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Why confuse the issue... rgranger at 2:37pm 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 19/987 ... with so many pesky details? This has to be the worst Craigslist ad I've seen in years. https:/
If it walks like a duck rgranger at 1:55pm 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 16/897 Just saw this video of the CG raising of the duck boat that went down in Missouri. Sad and unnecess
Unfreeze Simpson-Lawrence power windlass installed on Hunter 38 carriemeaway at 1:54pm 07.23.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/897 Hello All Sailors, Looking for advice how to free electric Simpson Lawrence (SL) windlass to operate
Propane sniffer on a B331 Bluenose at 1:49pm 07.23.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/552 I have assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that there is a sniffer on my new to me B331. Can anyone tell
Catalina Capri 16.5 owner's manual jjoncapecod at 1:42pm 07.23.18 Smaller Boats 5/3742 Just bought a 1995 capri 16.5. It needs some rigging replacements, and we are looking for details on
chain anchor rode bortiz at 12:20pm 07.23.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/795 we have been working on our 1995 hunter 430 Legend and get her ready for cruising to Mexico most peo
y valve in Hunter 34 for head HollyVentura at 11:23am 07.23.18 Mid-Size Boats 9/1372 Hi, We have a 2000 34 foot Hunter and recently changed our manual Jabsco head from salt water to fr
Need New Helm Engine Pod Voltmeter Frank H at 11:08am 07.23.18 Catalina 310 4/668 On my 310 the Seaward Helm Pod voltmeter is reading about 2 volts higher than the actual voltage. (I
Cheap Furling unit bubby-joe at 10:41am 07.23.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1439 I own a 93 Macgregor 26S, my wife has only one leg and was never very good on any marine tiller be i
Hey Florida guys, question about dock rental.. AXEL at 10:33am 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 4/390 I'm up on Long Island right now but plan to retire in the Fort Myers area where I own a home around
Moving to Melbourne, FL Leatherneck at 10:31am 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 13/961 Greetings everyone. I'm moving to Melbourne, FL next week and towing my Mac26 from Montana to Florid
Air Conditioning on a Hunter 326 VernonJ at 10:12am 07.23.18 Mid-Size Boats 7/1322 I apologize in that I am reposting this post from the "Ask a Hunter Owner" forum. I got no responses
Box Anchor juradog at 10:00am 07.23.18 Catalina 22 5/567 Has anyone had experience with the box anchor? Thanks.
Why in the world? (1) nat55 at 9:15am 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 19/1002 https://www.sailboatlistings.com/sailimg/m/50452/main.jpg Granted the Irwin 42 that this is mounted
83 H31 port rebedding dasreboot at 8:44am 07.23.18 Mid-Size Boats 1/525 Just got the boat, and love it. I have a leak in one of the opening ports. What is the procedre for
Sailing videos that make you smile weinie at 7:56am 07.23.18 Sails Call Lounge 5/545 Came across this gem the other day. Make sure you watch until the end. Post your favorite. (No
My Radio Won't Tune Plymouth Sailor at 7:27am 07.23.18 Ask All Sailors 8/538 Okay, admittingly I have a VHF radio (Horizon) that you most likely would see in the original Jaws m
Pull Cord Won't Budge Plymouth Sailor at 6:46am 07.23.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/525 Dear Boaters/Sailors: I brought my sailboat to her mooring two weeks ago with the 8hp Yamaha workin
Add Inspection Port to Plastic Diesel Tank? Mickstr at 6:38am 07.23.18 Bigger Boats 4/1057 Is there a method to add an inspection port (say 4-5") to use to clean a diesel fuel tank made of pl
Heart Interface (Xantrex) Freedom 10 temp. sensor ger123 at 5:17am 07.23.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/701 Hello! I have a Freedom 10 + Link 2000 without battery-temp-sensors on my Hunter 340. Where can I f

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Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure (1) Gene Neill at 9:01am 08.02.23
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:55am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Gene Neill at 8:52am 08.02.23 Well, that makes four cases of this happening in C22's that I am personally aware of, including my o
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23 I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23 I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+) Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23 I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards? SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23 I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23 I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner! dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23 Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23 I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pcharn01 at 6:53am 08.02.23
New owner! jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23 If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23 Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Project_Mayhem at 5:43am 08.02.23 post a photo of your setup. :plus:

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