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going aloft without a helper Justin_NSA at 5:40pm 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2276 My b-day is almost here. I think I want to ask for a mast climbing system. One that I can use on my
Interesting STng to ST1 conversion info (3) artboas at 5:33pm 07.09.19 Big Boats 2/1839
Major forum update coming Phil Herring at 2:57pm 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 34/3102 As is the way with technology, the forum software version we use has been retired and is no longer b
Washdown hose shutoff valve ToddS at 12:23pm 07.09.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1567 I have a Beneteau 373 with a chain locker at the bow, in which there is a spigot/faucet/valve, allow
Charity race in Sandusky Bay Ben4195 at 12:07pm 07.09.19 Racing 5/1034 I raced my Beneteau Oceanis 361 for just the second time this past Saturday, and had a good time. W
i60 Wind Instrument Troubleshooting Nodak7 at 8:45am 07.09.19 Big Boats 26/7968 It appears that I have lost my wind speed indication on my i60 Instrument. The direction is still th
Sailing After Knee Replacement sail sfbay at 8:28am 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 7/3421 Please share how soon you or someone you know returned to sailing after total knee replacement (TKR
2009 49 DC System Question mdaitz at 8:26am 07.09.19 Big Boats 9/938 Needed to replace alternator on a new to me 49. Noticed that there was voltage to engine even when
B 40 jib furling line GWG at 8:18am 07.09.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/580
Synthetic Teak Decking (3) sail sfbay at 7:05am 07.09.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2566 I researched the many products out there, including PlasDeck and SeaDek. I selected SeaDek based on
Lighting Striking Sailboat - 7/8/19 mnmpizza at 6:44am 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1392 In case you all didn't see this: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/weather/2019/07/08/lightning-s
Cherubini-Hunter 25 circa 1976 (1) Plymouth Sailor at 5:24am 07.09.19 The Cherubini Hunters 1/819 I'm still trying to understand and maximize my 76's rigging, particularly it's boom. If anyone owns
Isotherm self pumping refrigerators riversloth at 5:21am 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1132 I'm just wanting to know if anyone is familiar with these self pumping units. Do they really work a
How to clean the diesel tank 1986 Sabre 32 Blue Wolf at 4:01am 07.09.19 Sabre Sailboats 8/2486
Just a cool photo (1) markwbird at 10:06pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2070 Friday night beer can racing on SF Bay. Blowing 20 kts and choppy. No one from my regular crew show
Raymarine EV-1 Sensor Location sjsflyer at 6:22pm 07.08.19 Catalina 310 9/6579 Previous owner replaced the original autopilot with the new Raymarine Ev- 100. BOE Marine in Maryla
Checking gearbox fluid in 8 hp Yanmar captain tom tom at 5:49pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 1/293 Should the engine (YSM8) be running, like some cars, to check the gearbox level? Warm or cold? Thank
Need a Catalina Mechanic rpell1@msn.com at 4:16pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 2/491 Hi all, I'm at that point where I can no longer handle any physically complicated projects. I now n
30' - 42' catamaran tour or sail Jsuser2 at 2:46pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 1/689 Greetings fellow sailors. My wife and I will be visiting family in San Diego county July 16th throug
I need a Volvo MD2B Davegem123 at 2:35pm 07.08.19 Engines and Propulsion 7/2120 mine is finished ...it just died ....looking for a decent replacement ...reasonable hours good cond

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Hunter 34 prop Db421 at 8:46am 01.14.25 You say you're considering a change. Why are you considering this action? How do you use your auxil
Forestay size for H26 dinosound at 5:59am 01.14.25 Thanks for that. I had thought about the same. Swaged on the top and Sta-lock on the drum end. Glad
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? Project_Mayhem at 5:21am 01.14.25 I'd contact Top Shop and arrange to have them modify it with a second zipper pull after the winter.
vent cap Project_Mayhem at 5:16am 01.14.25 These are typically for 5/8" hose BTW
Generic rubber wedges for mast support? BarryL at 9:24pm 01.13.25 Hello, My previous boat was a C&C 110 with a keel stepped mast. There were wedges and a mast boot.
Pulling new cable up Mast jssailem at 9:20pm 01.13.25 For future reference, at Everett Marina, you can pull your boat up to the breakwater at the travelin
Pulling new cable up Mast jssailem at 9:16pm 01.13.25 Good work resolving your challenge.
Forestay size for H26 Project_Mayhem at 8:30pm 01.13.25 A rigger recommended that I go with Sta-lok or a similar fitting for this reason. With this, you'd j
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:17pm 01.13.25 You are now playing a fool's game. I can think of just too many ways for this to wear through y
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Tally Ho at 7:07pm 01.13.25
Hunter 34 prop (2) Tally Ho at 7:02pm 01.13.25
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation mermike at 6:55pm 01.13.25 A longer belt would give you more clearance. I would move it away from the oil filter ASAP. That al
Aruba 2025 dLj at 6:35pm 01.13.25 We've travelled this path. Really consider stopping in Santa Marta and Cartagena Colombia. They a
Pulling new cable up Mast (3) Night Watch at 6:25pm 01.13.25 Ok, after all the helpful comments this is what I had to do in order to successfully pull up a duple
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation (2) Brinky63 at 5:06pm 01.13.25 Hi All. I was able to move the small screw back more and out of the way which gives me the room to s
Help with procedures prop shaft alignment Cocoa Beach Sailor at 5:02pm 01.13.25 I am in the middle of doing the same thing on my 386. The previous owner had taken out the key hol
Solar Panel Placement. Project_Mayhem at 5:01pm 01.13.25 I had a 100w Renogy panel hanging off the back of my boat for the past few years in Chicago. I took
Pulling new cable up Mast dlochner at 2:15pm 01.13.25 Mason lines are usually nylon and stretch quite a bit. This becomes a problem if the line or wire sn
Dorade covers? dlochner at 2:03pm 01.13.25
Generic rubber wedges for mast support? dlochner at 1:53pm 01.13.25 Interesting, thanks. Yeah i have read some horror stories with Spartite. I have done a lot of mol

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