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High Winds in Everett, WA seanshine at 12:13pm 12.20.18 Ask All Sailors 10/1055 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 4/605 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 14/1092 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 45/3693 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 7/1353 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 9/1544 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 33/3214 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 24/5507 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 1/398 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 1/397 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 6/500 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 7/1132 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 3/702 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 12/2241 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 6/507 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 14/1013 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 6/452 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 4/863 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 3/798 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 8/757 Does anyone either know the make of this windlass or know how to disassemble it from the boat? I hav

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New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 12:07pm 10.18.24 Thats doubtful that the sail is cut for that much bend. And if a sailmaker did do that for your typ
New sailor, new boat, new concerns CrispyCringle at 11:15am 10.18.24 I too thought it was a bit much (prebend) but was told best to not tune it out as the sail may be
New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 10:46am 10.18.24 You have always had my attention but now you have my wallets too :-) I did see the scratch. I didn
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? Stu Jackson at 10:40am 10.18.24 I agree with Ralph, more investigation is required. My unit is from 1986 - do the math - it still w
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass SimiSAilor at 10:36am 10.18.24 I use a scrap piece about 2' long and just slide one end between the gypsy and the bulkhead to keep
Protection for Tailing Well Edges Lpaynefl at 10:14am 10.18.24 May give it a try. Thanks again.
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 10.18.24 These units are what are called a split unit. Unless the plates in the refrigeration compartment ha
Fiberglass crack by winch Ward H at 9:52am 10.18.24 I believe the jib sheet arrangement is like my 93 C30. The sheet runs aft from the fairlead blocks t
New to me H26 - Doesn't seem right... dinosound at 9:07am 10.18.24 Thanks so much gentlemen. Much appreciated!
How to Lock Rudder Down? (Capri 18') john6206 at 8:58am 10.18.24 OK - I just googled "kick up rudder for Capri 18." Originally they had a gas strut to offer downwar
Strap marks on hull while trailering? Tedd at 8:54am 10.18.24 As @Project_Mayhem said, twisting the straps works well. The strap has a resonant frequency that can
2008 Hunter 45 CC Furling Mast Height from waterline jim01749 at 8:54am 10.18.24 Doh, Would help if I included the boat info: 2008 Hunter Center Cockpit with in mast furler......
How to Lock Rudder Down? (Capri 18') john6206 at 8:51am 10.18.24 Capri 18 with a kick up rudder? Mine is a fixed rudder, and quite heavy. Often on a kick up rud
Strap marks on hull while trailering? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:39am 10.18.24 As a former dealer for Catalina, I only used a strap on the back twisted to prevent side slap but ne
Protection for Tailing Well Edges MFD at 8:36am 10.18.24 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/trim/edge-trim~/?s=rubber+trim Heavy Duty Rubber Trim With the th
Towing a 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 8:22am 10.18.24
New to me H26 - Doesn't seem right... Crazy Dave Condon at 8:14am 10.18.24 @dinosound All good responses above. Thanks gentlemen. Former dealer involved with the design of
New sailor, new boat, new concerns Crazy Dave Condon at 8:04am 10.18.24 @SteveHughessails Thank you for the picture but there are many issues. First, I would suggest a
Protection for Tailing Well Edges Project_Mayhem at 7:54am 10.18.24 Two ideas although I like MFD's idea a lot: Install a winch pocket inside the well or wrap the metal
Strap marks on hull while trailering? Project_Mayhem at 7:50am 10.18.24 Twisting your straps prevents the wind from slapping or moving them around. They'll look similar to

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