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Compression post on Hunter 37.5 Legend bugsboat at 7:50pm 01.05.24 Big Boats 8/1336 My compression post is full of water. The mast comes off on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Not sure if
iPad/tablet mounting curtdo at 11:16am 01.05.24 Ask All Sailors 7/901 Does anyone have a recommendation for the best mounting device for a tablet at the helm?
1975 C&C 30' sailboat Anchor Light stanirish at 9:05am 01.05.24 Ask All Sailors 19/1139 I've got a 1975 C'C 30' sailboat (model 1/2 Ton) a flush deck racer. All my running led lights are w
Winter checkup (1) patbratton at 1:40pm 01.04.24 Smaller Boats 3/788 I went to the lake yesterday and found the power off to the Wet Dog. It turned out to be a bad power
Furling Line Rigging (2) tailboom at 9:51am 01.04.24 Catalina 22 6/1411
I aim to give 100%. Hayden Watson at 6:10pm 01.03.24 Sails Call Lounge 8/1494 This comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience. It has an indisputable
Windshield H430 Leaking ivieto at 5:59pm 01.03.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1115 I have a problem with my windshield. We have tried different materials to seal, and eliminate drips
1980 C&C 40 Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir markwbird at 3:22pm 01.03.24 C&C 0/466 I just purchased a 1980 C'C 40 with the Navtec Hydraulic backstay, vang, outhaul setup. I need to b
Engine Control FrKim at 2:28pm 01.03.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/458 Has anyone converted the Edson two lever control on a hunter Legend 35.6 to the Lewmar single lever
New Bavaria Cruiser 51 owner - suggestions for sail wardrobe etc KiwiYachtie at 1:13pm 01.03.24 Bavaria 2/633 Hi all, We have recently bought a 2014 Bavaria Cruiser 51. It is as delivered from factory, with not
Towing options muzik311 at 10:03am 01.03.24 Ask All Sailors 8/955 Advice please on towing. We are at our home marina with a 45 sailboat and the rudder bolts are leaky
H34 boom Db421 at 7:33pm 01.02.24 Big Boats 2/672 Can anyone tell me what the clew attachment is on this mainsail on a Kenyon boom? In the process of
Classic wooden boat owners (4) S/V Valiant at 6:32pm 01.02.24 Ask All Sailors 20/1275 Any other classic wooden sailboat owners who live aboard full time? 99222300
C25 new mainsail SailingLoto at 5:06pm 01.02.24 Smaller Boats 17/2053 With almost the options out there, what would you choose as far as brand? Why? I'm looking for a s
Catalina 16.5 spinnaker bearnance at 2:51pm 01.02.24 Ask All Sailors 1/464 I've seen a thread here talking about a hunter 170 spin for a Catalina 16.5 Capri but I was wonderin
Yanmar parts NCBrew at 11:39am 01.02.24 Ask All Sailors 6/721 I need gaskets and hoses for a YANMAR 3GM30, Can anyone give me a URL for this
1980 C&C 40-2 Access to space under helm markwbird at 11:32am 01.02.24 C&C 4/1033 I recently purchased a 1980 C'C 40 and I cannot access the space under the helm where the steering q
Adding Outboard Tilt Control (actuator) To Hunter 260 philiefay at 9:09am 01.02.24 Trailer Sailors 3/722 One problem I have had with my outboard on the Hunter 260 is lowering and raising the 9.9hp outboard
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months tfox2069 at 8:49am 01.02.24 Ask All Sailors 15/1087 I'm in the process of trying to sell a 2004 Mercury 4hp outboard (NO, this is NOT an ad to sell it!!
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right. (1) JohnnyP at 8:15pm 01.01.24 Ask All Sailors 14/1396 I have 1984 29' Columbia with Yanmar 2GM. The propeller shaft is sealed with a Packless Sealing Sys

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Hunter 340 'A' rig measurement help pls Boiler at 8:17pm 03.07.25 Sailboat data, may have in a convoluted way have what you are looking for. They have the I J P E le
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? LydieBP at 6:10pm 03.07.25 Hello again, I'm installing a Suzuki 2.5 on my inflatable and will be adding a fitting for an extern
Diesel Leak Injection Pump Ralph Johnstone at 5:52pm 03.07.25 I finally hired a mechanic who took the hose off the banjo fitting cut a small amount of the hose o
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Moondawg at 5:40pm 03.07.25 How this goes depends on the age of the packing and its composition. If it's old crap, all of it w
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:26pm 03.07.25 The engine started up easily, and as I checked for leaks I noticed a drop of water, one drop every
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 jssailem at 4:51pm 03.07.25 If you attempt it, be certain you have fully functional bilge pump or two in place. Maine sail has s
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Tally Ho at 4:18pm 03.07.25
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Davidasailor26 at 3:26pm 03.07.25 Also, before replacing you could just try tightening it a bit. You could also give it some time to s
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 03.07.25
Have you noticed disruption of your GPS location? PaulK at 11:22am 03.07.25 Maybe they're worried about drone attacks? If they can make a drone miss by 100 feet it would be fai
Hunter 240 owners here? SteveHughessails at 9:43am 03.07.25 Thanks guys Everyone must be shy.
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? thinwater at 8:52am 03.07.25 Another trick some folk use is to carry 500-1000 ml in a Sig-type hiking fuel bottle. Small, enough
Underfunding the US Coast Guard jssailem at 8:51am 03.07.25 Such issues are often based on years of senior management priorities. The DOD has learned that it
Stern Tube Rotated 180 Degrees After Fishing Line Incident (Beneteau 393) Crazy Dave Condon at 4:36am 03.07.25 @BigEas i know WARD but it has been many years ago. He is a gentleman
Underfunding the US Coast Guard justsomeguy at 4:29am 03.07.25 Hey, it'll be like the good ol' days.
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation Indysailor at 3:36am 03.07.25 I have a line connected to a shackle on the underside of the gooseneck that leads to a track cleat.
Aft cabin shelf bradm at 5:30pm 03.06.25 My 309 has the large folding table. When stowed in the aft berth, the white strips in the shelf capt
engine shaft length Johnb at 3:57pm 03.06.25 I had a 23 foot sailboat with an outboard on the back for 15 years and am adamant that the deeper th
Stern Tube Rotated 180 Degrees After Fishing Line Incident (Beneteau 393) BigEasy at 3:56pm 03.06.25
Oday 22 structural question Project_Mayhem at 2:55pm 03.06.25 On my 25, the compression post was glassed into the keel. I don't know much more about the port bulk

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