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Rudder post repair swank at 8:49am 12.29.18 Ask All Sailors 5/602 I'll start off by admitting I am an idiot that should not be doing my own repairs. That being said h
Looking For A Bow Pulpit 2001 Hunter 340 2001Hunter340 at 7:19am 12.29.18 Big Boats 4/625 Hi, Hurricane Michael destroyed the bow pulpit on my 2001 Hunter 340. I can be reached at 205-914
New Sailboat for Christmas! (1) JRT at 6:13am 12.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 6/639 Brand new, out of the box! Did take a bit to get it completed. Square top and self tacking jib wi
just keep her in the middle jon hansen at 7:18pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2223 going around the fall, not over them U15Fwo9tbJ4
Battery charger working? Clydo at 6:02pm 12.28.18 Catalina 310 13/2004 Installed two new 4 D batteries. When picked up asked if full of fluid. Was assured topped off.
fun hand steering jon hansen at 5:55pm 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1134 4RG6eupGVL4 they drive just like our vessels only bigger :)
I am perplexed... (1) Brian D at 2:35pm 12.28.18 SSB and Ham Operators 14/2907 159622 This is a WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Report - most of these stations are using 5 watts or
Bent Mast, Spring Project (1) BrianRobin at 2:24pm 12.28.18 Big Boats 2/467 Got a call from a buddy of mine today, and not a good one! The week before last we had high winds,
Alternator Service Switch Scott T-Bird at 11:54am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 16/2152 On one of MaineSails wiring diagrams, there is an On/Off switch that is labeled "Alternator Service
Sail Cloudy Bay Scott T-Bird at 9:26am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 5/1597 I've been watching their You Tube channel for several episodes and enjoyed the tours on all of their
Now you know why they lip-sync Brian D at 8:48am 12.28.18 Sails Call Lounge 0/390 2FU3aAEayUE
Replacement window covers (2) valcour at 8:02am 12.28.18 Catalina 310 2/1273 Does anyone know who manufactures the folding blinds that were used on 2003 model Catalinas?
Futuristic Sailing (2) Will Gilmore at 5:31am 12.28.18 Ask All Sailors 5/833 https://amp.businessinsider.com/images/54ab07386da811ac68a063a5-320-240.jpg Is this the future of s
new owner of S2 9.2c Avi at 8:29pm 12.27.18 S2 8/2457 Helo everyone, I am new to this forum. I recently purchased a 1979 S2 9.2 C sailboat. I started sail
To throw a great christmas party All you need is a little imagination Leeward Rail at 8:18pm 12.27.18 Sails Call Lounge 3/585 This either reminds me of my neighbour's friends, or Bob ' Doug MacKenzie... LiSg62cTzPE It's fr
What sound engineers REALLY do... Brian D at 7:46pm 12.27.18 Sails Call Lounge 28/1794 ...wait for it! :laugh: Ig1E9WhVi44
Meet... The Mule Brian D at 11:57am 12.27.18 Racing 24/3052 If this has been posted before, sorry! E0gb0Lb2gzM
Something I can't figure out (1) Wakulla212 at 10:55am 12.27.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/861 On my 1985 Mac 25, inside the lazerette there is a fairlead and a cleat. (see photo). I can't for
Weather Planning jssailem at 8:55am 12.27.18 Weather and Forecasting 5/1008 From a recent weather seminar this message from Ken Campbell captures the ideas of planning for a pa
Aft Cabin Leak (5) Oceanis 440 NY at 5:51am 12.27.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 19/2729

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Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure adamv at 6:14am 09.09.24 Have you checked the level of oil in the sump ? Speaking of full up, are you sure your new dipstic
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please dLj at 6:04am 09.09.24 I know the part plus I was involved with the design of the hunter water ballast sailboats. Yes, I
Merit 22 owners dLj at 6:02am 09.09.24 @dLj Can you refer the poster to the Administrator for starting a new merit 22 forum @Crazy Dave C
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 09.09.24 I know the part plus I was involved with the design of the hunter water ballast sailboats.
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please dLj at 5:41am 09.09.24 Very difficult to push down rod through the proper hole in bottom of the hull. This does not make
Merit 22 owners Crazy Dave Condon at 5:38am 09.09.24 Sounds like you should take up the challenge to start a new group - I'm sure you could find a home
Sailing an AeroRig Neck9000 at 5:15am 09.09.24
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations THECUSCUS at 5:07am 09.09.24 Since you had just recently purchased the boat, did you have survey done? The surveyor should have
Water in the bilge Robert Strickland at 4:20am 09.09.24
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations dlochner at 4:15am 09.09.24 Before replacing the prop, I think it would be important to know why the prop fell off. Props don't
2004 Hunter 41 Refrigerator and Freezer Terry Cox at 3:59am 09.09.24 Our 1991 boat came with an AB freezer and separate refrigerator. When we purchased her in 2002, the
315 Question: What light wind Sail are you using to handle beam to broad reach? Furling Genneker, Doyle UPS, Code 0, whisker pole on the Genoa? (1) john2 at 12:02am 09.09.24 we use a genaker with sock
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:55pm 09.08.24
Hunter 34 Refit Help splax at 10:17pm 09.08.24 I would also suggest replacing the bilge pump tubing with smooth walled tubing, the bilge pump with
Hunter 34 Refit Help splax at 10:11pm 09.08.24 welcome to the forum ! 3 upgrades I highly recommend: replace potable water piping with PEX aluminu
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations BigEasy at 9:32pm 09.08.24 [QUOTE="Ralph Johnstone, post: 1825995, member: 73635 It's pretty unusual to loose a prop with a co
what are h26 stanchions made of, aluminum? can they rust? Ralph Johnstone at 8:58pm 09.08.24 Stainless steel. Definitely SS. Aluminum would very likely collapse in the event of someone fall
Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure Ralph Johnstone at 8:52pm 09.08.24 * most important of all, about 2 tablespoons of oil have dripped The loss of two tbls. of oil is
Potential Tropical Cyclone SIX jssailem at 7:43pm 09.08.24 This storm deserves your attention. Include it in your daily watch. At this time there are several
Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure adamv at 7:41pm 09.08.24 Sounds like your oil is thinning at higher temperature!, your oil should be 15 W 40 diesel oil. If

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