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Compass interference question (1) Lafayette Mike at 8:19am 02.15.17 Catalina 22 5/595 I have a 1987 C-22 with a standard compass mounted on the port side cockpit-cabin bulkhead. I would
Hunter 23 Cockpit Supports (4) JaxSail at 7:54am 02.15.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2780 I just bought a 1985 Hunter 23 in Florida. I recently graduated from school so cash is a little tigh
Fishing vessel in Alaska goes down with all hands Brian D at 7:57pm 02.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 2/519 This from the Deadliest Catch TV show. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/14/deadliest-catch-stars-k
Extra halyard? What for? JaySnoqualmie at 7:52pm 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/771 May be a dumb question.... I just bought a Hunter 37. First boat I've owned. Every boat I've saile
Oday 25 Transom overhaul and repower (4) btm0905 at 7:26pm 02.14.17 Ask An Oday Owner 21/2738 Greetings This topic is well versed on this forum in various threads, but I figure why not start a
New O'Day 25 owner JRT at 5:46pm 02.14.17 Ask An Oday Owner 428/31216 My wife and I have wanted a sail boat for years, this year seemed like the right time with kids now
Is there an annual sale at Sailrite? Rusty Keel at 5:40pm 02.14.17 Catalina 22 6/5299 I am thinking of replacing the cabin cushions this year and was wondering if Sailrite ever does an a
Hunter 326 Max-Prop testing & speeds (2GM20F) (7) MrSteve007 at 4:43pm 02.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 4/1166 I recently had my 326 hauled out, and had a fresh coat of bottom paint, the Max-Prop serviced and th
Full Batten? SirMichael at 4:37pm 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/835 I am thinking about buying a new main sail for my 1988 Hunter 28.5. When they talk about a full batt
Beneteau First 38 pedestal compass removal Michael Davis at 4:32pm 02.14.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1426 My new to me First 38 has a BEN compass with no visible screws holding it on. I would like to inspec
New sails for Hunter 310, reefing lines, stack pack (1) karellen at 4:11pm 02.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 2/770 Just got new sails and took the opportunity to also add a stack pack/lazy bag setup. We came from a
Jib sheet(s) attach to clew. Two lines or one? (1) BlowMeAway at 3:20pm 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 72/16932 132742 I'm curious as to what your preference is to attach the jib sheets to the clew of your headsa
What fluid does the transmission need? Lee Scott at 1:46pm 02.14.17 Big Boats 14/3174 I need to add some transmission fluid to the tranny, and it says on the fill cap to use Type A trans
Recommend a Personal Locator Light freeheelbillie at 1:33pm 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 7/453 Its long overdue that I replace my old personal locator light from the 90's. Its not a very glamorou
Marine Sanitation in Ontario rickwarner at 1:26pm 02.14.17 Trailer Sailors 6/2659 I am thinking of trailering my Hunter260 up to Blind River, Ontario to cruise the North Channel. I h
Cart before the horse! Looking for a Legend 37.5 hj5150 at 10:25am 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/472
Spinnaker Halyard... SVPardonMyFrench at 9:43am 02.14.17 Big Boats 8/641 Ok so I flew the gennaker for the first time this Sunday on my 40.5. It was a beautiful day as you
Do we need yacht, or yachting, protocols and do many folks really care about them? Kings Gambit at 8:37am 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 42/2295 The yachtsman's world is rich with protocols, it seems. We have flag protocols, communication proto
Broke Steering Cable c130king at 7:28pm 02.13.17 Catalina 310 10/1150 Broke the steering cable tonight. Guest turned the wheel too far with too much muscle and broke the
Raymarine ST60 Wind Speed Indicator Sluggish wstockho at 4:33pm 02.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2373 I own a 2005 Hunter 33 with ST60 instruments. A few months ago, the wind speed indicator stopped wo

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Stuffing box- dumb question? dlochner at 11:01am 05.14.23 As others have noted, you have a PSS Shaft Seal. PYI recommends changing the bellows, the black rub
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Leeward Rail at 10:56am 05.14.23 I can't count the number of "My tach isn't working when I'm plugged into shorepower!!!" questions t
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Leeward Rail at 10:48am 05.14.23 This assumes that the tach signal is from the alternator and not a separate mechanical source. Mad
Stuffing box- dumb question? ggrizzard at 10:32am 05.14.23 Not to pile on but... The repair will require a haul out. Then, if you are of a mind to learn what
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:10am 05.14.23 Try acetone. It works well removing carbon grease rubber types of marks.... such as shoe sole scu
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:10am 05.14.23 I had the same issue, I think. I removed the black by using a good boat soap, a medium bristle brus
Non Skid; Black Spots colet at 10:09am 05.14.23
Stuffing box- dumb question? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 05.14.23 I don't even see how this is possible, but there it is : ssion is so bad, I don't see how the two c
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Stu Jackson at 10:02am 05.14.23 and the alternator isn't 'generating,' hence no pulses to the tach? It's not a theory, it's a rea
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 10:01am 05.14.23 Btw..are any of you old enough and/or have been online long enough to remember "newsgroups?" Lol.
Hunter 18.5 and trailer opinions on this boat please bzano at 9:57am 05.14.23 Hi I'm a longtime H18.5 owner. I like the boat a lot, a small boat with a fixed keel makes it feel
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:36am 05.14.23 Thanks, Dave. This has been a very enlightening conversation. And I'll give my British marine engin
Stanchion bases jssailem at 9:18am 05.14.23 @Seahawk345 you may have misinterpreted @Crazy Dave Condon 's communication. His message; "send an
Stuffing box- dumb question? JamesG161 at 9:09am 05.14.23 That is not a Stuffing Box. It is an older version of one of these. PYI Inc. \| PSS Shaft Seal ____
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 9:05am 05.14.23 @Meriachee and all my other drinking buddies
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? (1) JamesG161 at 8:43am 05.14.23 Dang, I was going to take your argument to the bank and explain why I spent 125% of my account bala
Painting PVC Inflatable Dinghy MikeHoncho at 8:32am 05.14.23 Build chaps for it
The cycle of life Kermit at 8:04am 05.14.23 Talk about late to the party! @Phil Herring thank you for putting up with my thirst for knowledge du
Non working microwave Ralph Johnstone at 7:56am 05.14.23 Maybe a reset button on the back of the microwave ? Almost desperate enough to check the owner's ma
Spinnaker Kermit at 7:51am 05.14.23 I did some remote work for a graphic artist named Zoltan. I never met him or knew his last name.

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