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Want to Buy: Volvo Penta MD7A exhaust Manifold CruisingJay at 8:03pm 12.20.18 Parts Search 4/1698 Hi Folks, I'm looking for a VolvoPenta MD7A (motor #14234) exhaust manifold (part #840288). The str
Building the Seven Seas Explorer Rich Stidger at 7:25pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 1/328 OK, so this isn't a sailboat but a powerboat. But its a really BIG powerboat. I think sailors, eng
A years sailing in Japan garymalmgren at 3:19pm 12.20.18 Destinations 6/1219 Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all. Made up a family Youtube of a years sailing in Japan. Exp
how to add a halyard on seldom furling mast h41 Valerio at 3:13pm 12.20.18 Big Boats 5/1124 I do not see any additional holes on my mast. I would like to add a halyard for a spy pole. Do i ha
Red Sky in Morning Scott T-Bird at 2:51pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 25/1738 I happened to be driving this morning as the sun was rising. It was remarkable and startling how re
26M hlem David Hall at 2:45pm 12.20.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1250 It's been on my mind lately that I'd like a larger diameter wheel when sailing my 26M. Has anyone a
keeping rudder up when launching decktosser at 2:25pm 12.20.18 Smaller Boats 18/1377 On Hunter 23's there is a line a cleat for keeping the rudder down in the water when sailing. What i
Insignificant wiring problem? justsomeguy at 1:30pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 16/1471 I'm hooking up a new WEMA water level gauge sending unit on the tank. It appears there's no wrong wa
Crashes rgranger at 12:29pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 1/464 Found this on YouTube RYrOuDm0OVo
High Winds in Everett, WA seanshine at 12:13pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 10/1038 12 noon, gusts to 50 knots. Newport 30 just across from me had his mast snapped about 2 feet below
Gellcoat cracking around main sheet attach point on 23.5 PropellerHead at 10:01am 12.20.18 Smaller Boats 4/598 Anyone else getting allot of gellcoat cracks around the pillar where mainsheet attaches to the deck?
Paddle to the Sea (1) Will Gilmore at 5:25am 12.20.18 Sails Call Lounge 14/1071 Anyone remember that old film? Check this out https://www.google.com/amp/s/qz.com/1259482/a-playmobi
DTOP 2019 Decal Renewal Rasselas36 at 6:52pm 12.19.18 Ask All Sailors 45/3549 Has anyone received their 2019 decal? I submitted my renewal online and they processed my payment
Autohelm for the O'day 25 supercub at 5:52pm 12.19.18 Bigger Boats 7/1308 I found a new Raymarine Autohelm ST1000 tiller autopilot unit on ebay for $325.00, thinking of getti
What's this? (6) Sanctuary2 at 5:40pm 12.19.18 Catalina 22 9/1512 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 33/3098 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 24/5301 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 1/379 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 1/387 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 6/487 Does the alternator mounting issue only apply to the M18 and M25? The alternator mount on the 5444

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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? smokey73 at 5:40pm 09.07.24 I use a Code Zero on a continuous liner furler attached to the bale on the Anchor Roller. It works
Engine Alignment (2) valcour at 5:02pm 09.07.24 you can hoist the engine using a 4 x 4 on the cabin top or boom to replace the engine mounts and/or
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? valcour at 4:38pm 09.07.24 In light air (under 10kt) I launch and fly a symmetrical spinnaker by myself when the admiral is bel
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 4:24pm 09.07.24 I got the Substack app and got access to the article. Seeing the picture of the low freeboard is com
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (3) Hunter Enthusiast at 4:14pm 09.07.24 Good evening, I truly appreciate you taking the time to offer your thoughts on this matter; I expe
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (3) Hunter Enthusiast at 4:02pm 09.07.24 Hold on. Before you go cutting things off, do some more research. Here's photo of a Hunter 27 with
I need help with a "hairy" problem Mark Maulden at 3:38pm 09.07.24 At the end of your snake, see if you can attach a small rubber ball. Cover the ball with the stiff p
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues shemandr at 3:34pm 09.07.24 I think the pulpit of the OP and the pulpit of the Hunter 27 in post #14 are different. The differe
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 3:33pm 09.07.24 I find technology objectionable when it transforms the user into a carnival rider. Depends. Some p
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dlochner at 2:46pm 09.07.24
Replacing bulkhead with compression post Salt Life Hippie at 2:45pm 09.07.24 Thanks so much for your reply. :). Guess it is time to rethink my plan. I really appreciate your inp
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 2:27pm 09.07.24
Cat310 Engine bed Alansails at 2:27pm 09.07.24 looks clean! Great Job!
Interlux brushing liquid dlochner at 2:26pm 09.07.24 The shelf life postings on most products are CYA statements to protect the company from lawsuits. Wh
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dlochner at 2:16pm 09.07.24 In case you missed it. https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/boat-runs-down-a-drone-on-lake-erie
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (2) dlochner at 2:02pm 09.07.24 Hold on. Before you go cutting things off, do some more research. Here's photo of a Hunter 27 with a
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 nitrogenase at 1:50pm 09.07.24 In case helpful, I've detailed my experience replacing our Beneteau 323 salon window here.
Chain stopper question. dlochner at 1:40pm 09.07.24 Can a chain stopper be used like a ratcheting mechanism to prevent the anchor chain from slipping b
Interlux brushing liquid shemandr at 1:37pm 09.07.24 I had a can for more than 15 years. It finally went to a hazardous waste disposal site due to an im
Merit 22 owners (1) Jnovva at 1:19pm 09.07.24 Happy to say I brought home my new/old 1984 Merit 22 today. I'm the third owner and the sellers incl

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