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Can anyone identify this part?? (3) recess218 at 5:03pm 09.16.18 Ask All Sailors 8/873 I was given this part many years ago by a sailing friend. I assume it is a furler for a head sail bu
Portlight Gaskets tjholland at 3:57pm 09.16.18 Big Boats 2/538 I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 40 and the interior gaskets for all of the portlights are old and need t
Diesel engine identification (3) rickster65 at 3:03pm 09.16.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/1580 156377 I just bought a 1978 Morgan O/I with the YANMAR in it. I can't locate on the engine the exact
Why the topping lift? jngotasail at 1:40pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2660 Hi, I am new to sailing so might be asking a dumb question but here goes. Considering my Hunter has
40.5 Questions fero at 1:01pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 78/7802 Hi, After loosing our Bav 41 to Irma last year we are in the process of looking for the replacement.
1978 hunter 25, should I buy? clmartin0721 at 12:58pm 09.16.18 Smaller Boats 6/1834 hello all, I am looking for feedback on a boat I am looking to purchase tomorrow. She is a 1978 hun
fuel guage (1) thaeni at 11:35am 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/661 I want to remove the guage to be able to clean the tank. Before I do I would like to know what the "
Rudder tube leaking (1) dave_and_dd at 8:05am 09.16.18 Ask All Sailors 4/1307 Finally traced down an annoying leak I've got just when underway. (Actually, only when motoring at
Are you a cat lover? Brian D at 8:04am 09.16.18 Sails Call Lounge 8/704 EjtVDG0drG0
Huricane update Brian D at 9:42pm 09.15.18 Sails Call Lounge 1/504 Sorry about the language. 2KzUUqx4_JQ
Deck cleat positioning for a Widgeon DabbyDuck at 5:53pm 09.15.18 Day Sailers 5/1439 Hey all new to the forum and my widgeon (1974) but not to sailing! I was wondering what y'all though
Broken goosneck ring steve1366 at 12:46pm 09.15.18 Mid-Size Boats 11/3480 I need to replace the broken ring on my mast that my boom connects to on my Hunter 31, 1984 Somat B
I put it all together, More questions.... Hunter 170 (8) Shorefun at 11:57am 09.15.18 Day Sailers 11/1232 So I did a fit up in my back yard. Kind of had to make some educated guesses and learn as I go. Jib
Gunwale Drain (1) MikeHoncho at 8:50am 09.15.18 The Cherubini Hunters 11/3143 I have consistent water sitting in my gunwale in the area of the after mooring cleat. Had anyone add
anybody use an ANKAROLINA reel? MitchM at 8:10am 09.15.18 Ask All Sailors 5/1060 they are very popular on european sailboats that moor stern in to the quay.
Mast conduit install question CYQK at 4:23am 09.15.18 Ask All Sailors 5/576 Installing 1inch rigid pvc condiut inside the mast Found 7/8 sail slugs that fit perfectly inside th
Morgan 323 Rebuild BitsPerSecond at 10:36pm 09.14.18 Ask All Sailors 93/17312 So...Its been a rough couple weeks for me. My boyfriend of six years passed away on the 24th of Augu
retro pop top, or second "boom"? Catmando at 4:31pm 09.14.18 Catalina 22 23/2208 Cleaning Tiger Lilly and putting the boom inside for safe keeping; I noticed the compression post h
swim platform ideas for pearson p26 tipsyravensailing at 12:11pm 09.14.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1650 hey all! i'm hitting a snag with my research and curious if anyone has suggestions on swim platform
WRAP OR TARP drewsyntax at 7:29am 09.14.18 Smaller Boats 13/1922 Hi All - So last year I had my H23 pulled - put onto my trailer and Wrapped up for the winter with

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Anchor light beneteau oceanis 37 jssailem at 1:42pm 08.24.24 You look like a master up there. I wonder if you hire out?
Treadmill alternative for the boat. jssailem at 1:36pm 08.24.24 the device itself will bring her close to the deck head. Perhaps. They also make a recumbent versi
Loose hardware for spreader capta at 1:35pm 08.24.24 I think I'd drill out the holes in the bracket to the next size up and tap the mast, also one size u
B&G Foward Scan Questions jssailem at 1:31pm 08.24.24 That's the way Cook sent in the longboats to explore the coastline of BC Same too for the Spanish
Loose hardware for spreader jssailem at 12:56pm 08.24.24 Would there be a downside to that Yes. Trying to make them permanent would make it difficult to ad
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Tally Ho at 12:40pm 08.24.24 I would not use a plastic screw in port on a fuel tank. You need a bolt on gasketed plate IMHO. Eas
Its funny Friday! (3) JamesG161 at 11:55am 08.24.24 More Funny signs ... 227025 One more 227026 Jim...
Looking to hire help on a Catalina 25 in (Woodland, WA) hour away from Portland, Oregon Kimolos at 11:47am 08.24.24 Thank you. Great idea.
Looking to hire help on a Catalina 25 in (Woodland, WA) hour away from Portland, Oregon Stu Jackson at 11:33am 08.24.24 You should also ask at the C25 forum and get to know them: https://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/for
Starter motor burned up? Justin_NSA at 11:25am 08.24.24 See if you can peek at the teeth on your flywheel too. Could be the switch or the solenoid on the st
Hunter 376 Access in Aft Cabin duck21 at 11:01am 08.24.24 Hi @superiorsailor , I sent you a private message. Doug
spreaders Oldskoolguy at 10:41am 08.24.24 Perfect thks
spreaders Calif. Ted at 10:19am 08.24.24 Seizing wire of stainless or monel is used to "seize" shrouds then covered by tape and a rubber or l
Need Concern over Iithium battery charging of device batteries. Kings Gambit at 10:13am 08.24.24 So, I take it that the risk of fire during charging or otherwise is less, may be considerably less,
spreaders Oldskoolguy at 10:11am 08.24.24 Thks for the help
spreaders JoeWhite at 10:10am 08.24.24 The cable should be in the slot and the steel wire holds it in place. It appears that the steel wire
spreaders dLj at 10:04am 08.24.24
Anchor light beneteau oceanis 37 (2) mermike at 9:53am 08.24.24 A word of warning on Marinebeam. I've had 2 of 3 fail now. The bicolor bow light failed last fall. I
Starter motor burned up? Ralph Johnstone at 9:53am 08.24.24 and the starter was really hot. Seems like the starter motor had been running while the engine wa
Need Concern over Iithium battery charging of device batteries. Kings Gambit at 9:52am 08.24.24 If the pack gets to a run away condition there is little to no way you will be getting anywhere nea

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