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311 holding tank question and fresh water prime question Catsail at 3:19am 03.29.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2337 Hello, I am a new owner of a 1999 Beneteau 311. I have two questions please: 1. The head has two
Furling Jib for a H-212 ???? JimInPB at 8:33pm 03.28.18 Smaller Boats 13/2461
What are the levers for on a Hunter 23 Boom scott hall at 7:41pm 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1098 I searched the internet and can not find how to use the levers on a Hunter 23 boom. They are underne
Should I replace this engine panel... (1) Skipper at 6:43pm 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 22/1345 ...or is this one good to go? Be honest.
Double down on Amp-Hours? Battery prices might be taking a jump. Macboy at 5:37pm 03.28.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1098 It's just a rumour I heard yesterday from the owner of a residential/light commercial and RV solar c
Keel bolt torque Bluenose at 4:22pm 03.28.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/6712 Hi there, I am the proud owner of a new to me Beneteau 331. I am unable to locate anywhere the torqu
Recover headboard on a 380 (1) planoron at 1:53pm 03.28.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/566 My wife is updating our 380 with new curtains and she really wants to reupholster the headboard. I
H340 Wema Freshwater Sending unit bamabaxter at 12:33pm 03.28.18 Big Boats 6/788 Anybody know the length and part number of the stock Wema sending unit for the freshwater tank in a
1977 Hunter 33 Low Profile SteveG99 at 11:20am 03.28.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/803 Hi all, Newby here, just bought an old (1977) 33' here in Ontario, with shoal keel and lower profile
Cow horn cleats GBGraham at 9:51am 03.28.18 Smaller Boats 9/1061 The 260 I have has a lazy jack system. Where do folks cleat these off, the standard stainless cow ho
Recommission water tank smokey73 at 9:40am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 16/2039 I know - I know - it has been posted and repeated that there is an article by Peggie Hall on recommi
Docking Recommendations at or Near the Connecticut River Mouth DayDreamer41 at 9:40am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1308 My wife and I are considering a move from our home in Michigan to East Haddam CT, I am looking for r
Drivesaver - sharing bad advice? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:58am 03.28.18 Ask All Sailors 21/2494 Is this correct? Did I read it wrong? A PO of Bella had installed a Drivesaver and added a ground st
Trivia that moves you to share jssailem at 8:55am 03.28.18 Sails Call Lounge 137/8578 I just unloaded on @Justin_NSA a bit of trivia about a Black and Tan. This fostered the brain far
H36 "Fixed" Boom Vang chichiflys at 8:47am 03.28.18 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1099 Just wondering if anyone has ever installed a "permanent" boom vang on their H36? I have the tempor
Using plastic pipe for tank/thru hull connections instead of hose Steve Jefferies at 8:06am 03.28.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/720 Just looked to purchase a 1999 C380 that is in pristine condition but noticed one interesting owner
Fridge/Ice Box question MikeToronto at 7:25am 03.28.18 Catalina 310 39/5920 Hello, everyone! First time poster, new to Catalina 310, apologies for potential naivete. The admir
81 Oday 34 need to replace rub rail - recommendations? DaveNC at 4:21am 03.28.18 Bigger Boats 7/1311 The rub rail has become brittle and we need to replace it. Anyone have experience with this? Sugge
Floors (2) LeslieTroyer at 7:38pm 03.27.18 Big Boats 9/1765 I pulled up the forward floor on my C36 so I could probe the wood block under the mast step (shrouds
Seattle Trip.. Maine Sail at 5:31pm 03.27.18 Ask All Sailors 33/2819 Next week I fly into Seattle for my friends surprise 50th. I have scheduled a few extra days to do k

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Electric Windlass Terry Cox at 12:17pm 04.11.24
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 11:32am 04.11.24 My slip is challenging to get in to. Fairly narrow, down wind (blowing off the dock in prevailing w
Electric Windlass capta at 11:04am 04.11.24 From my experience, Lofranz makes very durable and reliable small boat windlasses.
Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass capta at 10:48am 04.11.24 We must have different models. Mine was new in 2007 - so "only" 17 years old. It uses both up and d
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: DArcy at 10:39am 04.11.24 Have you seen the stern bridle technique? It worked for me once or twice. Stern bridle (link is to
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading (2) RitSim at 10:26am 04.11.24 I had a similar problem. Did the test and found that the test values were off. I took the instrume
Dufour 500 GL PaulK at 10:13am 04.11.24 The name (Grand Large, which means Offshore in French) makes it sound like it's supposed to be for l
A fresh old gelcoat reveal Drinky Crow at 9:56am 04.11.24 Ok never mind. I has Primocon. Using the word "putty" generically. Of course I have a two part wate
Small Wood sailboat PaulK at 9:55am 04.11.24 The oars, (maybe ash?) are never going to look as good as the varnished rail - the wood doesn't have
A fresh old gelcoat reveal Davidasailor26 at 9:32am 04.11.24 The gelcoat is probably polyester which, by itself, is not completely waterproof and could blister e
Catalina 34 Interior Alansails at 9:27am 04.11.24 Parker & Bailey lemon oil polish. Since 1879 works well on wood, smells nice, and last all season.
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading Alansails at 9:11am 04.11.24 When we bought our 310 the wind instrument was dead, Raymarine sent us a new sending unit at the top
Catalina 34 Interior william24424 at 8:43am 04.11.24 Parker & Bailey lemon oil polish. Since 1879 works well on wood, smells nice, and last all season. $
Electric Windlass Rich Stidger at 8:39am 04.11.24 Simpson-Lawrence, who was bought out by Lewmar, used to use a French-made motor by Leroy-Somner. It
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 7:57am 04.11.24 A lot of Captains, myself included, stand forward of the wheel while they back into the slip. :plu
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tally Ho at 7:54am 04.11.24 i'll try it but with my luck I think half the time id miss the cleat and then go to using a boat ho
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 7:45am 04.11.24 you throw it past the dock cleat then pull it taught. The line will the go from the boat to the op
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tally Ho at 7:45am 04.11.24 I was reading Practical Sailor today and there was an article about solo sailing. One of the issues
What's on the underside of the stanchions on my 23-2? CaptainCr3ative at 7:41am 04.11.24
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats daydreamerh23 at 7:38am 04.11.24 Yes, ours look to be ready to be replaced or removed for good.

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