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Mast Track Hardware on 1981 Hunter 33 scruffy95 at 2:38pm 04.15.18 The Cherubini Hunters 2/685 I had an unfortunate situation occur this past sailing season where the boom came out of the mast tr
Main Sail Barton hunter240 Ralph502 at 1:55pm 04.15.18 Smaller Boats 1/313 Need the length and width of main sail battons, 2003 hunter240? Thanks
Info on Ft Walton Beach, Destin area Jay Sawyer at 12:20pm 04.15.18 Destinations 1/702 I'm a new to Florida sailor and looking for fun places to dock, dine and stay overnight on Choctawh
Soft, wet bilge, but I just want to sail... (3) jsherm at 11:56am 04.15.18 Catalina 22 21/5827 I have a 1977 c-22 with the normal leaks, about a gallon in the bilge. I have had it only a month a
CDI Reefer II-8 Roller Furler Part? (1) gkjdallas at 9:31am 04.15.18 Parts Search 0/1162 Hello all, I am hoping someone on this forum might be able to help out. My Ericson 30+ came with a C
Way off topic sailnoproblem at 8:48am 04.15.18 Sails Call Lounge 17/1390 I just saw a advertisement for a On Line Charter School. Now this is just my opinion but I feel toda
Handling Heel in a Catalina 22 Swing Keel markcc13 at 7:03am 04.15.18 Catalina 22 71/13447 Hello everyone. My wife and I have been sailing for a few years exclusively on a Catalina 22. We h
After the first coat... Plymouth Sailor at 5:50am 04.15.18 Ask All Sailors 3/389 Does someone have a bit of wisdom on how and when to apply a second coat of paint after the first?
New boat, wet bilge, just want to sail! jsherm at 4:31am 04.15.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1672 So I just got to Catalina 22. It has a soft wet bilge and I just want to go sailing. I have a place
Salt Water Wash down pump mr. Kempsville at 4:30am 04.15.18 Big Boats 6/702 I had a new pump installed two years ago and have never used it. There is no label for the power sw
2018 Sun Gypsy cruise Michael Davis at 6:23pm 04.14.18 Pacific North West Cruisers 337/31713 16 days before we start this years cruise. Jobs are almost done, just a little hull liner to put up.
Let's build a Sailors Music Playlist... BlowMeAway at 5:53pm 04.14.18 Sails Call Lounge 177/29352 I always listen for sailing songs. Happy or sad. Most are happy, some make me weepy. You-tube makes
Lazeret, lazerette, or lazeretto? (3) TomY at 3:19pm 04.14.18 Ask All Sailors 2/1362 Doing a little work inside my,... 'lazerette' (the english word origin, early 17th century); which s
How Old Test (1) JamesG161 at 12:02pm 04.14.18 Sails Call Lounge 115/10952 Take the test... lso I got some OLD sayings from a cousin like... Heavens to Mergatroyd! Carbon cop
420 Passage CO detectors Kyanna at 11:45am 04.14.18 Big Boats 7/876 I just spent a couple hours searching for the inline fuse in the carbon monoxide detector circuit.
Self contained permanent mounted head SailingaS2 at 11:21am 04.14.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/843 I have a 1981 S2 9.2 with a recirculating head , would like to replace it with a self contained per
Need Size or blueprint for 41' sailboat cradle rptm67 at 11:00am 04.14.18 Ask All Sailors 6/593 Hi All, I just bought 2008 Hunter 41 DS and I need to know what size cradle I should buy? there is f
Cockpit table Jimmy at 10:02am 04.14.18 Smaller Boats 7/1291 Is the hole that the cockpit table pole mounts in on H26 supposed to have a cover to keep water out
BIG Lewmar Winches Ropeburn at 8:52am 04.14.18 Ask All Sailors 2/430 We have been given a pair of BIG Lewmar 55, 3 speed winches in trade. They are fresh water winches o
Topping lift attachment on a 1988 33.5 Divingnflying at 5:14am 04.14.18 Mid-Size Boats 10/1577 New boat owner, I'm going to have a few questions! I'm currently trying to understand my topping lif

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House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:46pm 07.22.24 The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 deep cycle batteries ) and in bet
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? JoeWhite at 5:45pm 07.22.24 No need to remove the house batteries yet. Turn off the start battery switch. Place the house batter
New Campbell Sailer Prop (2) Tally Ho at 5:03pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
ATN mast climber tip please. SycloneDriver at 4:27pm 07.22.24 I never did climb the mast but a friend of mine did. He is in good shape but it was still a workout
Catalina 30 traviler shive Don Guillette at 4:06pm 07.22.24 You indicated that the curved track traveler effects trim and you're right but it shouldn't. The tra
New Campbell Sailer Prop SycloneDriver at 3:45pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? (1) Tally Ho at 3:40pm 07.22.24 Follow up question @matts997 and @Tally Ho You said the 280 was your first boat. What prompted the
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:40pm 07.22.24 My start battery has a switch The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 de
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:37pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understan
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? jviss at 3:30pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understand
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:28pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
To swivel or not to swivel Captain Larry-DH at 3:16pm 07.22.24 I think @dLj hit it. A swivel helps If you Are leaving your anchor down for an extended stay It
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:15pm 07.22.24 Oh, I'm very sorry! I was just being a spelling Nazi dick! :) No worries
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:15pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
2008 Hunter 33 ice box ADW-Canada at 2:50pm 07.22.24 Thanks All. I ordered a 2957 from Amazon and it fit like a glove. I also tried ordering one size s
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:47pm 07.22.24 Permeated sanitation hoses are only one of the common sources of odor on a boat. Bilges in serious
New winches install ? Project_Mayhem at 2:26pm 07.22.24 I have 40's on a 25' boat but even with them I have to use the lower gear sometimes
Fresh Water Leak Don S/V ILLusion at 2:23pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubi
2008 Hunter 33 ice box (1) kbgunn at 2:20pm 07.22.24 The trashcan on my boat is a Rubbermaid 2957.
Catalina 30 traviler shive jviss at 2:18pm 07.22.24 Thanks for that. I've never been good a spelling. I usually check it if in doubt but I got frustr

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