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2017 Beneteau Oceanis Liner Crack SV_Funday at 5:31pm 03.08.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1001 Hello Beneteau Owner, I am looking for technical information about the design and construction of a
Does my forestay need to be tightened clmooring at 9:00am 03.08.19 Big Boats 23/6539 I sailed my new to me hunter 356 for the first time i any real wind this sunday. I noticed some m
West Marine BOGO sale on Lewmar Winches sailinmikenaz at 8:37am 03.08.19 Ask All Sailors 9/2577 Winches and Handles on sale through March 11th according the my email this morning from West Marine.
Hunter 456 helm guard BlueHeronSailing at 8:07am 03.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/390
Are Canadians ECO Terriorists??? LeslieTroyer at 8:04am 03.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 68/5004 Every time I read a new weather report they flame the snow and cold weather on Canadian Cold Fronts.
Middle Keys Charter Cowpokee at 6:49am 03.08.19 Destinations 33/4597 In two weeks we (my wife and I) will be chartering a boat in the Florida keys. We will be aboard a
Flying a Spinnaker on a V222 Todd Atchison at 6:44am 03.08.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1776 I must admit I have a bit of Spinnaker envy currently. We all dream of sailing during these dreary w
Genoa Repair Terry Cox at 7:41pm 03.07.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 10/2736 Just received the invoice from Ullman Sails of Anacortes for $550 to do the following: 1. Replace t
Replacement windows Dug22 at 3:56pm 03.07.19 Catalina 22 6/1160 Does anyone know if there are opening windows with screens available for purchase?
Five Days Living Aboard in Perdido Bay - October 2018 (8) Todd Atchison at 1:54pm 03.07.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1655 For the many who have followed our restoration of our beloved 1970 V222 - This post is overdue. We f
Space weather (1) Kermit at 1:35pm 03.07.19 Sails Call Lounge 6/583 162206 @JamesG161 can you confirm this? Sumter, SC lost all cell phone service today for a few hours
Centerboard compatability Mike in Cape Cod at 1:24pm 03.07.19 Smaller Boats 11/1017 Can anyone tell me if the centerboards for the H23.5 and the H260 are exactly the same board ? Also
How to get great picture of your boat while sailing! Jackdaw at 11:35am 03.07.19 Ask All Sailors 122/11735 In the 'Show us your boat name' thread, I was struck by how few of the pictures where of the boats s
Navigation Big Rog at 11:04am 03.07.19 Smaller Boats 61/5818
Hunter 33 stair and engine access jngotasail at 11:00am 03.07.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/483 Hello, I have a 2007 Hunter 33. The main engine access is behind the stairs. The stairs have to be r
Heat exchanger Gabor15908 at 10:18am 03.07.19 Ask All Sailors 13/2289 I am looking at removing and cleaning the tube out of my heat exchanger on my Yanmar 3JH2E. If I ope
When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight (1) Phil Herring at 9:52am 03.07.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1470 Have you made an overnight passage? Maybe it was offshore sailing or a passage on the Great Lakes,
does anyone know what this is called and where I can find it (1) ohpoppy at 8:08am 03.07.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1195 hmm... need to link 2 studs that have different threads, I think 2 of these would work.
updated spreader bracket install. (1) Doug Doty at 4:00am 03.07.19 Catalina 22 0/435 When installing the new stainless upper spreader brackets I see a compression tube between one of th
Cowl vents Dug22 at 4:17pm 03.06.19 Catalina 22 15/3975 Were do I need to install cowl vents? I have also looked at the solar vents but they have mixed revi

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Entering Canade with children. Hello Below at 5:50pm 09.19.24 Hayden. Just to followup on this old post, how did your daughter and family make out with their trip
Thoughts on locating Battery switch Scott T-Bird at 5:44pm 09.19.24 If you read Maine Sail's writings, he advises directing the alternator current and all other chargin
How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22 (2) pclarksurf at 5:04pm 09.19.24 Measure! pretty good chance the gap in the keel head is not symmetrical port to starboard. I ma
Adding a Bimini (1) Justin_NSA at 4:59pm 09.19.24 One thing to keep in mind is height. It's a good chance if you're not careful, it will interfere wit
Sore eyes after day of sailing. BAD ORCA at 4:45pm 09.19.24 I know this is a bit of a tangent, but I am a serious tea enthusiast, so I try to stomp out this my
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner Justin_NSA at 4:39pm 09.19.24 But if you really need to be able to disconnect/reconnect then I would use bullet type connectors a
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Tally Ho at 4:35pm 09.19.24 If you fix it properly, you should not need to do much, except maintain your bottom paint. I am in
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard aftica_1 at 4:25pm 09.19.24 As a short term fix, this might be the best option. The big question asked earlier, was just the ol
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations Tally Ho at 4:23pm 09.19.24
two hammocks hung between forestay and mast? (1) Worldmayor at 4:21pm 09.19.24 Hi, Twin Oaks sells Sailboat hammocks and on their site they post a few ways to hang it depending on
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner thinwater at 4:16pm 09.19.24 Here is what Practical Sailor says about WAGO connectors. "The pullout strength of Wago connectors
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dlochner at 4:12pm 09.19.24 I may just try to speed fair it and paint it over a weekend, some are telling me this is doable. I'
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard aftica_1 at 4:05pm 09.19.24 Hi Everyone, Thank you very much for the suggestions! It's good to know there are other boatyards a
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Hello Below at 4:01pm 09.19.24 Doesn't Canada have a reporting app for Canadians? No Even if everyone onboard have Nexus you sti
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dlochner at 3:52pm 09.19.24 I only wished your neighbours to the North had a similar setup. But oh no. The captain has to physi
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner JBP-PA at 3:37pm 09.19.24 Here is what Practical Sailor says about WAGO connectors. "The pullout strength of Wago connectors
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Hello Below at 3:34pm 09.19.24 For those wondering what the app is, the link is below. We've been using the app for years crossin
Quickest way to get a propeller StretchCT at 3:32pm 09.19.24 I didn't catch up with the replies on the last post. Sorry for the dupe. Mods can delete if needed
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations StretchCT at 3:30pm 09.19.24 Thanks for all the suggestions, I didn't see these replies until I just logged in again today in ano
Quickest way to get a propeller Tally Ho at 3:29pm 09.19.24

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