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DTOP 2019 Decal Renewal Rasselas36 at 6:52pm 12.19.18 Ask All Sailors 45/3073 Has anyone received their 2019 decal? I submitted my renewal online and they processed my payment
Autohelm for the O'day 25 supercub at 5:52pm 12.19.18 Bigger Boats 7/1109 I found a new Raymarine Autohelm ST1000 tiller autopilot unit on ebay for $325.00, thinking of getti
What's this? (6) Sanctuary2 at 5:40pm 12.19.18 Catalina 22 9/1372 When I use a bleach-containing product it disappears but it comes back in a couple of weeks. I've h
Assault with intent to... Brian D at 4:47pm 12.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 33/2780 glitter. In some states, this is now illegal. Too bad, I think it is brilliant. xoxhDk-hwuo
Where to attach the backstay tensioner? (1) CoralRose at 12:49pm 12.19.18 Smaller Boats 24/4515 Hello, I am a new sailor and sailboat owner (1987 Hunter 23). I bought my boat in Nov.-2018 and I h
prop strut casting number on Legend 35.5? Tropicdawg at 8:26am 12.19.18 Big Boats 1/338 I have to replace it want to check with old one.
Hunter 46 Cockpit Cushions sail sfbay at 7:55pm 12.18.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/354 Plan to purchase cockpit cushions for a Hunter 46 and would like to know if the cockpit dimensions a
Universal alternator bracket Sefuller at 5:51pm 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/420 Does the alternator mounting issue only apply to the M18 and M25? The alternator mount on the 5444
Hunter 37 Standing Rigging odonnellryan at 3:18pm 12.18.18 The Cherubini Hunters 7/925 Hi all! First post here. Currently there is 9/32 on my backstay and forestay and 1/4" on everythi
To the "Babe" wherever she is Mike4116 at 2:01pm 12.18.18 Sails Call Lounge 3/643 Babe: Hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a splendid 2019. Best regards, Mike
Trailer sailor in San Diego azsailing at 12:13pm 12.18.18 Destinations 12/1607 Hi Guys, I am planning to trailer my mac 26 to San Diego this winter for about 4-5 days vacation.
Thank You! StargazerP303 at 11:44am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/444 I just want to thank you all, for the many years of making boating fun and a learning experience. A
Vented Loop Change (2) CaptKimble at 11:27am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 14/859 I was noticing corrosion on the top of my Westerbeke from water being purged from my vented loop on
Portside Poetry Pennings (2) 31seahorse at 8:53am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/385 First, congratulations to the photo contest winner and the runners up! Respect to all who offered t
Flag Etiquette Cowpokee at 7:52am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 4/711 Since our president has ordered flags to fly at half staff for 30 days, I intend to get out for a sa
Halyard/topping lift sheave replacement choices KVNJR at 5:27am 12.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 3/676 Good morning and Happy Holidays all! Looking for some advice in helping me choose the style and mate
Windlass removal questions (2) Billportland at 10:40pm 12.17.18 Ask All Sailors 8/530 Does anyone either know the make of this windlass or know how to disassemble it from the boat? I hav
O'day 23 vang Captmayhem at 8:39pm 12.17.18 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1702 So the little wire end with the steel ball let go at the end of the season, killing my last sail, I
Need recessed instrument panel blanks Sefuller at 8:15pm 12.17.18 Ask All Sailors 9/3365 I would like to find a source for a new recessed housing approximately 16" wide by 6 - 8" high to mo
Looking for a Hunter 49/50 starboard stern rail tkwhalen at 4:47pm 12.17.18 Big Boats 6/598 if anybody knows where I can get one used or new let me know

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