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Looking for used bow pulpit for a 1983 CAL 35 MKII CAL35_RockHallMD at 3:01pm 06.23.24 Parts Search 6/597
Newbies beware LloydB at 12:36pm 06.23.24 Sails Call Lounge 0/761 There are fat fingered pirates who speak on only sentences ending in arr that try to use aeye. I can
Alternator Bracket for Universal M25XPB Final Setup (2) Afraal at 12:19pm 06.23.24 Catalina 310 7/2002 Hi everyone, I wanted to share a couple of pictures of the finished result of replacing the OEM alt
Noise between Mast and Boom KGarvey at 12:08pm 06.23.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1293 I'm experining a loud sqeaking noise that seems to coming from the area where the mast and boom conn
Hunter 260 Edson Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 9:31pm 06.22.24 Trailer Sailors 10/1717 I have the Edson steering pedestal and wondering if anyone has had this same problem. I was sailing
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Rich Karem at 5:15pm 06.22.24 Catalina 22 13/1529 My saliing guru insists that I need to convert my C22 to a roller furled jib. Am looking for source
Mobile navigation app NYSail at 11:55am 06.22.24 Ask All Sailors 23/2344 So I know there is much discussion in the files but like with all tech navigation apps keep changing
Invest 93L (1) JamesG161 at 10:07am 06.22.24 Weather and Forecasting 0/319 More needed Rain for Texas and Mexico. This storm is Following Tropical Storm Alberto into the Eas
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 7:01am 06.22.24 Engines and Propulsion 24/1804 I have owned a 2003 Catalina 310, equipped with the OEM Universal M25XPB diesel engine which is a co
Downsizing to a 260 rbyham at 6:25am 06.22.24 Smaller Boats 9/1076 Is the 260 a good downsize move for me? Have owned numerous sailboats over the years and currently e
Hunter 29.5 / 1996 - Bilge water flood (1) Cricri546 at 11:02pm 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 9/774 Hello everyone, Firstly I apologize for the English. here is my problem, water is arriving at the bo
mast attach points Fly4rfun at 9:00pm 06.21.24 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/939 I have a older Mac 25 the lower part of the sail has two holes about 3 in apart for about 4 or 5 .
Could use some help! tomthrasher at 7:24pm 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 13/802
Strange alarm after installing a new battery?? David in Sandusky at 2:21pm 06.21.24 Engines and Propulsion 11/1466 Arrived at our marina this morning to step our mast with a new Harken furler. Our battery was too lo
Legend 35.5 Seascapes at 12:50pm 06.21.24 Big Boats 0/432 Hello All I have a 1992 Legend 35.5 with the original Hood 810dl headsail furler mounted below deck
Torque settings for keel bolts on Hunter 41 Artoes at 9:17am 06.21.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/691 Can anyone tell me what the torque settings are for the keel bolts on a 2004 Hunter 41?
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop true love at 7:08am 06.21.24 C&C 5/1160 I would like to replace my prop with a folding prop. The c'c manual recommends a 10 pitch. Has any
Invest 92L (3) JamesG161 at 6:53am 06.21.24 Weather and Forecasting 12/1085 NDBC - Station 41117 Recent Data 225554 New warnings soon! Jim...
Head treatment NYSail at 6:05am 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 24/1845
Is a whisker pole worth the cost chp at 4:24am 06.21.24 Mid-Size Boats 6/844 I've researched this to death. Looked through many threads here and would like to get a new opinion.

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Spreader loose capta at 3:05pm 05.14.25 I don't know your boat specifically, but I have seen spreaders mounted to move and others not, so lo
Folding prop sizing for y3ym30ae sd25 on Oceanis 35.1 Dr. D at 2:48pm 05.14.25 My boat has the three blade Flexofold prop and it works fine. While sailing put the transmission int
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? thinwater at 2:34pm 05.14.25 ReMov, as quoted in post 7. It will take off the residue and allow full strength bonding. Really. I
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 2:30pm 05.14.25 I will take some after work
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... (1) thinwater at 2:26pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when p
Nav light wiring dLj at 2:15pm 05.14.25 That's how my boat and all others I've ever owned were wired. As in stern, port and starboard on one
Nav light wiring dmax at 2:14pm 05.14.25 Most boats combine the stern and side lights onto one breaker as they're never needed independently,
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... dLj at 2:13pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when p
Boat Dog justsomeguy at 2:11pm 05.14.25 The smaller the better. Shedding is something to consider.
New technology : Lightening Protection System justsomeguy at 2:08pm 05.14.25 "Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE)." These guys can't even abbreviate properly. "FAR
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? dLj at 2:06pm 05.14.25 I'm guessing the two screws are in the center at the two ends of the frame. Have you got photos of
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... justsomeguy at 2:02pm 05.14.25 Hire the job out.
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise Tally Ho at 2:01pm 05.14.25 John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-t
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise Tally Ho at 2:00pm 05.14.25 Congrats John. Should be a fun delivery cruise. Your harbor hops seem reasonable, and if you can
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise kappykaplan at 1:57pm 05.14.25 John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-to
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Panera at 1:54pm 05.14.25 Hunter 280 1997 - I replaced my engine mounts last summer, huge difference.
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 1:48pm 05.14.25 There are 2 screws (4 really but 2 hold a piece that holds the frame parts together
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? dLj at 1:41pm 05.14.25 The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a cha
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint..... Nichole340 at 1:38pm 05.14.25 I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when pu
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window? fred1diver at 1:17pm 05.14.25 The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a chan

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