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Spring....? (1) Maine Sail at 5:38am 03.23.19 Ask All Sailors 76/4964
Yanmar Starting Issues - Runs in Off Position (1) Eds-Therapy at 5:23am 03.23.19 Engines and Propulsion 19/4519 I started my Yanmar (3JH4E) after winter storage and it cranks over, but will not stay running. The
Last out of the water 1st back in Capt Robbie at 8:07pm 03.22.19 Big Boats 9/625 I never got why all of the boat owners wait till spring to start prepping there boats for new season
I need someone to help me prepare the sailboat for this summer. Chicago, IL Nieves500 at 7:41pm 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 26/1941 Hello, I need someone to help me prepare the sailboat for this summer. I can give me some advice in
Redundant bilge pump installation Capt Robbie at 7:11pm 03.22.19 Big Boats 16/2111 Just finished installing a rule 1100 automatic bilge pump as a redundant bilge pump on my H34. I'v
First 22 PHRF Rating SkipR at 5:09pm 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/566 Has anybody seen a PHRF rating for a Beneteau First 22 (or a First 20)?
Small water blisters??? (1) CapnGL at 5:07pm 03.22.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/2908 So these are on my hull. They after smaller than they appear. Actually about the size of a pencil er
H260 with fixed keel and trailer caverun at 3:01pm 03.22.19 Smaller Boats 1/697 Just in case someone is in the market, here's a nice fixed wing keel 260 with wheel, outboard, and a
Bigger holding tank air vents....... (1) NYSail at 12:42pm 03.22.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/938 hello all Beneteau holding tanks....... changed tank to gravity discharge but feel a need to make v
Open CPN and Tablets jkandris at 11:57am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/4371 Hey Everyone, Just curious who is running openCPN on a tablet and what tablet they are using. Ive
Lewmar Winch Install Instructions FastOlson at 8:20am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 9/9784 I just took delivery of two new Lewmar 40 winches. There was no paperwork in the boxes (other than a
Garmin BlueChart All U Get at 7:39am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/663
Magma original grill grease trap dave_and_dd at 7:37am 03.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1323 Hey - recently got a Magma original round grill and mounted on the stern rail. So far works great-
356 engine kill question Former member 134612 at 6:55am 03.22.19 Big Boats 8/1051 My 2003 Hunter 356 has the cable kill system for the engine. Killing the engine works great, but un
Beneteau 411 Convert Aft Cabin to Storage SailRex at 5:53am 03.22.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/659 Hello All, Has anyone ever tried to convert one of the aft cabins to a storage area? What were some
Reducing friction when reefing Canonshooternb at 7:20pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 14/5778 We are new owners of a Hunter 35.5 legend which has a fair bit larger sail that our previous boat. I
A Little Too Windy Woreign at 6:56pm 03.21.19 Day Sailers 69/7447 I took my DS2 out for the third time today with my daughter. The two previous sails were in 8-13 kn
Now THIS is Fun Size! Kermit at 6:05pm 03.21.19 Sails Call Lounge 49/3103 Just a little tidbit. Plus you can hear what a Southern frawg really sounds like. Oh, @Meriachee , s
Moisture reading captnkw at 4:06pm 03.21.19 Ask All Sailors 18/2136 I had my Hunter 49 hull inspection and was told I have a higher than usual moisture level reading on
Heads captnkw at 3:50pm 03.21.19 Big Boats 10/1008 Both of the heads in my Hunter 49 when flushes do not shut off. Would anyone know a cause for this a

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Removing Stains and smudges kappykaplan at 5:00am 05.01.24 Magic Eraser might work.
Outboard depth in water. LakeShark at 3:30am 05.01.24 I haven't figured out why the stern sits so low. Only weight in the back is the outboard (tohatsu s
321 Rudder Play - Parts Wesleymi at 12:20am 05.01.24 Your lucky so far. Mine was corroded to the pin that went thru the rudder shaft. Had to grind away t
Need help identifying this boat please (2) skallagrime at 9:58pm 04.30.24 I don't know what it is but the HIN you decoded .... could have been modified over the years and F
Masthead sheaves jssailem at 9:40pm 04.30.24
Hand held Radio ? Richard19068 at 8:58pm 04.30.24 Correct ... when correctly installed (on the highest part of the inflated lifejacket when in the wa
Hand held Radio ? marcham at 8:19pm 04.30.24 It sounds like you are saying that a man overboard AIS device has better range than the DSC signal
Alternator charging AKlight at 5:50pm 04.30.24 Thanks for all the input everyone! I have validated the house bank is being charged by the alterna
Outboard depth in water. morbidfollower at 5:33pm 04.30.24 I haven't figured out why the stern sits so low. Only weight in the back is the outboard (tohatsu sa
Topping Lift Appears Short jssailem at 5:13pm 04.30.24 It is common. That is how my topping lift is rigged. I also have my reefing rigged at the mast. Th
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat jssailem at 5:09pm 04.30.24 Things Change... Dwyer Masts has sold the business to Zim Sailing. Dwyer Mast & Rigging. Where you
Need help identifying this boat please rgranger at 5:09pm 04.30.24 I don't know what it is but the HIN you decoded is probably what it started out as... could have be
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. Davidasailor26 at 4:21pm 04.30.24 Thanks. I tether my phone to PC via usb cable. Its an older PC that doesnt have bluetooth or wifi
WEMA Holding Tank Gage - LED all Lights are on Sailgunner at 3:49pm 04.30.24 I replaced my wema sensors years ago with new wema sensors. You do need to remove and clean the hold
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat Rick Webb at 3:22pm 04.30.24 They are generally attached with rivets. I know it looks torn up. Yours is totally functional. All t
Need help identifying this boat please Rick Webb at 3:16pm 04.30.24 Just for trivia information The bracket for the rudder looks like a Sunfish bracket. One of the idi
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat (1) DKurtz-NC at 3:04pm 04.30.24 It is a Dwyer mast, but I cannot see any specific information on the label (see attached picture).
Advice - Westerbeke 30b Spun Bearing kloudie1 at 3:02pm 04.30.24 Good to know that it is a Mitsu.. I'd worked a bit on a 4 cyl Westerbeke that is a Mitsu, but I didn
Florida to NYC on a sailboat dLj at 2:56pm 04.30.24 That's great. Working on convincing the Admiral. (So far she's not convinced.) Two years ago we ha
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 2:33pm 04.30.24 Here is one for fun too. I guess that's for Vampires that want to go to the beach during the day -

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