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Tiller Handle Upgrade (2) ArcticFarx at 8:58am 08.28.17 Smaller Boats 5/632 Thought I'd post this. We did some beach combing a few weeks back, mostly collecting garbage and pla
H34 hot water lines Charlie98117 at 8:37am 08.28.17 Big Boats 5/626 I noticed some coolant on the floor in the galley and see the hot water lines are routed along the h
Replacing Hurth transmission Padrone at 8:17am 08.28.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2923 It looks as though I am going to have to remove/replace the transmission on my Catalina 30 driven by
Tropical Depression 10 JamesG161 at 8:02am 08.28.17 Sails Call Lounge 7/1045 The storm that over Central Florida the last two days is entering the Atlantic on east coast and spi
Transport question give Tim22 at 7:57am 08.28.17 Ask All Sailors 14/1619 I want to move my Hunter 310 (31 ft) from Ottawa to Toronto (about 4.5 hours). Highways are major ro
Yanmar 3GM30F - What are these wires for sailcapt340 at 7:57am 08.28.17 Big Boats 8/1770 On my 2000 Hunter 340, with Yanmar 3GM30F Engine. I have two wires, with bayonet connectors attache
Is teak oil a black mold magnet? Brian S at 6:44am 08.28.17 Ask All Sailors 11/4929 This year, I decided to get rid of all the loose and flaking Cetol I tried before. I decided to use
bilge blower question Gunni at 5:32am 08.28.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 19/2122 My bilge blower died and I had a new one installed. It is pulling air in from the transom dorade an
What are these wires for? (2) sailcapt340 at 5:20am 08.28.17 Big Boats 7/796 On my 2000 Hunter 340 I have two wires, with bayonet connectors attached, that are not connected to
Galley overhaul on my Mac25. morningdewman at 9:58pm 08.27.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/961 Help! I have not been able to figure out how to supply fresh water to my little sink on my moving ga
Raised Cockpit Seat Cobalt79 at 9:30pm 08.27.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/4523 Hi I am wondering if there is an upgrade or after market seat for the cockpit? I have a 1981 Catalin
Cat 30 Fuel hoses Tucson Sailor at 9:12pm 08.27.17 Catalina 30 5/1125 My Cat 30 MKIII is two hours away. I'm having a leaking fuel tank repaired and forgot to measure th
Halyard replacement for Oday 222 DaveSte at 7:34pm 08.27.17 Ask An Oday Owner 5/617 Has anyone ever replaced their halyard while the mast was up - how did you splice the line?
Halyard replacement for Oday 222 DaveSte at 7:32pm 08.27.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 1/469 has anyone ever replaced their halyard on an Oday 222 while the mast is up? How did you splice the
how can I replace a center board line on an Oday 222 DaveSte at 7:30pm 08.27.17 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1897 does anyone know if a center board line can be replaced while the boat is in the water - possibly fr
My Vagabond 17 review (1) RussC at 7:15pm 08.27.17 Trailer Sailors 2/11657 A quick set-up time was high on my priority list, and the V17 did not dissapoint. the mast is fairly
Low speed control (2) FlimFlamII at 6:54pm 08.27.17 Engines and Propulsion 7/787 Yanmar YSM8. When rpm's drop below about 1500 it 'kicks' into neutral. I'm looking for help on wha
Charlie Jones, I was wondering how he is doing with the storm croatan fan at 6:22pm 08.27.17 Trailer Sailors 3/661 Anybody heard from him? I hope all members on the Texas coast are safe
Bellingham a staging point for Salish Sea exploration, and beyond? Kings Gambit at 3:39pm 08.27.17 Destinations 16/1550 So, can any of you PNWers comment on the qualities/desirability of having a boat moored at Bellingha
Riglots-Railroad Swing Bridge Soldier at 2:54pm 08.27.17 Ask All Sailors 7/849 We have had trouble in the past with the bridge operator. The bridge was closed and he told us to Vi

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Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 6:18pm 03.06.24 Please cite a reference for what you wrote about ENCs being required. All I could find in the CFRs
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 6:06pm 03.06.24 Here's where you can download the coast pilot books for free https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/public
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 5:55pm 03.06.24 Also, let's not give insurance companies more ideas about how to deny claims. I think they're alread
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! Captain Larry-DH at 5:52pm 03.06.24 I'm diligent about updating charts at least quarterly, and I think the fees for updated electronic c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 5:45pm 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I agree. I have not found a Coast Guard req
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:22pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Black water seacock jcrewser at 5:20pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I ha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dlochner at 2:59pm 03.06.24 Certainly can find requirements for commercial vessels but what are the chart requirements for a re
Midship spring line cleat on 315 bulbcreekfarm at 2:27pm 03.06.24 bought 2 direct from the garhauer website. it was about $150 with shipping
Windlass kenvail at 2:24pm 03.06.24 Speaking of the Simpson Lawrence windlass in Hunters, I'm looking for the Sprint Atlantic model, eit
Boat transport DArcy at 2:12pm 03.06.24 A friend of mine moved his Viking 28 on a trailer behind a pickup truck. He strapped the cradle to t
Black water seacock Rick D at 1:47pm 03.06.24 It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I had
Hunter 376 main halyard electric winch broke Rick D at 1:43pm 03.06.24 Check this link: servicing a lewmar electric winch OK, I see the link wasn't working. Let's try thi
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. JR19454 at 1:19pm 03.06.24 Thank you very much for such a detailed reply. Yes, it is the 4JH4-HTE and only has 600 hours on it
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 12:56pm 03.06.24 Many boats have difficult spots and the H49 is no different. For oil changes mine has an oil drain p
Black water seacock Don S/V ILLusion at 12:08pm 03.06.24 As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Advice on transcontinental shipping MitchM at 11:11am 03.06.24 if your boat is on a cradle it can be flat - bed shipped on a trailer . I had g
GOB Gone? MitchM at 11:04am 03.06.24 wow, that's bad news. I better keep all my paper copies of GOB . I hope the
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! dLj at 10:54am 03.06.24 Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I can find references for requirements on c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! JoeWhite at 10:15am 03.06.24 Jssailem, I know exactly what you mean by underwater hazards not be displayed on electronic chart ex

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