at 3:42am 05.11.24
You are a "ROCKSTAR" in my books always have been!!!
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker?
danstanford at 3:35am 05.11.24
We use our code 0 far more than we ever did with the spinnaker. Love the code 0. Just easier t
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe.
ggrizzard at 3:28am 05.11.24
Thanks guys. I'm off to HD when the sun comes up.
Refrigerator/Solar
sailme88 at 3:21am 05.11.24
ALL solar is DC. ALL shore power is AC. Shore side solar requires AC to power the inverter that crea
Refrigerator/Solar
kappykaplan at 2:43am 05.11.24
Major Sun Storm Alert !   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:21pm 05.10.24
Update G5 Maximum Another Flare just occurred Jim...
Northern Light Show - Possible   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:08pm 05.10.24
may extend South to the Gulf Coast too
Northern Light Show - Possible
Leeward Rail at 8:14pm 05.10.24
so I would like to see them, and this has to be easier than getting to Alaska :cool: Nowhere near
Masthead sheaves
PlaneTom at 8:03pm 05.10.24
We had good luck with lubricating the sheave in place. It does require a trip to the top of the ma
Refrigerator/Solar
Davidasailor26 at 7:56pm 05.10.24
Replacing a mast step on a Princess 18
rgranger at 7:53pm 05.10.24
You could probably clean out those screw slots with a box cutting knife.
Refrigerator/Solar
Stu Jackson at 7:52pm 05.10.24
Sailorchic34's New Dorm Fridge - inverter driven dorm fridge Sailorchic34's new Fridge - Cruisers &
Refrigerator/Solar
rgranger at 7:49pm 05.10.24
Refrigerator/Solar
Davidasailor26 at 7:41pm 05.10.24
If the refrigerator plugs into a 120V outlet and only runs that way on shore power it probably is AC
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe.   (1)
rgranger at 7:38pm 05.10.24
Winch placement
PaulK at 7:14pm 05.10.24
How much room do you have? Is there enough space for the winch, the winch handle's turning, and a c
Refrigerator/Solar
dlochner at 7:03pm 05.10.24

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