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chainplates knee bots for islander 28 , to pierce the hull or glass them back in ? PizzaWill at 11:56am 10.19.18 Islander 1/3114 so there was a rusting weep hole at the bottom of my starboard upper shroud chain plate that was gla
Mast Base/Deck Ring for Hunter 420 (2) tasiabear at 11:31am 10.19.18 Parts Search 1/434 We are in the process of purchasing a 2000 Hunter 420 and one of the problems found upon survey was
Something brewing again JamesG161 at 11:06am 10.19.18 Weather and Forecasting 10/1250 This is late season for storms, but it appears the warm westerlies are whipping up some significant
Water ballast valve plate MaxinCalgary at 8:58am 10.19.18 Smaller Boats 5/518 This year on pulling the boat for the season , I had a growth of mussels on the bottom off the plate
What is this thing? (2) LakeShark at 6:46am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 30/2085 So I have owned my Catalina 22 for 3 years and there is this holder thing on the bow pulpit but I ha
PolyGlow quick shine solution - beware ! (5) AndreNJ11 at 6:41am 10.19.18 Bigger Boats 21/14830 There have been many discussion threads on the supposedly miracle quick-shine acrylic product "Polyg
Cold heat All U Get at 5:44am 10.19.18 Ask All Sailors 16/2193 Hi all, Since we have had some chilly mornings we've resorted to using the AC reverse heater in the
Port tack heel mikej21 at 5:27pm 10.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 18/2447 re: 2005 Hunter 33 When I heel on a port tack I get water in the Head, not the bowl but the bathroo
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:08pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/674 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641 (1) alanbe53 at 3:07pm 10.18.18 Parts Search 2/454 Is it possible to replace the bearings on the furler drum? Not sure what brand the furler is so have
Proposed new home for SBO and members (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 22/1469 157571 This could be a new home city for SBO Members.
Sailing Baja Ha Ha w/o autopilot? nightowle at 2:11pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 9/792 Question for the group with a bit of background: 40 foot boat with recent refits. Not mine, but fri
Gennaker Bob S at 1:58pm 10.18.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2027 OK my almost new to me 393 has been a pleasure cruising southern NE. I'm preparing to haul next week
Twisting issue (3) Fly By Night at 12:57pm 10.18.18 Catalina 30 15/1693 So I've been getting this twist coming out of the blocks on the traveler. I have sent the images to
The truth hurts... (1) Kermit at 12:47pm 10.18.18 Ask All Sailors 33/2495 But worth every penny!
couch replacement H41 (10) dakno at 10:45am 10.18.18 Big Boats 13/2085 I finally did it (see prior post), the couch on the starboard side salon replacement. The wall behin
1989 Irwin 52 Centerboard (1) fishacabo31 at 9:42am 10.18.18 Irwin 2/1945 Hello All, Putting my boat back in the water soon and doing some maintenance on the center board fi
Head Issue Discovered (1) Cowpokee at 7:10am 10.18.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1041
WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 Marianland at 7:19pm 10.17.18 Racing 0/512 WYC Charity Regatta Benefiting Sailing Angels Foundation - October 20, 2018 http://www.regattanetwor
Tappan Microwave Replacement Option Big Red at 5:19pm 10.17.18 Ask All Sailors 22/3204 After 12.5 years, our microwave quit. After hiring an electrician to check the wiring, breakers, et

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Sailing down the channel kappykaplan at 3:07pm 04.05.24 Looks great! :beer:
Topping lift dlochner at 2:57pm 04.05.24 Thx for that. But what is the tension I should have? Right now it is litterally lifting / carrying
Topping lift Davidasailor26 at 2:36pm 04.05.24 I presume you have a rigid vang? If so that can basically carry the weight of the boom. I keep my TL
Gennaker Halyard Lead for Oceanis 37. Fractional or Masthead? Davidasailor26 at 2:29pm 04.05.24
Topping lift xavpil at 2:00pm 04.05.24 It doesn't need to run back to the cockpit. If it is in the cockpit that is one more line drifting
Does anybody know what size wire or threaded rod life lines are on Catalina 320, 2004 Calif. Ted at 1:59pm 04.05.24 Wire is 3/16 coated to 5/16, threaded studs are 5/16-24. The pelican hook is shorter than the lifeli
Topping lift dlochner at 1:54pm 04.05.24 It doesn't need to run back to the cockpit. If it is in the cockpit that is one more line drifting a
28.5 Split Backstay rigging Claude L.-Auger at 1:37pm 04.05.24 thanks, that is similar to mine, my upper backstay has a fork instead of an eye, do you have a pic
Hunter 34 rudder (4) Claude L.-Auger at 1:28pm 04.05.24 Hi Dan and welcome I have had an 84 since 2000 and for all I know it has the newer rudder Foss Foam
Simple electronic install - first time advice needed dlochner at 12:59pm 04.05.24
2009 Bavaria Vision 40 fuel gauge not working elink at 12:01pm 04.05.24 Update -- I installed a RUPSE brand matched pair, sender and gauge. It's early days but it appears t
Simple electronic install - first time advice needed elink at 11:49am 04.05.24 I am no expert but I do have both an electrical and electronic background. 1. Soldering and then hea
What's on the underside of the stanchions on my 23-2? Project_Mayhem at 11:24am 04.05.24 My 25' has teak backing plates below the headliner. Can you take a few pics?
Simple electronic install - first time advice needed Don S/V ILLusion at 10:49am 04.05.24
170 cracked warranty hull stickinthemud57 at 10:45am 04.05.24 LOTS of threads at this forum dealing with cracks in the H170 hulls. I used to have one and had to d
Solar / lithium question Johann at 10:03am 04.05.24 Victron monitors have a setting called 'discharge floor'. If its set to 50% (which is default i th
Ruined mast or not a big deal? DArcy at 10:00am 04.05.24 If there is a dent in the mast then it may not be safe to use. The bend in the photo may just be fro
Bent wing keels (1) JamesG161 at 9:31am 04.05.24 I recently looked at a Hunter Passage 42. The Boat Yard repaired my Bent Wing on my Lead/Antimony
Solar / lithium question BAD ORCA at 9:28am 04.05.24 hi all I have 2x 200Ah Dakota litium batteries. The solar panel leave me at the beginning of the ev
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM (1) JamesG161 at 9:13am 04.05.24 If you have space to install one of these parts from Groco... atory sink and Engine.

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