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Non skid cleaner issue colin59 at 9:23pm 09.21.24 Ask All Sailors 2/695 Used starbrite brand and after rinsing it dried with a soapy residue. Further rinsing a few more ti
Lubricating outhaul car/track BAD ORCA at 6:15pm 09.21.24 Ask All Sailors 11/1529 What are you guys using to lubricate the car in the outhaul track at the top of the boom? Mine is a
Would loose outhaul lead to weather helm? BAD ORCA at 6:04pm 09.21.24 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/3625 Just curious what changed. I'm restoring my sailboat and because of some big projects have not sail
Hunter 376 holding tank discharge jmarty32 at 5:30pm 09.21.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1734 Hi, just purchased a hunter 376 and can't find a way to discharge holding tank while offshore sailin
Fan inside fridge/icebox jmarty32 at 5:08pm 09.21.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1743 Hi, just purchased a hunter 376 and noticed fridge wasn't cooling. Freezer side works fine. Also not
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates (1) Not Too Shabby at 3:10pm 09.21.24 Catalina 22 8/1566 I'm bedding the new chainplates I bought from CD. I feel good about the steps I have taken so far.
My rudder broke off (3) wardk at 9:43am 09.21.24 Ask All Sailors 30/4404 227641227642227643a
jabsco macerator paper gasket Ed whatnot at 8:32am 09.21.24 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1389 last year I rebuilt my macerator with the housing kit including impeller, bolts and gaskets. when i
how do you permanently remove yourself from this website? terpgrad89 at 1:33pm 09.20.24 Ask All Sailors 23/2733 thanks
First galley mod.... (3) Rich 35.5 at 12:37pm 09.20.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/881 On our new to us Hunter 35.5, one thing that bugged me was the paper towel holder on the back of the
Boat Transport. If looking to transport please read this... terpgrad89 at 11:46am 09.20.24 Ask All Sailors 2/39 I wanted to go to as many sites as I could find to warn ANYONE that is looking to transport a boat o
how many more years can I get out of her? (5) Captain-Will at 11:22am 09.20.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 34/4984 Hi all I recently purchased a 1979 Catalina 25 that is in pretty good shape. New sails, and generall
Angled Engine Control Enclosure (2) Schwarz633 at 7:26am 09.20.24 Ask All Sailors 20/1978 Does anyone know of a source for an angled engine control enclosure like this? My engine is a Univer
Quickest way to get a propeller StretchCT at 3:22pm 09.19.24 Ask All Sailors 2/15 We're winding down the season here in Northeast US and plans for haul out are being made. My propell
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? walmsleyc at 12:51pm 09.19.24 Big Boats 20/2355 Hi all, This question may be somewhat Legend 35 specific (mine is an '87). I want to replace the 2
Delayed Gear Engagement - Forward Only (2) Foswick at 11:30am 09.19.24 Ask All Sailors 5/1048 I have Universal M35-B with only about 500 hours on it. The boat is new to me, this spring. The is
Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 11:27am 09.19.24 Ask All Sailors 19/1880 I am in the process of buying a sailboat and just had it surveyed. The surveyor found and pointed ou
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 Captain-Will at 6:01am 09.19.24 Smaller Boats 8/2480 Hello all, I have recently become the new to me owner of a 1979 Catalina 25 Dinette version She
Adding a Bimini (3) william24424 at 5:55am 09.19.24 Ask All Sailors 23/3697 I would like to add a Bimini to my Cal 33-2. I'm tired of the umbrella ' want to get fancy. I would
Westerbeke 18 Rebuild? norfolkcatsailor at 7:57pm 09.18.24 Engines and Propulsion 6/1165

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What is your favorite anchor alarm app Irek at 5:45pm 11.17.25
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help Davidasailor26 at 5:02pm 11.17.25 Can you tell who makes the rig itself? It might be possible to get the panting rod directly from the
Hunter 1987 26.5 chainplate fix Landfall88 at 4:08pm 11.17.25
Boat Smell - Inner Hull JoeWhite at 3:50pm 11.17.25 Yes, air circulation would help. Flush the head with fresh water and pour about tablespoon of olive
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help jssailem at 2:15pm 11.17.25 How you wish to use it is up to you. Options might include Terminal end for a jack line from the
Teak oil or varnish for dinghy floor boards? Barnacle Bill at 12:25pm 11.17.25 Like anything, there's more expensive and cheaper products and the better quality you can expect fro
Winch maintenance questions Barnacle Bill at 12:19pm 11.17.25 Ridh Stidger gave good info. You can also go to the Lewmar website and get instructions on winch ma
Outboard transom mount repair Landfall88 at 11:47am 11.17.25
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Hunter Enthusiast at 11:46am 11.17.25 Our prior boat pulpit design wasn't well thought out such that the chain caused unnecessary damage
Light-Weight Solar Panels colemj at 11:20am 11.17.25 Wattage is primarily a function of physical dimension, as this reflects the individual cell efficien
Light-Weight Solar Panels dlochner at 11:17am 11.17.25 Panels are big and often heavy. Panels that use better quality PV cells will tend to be smaller an
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Don S/V ILLusion at 10:56am 11.17.25 Our prior boat pulpit design wasn't well thought out such that the chain caused unnecessary damage t
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 10:33am 11.17.25 I'm assuming that's all in the holiday spirit, so free of charge? Or are the charges included? -Wi
Hunter 1987 26.5 chainplate fix (4) LuckyDuck at 9:39am 11.17.25 I just discovered a similar issue on our Catalina 25. My chainplate setup is slightly different, an
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Hunter Enthusiast at 9:37am 11.17.25 Sailboats are made in such low numbers that it usually doesnt make sense for a manufacturer to make
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish Ben Wiles at 8:50am 11.17.25 I purchased a Hunter 326 last year and we are bringing her back a bit at a time.. I've heard the in
Hunter 41 DS - Any Known Issues? Look-Fors? jssailem at 8:46am 11.17.25 @Mtmaksim, please forgive my ignorance. You list your boat as a Catalina 34 MkII. This is a cruisin
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging GeneraiT001 at 8:26am 11.17.25 Listen to the comedian Jimmy Carr and you would never ask that question. If you ask a Navy man, th
Quest 30 jssailem at 8:26am 11.17.25 Why? I would wonder why not? If the initial rating is not correct after a couple of races, they will
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging jssailem at 8:24am 11.17.25 getting the pulley off will ne a snap Listen to the comedian Jimmy Carr and you would never ask th

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