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Cutting mast down due to electrolysis... Piercewood at 11:13pm 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 11/1038 Aloha, I have a custom 25' Trimaran here in Hawaii that I recently purchased to fully refit. Recentl
Memorial Day quick sail morbidfollower at 7:55pm 05.27.24 Catalina 22 1/538 5rKkg70PRNM
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast? (1) scouper at 7:04pm 05.27.24 Trailer Sailors 10/1942 Hi in searching through online resources I was told there's a small dimple next to the mast if you d
Pearson 32 through hull question (4) JibJab at 5:58pm 05.27.24 Pearson 3/725
ABYC wire identification question? BAD ORCA at 3:54pm 05.27.24 Musings With Maine Sail 25/4743 I'm getting close to finishing up my re-wiring project and want to start labeling and identifying ev
310/315 People needed! Alansails at 1:02pm 05.27.24 Catalina 310 0/674 Our organization is looking for volunteers to Aid others! No need to leave home! Great Pay! The 310/
Lube for Seld�n vang (1) kbgunn at 12:24pm 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/350
Tank display panel replacement barrilem at 12:12pm 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/553 Need to replace original tank system monitoring display for water/holding tank and can't find compar
Dickinson newport type, or forced air / vevor / 12v diesel heater? adamv at 9:06am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 7/2011 Which would you prefer? A slow and fiddly to heat (and less child friendly, potentially smelly) dick
Are your PFD's ready? jssailem at 8:51am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 9/952 It is that time of year when boat safety gear gets hauled out of storage and carried down to the boa
The falling c - Clip (1) odaydokay at 8:45am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 13/1158 I'm up on the deck this morning fitting a new block for the furler line (yes, after 39 years, a Scha
Cut rudder bottom? B41S5. georgetheleo at 5:13am 05.27.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/503 I have a beneteau 1990 41S5. I want to cut 4 inches off the bottom. Is there metal in there? Anyo
Help with seized fresh water pump Afraal at 4:03am 05.27.24 Catalina 310 17/2179 Hope you guys are having a great Memorial Day! I need some guidance from the experts here: On our
Searching for Moody 46 / Moody 47 Mojo321 at 12:26am 05.27.24 Other Sailboats 1/362 Good day, I am looking to purchase a good Moody 46 / 47 2000 and up. If you are considering selling
Chain plates Hunter 49 (3) Screen Saver at 12:06am 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/2786 Anyone seen this before ? Found this today on starboard side chainplate: It looks very much like a c
hunter 33 2004 bar indicator michel06440 at 11:50pm 05.26.24 Mid-Size Boats 9/896 how to install a bar indicator on a hunter 33 from 2004 thank you
Mistral 16 sailboat engine mount (2) Ace214 at 8:05pm 05.26.24 Engines and Propulsion 6/1168 Hi everyone, I just bought an old Mistral 16 sailing dinghy and I'm trying to figure out how to ins
Swim step lanyard (1) DArcy at 6:50pm 05.26.24 Ask All Sailors 10/765 The center section of my transom swings down to open the swim ladder. The steps are inside the part
Gelcoat Cracks on Toe Rail (2) KyleH at 5:58pm 05.26.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/691 Hi There, We are looking a purchasing our first boat a 2001 Hunter 340. I know that gelcoat cracks
Prospective Catalina 30 (1987, MkII tall rig) keel issue (2) Qorgyle at 4:31pm 05.26.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/969 Hey folks, looking for a second (or third or fourth) opinion on this keel "repair". As you can see,

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Installing a cleat in the anchor locker shemandr at 1:55pm 08.19.25 If you have a bow eye on the stem outside the hull there maybe an opportunity to create a stop for t
Do I need Bottom paint? Project_Mayhem at 1:50pm 08.19.25 Haul out at a yard that can power wash the bottom of your boat. It's extremely difficult to clean it
Broken hatch hinge Project_Mayhem at 1:48pm 08.19.25 This company might be able to help https://hatchmasters.com
Do I need Bottom paint? BigEasy at 1:42pm 08.19.25 Just sand LIGHTLY (80 grit) to roughen surface & apply ablative anti fouling paint. No need for a b
O'day Japan Project_Mayhem at 1:35pm 08.19.25 Welcome and thank you for posting! As a former O'Day owner, I'm always curious about its history. Th
Do I need Bottom paint? TNCat22 at 1:21pm 08.19.25 The photo "bottom job" is the current condition, just plain original gelcoat.
Do I need Bottom paint? shemandr at 12:58pm 08.19.25 Since the osmotic gradient between fresh water and hull laminate is greater than between salt water
Do I need Bottom paint? Project_Mayhem at 12:54pm 08.19.25 Stuff will grow on it within a few weeks. I wasnt able to tack when my bottom was dirty. Once I appl
Do I need Bottom paint? morbidfollower at 12:43pm 08.19.25 Personally I wouldn't. Might not hurt to dive it a couple times with a soft brush but if its not in
Quick question for a Hunter 240 skipper twalker H260 at 12:41pm 08.19.25
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay shemandr at 11:53am 08.19.25 Text for above image from above screenshot of Open Captain: It looks like plenty of water to sail a
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay (1) shemandr at 11:47am 08.19.25 233874
Quick question for a Hunter 240 skipper kappykaplan at 11:45am 08.19.25 What you propose seems like a lot of work and expense for something that can be adjusted after the
Galley table bhr10950 at 11:41am 08.19.25 Thats one of the issues. I believe it's a laminate on wood, but the finish is deep, like a bar top.
Quick question for a Hunter 240 skipper rgranger at 11:26am 08.19.25 Maybe we are not talking about the same thing. You are talking about the lift-line... right? What
Quick question for a Hunter 240 skipper SteveHughessails at 10:48am 08.19.25 I think I may have thought of an idea that will help. I found the blue print drawing of the bracket.
Installing a cleat in the anchor locker thinwater at 10:43am 08.19.25 I assume the boat has bow cleats suitable for anchoring. The anchor point in the locker is typical
Raritan CP vs Vinegar Project_Mayhem at 10:32am 08.19.25 Here's the MSD sheet for CP. It seems fairly mild compared to the one for muriatic acid. No hazard s
Replacing injectors follow-up - Racor filter upgrade? Stu Jackson at 10:07am 08.19.25 Also, I have read the posts (there even was a recent post where somebody cleaned the "Racor check b
Galley table Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 08.19.25 Photos? And what is the material ?

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