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Failed donation attempts Captain Ron 18 at 3:38pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1409 Hello all, This is my 1st post, so be kind! I just inherited a 1966 O'Day Mariner on a Shoreline t
Made new dinghy cover! (6) SwitchintoglideIII at 3:28pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 9/503 Last year we invested in a new Highfield RIB. The factory cover near basically fell apart after one
Hunter 28.5 Side Windows/Front Hatch mgahagen at 10:57am 02.15.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/2136 Does anyone know where to order replacement fixed side windows and front hatch gaskets for a 1985 Hu
Hunter 430 - things to know and look for before purchase, design interior? Paula at 10:13am 02.15.17 Big Boats 3/1443 Anyone familiar with the 430 that was built until until the year 2000? It has a different cabin set
Refitting Albin Vega: install new engine, rewire? (2) Gene Neill at 9:32am 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 19/6331 We had a big day this week! Using the boom and a come-along as a crane, we got the old Volvo out of
Compass interference question (1) Lafayette Mike at 8:19am 02.15.17 Catalina 22 5/691 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 14/3973 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 2/629 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 12/1029 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 21/3679 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 428/41597 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 6/6357 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 4/1450 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 10/1001 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 7/2037 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 2/974 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 72/23091 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 14/4610 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 7/730 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 6/3699 I am thinking of trailering my Hunter260 up to Blind River, Ontario to cruise the North Channel. I h

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Northern Light Show - Possible (1) JamesG161 at 6:28am 05.14.24 have never seen the northern lights in my 62 years. Hope this helps
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? jdrutten at 6:24am 05.14.24 Here is an option for you. I wouid suggest using brass or stainless inserts. 1 wouid suggest 10-24,
Hot water tank colin59 at 6:15am 05.14.24 Thanks Neall, Great pics. The tank looks great. Our thru hull is the opposite side from the tank so
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe. Project_Mayhem at 5:32am 05.14.24 Avoid sanding if possible. It will affect the finish and make it harder to keep clean
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest Captain Larry-DH at 4:03am 05.14.24 To add to the above, Wi-Fi calling works great over Starlink. We kept our phones in airplane mode a
Oday 192 outboard bracket dlochner at 3:58am 05.14.24 Steer with the tiller it is considerably easier than reaching across the transom to the motor's till
Oday 192 outboard bracket (1) Sunbird22358 at 10:06pm 05.13.24 I would not worry about the tip of the outboard dragging while sailing, it is not slowing you down a
Hot water tank (3) NealI at 9:04pm 05.13.24 Hello Colin, I own a 2000 Hunter 310 and had the exact Water Heater issue you are having on your H29
Northern Light Show - Possible Tally Ho at 8:23pm 05.13.24
Finding cabin leaks with pressure? azambella at 8:22pm 05.13.24 I have solar vents on the cabin top and my Leaf blower fit snug in the opening. I did not seal any
Insurance Windpilot at 8:03pm 05.13.24 For liability only you won't need a survey, but they'll still want to know your boating knowledge an
Winch placement Scott T-Bird at 7:11pm 05.13.24 Everything is a compromise, including the position of the winches. If the set of primaries are set
Insurance Dalliance at 7:00pm 05.13.24 I have mine insured by Chubb. The best advice is to read the policies closely and shop for quality
Northern Light Show - Possible (2) MikeHoncho at 6:55pm 05.13.24 224781
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest Captain Larry-DH at 6:36pm 05.13.24 In the last year I sailed from southern New England up to Penobscot Bay Maine, then south throughout
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest dlochner at 5:57pm 05.13.24 Things change fast in Elon's world. The Hexagon Maps have been history for a month or so. The latest
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest jssailem at 5:56pm 05.13.24 This link may be helpful regarding Cell Service. https://www.planhub.ca/british-columbia This link
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest captain69 at 4:54pm 05.13.24 Thanks for the hexagon info. I wonder if there's a map we can see of the pattern overlayed on the l
Insurance jssailem at 3:45pm 05.13.24 Upon buying my 40 plus year boat, I contacted my homeowners policy agent and the company issued a bo
Insurance Sailgunner at 3:41pm 05.13.24 Progressive is good. One claim years ago and great service. Guy buying my boat went with State Farm.

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