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Error 404 from New Threads / Posts List Davidasailor26 at 5:44pm 01.12.19 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/5075 It looks like there are error 404's being generated on the legacy new posts list. The links to the f
Bird poop Charlie98117 at 5:10pm 01.12.19 Ask All Sailors 28/3151 Last year I felt under constant attack so I want to reduce the amount of time I spend cleaning it of
Stainless Welding, first attempt (1) Shorefun at 4:50pm 01.12.19 Day Sailers 22/3596 I have made up a brace like used on the gudgeon they sell today. I have a TIG welder and can put i
Margarine, Sunscreen and Dead Reefs dlochner at 2:57pm 01.12.19 Sails Call Lounge 33/2242 Full Disclosure: I'm a descendant of the British Isles, the blonde blue eyed fair skin type, who sp
Raw Water flush? rfrye1 at 1:40pm 01.12.19 Ask All Sailors 4/425 ive owned my H375 for 20 years with no major problems with the Yanmar engine. My boat sits in San Di
Anode for H260 MaxinCalgary at 11:07am 01.12.19 Smaller Boats 1/535 I asked this before but thinking about it again, has anybody put an anode on the rudder headstock of
Broken fitting holding roller furling to deck (1) buddybear at 11:01am 01.12.19 Catalina 310 8/1125 A fellow boater on our dock pointed out the broken fitting for the roller furling. I had never notic
Water in the Bilge (1) Oceanis 440 NY at 10:30am 01.12.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/691 Happy New Year Beneteau Owners! Have a new/old issue I am hoping someone in this forum may have exp
Westerbeke 10-2 prop replacement Chuck Powell at 10:28am 01.12.19 Engines and Propulsion 14/1482 I have a 1987 O'Day 272LE with a Westerbeke 10-2 diesel engine. Has anyone replaced the 2 blade prop
Yanmar 3GM30F Water Heater Nichole340 at 9:57am 01.12.19 Big Boats 27/7962 Regarding My 2000 340 w/Yanmar 3GM30F Engine. The Water Heater has a leak. Seaward S600. Do I need
Bleeding Fuel System 3GM30F mnmpizza at 7:54am 01.12.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/5486 I'm going to be upgrading the fuel system on my H34's 3GM30F. The shortlist: 1. Changing the Fuel Li
Re-wiring boat CYQK at 7:17am 01.12.19 Ask All Sailors 8/1032 Getting ready to pull wire,most wire will be contained in conduit Been checking out some application
The North Pole is moving! dlochner at 5:59am 01.12.19 Ask All Sailors 100/6702 It appears the magnetic north pole is moving north faster than expected. https://gcaptain.com/shift
Rare find a Hunter 23.4 (2) P100D at 9:07pm 01.11.19 Smaller Boats 8/883 Came across this the other day. Even asked the guy what a 23.4 is. He swears by it. Maybe just maybe
Tara find a Hunter 23.4 P100D at 9:06pm 01.11.19 Smaller Boats 0/374 C
Charging System Upgrade Project (1) DayDreamer41 at 6:59pm 01.11.19 Ask All Sailors 48/6097 Well I am diving deep into the world of charging systems and have started the acquisition process. T
When anchored overnight, raise or lower board/rudder? TraylerSailor at 5:25pm 01.11.19 Trailer Sailors 17/3827 While I was anchored in wave sheltered Urbanna, VA for last November's Oyster Festival, this was my
1979 southern sails skipper 20 (3) Kerrymorganandersen at 3:34pm 01.11.19 Ask All Sailors 0/6 160084 160086 160085 1979 southern sails skipper 20. Main and jib in good conditions. Cabin, traile
Can 26X hatch be converted to pop top? Even Kiehl at 3:23pm 01.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/439 Hi, I need to enclose the cockpit of a 26X for San Francisco Bay. First, can the hatch be converted
Hunter 240 trailer problems Chern at 8:06am 01.11.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 33/4105 I bought Hunter 240 with a single axle trailer a year ago and towed it from upstate NY to Florida An

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Halyard line catsails8 at 7:45pm 06.09.24 This is a good place to start. Read the articles, watch the videos then choose away. West (Marine
Halyard line catsails8 at 7:45pm 06.09.24
Halyard line Hello Below at 7:18pm 06.09.24 This is a good place to start. Read the articles, watch the videos then choose away. West (Marine)
Halyard line Tally Ho at 7:18pm 06.09.24
Traditional Traveler dlochner at 6:36pm 06.09.24 In this week's Acorn to Arabella there are a few good shots the traveller. Steve used some dynema an
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Project_Mayhem at 6:12pm 06.09.24 I filled out the contact form on Dometic's website and waited a week and a half. Prepared for a long
Traditional Traveler PaulK at 6:04pm 06.09.24 Might it also have something to do with the sailcloth of the period not being up to the stresses of
Failed Traveler Part higgs at 5:52pm 06.09.24 Garhauer will bend the traveler to your specs. You are in a tough spot. Not having a functioning t
Fuel Tank Algae Don S/V ILLusion at 4:57pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both f
3GM30F Service Issue dLj at 4:57pm 06.09.24
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast? scouper at 4:52pm 06.09.24 Thanks yes that's what I did. I ordered the Catalina direct wire harness. then i completely botche
What might this be.... NYSail at 4:49pm 06.09.24
Fuel Tank Algae kappykaplan at 4:36pm 06.09.24 You should still consider adding Biobor every time you add fuel.
Fuel Tank Algae Rasselas36 at 4:26pm 06.09.24 Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both fi
280 doghouse Occasional Heeler at 4:06pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part Don Guillette at 3:58pm 06.09.24 The TRAVELER & MAINSHEET are the only 2 sail trim controls the control the angle of attack and you h
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area dave_and_dd at 3:29pm 06.09.24 You aren't likely to find a slip anywhere near that price. Remember hurricane Ian. Although port C
What might this be.... Davidasailor26 at 3:16pm 06.09.24 Looks like the pin on the end of a Forespar whisker pole. The line is to pull the jaw open.
A Sobering but Not Unexpected Incident in the PNW Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 06.09.24 I would estimate with 3.5 empty cans of beer/passenger in the boat, there is no way the person steer
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 2:18pm 06.09.24

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