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H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 3:35pm 08.28.23 Big Boats 12/812 For those whom have rewired your mast, what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the
SANTANA 23? (2) NUBOAT?? at 3:03pm 08.28.23 Trailer Sailors 10/1928 I have the opportunity to buy a Santana 2023, type "A", built in 1993. Asking price, $7000. The c
Wooden block under mast step. (1) Mark W at 2:57pm 08.28.23 Catalina 22 18/1488 I recently purchased a catalina 22. The hull and deck are in great shape, but a previous owner insta
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized (1) arthur.goldberg at 2:32pm 08.28.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1295 Hello The holding tank on a friend's boat leaked a couple of pints of black water when it filled up
Replace section of G4 anchor chain (1) skunther at 11:43am 08.28.23 Ask All Sailors 36/2412 I have 100' of 5/16" G4 anchor chain of unknown age (purchased the boat in 2019), and the first 60'
Sourcing window lenses Berkeley 30 at 8:45am 08.28.23 Catalina 30 9/1175 I have a 1985 Catalina 30 and I would like to replace the window lenses on the 8 fixed windows. Cata
Coolant Leak - Exchanger? dmdiehl64 at 7:03am 08.28.23 Ask All Sailors 7/480 Hello, Noticed a sizeable drop in the coolant tank and topped it off. Went out for a sail and upon
Comparing Boat Specs - Apache 37 Project_Mayhem at 6:29am 08.28.23 Ask All Sailors 4/372 I recently got to sail an Apache 37 and all I could say was Wow! I was nearly speechless! This boat
How do I describe this or better yet find one? (1) rpwillia at 5:42pm 08.27.23 Ask All Sailors 11/767 Saw this on a sailboat at a marina. Thought it was an awesome idea. Google image and/or text search
1985 Pearson 36.2 transmission cable Jon Elliott at 5:03pm 08.27.23 Pearson 3/852
Groko K backfills somewhat and handle moves CrispyCringle at 4:46pm 08.27.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/629 Recently after the head is flushed, the handle slowly moves forward and about a cup or so of water s
Can you identify the make and model of this boat? (4) bvanderclock at 8:06pm 08.26.23 Ask All Sailors 10/886 219294219292219295
Wayfarer MKI - floor clamp- after market ideas? (1) Brog19 at 2:48pm 08.26.23 Ask All Sailors 4/446
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems Bluenose at 1:15pm 08.26.23 Engines and Propulsion 11/1239 Hello all, I have a Beneteau 331, with a Yanmar 3GM30F. When I start and leave the mooring all is we
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42 SailorShaggy at 12:31pm 08.26.23 Big Boats 8/781 Does anyone know the sanitation hose lengths for 1993 Passage42 forward head and main cabin head? Al
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 .oil leak from back of the bell housing (2) Helene at 11:34am 08.26.23 Engines and Propulsion 6/693 can we change gasket without taking the boat out of the water
Did you buy a recent Raymarine ACU150 - or ACU400? jssailem at 8:25am 08.26.23 Ask All Sailors 0/257 Just read this message. Check your system with Raymarine to see if you are affected. Raymarine ACU
Need a marina yard for... The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:47am 08.26.23 Ask All Sailors 4/369 Hi The previous post on this topic went wrong somehow after review/post... Anyway. The situation is
PNW Summer Cruise 2023 Terry Cox at 6:35pm 08.25.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 8/1767 Just published our PNW Summer Cruise video on YouTube. Had a great time, destination Desolation Soun
Fascinating video about tide prediction stickinthemud57 at 6:02pm 08.25.23 Ask All Sailors 2/265 Apropos of nothing, I would like to share this video about the incredibly complex mechanical devices

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Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ScottBHome at 6:21pm 09.28.24 Finding a boat that's nearby is usually a good idea. What kinds of boats are there in your area? S
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ScottBHome at 6:15pm 09.28.24 A Montgomery 15 would be a good boat for you. THAT is a nice looking boat! I hadn't even consider
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ScottBHome at 6:03pm 09.28.24 My vote is for the Flying Scot. The Flying Scot is one that has been mentioned - I even know so
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? PaulK at 5:44pm 09.28.24 Finding a boat that's nearby is usually a good idea. What kinds of boats are there in your area? So
Rudder flaps (2) Marmalade at 5:37pm 09.28.24 Different boat, but same application. On a Chaser 33, I used 0.010" mylar sheet, with a 1" wide sta
Catalina 27 Deck ends Calif. Ted at 4:55pm 09.28.24 The original eyebolt "chainplates" were prone to failure due to undersized 3/8, CD makes a beefier r
Catalina 27 Deck ends Dazmainian at 4:54pm 09.28.24 Hi the eyebolt goes through the chain plate and is bolted just like the rest only using the eyebolt
Rudder flaps gockleyd at 4:43pm 09.28.24 What are the flaps made from? Mine never had them and I always wondered what that was for
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? (1) jssailem at 4:42pm 09.28.24 A Montgomery 15 would be a good boat for you. ail as a special treat. You would find a small jib on
Laminate sails for a daysailer? jssailem at 4:35pm 09.28.24 The shape helps with high winds, so older sails would favor Laminate. The best is reefing early.
Question about Eye protection when refueling Project_Mayhem at 4:34pm 09.28.24 Not standing directly above the tank might help
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Project_Mayhem at 4:32pm 09.28.24 AI could be very useful for solo cruisers who are sleeping to potential dangers
Laminate sails for a daysailer? Project_Mayhem at 4:29pm 09.28.24 Does one material handle high winds better than the other?
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? dlochner at 4:26pm 09.28.24 You'll get lots of advice on this issue, perhaps too much advice. :eek: My vote is for the Flying S
Catalina 27 Deck ends dlochner at 4:17pm 09.28.24 It never ceases to amaze what some people do to boats that is simply darn right stupid and potential
Entering Canade with children. Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 09.28.24 Ran into some head winds in the spring so we got off to a little bit of a late start this year ours
Entering Canade with children. Hayden Watson at 3:57pm 09.28.24
Starter motor burned up? jssailem at 3:14pm 09.28.24 In light of the fact that I now have some kind of electrical issue, should I just go ahead and upgr
30T/30-2 floor liner drilling..? Mika1 at 2:51pm 09.28.24 I've done "blind fishing" like this before. Go to home depot and get some Mason's line (string), a 1
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard BigEasy at 2:37pm 09.28.24 How hard would it be for me to replace/install a through hull fitting below the waterline? Ob

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