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Small and quick fix fiberglass filler Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 11.19.25 Ask All Sailors 20/868 I'm in search of something to fill in small holes that doesnt require me to lug three gallons of res
H26 wood floor removal bmorr at 7:35pm 11.19.25 Smaller Boats 2/649 I would like to remove wood floor to replace, but not sure how to proceed. Anyone pulled it to repla
outboard motor run tank DIY (3) RussC at 7:00pm 11.19.25 Trailer Sailors 6/582 I was feeling bored today and the 5HP Merc (Tohatsu) was due for an oil change and winterizing. I'm
440 Oceanis deck mounted skylites port and starboard Jim Kennedy at 1:08pm 11.19.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/328 Hello, new to the site. Looking for anyone with any past experience with the above forementioned.
Rotten egg smell on first flush Project_Mayhem at 12:06pm 11.19.25 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/1078 We have a rotten egg smell when we use the head for the first time every trip. It has been getting w
FL (Central/Tampa) - RudderCraft hydraulic rudder, Can I look at yours? (2) Paceship.org at 11:47am 11.19.25 Ask All Sailors 6/347 Considering one of these and would love to see one in person if possible. Please let me know if I c
Help me understand water depth on Navionics / Garmin Boating app. (2) Driver50x at 7:24pm 11.18.25 Ask All Sailors 9/540
Loose wing keel repair deanlmott at 1:46pm 11.18.25 Smaller Boats 2/806 1993 Catalina 22 wing keel moves side to side after impact with concrete block. Any suggestions for
On Aging (1) dlochner at 12:33pm 11.18.25 Sails Call Lounge 12/853 235529
Motor Davit for Radar Pole thetone at 7:56am 11.18.25 Ask All Sailors 2/211 Hello does anyone have a source for a motor davit that can attach to a 2" radar pole"
Reinforcing stanchion (2) Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 11.17.25 Ask All Sailors 45/1748 People really like to grab my midship stanchion when docking even when I tell them not to touch it.
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls Project_Mayhem at 8:09pm 11.17.25 Ask All Sailors 16/697 I'm have to remove some wood strips from the inside of my hull to access a stanchion bolt. What glu
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock ArkadiyS at 7:30pm 11.17.25 Ask All Sailors 35/1537 We are looking to spend a lot of our next summer time on the boat at the dock, and want to know how
Solar panel on Hunter Legend 40.5 Irek at 5:55pm 11.17.25 Ask All Sailors 9/487 Hi guys I wonder if anyone found a replacement for old solar panel placed on the coachroof. The ori
Boat Smell - Inner Hull stackwalker at 3:06pm 11.17.25 Big Boats 7/747 I've got a 99 Hunter 410. I've gone through all the Head Mistress posts and I've cleaned the bilge,
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help (3) Chris175 at 1:08pm 11.17.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/445 Hello. This boat fell in my lap August 2024 and I was skeptical. I aint skeptical any more! I love i
Light-Weight Solar Panels GeneraiT001 at 11:07am 11.17.25 Ask All Sailors 24/1556 Hi, Been looking online at solar panels and it seems that a solid panel putting out 200W is weighing
Quest 30 (1) Drinky Crow at 9:00pm 11.16.25 Racing 2/602 Can this boat sail to its rating in the PNW?
Hood Stoway In-Mast Furling Manuals Val B at 10:31am 11.16.25 Ask All Sailors 6/391 Good afternoon all, I purchased a Krogen38 3yrs ago with a Hood Stoway In-Mast Furling System. It's
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection (2) Hunter Enthusiast at 9:04am 11.16.25 The Cherubini Hunters 26/1162 Has anyone ever added additional bow/deck protection to their sailboat? I've attached a picture to a

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Plugged raw water intake (3) jssailem at 12:35pm 01.16.26 Stephentrapani, you sail in waters where eelgrass is a big factor. It gets sucked up intakes and fin
Some Topping Lift/Outhaul Rigging Questions jssailem at 12:23pm 01.16.26 On my Cal35 I have not needed to use a winch to reef. Even when heaved-to with a reef in the Genoa a
Avoiding Carbon on Engine - MD2B Volvo diesel (1) jssailem at 12:19pm 01.16.26 You raise a good question. There will be many answers. Many good, some not so much. My answer is wh
Two hours AC patrickfarley at 11:42am 01.16.26 My question. Can I charge it and use it at the same time without overheating? I watched it run an A
Avoiding Carbon on Engine - MD2B Volvo diesel dlochner at 11:11am 01.16.26 Do you have a Tach? If so find WOT (wide open throttle) by opening the throttle all the way and reco
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop dlochner at 10:56am 01.16.26 In a Hunter 34 if there was no anti siphon valve and water was siphoning in: where would it be com
Hunter 34 - Exhaust elbow vented loop Johnb at 10:24am 01.16.26 In a Hunter 34 if there was no anti siphon valve and water was siphoning in: where would it be comi
Two hours AC RECESS at 8:15am 01.16.26 The Ecoflow Wave 3 and the Zero Breeze both have pretty solid results on boats. The Ecoflow Wave thr
Looking for Hatch Rails - 1984 ODay 222 dmax at 6:50am 01.16.26 If you have the tools, you can make those runners from PlasTeak, no maintenance and slippery: Home -
Plugged raw water intake Scott T-Bird at 6:45am 01.16.26 Good luck! I've had the same problem and I sold the boat before I actually corrected it. Replacing
Hunter 49 / M-H 50 wiring diagrams JR19454 at 5:43am 01.16.26 I'd be happy to add one more request to the guy, but it sounds like it wouldn't be very productive.
Some Topping Lift/Outhaul Rigging Questions shemandr at 5:42am 01.16.26 A reef that doesn't flatten the foot of the mainsail is deficient. A winch is a big help to get eno
Fixed Window Replacement SV Temenos at 5:21am 01.16.26 @dLj That is a good idea. I think I'm going to try and run it through the table saw first but if th
Looking for Hatch Rails - 1984 ODay 222 JimGate at 3:50am 01.16.26 Do you have a pic of what you are referring to? Hatch rails could mean a number of different things
Hunter 49 / M-H 50 wiring diagrams artboas at 11:27pm 01.15.26 Wow. That's a shame. I appreciate your efforts to rectify the situation, and I can imagine it mus
Looking for Hatch Rails - 1984 ODay 222 Richard19068 at 10:08pm 01.15.26 Do you mean these? https://drmarine.com/product/teak-hatch-runner-6-ft-pair
Looking for 100 / 20 solar charge controller with its own display (I dont use bluetooth or phones) Johnb at 9:25pm 01.15.26 I recommend the Renogy Rover. You can currently get the 20 amp MPPT for $90. They have been given b
Looking for Hatch Rails - 1984 ODay 222 Project_Mayhem at 8:00pm 01.15.26 Do you have a pic of what you are referring to? Hatch rails could mean a number of different things
Some Topping Lift/Outhaul Rigging Questions PaulK at 6:16pm 01.15.26 OP appears to have a Morgan 32, which is substantially bigger than an O'Day 28
Some Topping Lift/Outhaul Rigging Questions Davidasailor26 at 6:00pm 01.15.26 If it's blowing hard enough to need a reef you will need a separate winch to tighten down the clew

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