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I was so close ... (1) Timm R Oday25 at 7:05pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 10/850 I installed new wires through my mast . New connectors , soldering outside while standing on a ladde
VHB Tape: Need a primer? cdn_bacon at 6:05pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 2/431 About to replace my cabin windows with new 1/4" acrylic. Frameless. Recesses have no gelcoat but t
3D printing fun (3) Davidasailor26 at 5:08pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 27/1704
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block (1) Walsh0575 at 3:58pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 6/635 Hi, During a recent rain storm with wind/rain hitting the starboard side, I had significant leaking
What used to be here? Vent in head. (2) Walsh0575 at 3:46pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 9/512 Hi all, what was the original purpose of this pipe that extends into the head? I'd like to restore i
Buying new flares this year? Rich Stidger at 2:17pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 30/1370 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the price
Beneteau First 235 - Cushions VisionQuest235 at 11:19am 05.20.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/352 New owner here - 1988 First 235, hull 166 - with plenty of projects. The previous owner threw out th
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 9:33am 05.20.23 Sails Call Lounge 7/1058 With my newfound single status and new house, I have become interested in horticulture. It soon bec
Installing a new Halyard Plate and Improved Mast Step ...3TacksontheWater at 5:29am 05.20.23 Catalina 22 2/581 There's nothing wrong with my OEM mast step but, the safety of reefing lines led to the cockpit is v
PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. Pat Hooyman at 3:58am 05.20.23 Big Boats 7/833 I am looking for information about PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. Have some freeze damage
Searching Forums for topics Pat Hooyman at 3:56am 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 3/436
Adding a 2nd winch and more (3) zinahewitt at 6:48pm 05.19.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1176 Hi All, I have a boat, it is a Dufour 34 feet, 1975. I wanted to add a second winch so I can trim t
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! sheardc at 4:57pm 05.19.23 C&C 14/1281 Has anyone replaced their wire/rope halyards with Dyneema rope? Having issues with halyards getting
Santana 21 design info needed CurtPollard at 4:56pm 05.19.23 Trailer Sailors 28/2977 I recently purchased a Santana 21 sailboat that is missing the rudder and boom. I can't find any use
Cajun Ropes (1) Tally Ho at 3:51pm 05.19.23 Ask All Sailors 1/306
Engine Alignment Dan Anthony at 3:41pm 05.19.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/2671 I'm a first time poster. If this is in the wrong place please set me straight. I am the 2nd Owner o
ST60 wind machine cable seadaddler at 1:03pm 05.19.23 Ask All Sailors 1/229 Anybody have any wind machine cable for ST60 wind machine available that they can spare
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump (1) davidjpio at 12:44pm 05.19.23 Ask All Sailors 13/484 Hello. I'm trying to troubleshoot my inherited system. I have a Watch Witch Sensor, Water Witch Ala
RE Topping lift on Sirius 21 (1) SiriusCanada at 10:32am 05.19.23 Sirius 21/22 5/1252 Hi all! Just getting ready to put the mast up and not sure how to rig the topping lift on a Sirius.
O'Day Sprite Sail? Skip Masback at 9:05am 05.19.23 Day Sailers 1/34 Picked up an O'Day Sprite missing it's sail. Checked fabrication prices. Yikes! Does anybody know wh

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Got a great grill? DArcy at 1:35pm 06.04.24 I have the same ancient Force 10 as @Tally Ho it makes great grilled chicken. I brought this grill w
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed ice breaker at 1:33pm 06.04.24 If you have not found a hatch contact Bomar directly. I have found them easy to work with in the pa
NEED a Beneteau 423 Propeller for D55 Volvo Davidasailor26 at 1:11pm 06.04.24
Got a great grill? dmax at 12:49pm 06.04.24 Not a problem in New England, it sits in its original paper bag in the lazarette.
NEED a Beneteau 423 Propeller for D55 Volvo NYSail at 12:26pm 06.04.24 I would get on the phone and call all the local prop shops...... sure in your area someone may have
Got a great grill? dLj at 12:21pm 06.04.24 I gave up trying to keep my Magma gas grill working and now just use it as a charcoal grill - much
Masthead Anchor Light Kings Gambit at 12:11pm 06.04.24 What are we missing here? Does The on/off breaker switch not work? (Implied by your description it
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... massnspace at 12:10pm 06.04.24 Well this is certainly new news to me. I have owned 2 small trailerable Hunters, and been on severa
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... (1) Hello Below at 11:57am 06.04.24 Or possibly the stainless steel cup holder is missing from the hole.
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... Crazy Dave Condon at 11:57am 06.04.24 There were plastic cup holders that fit into those holes which can be ordered through the forum stor
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... Don S/V ILLusion at 11:56am 06.04.24
Masthead Anchor Light Don S/V ILLusion at 11:53am 06.04.24 What are we missing here? Does The on/off breaker switch not work? (Implied by your description it d
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? Sailor Sue at 11:38am 06.04.24 Thanks Sue and sorry for late reply (actually doong the great loop ) we plan on leaving NYC by the
Potential issues when buying a 1989 hunter 33.5 and questions to ask? Sutric at 11:19am 06.04.24 The issues that I can swear to are: Holding tanks leaking. Hunter used aluminum tanks that didn't go
NEED a Beneteau 423 Propeller for D55 Volvo Flintii72 at 10:58am 06.04.24 Located in Rock Hall MD, Beneteau is a 6 to 8 week delivery so another lost season. There is a co
Fuel Tank Algae jssailem at 9:53am 06.04.24 I have had recurring fuel problems. Every year I have to get my fuel polished because of excessive
Annapolis mooring? xavpil at 9:47am 06.04.24 I was there for a night and pulled into the "City Dock". Right in the heart of the city walking dis
Annapolis mooring? jssailem at 9:42am 06.04.24 I was there for a night and pulled into the "City Dock". Right in the heart of the city walking dist
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 jssailem at 9:40am 06.04.24 Totally understandable.
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed (1) jssailem at 9:39am 06.04.24 Ideas. The hatch maker says you need a firm, flat surface to attach the hatch to the deck. The ar

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