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Where can I find one of these? (2) SFS at 4:06pm 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 46/4620 Tried Dave at the store here, got some other folks looking also. I need to replace 3 of these white
Checking a stuffing box? Kua at 4:02pm 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 17/1407 I am just now in the process of getting a Spaceship Yacht PY26. It is the hard now and the seller sa
Let the fun begin (1) Hydro Therapy at 3:44pm 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 1/292
1986 31 Oday hull color Timothy Palmer at 3:39pm 04.10.18 Ask An Oday Owner 0/464 Hello All.Does anyone know the factory color of a 1986 31 O'day is? I thought it was almond but when
Cutless Bearing Boomvang at 2:27pm 04.10.18 Bigger Boats 5/2236 Does anyone know the outside diameter of the cutless bearing on a O'Day 34?
Funny Sailing Pics (1) rgranger at 2:16pm 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 80/10296 I saw this today... I'm going to have to "borrow" this idea.
Best Roller for Avoiding Air Bubbles in Paint Plymouth Sailor at 1:25pm 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 8/4879 Need wisdom on the best roller to avoid bubbles in one part polyurethane paint. Also the best brush
Seeking bimini for 1987 Hunter 285 Philgreene at 11:46am 04.10.18 NSHSA (Hunter Assoc. Upper Chesapeake Bay) 2/2340 About to purchase a 1987 Hunter 285, she has the frame for a bimini but there is no fabric. Can any
Catalina 30 boot stripe width TSACAT at 10:44am 04.10.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/476 Please tell me the width of the boot strip at midship. Thank you.
What to apply or paint on to fix small water leak in storage area on Hunter 23 scott hall at 9:44am 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 4/363 Have a Hunter 23. When remove cushion and wood cover underneath stove/sink area there is a small sto
NW Ericson (and Olson) Rendezvous FastOlson at 8:07am 04.10.18 Pacific North West Cruisers 0/775 July 6 - 9 this year. Genoa Bay Marina, BC. Just let the harbor master know you are coming. More in
Fresh water collecting in bilges and interior in 1990 26S Cruising Altitude at 7:41am 04.10.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/611 I have experienced fresh water collecting in the side bilges for many years and now have water colle
I guess I'm a lucky bastard! rgranger at 6:54am 04.10.18 Ask All Sailors 29/2187 I ran across this article on the 50 best yachting towns of the world... https://www.yachtingmagazin
Beneteau First 47.7 - Rudder bearing Goldenfox at 4:02am 04.10.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1889 Morning, couple of questions on the Beneteau First 47.7 (racing rig). Can you drop the rudder whilst
VHF mounting Jacomo Sailor at 7:49pm 04.09.18 Catalina 22 14/1748 I know everyone has their preferences, but would like to know where you mounted your vhf radio. I'v
Keel Cable Replacement TortolaTim at 5:53pm 04.09.18 Catalina 22 14/4278 I'm thinking of replacing the keel cable and associated hardware while the boat is on trailer before
My mcgregor Jorge Guerra at 1:53pm 04.09.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1257 I am also trying to poop my rails on top of the sailboat and I do not know if I need a gasket or jus
My mcgregor Jorge Guerra at 1:49pm 04.09.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/495 I do not know much about the terms on sailboats but I have been fixing a MacGregor 25 the backstay ,
Boat Tag Simon Sexton at 1:11pm 04.09.18 Racing 4/676 Hey Everyone, Good afternoon! I wanted to share with everyone the incredible amount of fun
1990's Hunter non-skid Frank P at 12:22pm 04.09.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2561 Hey Guys, The grey non skid on my 40.5 is wearing through. Is this paint or gelcoat? whatever Hunt

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Just an FYI re: inflatable PFD's Blitz at 7:52pm 04.14.24 yep, most bobbins recommend being replaced after only three years. Some instructions say 3-6 years.
Uniden UM415 VHF Mystery Static shemandr at 7:33pm 04.14.24 Once ham radio is mentioned, I'm out! But hopefully my post will bring the OP to the top of the li
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 7:13pm 04.14.24 I agree. It is much cheaper, more powerful, and more versatile than a stern thruster. You are wro
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:13pm 04.14.24 Question: I keep reading that the fittings in this tank are NPS. Is that specific to Beneteau? Or
How to tie up to a cleat (or how NOT to lose your dinghy) shemandr at 7:08pm 04.14.24 I did swim for my dingy once. Cocktails were involved.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 7:08pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in t
Santana 21 design info needed buckwhidden1 at 6:22pm 04.14.24 Search the threads on this site for no traveler rig and you will find various examples of boom end
Vang? DanMaine at 5:43pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Vang? Will Gilmore at 5:38pm 04.14.24 Except when you're off the wind. That's where questions about the traveler and mid-boom sheeting c
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? stickinthemud57 at 5:30pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in th
Rigger in Dallas - Fort Worth area? stickinthemud57 at 5:16pm 04.14.24 I know a guy. Check your PM.
Vang? kappykaplan at 3:02pm 04.14.24 Well designed and adjusted sheet cars usually do that job perfectly well. Except when you're off t
Vang? Will Gilmore at 2:56pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Chafe guard for dodger dlochner at 2:08pm 04.14.24 I have black vinyl. Works well.
Chafe guard for dodger Rich Stidger at 1:37pm 04.14.24 I use regular light grey leather, but I have also lowered my bimini frame to provide less chance of
Lewmar wheel brake jammed kappykaplan at 1:19pm 04.14.24 Easy fix! Well done! Sail safe. :beer:
Lewmar wheel brake jammed HarryvdMeer at 1:11pm 04.14.24 Thanks for your comments. Upon close inspection I noticed that one of the steering wheel bolts had
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 12:44pm 04.14.24 Thanks for the comments
Entering Canade with children. Terry Cox at 12:42pm 04.14.24 Year before last I checked in at Bedwell. Hi Mike. Cleared Canada Customs in five minutes last sea
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:39pm 04.14.24 Hmmmm.... Kiwi dude at my marina went 'round Van Isl. with his wife and newborn in a Ericson 27 Ato

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