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Hunter 460 Throttle Question Brigadoon460 at 8:01am 03.23.18 Big Boats 16/2445 Hello, I have a 2001 Hunter 460 with the flex-o-fold prop, previously my WOT was around 3600rpms. Th
Which whisker pole Ben4195 at 6:51am 03.23.18 Ask All Sailors 13/2813 Hi folks, I've never learned the proper, legal way to use a whisker pole. On my old Catalina 25 an
White Marelon - UV stable? Expected life? Captain Larry-DH at 5:00am 03.23.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/2116 My boat was built in 2001 and it has white Marelon thru-hulls above the waterline (for drains and sc
Bimini 23.5 again.... jbreland at 4:15am 03.23.18 Smaller Boats 10/1047 Pouring through the forum on bimini's for the 23.5. Crazy Daves response is always in favor of the
Cockpit shower please!!!! dakno at 7:58pm 03.22.18 Big Boats 4/851 I am the very happy owner of a 08 H41DS for 2.5 years. One thing I haven't figured out is what is wr
Replace H23.5 cabin bulbs with LEDs? GGordonWoody at 7:55pm 03.22.18 Smaller Boats 11/1075 Not at boat for a few weeks. Does anyone know if there is a 12v LED solution for the H23.5 cabin li
Ride a motorcycle? Brian D at 4:24pm 03.22.18 Sails Call Lounge 8/649
Chrysler 26 Keel Material tcbpearl at 3:22pm 03.22.18 Ask All Sailors 4/932 was wondering what the keel is made of ? Lead or iron ? Ser. # CBC54135M78H Model # 343AJ54135
Hunter 25 vs Catalina 250 wing keel - 2000+ models jeangeorg at 2:00pm 03.22.18 Smaller Boats 14/4052 Hello, in my quest to acquire a small sailboat for the family, weekend sailing in local lakes. I hav
WOW- Spend a month in the hospital with back surgery Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 1:26pm 03.22.18 Ask All Sailors 3/475 with no internet, and can't even find me :) wearing a back brace, can't drive yet (maybe a few wee
Maine Boat Builders Show...anybody going? Solstice at 1:05pm 03.22.18 Ask All Sailors 6/532 wondering if anyone is planning on attending this weekend. This is a great show as it isn't the typi
Wanted 272 Carlyle613 at 12:26pm 03.22.18 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1821 I am looking for an O Day 272 with a trailer or just the trailer since there seems to be a number fo
Inflatable pdf for a buxom woman? (1) DrJudyB at 11:49am 03.22.18 Ask All Sailors 22/2328 Ladies, I'm looking for an inflatable pdf that fits me well. I'm 5' 3" and buxom - a matronly shap
leak from hunter 22 swing keel tinysailboat at 9:44am 03.22.18 Smaller Boats 2/537 seems to be coming from the 4 bolt mount on the swing keel. is that common? What is the best way to
CAL YACHTS Caps (1) MaritimeTees at 6:44am 03.22.18 Cal 6/1724 Does anyone know where I can post these so the Cal owners can get one. This forum doesnt allow you t
M-25XP Cooling Hoses Question (2) Ward H at 6:40am 03.22.18 Ask All Sailors 10/946 Now on to my next project, the M-25XP on my C30. I pulled the HX, pulled the end caps off and it lo
Raw Water Fitting Came Loose from Heat Exchanger (2) dkerphunter at 4:49am 03.22.18 Engines and Propulsion 17/3256 Hi. I recently found water in my Yanmar 3GM30F engine compartment. The raw water outlet hose connect
Hunter 240 engine size ronkS2 at 9:21pm 03.21.18 Smaller Boats 9/1481 Hi Guys, Currently have a 240 with 8 hp Nissan that I will be looking to upgrade. As far as weight
Alien Invasion? (1) JamesG161 at 7:35pm 03.21.18 Sails Call Lounge 41/3014 We were out this afternoon looking a waterfront lots. I have lived here for many many years. I hav
hunter 41 and windlass help Valerio at 6:27pm 03.21.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/410 How do i get below my windlass, it does not work any more and i think a need to change the selenoid.

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Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tom J at 6:50pm 04.10.24 Definitely agree!! But still determined to learn to do it solo so as not to always be dependent jus
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:30pm 04.10.24 As a last resort @Ted10028, get a wife, girlfriend, SO or a friend to sail with you and act as the
Small Wood sailboat thinwater at 5:27pm 04.10.24 I wouldn't aim for perfection, just stabilized an nice. Keep with the original look. It's nice. Som
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer jssailem at 5:19pm 04.10.24 The trailer does not appear to match the boat. The keel appears too long for the seat on the trailer
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer Calif. Ted at 5:14pm 04.10.24 Recently had to rent a crane, $550/hr. two hour minimum, Impossible for me to tell from photo but tr
2005 Catalina C36 MK2 - Shaft and Strut parts Info Sanfelice at 5:04pm 04.10.24 Have you tried Catalina Direct? https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-36/engine/prop
Electric Windlass jbmia at 4:19pm 04.10.24 I'm not a windlass expert, but I just rebuilt a Maxwell RC10 and it's a pretty simple and solid piec
Electric Windlass Tally Ho at 4:05pm 04.10.24 Dave, (@dlochner), Op is looking for recommendations on a windlass, not an electric winch. Greg
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer Sailor Sue at 3:42pm 04.10.24 I am in a pickle right now so please read and send viable suggestions. I bought a boat 3 1/2 hours
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer shemandr at 3:00pm 04.10.24 I'm assuming there isn't a crane or travel lift available. I'm trying to imagine how the boat was
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer dlochner at 2:57pm 04.10.24 How are the boats being launched at this marina? If this is a dry sailed boat with a hoist, pick it
Small Wood sailboat Will Gilmore at 2:52pm 04.10.24 Paint is more traditional than full varnished hull. All that wood looks good, but unless the boat w
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 (6) SV Maverick at 2:26pm 04.10.24 Ok so the holding tank is out. I was afraid that I was not going to be able to pull 1 1/2" off of th
Electric Windlass dlochner at 2:21pm 04.10.24 We have a 1999 Beneteau 352 with a manual windlass. We would like to replace the manual with an el
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: (1) Tally Ho at 2:21pm 04.10.24 As a last resort @Ted10028, get a wife, girlfriend, SO or a friend to sail with you and act as the
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: jdrutten at 2:20pm 04.10.24 What happened the other times you tried it or is it something thats not spoken of? :biggrin: No o
Replacement outside cover for large "panoramic" fixed port in Salon smokey73 at 2:06pm 04.10.24 Thanks all. I'll look at some of the Sunbrella options. I don't want anything that will scratch th
Name Change stickinthemud57 at 12:58pm 04.10.24 Sink boat, rebirth it by bringing it back up, give it a naming ceremony of your choice, chastise in
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Project_Mayhem at 12:47pm 04.10.24 Have you seen the stern bridle technique? It worked for me once or twice. Stern bridle (link is to
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Project_Mayhem at 12:46pm 04.10.24 I leave my dock lines attached to the dock. I go forward a few feet, lean over the gunwale and grab

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