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Backstay Connection to Mast (1) G Newboat at 11:44pm 03.20.24 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1243 It seems the boat was rigged incorrectly the last time the mast was put up. At the top of the mast,
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:18pm 03.20.24 Ask All Sailors 65/3618
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:04pm 03.20.24 Ask All Sailors 39/2540 I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AGM
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question ...3TacksontheWater at 5:46pm 03.20.24 Catalina 22 6/720
Adding Solar to Hunter 466 leary17 at 2:22pm 03.20.24 Big Boats 6/721
I am ready to buy a 2002-2010 Hunter 33 with deep keel - all cash. I live in CT ronallen203 at 7:56am 03.20.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/274 anyone? Please contact Ron Allen at ronallen@mac.com or 203.286.9311
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install... knotclewless at 6:33am 03.20.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1113 I'm looking to install a below deck autopilot on my 1999 Hunter 420. It's not obvious to me how or w
Black stuff all over a boat? (1) Ted10028 at 6:12pm 03.19.24 Ask All Sailors 18/1309 when I look inside the bilge or a locker , around the engine floor etc most of what was once the d
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? Project_Mayhem at 5:52pm 03.19.24 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/1294 My fresh water system for the sinks has been winterized for about seven years. I can see some mold o
Does anybody recognize this? (1) Ted10028 at 4:02pm 03.19.24 Ask All Sailors 10/750 found it on the boat and can't imagine what it is for:
outboard hoisting (3) xavpil at 4:01pm 03.19.24 Ask All Sailors 25/1880 hey all, I have a solar arch and the outboard is on the side. I can't use the blocks used to lift t
2005 Hunter 456 Sailboat Prop. Zinc Size? BusinessServices at 2:17pm 03.19.24 Big Boats 3/468 I have a 2005 Hunter 456 Sailboat. My diver can not determine the Prop. Zinc Size ' the owners manua
Hunter 39 Thrusters Us4lions at 11:13am 03.19.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/437 I need some basic instruction on servicing my bow and stern thrusters?
Beneteau GT 35 horn compressor location ronblaj at 7:28am 03.19.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/335 Does anyone know where the horn compressor is located?
Squeaky rudder post fred1diver at 7:19pm 03.18.24 Pearson 1/445 Hello everyone, been away for a long time, winter in Canada. As I am getting ready to work on the bo
No core?? Arrgh at 3:37pm 03.18.24 Bigger Boats 20/1520 While fixing one of the opening ports in the main cabin of my ODay 34, I was surprised to see no cor
Imperial or Metric ozoneman at 2:15pm 03.18.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1004 Hi all, just bought a Beneteau Oceanis 46 and it has no onboard tools so I am taking a bunch of spar
How to identify Lewmar pedestal model (H33) Maurice Doran at 12:07pm 03.18.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/525 I own a 2005 Hunter 33 with the Lewmar pedestal and I am trying to identify the model of the pedesta
321 Rudder Play - Parts (1) dmdiehl64 at 9:03am 03.18.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1241 Hello, We have enough rudder play on our '98 321 to warrant dropping it. I believe what I will find
Lewmar winch #40 BTC1984 at 6:01pm 03.17.24 Mid-Size Boats 2/684 I plan to replace my winches on my cat 27 with 2 self tailing Lewmar #40 winches. Looks like there

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Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 7:03pm 03.13.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Kenyon alcohol stove burners (1) dLj at 6:43pm 03.13.25 Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Eba
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 6:35pm 03.13.25 Thanks I know it obsolete but so am I. I am just fixing things on our old boat where I ca. If I c
Mast repair thoughts dlochner at 5:42pm 03.13.25 The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes d
VHF antenna mast mounting shemandr at 5:36pm 03.13.25
Squalicum Yacht Club MFD at 5:28pm 03.13.25 For sailing you will probably want Corinthian or Bellingham yacht club.
Bilge Wire Size Question. Urban Hermit at 5:22pm 03.13.25 Per Chapman Piloting, a one-way distance of 15 feet carrying 10 amps only need 14-ga (acceptable 3%
Headliner replacement william24424 at 5:08pm 03.13.25 I bought 4x8 panels @ lumber yard, used old pieces as template, for stringers I fiberglassed some ex
Kenyon alcohol stove burners ggrizzard at 4:55pm 03.13.25 Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Ebay
Engine Stern Tube for Hunter 29.5 Dalliance at 4:29pm 03.13.25
Mast repair thoughts Urban Hermit at 4:26pm 03.13.25 I wouldn't trust anything in the picture, but then Murphy's made me a pessimist. Still . . . what's
VHF antenna mast mounting Urban Hermit at 4:22pm 03.13.25 Many use the antenna as a sacrificial feeler to let them know when the bridge is too low. One TWANG
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant? Urban Hermit at 4:21pm 03.13.25 I immediately thought butyl, too.
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Urban Hermit at 4:18pm 03.13.25 Don't buy a boat that doesn't sweep you off your feet. "If in doubt, don't." Of course being swep
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) john6206 at 2:54pm 03.13.25 @Foswick I really appreciate your input! Believe me, I've considered this. When we first scored t
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dLj at 2:49pm 03.13.25 Did you apply lanacote over propspeed? If so, how will you know if the lanacote did anything more
Bottom paint question barney17 at 2:10pm 03.13.25 Thank you all I really appreciate it
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main Hayden Watson at 1:43pm 03.13.25 30 seconds to put in a reef without leaving the cockpit. Less than 1 minute from full trim to full
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Foswick at 1:42pm 03.13.25 I want to be careful not to express anything that could be construed as advice. Recreational boats a
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main (2) Hayden Watson at 1:36pm 03.13.25 Our single line reefing for two reefs is just like the diagram @Hayden Watson posted, with the exce

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