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Faria Euro Gauges Ward H at 7:36pm 06.15.19 Ask All Sailors 9/1090 Thinking about replacing my OEM gauges on the engine panel with Faria Euro Gauges, black with white
First 36.7 Head Sump Pump mdibella at 6:13pm 06.15.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/521 I'm trying to figure out why the shower sump on my 2006 First 36.7 isn't pumping out. The drain is
1984 Hunter 31 concern Rabe at 4:14pm 06.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2192 I went and looked at a Hunter 31 today and for the most part - everything looks to be in serviceable
What is this for? (1) joker460 at 2:02pm 06.15.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1635 It's on all Beneteau 352's and 351's as you can see in the picture(not mine). It's not in the manual
Another great idea for 49 owners (5) artboas at 12:47pm 06.15.19 Big Boats 4/780
Fix-It Fest Rick D at 12:23pm 06.15.19 Ask All Sailors 11/727 There is nothing like running a large boating association to assure you don't have time to use your
Hull Divers For Hire (1) fstbttms at 9:23am 06.15.19 Ask All Sailors 19/1416 If you are a boat owner in need of a dive service or a hull cleaner looking for new clients, I have
Emergency tiller, B361 Ben4195 at 6:36am 06.15.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/778 hello any fellow B361 owners. Did an emergency tiller come with your boat, and if so, where was it l
Recommendations for a forward hatch replacement on 1985 Mac 25 Seadoc at 10:24pm 06.14.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/477 Anyone with a Mac 25 ever replaced the lousy forward hatch? If so with what brand/model?
Head problems higgs at 9:34pm 06.14.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1550 My Groco head keeps back filling from the holding tank. I have replaced the joker valve numerous ti
two hammocks hung between forestay and mast? Prestonrockstar at 9:15pm 06.14.19 Ask All Sailors 11/4732 Wondering if anyone has hung two hammocks between forestay and mast. One persons feels like a lot of
Happy Birthday... Brian D at 7:56pm 06.14.19 Sails Call Lounge 0/336 To the United States Army. 244 years Army Strong. And a big HooAh to all our former and active Soldi
What do you say to a neighboring MY running his engine for hours? Stu Jackson at 6:27pm 06.14.19 Ask All Sailors 33/2272 I'm getting gassed out by a 35 foot motor boat two slips to my starboard who started idling his dual
merriman pedestal compass base Mike Oldak at 5:27pm 06.14.19 Big Boats 0/8 The part the holds the compass on my H34 1984 is broken. Is this an unattainable merriman piece or
merriman pedestal compass base Mike Oldak at 5:27pm 06.14.19 Big Boats 7/616 The part the holds the compass on my H34 1984 is broken. Is this an unattainable merriman piece or
Who is sleeping on their boat this weekend? rgranger at 12:44pm 06.14.19 Ask All Sailors 36/2061 I am.... and I will have new pictures for Monday. Lets see yours. :beer:
Boiling Batteries (1) Frigast at 11:20am 06.14.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1661 Hi, When I came on board my C30 the other day, I realized my batteries were boiling. I shut of my b
Fridge & Freezer Lights (2) Sailgunner at 11:18am 06.14.19 Big Boats 4/699 My Fridge and Freezer lights on my 410 were terrible. Just replaced them with LEDs. What a differenc
Cuddy edging installing John G. Davis at 11:13am 06.14.19 Day Sailers 2/820 I recently purchased a DS3 and the cuddy edging has shrunk and pulled off at the corners. I got the
Sailing question Avi at 10:13am 06.14.19 S2 3/1528 I believe this question was asked many times. For clarity. Should I leave the gear in neutral forwar

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Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove Leeward Rail at 7:38am 08.27.24 Thank you. A toaster has been made in the past.pose. They sell them on Amazon https://a.co/d/f3wdB
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 Miken at 7:08am 08.27.24 I did but they wanted $32 to ship to me in Canada. I may have found one at the Rigging Shop in Toron
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Daveinet at 6:57am 08.27.24 See, sometimes heeling IS slower. I'm just guessing here, but it doesn't look like that boat is ma
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Scott T-Bird at 6:57am 08.27.24 In light winds I think sailing upwind is definitely faster than sailing downwind (unless you have a
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Daveinet at 6:56am 08.27.24 I should correct an idea that gets tossed around regarding the affect of apparent wind on your boat
Battery Location 2000 Hunter 290 Tally Ho at 6:35am 08.27.24 Since you know where the battery switch is, I would start there and start following the thick red wi
An A-Frame Question (1) Daveinet at 6:14am 08.27.24 My opinion is this is WAAAY over complicated. When you arrive at the ramp, you need a very simple qu
Don Casey's Books American_Mainsail at 6:03am 08.27.24 If you can find a used copy, Casey's book might provide some benefit, but it is probably not worth
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove dLj at 5:54am 08.27.24 Thank you. A toaster has been made in the past.t it was, couldn't figure out a good use for it...
How do you paint under the keel when on a trailer Daveinet at 5:52am 08.27.24 https://www.amazon.com/Engine-Hoist-Foldable-Cherry-Picker/dp/B0D25Z84XZ/ref=sr_1_9?c=ts&dib=eyJ2Ijo
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Davidasailor26 at 4:48am 08.27.24 See, sometimes heeling IS slower. I'm just guessing here, but it doesn't look like that boat is ma
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Will Gilmore at 4:47am 08.27.24 then you broach. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/img_0226-jpeg.227069 See, sometimes
Contacting the USCG Marine Information Center dlochner at 4:20am 08.27.24 You are right. I did not see the .mil extension. My mistake. It appears the USCG has contracted w
Repair leading edge keel dlochner at 2:57am 08.27.24
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove (1) justsomeguy at 10:46pm 08.26.24 I continue to be amazed Thank you. A toaster has been made in the past.
Repair leading edge keel justsomeguy at 10:40pm 08.26.24 the yard's method is probably quicker and thus a bit less expensive. Damn you're an optimist!
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? (4) jssailem at 10:30pm 08.26.24 Sailing fast down wind all depends on how much sail you have up and how strong the wind is blowing.
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 jssailem at 10:19pm 08.26.24 Did you check out the link to the SBO Shop, I posted. Here it is again. They show the Hunter Pelican
Repair leading edge keel jssailem at 10:11pm 08.26.24 Learning to use epoxy is not complex as was said. It is a handy tool to have in your skill set. You
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 servechilled at 9:29pm 08.26.24 I got a list of 6 major portlight manufacturers (Beckson, Bomar, Gebo, Lewmar, Taylor, and Vetus) an

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