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Seeking bimini for 1987 Hunter 285 Philgreene at 11:46am 04.10.18 NSHSA (Hunter Assoc. Upper Chesapeake Bay) 2/2522 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 0/511 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 4/407 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 0/851 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 2/692 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 29/2490 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 5/2200 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 14/2023 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 14/4686 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 8/1356 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 1/533 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 4/751 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 15/2886 Hey Guys, The grey non skid on my 40.5 is wearing through. Is this paint or gelcoat? whatever Hunt
Wiring diagram for Oceanis 37 Rob Heath at 10:48am 04.09.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/6085 Hi Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 2009 Oceanis 37 please? Regards Rob
To Roll and Tip or Just to Roll? Plymouth Sailor at 9:39am 04.09.18 Ask All Sailors 7/1239 Fellow sailors, two years ago I prepare myself to paint the top sides of my sailboat. I used Jamest
Holding Tank Fabrication Marina Del Rey Rob G at 9:10am 04.09.18 Big Boats 5/780 I need a holding tank made for my 43 Legend. Anyone have any recommendations for a good fabricator i
84 Hunter 27, Seemingly designed to Catch Crab Pots. And the FIX! (3) StephenD at 7:46am 04.09.18 The Cherubini Hunters 38/4947 This is my 2nd H27, and in the crab pot infested waters of the Chesapeake I've found myself guiltily
N2K for Dummies dlochner at 7:45am 04.09.18 Musings With Maine Sail 12/2268 I'm about to install a simple NMEA 2000 network for instruments and MFD. Are there any simple guides
Need a new VHF Antenna. pateco at 7:27am 04.09.18 SSB and Ham Operators 22/4821 So I sent my son up the mast yesterday to do some work on the masthead light and halyard car for my
Spring Splash 2018 ShotgunSlim at 6:37am 04.09.18 Catalina 22 9/984 It's been too long since I had a chance to drag "Kellie Marie" to the lake and do some sailing. Bei

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Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From PaulK at 6:46pm 08.27.24 I too am in NE waters and agree, USCG uses "out" when completing a VHF conversation or broadcast.
Mystery Alarm - A Cautionary Tale danooxnard at 6:34pm 08.27.24 Great story thanks for sharing! It is a great reminder on how to troubleshoot and never trust withou
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Clutch Cargo at 6:30pm 08.27.24 Regarding radio checks, I do one whenever I get underway and taught my kids to do likewise. Cell ph
Skipper II help please CCC at 6:06pm 08.27.24 Thank you all I think I have plenty to go on now. Intake hose is very short right from the shut o
Skipper II help please dlochner at 5:52pm 08.27.24 How long is the hose between the pump and the bowl? If the that hose is installed properly it will r
Skipper II help please Foswick at 5:38pm 08.27.24 OK, I re-read your post, and I think I understand now. Just to be clear, you are saying that you su
Skipper II help please CCC at 5:38pm 08.27.24 I know the loop is higher I have to check the valve and see that it is working properly Thank you
ODay 25 - Relocating the battery Ward H at 5:30pm 08.27.24 Our 25 came with 2 batteries. I believe the original one ,is the one mounted under the cockpit . Th
Skipper II help please Richard19068 at 4:57pm 08.27.24 When I shut the intake hose and open the discharge hose to empty the tank, water still come into t
Skipper II help please kappykaplan at 4:44pm 08.27.24 Is water supposed to be coming into the bowl when I have the intake hose closed and I'm pumping to
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Indysailor at 4:44pm 08.27.24 I am asking my 87 year old dad if the Morse Code part is plausible. He was a ditty bopper in the Arm
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Davidasailor26 at 4:35pm 08.27.24 Our prevailing wind is from the South. We both are now in a marina in the northern part of the bay.
Skipper II help please CCC at 4:25pm 08.27.24 No, loops into and valves into a holding tank. There was an option to discharge directly as the boat
Skipper II help please Foswick at 4:07pm 08.27.24 When you talk about the discharge hose, are you talking about the hose to a through-hull below the w
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. FastOlson at 4:06pm 08.27.24
Skipper II help please CCC at 4:05pm 08.27.24 Is water supposed to be coming into the bowl when I have the intake hose closed and I'm pumping to
Skipper II help please CCC at 4:02pm 08.27.24 Hi All Thank you for opportunity to join such a fine group. To your question, no I don't.
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? kappykaplan at 4:01pm 08.27.24 My main reservation is that I have read that they reduce prop walk in reverse. A nice benefit for s
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Foswick at 4:00pm 08.27.24 My boat is a bit of a pig in light winds, so the idea of gaining a 1/2 kt is pretty appealing. My ma
Skipper II help please kappykaplan at 4:00pm 08.27.24 My first suspect is the joker valve. Any idea when the head was last serviced? Welcome to the forum

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