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What's this? (6) Sanctuary2 at 5:40pm 12.19.18 Catalina 22 9/1459 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 33/3007 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 24/5155 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 1/360 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 1/376 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 6/470 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 7/1036 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 3/663 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 12/1917 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 6/482 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 14/963 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 6/431 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 4/813 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 3/734 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 8/647 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 14/1928 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 9/3604 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 6/660 if anybody knows where I can get one used or new let me know
Winter standing rigging maintenance Capt Robbie at 4:01pm 12.17.18 Big Boats 24/2712 The other day I had a disagreement with a commercial rigger about my standing rigging on my boat. I
Crack repair on botttom (2) kclancy at 3:51pm 12.17.18 Catalina 22 19/1763 Hi All, I am getting ready to have my boat put up on stands to complete a repair on my boat. I hav

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Yanmar electrical problem. (4) Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 07.29.24 226411 The reason for installing a booster relay is to avoid the complication of running heavier wi
Reefing: Procedural Questions shemandr at 9:50am 07.29.24 I don't think you are supposed to tie the buntlines around the boom - I don't know why. On my Mark
Deck and Hull Paint Recommendations rcoleman67 at 9:49am 07.29.24 Thanks for your feedbabck. Hulls been out of the water for years now, the deck feels totally solid s
Reefing: Procedural Questions Don S/V ILLusion at 9:48am 07.29.24
Reefing: Procedural Questions JoeWhite at 9:30am 07.29.24 Reefing is performed before the wind picks up. Learning the weather is the key. I do not tie the exc
Deck and Hull Paint Recommendations Don S/V ILLusion at 9:30am 07.29.24 I assume you are okay with what it will look like after painting holes. Alternatively, you might con
Reefing: Procedural Questions Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 07.29.24 I have the same set-up as you do with single-line reefing and a dutchman system. Don's right that a
Reefing: Procedural Questions kappykaplan at 9:19am 07.29.24 I let my sailpack contain the reefed main. If I knew I'd be maintaining the reef for an extended pe
Reefing: Procedural Questions duck21 at 9:15am 07.29.24 That makes sense (and aligns with my experience). I may try tying some "permanent" tie offs on the g
Deck and Hull Paint Recommendations kappykaplan at 9:12am 07.29.24 After I bought her I found one chip and 4 very small (pencil lead diameter) holes up in the non-ski
Yanmar electrical problem. duck21 at 9:11am 07.29.24 Here's a previous thread from this form that also details this out with some photos: https://forums
Catalina 320 (1994) Mystery Water in bilge compartments busted buttons at 9:07am 07.29.24 You can see my keel bolts in the last attachment...they are distributed across three individual bilg
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 07.29.24 Might want to add a strip of starboard to serve as a sacrificial chain guard I certainly wouldn't
Yanmar electrical problem. (1) ggrizzard at 9:05am 07.29.24 Wiring Diagram for 3GM29F Yanmar:
Reefing: Procedural Questions Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 07.29.24
davits Rick at 8:34am 07.29.24 Have a look here. Top of the line, sweet customer service. I have never looked back. I have no af
Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 8:32am 07.29.24 You have to use sandals that adjust to fit your foot and have a back strap keeping the sandal in pl
Yanmar 3gm30f - heavy vibration/shaking in neutral SoSound at 8:28am 07.29.24 After changing the fuel filter on both my Yanmar and my John Deere compact tractor (also Yanmar), I
Catalina 320 (1994) Mystery Water in bilge compartments Scott T-Bird at 8:22am 07.29.24 Great find! If I'm not mistaken, the packing gland shouldn't be dripping when the shaft isn't turni
Bolt-rope main won't go to top of the mast Jacktar at 8:10am 07.29.24 Most cat 22 mains are designed to only go up to about 8 inches or so from the top, then the boom is

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