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B361 vs Catalina 36 MKii jarcher at 9:52pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 45/7968 Hi All... I'm looking to upgrade my Scampi 30 to a 36 foot cruiser, and have been looking at the Ca
Gel Coat Blisters (1) tgrass462 at 7:44pm 08.02.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/2888 Bucket List, a 2008 Catalina 320 MK II (Hull Number 1135) has just completed the LOOP. We have now
Rule Super Switch installation Cest La Vie at 7:43pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 2/418 recently purchased a new Rule Super Switch to replace a similar non functioning unit. Upon opening
Forced air heater duct routing on an Oceanis 400? Geste at 7:26pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1337 Survey willing, I will take possession of a clean Oceanis 400 in a week or so. One missing accessory
What kind of boat did I buy? (1) Jlanni at 5:56pm 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 3/782 I bought an old rower sailor. It is an AMF from the 1970s but I can't find out more. Does anyone kno
Another one followed me home - could be that perfect day sailer? (1) RussC at 5:28pm 08.02.17 Trailer Sailors 19/5676 Vagabond 17, designed by Ron Holder. seems like a SO much larger boat, but only 950lb displacement w
H376 Head Waste Diverter valve (1) rfrye1 at 3:57pm 08.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/398 Does anyone know Make/Model of this Head waste diverter valve? I need new O-rings and or rebuild kit
Rule Super Switch Wiring Cest La Vie at 1:26pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 9/2183 I just picked up a new Rule Super Switch to replace a defective switch. After opening the package,
O'day Gel Coat Matching Capri at 12:15pm 08.02.17 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1283 Hello. Any sources or prior experience matching O'day factory gel coat? I have a 1981 22 foot. I'm t
Jabsco diaphragm waste pump dependability? centerline at 11:56am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 11/2272 Im wondering about the dependability of the Jabsco diaphragm pump over the sealand bellows T pump...
centerboard rope replacement MCA at 10:07am 08.02.17 Other Sailboats 3/1355 Hi, I have 1983 US Yacht 18 (Buccaneer 18)that has the original line to drop and secure the c/b. It
Seeking Opinion on This Installation (2) jviss at 9:55am 08.02.17 Musings With Maine Sail 6/1352 Hi Maine, I just had a new set of canvas made, and decided to put solar panels on top of the bimini
Whisker Pole Topping Lift Bill19233 at 9:15am 08.02.17 Big Boats 15/5231 My Hunter 340 came equipped with a whisker pole that stored on the mast on a track. Years ago, I rem
Furling Systems - Dutchman experiences and opinions? jviss at 8:38am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 33/4435 Recall the thread I started, Opinions on In-Mast Furlers? The boat I was looking at, with that, is
Boat Identification (1) Carley at 7:25am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 10/1843 I'm a new sailor and would like to invest in a boat to keep practicing on after my classes. Can anyo
galley sink replacement boz86 at 7:05am 08.02.17 Mid-Size Boats 17/2527 Anyone found a galley sink replacement for a 31'? Scandvic doesn't make one although they're going
Trip report, San Juans & beyond (2) Ken Cross at 6:49am 08.02.17 Destinations 24/1844 The intent here is to report on a trip for those who may want to cruise the same waters. Also to me
Vinyl covers for shrouds wing15601 at 6:45am 08.02.17 Bigger Boats 13/3710 My genoa and its sheets rub on the shrouds when tacking so I put those split vinyl tubes over the sh
Hunter 260 Autopilot Installation TBSailor260 at 6:20am 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 0/758 This summer makes 10 years with my 2004 Hunter 260 and it's time for some upgraded electronics, incl
Prop Anode dfast7181 at 6:11am 08.02.17 Big Boats 4/1063 The anode on my 2005 C-387 keeps coming off. I have tried lock-tight and lock washers but it still c

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Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) heritage at 5:02pm 04.29.24 You asked about a water reservoir for your dripless gland. I routed the air hose up to the top of t
Replacing exhaust hose Marmalade at 5:00pm 04.29.24 I replaced mine last year on a Legend 37... same story, the elbow and muffler connections were easy
Prop Shaft runout Rich Stidger at 4:43pm 04.29.24 Is the yard taking any responsibility for the shaft bend due to improper sling placement to the mark
eSail Sailing Simulator (2) Ralph Johnstone at 4:04pm 04.29.24 Oh, I would have to learn how to use Steam and then learn to sail? Oh, I've already learned the s
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:34pm 04.29.24 Spoil Sport! You feeling a little guilty ? I figure you can always tell a man's personal hygiene
WEMA Holding Tank Gage - LED all Lights are on JamesG161 at 3:31pm 04.29.24 The Wema Sensors work fine. Check here and contact them with the model # on your Wema Sensor. Liqu
eSail Sailing Simulator kappykaplan at 3:25pm 04.29.24 Oh, I would have to learn how to use Steam and then learn to sail? My gaming skill development was
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) Ralph Johnstone at 3:24pm 04.29.24 When I found this out I decided a little water in the bilge and a packing gland I can repair or wor
eSail Sailing Simulator kappykaplan at 3:22pm 04.29.24 For the last six decades I've been responding to those who asked, that the only way to become a goo
eSail Sailing Simulator capta at 3:20pm 04.29.24 I guess it won't be too long before we have a new group of younger sailors who have done one or more
eSail Sailing Simulator kappykaplan at 3:19pm 04.29.24 It's come a long way since the early simulators. Do you have a link for the program? Cost? Platform
Hand held Radio ? shemandr at 3:18pm 04.29.24
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) dlochner at 3:07pm 04.29.24 I'm impressed by the immaculately clean area around the shaft and seal given that it's coming into
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:00pm 04.29.24 I'm currently upgrading and repairing my '84 Hunter 31. I'm impressed by the immaculately clean a
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) capta at 2:54pm 04.29.24 What a wonderful idea these are, except for the fact that if there is a leak in the bellows you are
WEMA Holding Tank Gage - LED all Lights are on dlochner at 2:17pm 04.29.24 Seems like cleaning/replacing the sender is the thing to do. Pull the sensor and clean it. It is
WEMA Holding Tank Gage - LED all Lights are on (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:10pm 04.29.24 holding tank gage is showing 3 lights on, Unfortunately, we have no idea what the gauge or the s
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) dmax at 1:37pm 04.29.24 And: Make sure the bellows are compressed the amount specified by PSS, mine is 3/4". This is a pain
eSail Sailing Simulator dlochner at 1:30pm 04.29.24 I actually found it on Steam. Not sure the price as I got a bundle of stuff Oh, I would have to l
eSail Sailing Simulator morbidfollower at 1:28pm 04.29.24 I actually found it on Steam. Not sure the price as I got a bundle of stuff

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