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Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 7:40am 08.17.23 Weather and Forecasting 2/363 The African Monsoon Season is underway.
Expectations from solar Adamsson at 6:34am 08.17.23 Ask All Sailors 24/1015 We've had solar panels on our boat since we purchased it, but I'm only now looking at them more clos
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Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? Spar Trek at 2:32pm 08.16.23 Racing 11/1267
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New vang to Beneteau Oceanis 50 (2009) (1) elvio at 11:42am 08.16.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/752 218866 My Sparcraft Vang (?37560020505?) is broken. I think it's time for a new one. Can someone re
Difficulty raising the main gfcng at 11:26am 08.16.23 Catalina 30 15/1346 Hello, I recently purchased an 89 standard rig Cat 30. The main is led aft to a cabin top winch. I'v
Threading needle between Barnes and Clark islands NE of Orcas, WA. DinghySailor at 10:55am 08.16.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 4/927 218859218859
Broken Rudder (2) jdearl at 10:54am 08.16.23 Day Sailers 14/1355 I have a Hunter 170, believe it is a 1999 or 2000. Out sailing the other day and the rudder blade br
Galley foot pump leaking DinghySailor at 10:42am 08.16.23 Ask All Sailors 6/695 A plumbing question. Our freshwater galley foot pump (Whale Gusher Galley III) has over the past yea
Tide Clock (1) jviss at 10:06am 08.16.23 Ask All Sailors 44/1761 I always wanted one of these. Now that I love so close to the shore, and to my boat, I considered i
TS Hilary --> Hurricane Hilary [E Pacific] (1) JamesG161 at 8:36am 08.16.23 Weather and Forecasting 14/1016 This Hurricane Season 2023 has been very active so far. Note the name Hilary or #8 on that Area Nam
Cutter 37 Refit PhilaSailor at 7:25am 08.16.23 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1060 Hello, I've just completed a refit of an '83 Cutter 37. There was endless research and trials to f
Hunter Legend 40.5, 1983 Irek at 8:49pm 08.15.23 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 7/879 Hi I am looking for drawings, sketches or pics of how rudder stock (fiberglass) connects to the Radi
New owner (2) Idahosteve at 8:45pm 08.15.23 Catalina 22 8/502 Have a great story to tell! We found a CL add for a Cat 22 in the remote desert of Eastern Idaho. Up
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup CamaroMan at 7:02pm 08.15.23 Engines and Propulsion 15/735 Is this normal? Just rebuilt myself. Runs very well and no smoke after startup. New valve seals pist
Vessel Weather Radar Question bxdobs at 5:04pm 08.15.23 Weather and Forecasting 10/617 A Commercial Shrimp Boat sank last month during an overnight squall (45+ Knots) which came up in les
Pressure Cooker (1) jviss at 3:34pm 08.15.23 Sails Call Lounge 7/783 I just discovered pressure cookers. I mean, I have always been aware of them, but never knew enough

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New owner Hunter 240 WB owners (2) SteveHughessails at 6:24pm 06.17.24 I was able to cut all of the soft damage out and I started feathering the outside.
Salvaging Sunken Boat dlochner at 6:23pm 06.17.24
Salvaging Sunken Boat dlochner at 6:22pm 06.17.24 Ah i see yeah with the money to have it done professionally i might as well buy a new one:/ Shame i
Salvaging Sunken Boat Miles22 at 6:21pm 06.17.24 You say it was "anchored not far offshore". Aside from the possibility that it was stolen, be aware
Salvaging Sunken Boat Miles22 at 6:20pm 06.17.24 Sorry for your loss. FWC is taking a hard stand on sunken and derelict boats. @ggrizzard is right a
Reconditioning circuit breakers dlochner at 6:18pm 06.17.24 Dan, I have performed autopsies on failed circuit breakers and am pretty sure there is no reliable
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners (3) SteveHughessails at 6:15pm 06.17.24 I think I have good news; I opened up the sealed forward hatch. The impact was right underneath the
What's this? Johnb at 6:03pm 06.17.24 Nothing like it in my boat.
Reconditioning circuit breakers DanMaine at 4:58pm 06.17.24 Look'n like I'll be biting the bullet... Thanks all. Dan
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit Tally Ho at 4:38pm 06.17.24
Hunter 34 Hull and deck construction Tally Ho at 4:25pm 06.17.24
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting (1) Tally Ho at 4:19pm 06.17.24
Salvaging Sunken Boat dlochner at 3:39pm 06.17.24 Sorry for your loss. FWC is taking a hard stand on sunken and derelict boats. @ggrizzard is right ab
Salvaging Sunken Boat ggrizzard at 3:33pm 06.17.24 You say it was "anchored not far offshore". Aside from the possibility that it was stolen, be aware
Reconditioning circuit breakers (3) Johnb at 3:32pm 06.17.24 Dan, I have performed autopsies on failed circuit breakers and am pretty sure there is no reliable
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 3:25pm 06.17.24 Looks good! How did you restore the deck nonskid? Using Softsand by sprinkling over a wet layer
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 3:20pm 06.17.24 Great photos, and that bow section looks great! On the photo with the aluminum plate, I assume tha
Companionway leaks? shemandr at 3:20pm 06.17.24 That damned PO guy, again. If I ever get my hands on him ... "Heavens to Murgatroyd"! American va
Thermostat T33 at 3:09pm 06.17.24 Anyone have Hillerange 3 burner propane stove parts? Looking for safety sensor unit with hollow fila
Engine Overheating Feo23 at 2:53pm 06.17.24 That might be my next step, just waiting on the HE gaskets to arrive. The impeller and thermostat

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