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Tracks for hanging curtains? If so, what hangers? (3) SFS at 3:04pm 01.17.17 Mid-Size Boats 16/4471 I have these tracks (pictured) that run the length of my main salon (1983 H31) above the windows. A
Jib bags Tiller covers Richie50 at 1:24pm 01.17.17 Catalina 22 0/469 Has anyone had experience with purchases from Custom Canvass Works in Virginia. I found them on eBa
Self Tending Jib on 28 Oday? soulpoet at 12:05pm 01.17.17 Bigger Boats 4/1017 On one of the best sails of my 2016 season on my new '84 Oday 28, the convergence of a huge gust of
How to tell when I'm full of it! Justin_NSA at 8:38am 01.17.17 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/1606 I'm wrapping up the installation of my SCAD Solo holding tank monitoring system. It's time to calibr*
Deep Keel Hunter 33 ,1982 Bob6891 at 7:37am 01.17.17 Other Sailboats 0/778 Looking for a salve boat to scavenge a deep keel for a hunter 33 Cherubini 1982
Inspect those hose clamps or experience the consequences! Kings Gambit at 6:45am 01.17.17 Engines and Propulsion 15/2098 In October I was nosing around the engine compartment with flash light in hand when I noticed that o
Electrics Hunter 41DS 2008 Sailing Poodles at 2:59am 01.17.17 Big Boats 11/1436 Having big issues with the electrics on the boat. Have massive drain with nothing on. Now I have h
Tampa Bay launch site possibilities? Gene Neill at 7:27pm 01.16.17 Trailer Sailors 11/1838 I'd like to bring the Catalina 22 and go check out Fort Desoto, Egmont Key, etc. for a couple days.
Call for Owner Reviews of the Cherubini Hunter 30 (1) Dalliance at 6:51pm 01.16.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/4337 I received this email last week from Good Old Boat and thought I would pass it along to others on th
Water in "Central" Bilge, Beneteau Oceanis 400 Fabian Vaca at 5:37pm 01.16.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/6112 Hi All, It might be a topic that has already been discussed previously but haven't been able to fin
Rudder tiller Jean at 4:54pm 01.16.17 Ask All Sailors 1/400 Hello Sailors, and happy winter! I am looking to purchase a used rudder-tiller assembly for my O'Day
Centerboard quick answer Windtherapy at 4:34pm 01.16.17 Day Sailers 5/1359 Can anybody tell me how much space there is from the top of the CB to the top of the CB channel when
Ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell? iron1951 at 3:26pm 01.16.17 Ask All Sailors 37/7453 Okay, I'm a power boat owner, but this has been the best site I have found on boat sanitation. My qu
Ray Marine antenna location on a 23.5 (1) SFKjeld at 3:18pm 01.16.17 Smaller Boats 5/502 Looking for suggestions for where to mount this antenna. Would like to keep it on the starboard side
3GMD Yanmar Vibrates near max RPM tomgrigsby at 2:34pm 01.16.17 Engines and Propulsion 4/900 I have a 3GMD Yanmar in a 79 Hunter 30. Two blade prop. My propulsion system has always vibrated a
Using outboard on Catalina 30 ottaman at 1:50pm 01.16.17 Catalina 30 29/9980 Hi, I just got myself a 1980 Catalina 30. It is in NY area and I need to get it to Kingston, Canada.
Nautus usa clearance sailnewbie at 12:25pm 01.16.17 Ask All Sailors 1/445 Good sale on rope, all sizes 30% off. One example dyneema as low as 18 cent a foot along with roller
Rebedding deck hardware (2) karellen at 11:43am 01.16.17 Mid-Size Boats 7/1879 Hello, We've been getting lots of rain the past few weeks in SF Bay, and as such I've discovered a
Nonskid gel coat repair advice please (2) PSR at 10:43am 01.16.17 Ask All Sailors 10/934 I am upgrading the main traveler and just removed the teak block that was the riser for the port end
Cal 2-25 - Screwing into bottom of bilge Grato at 8:25am 01.16.17 Cal 6/1805 Hello, Recently purchased a 1978 Cal 2-25 that has been meticulously maintained. The bilge pump's in

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Ground tackle - joining rope to chain danb2k at 9:15am 04.03.24 Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
Cabin top hand rail Arrgh at 9:04am 04.03.24 What originally made me look was that there is water somehow getting in that closet space across fro
Cabin top hand rail twodzusfittings at 8:46am 04.03.24 Also check the Title "34 Handrails" on this forum from other members. Their end product is far sup
Cabin top hand rail (2) twodzusfittings at 8:39am 04.03.24 I removed mine way back because of the constant water dripping into the cabin from the holes of the
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger john6206 at 8:36am 04.03.24 Thanks for the great advice everyone! I may decide to pull the string one of these days, but not thi
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger john6206 at 8:29am 04.03.24 Hey everyone - I can't believe how stupid I am - I never found that little button that moves to page
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! American_Mainsail at 8:27am 04.03.24 I have an original Dacron sail that will be replaced but I am trying to hold off until I get closer
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? MitchM at 8:09am 04.03.24 Load Rite trailer and 4 load rite same size 14 " 5 on 4 OEM tires were bought 9/2011
Stuffing box question. twodzusfittings at 8:02am 04.03.24 1976 Freeport Islander for $500. She's a keeper. I feel it in my bones.
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware morbidfollower at 8:02am 04.03.24 Thanks guys, I'll get it setup. Appreciate it
Cleaning foam cushions? (1) william24424 at 7:59am 04.03.24 Yes, replace foam. You don't want to... yet part of you understands you must. Also I'd suggest to ch
Outhaul Setup Oceanis 311 (4) SoSound at 7:57am 04.03.24 On my conventional rig, the there is a large aluminum cam at the forward end of the boom to grip the
Mooring setup cost.... American_Mainsail at 7:04am 04.03.24 I have a friend that just put in a very large, #10,000 granite block in my area (Portsmouth, NH) in
Mooring setup cost.... Boomer2it at 6:50am 04.03.24 reach out to DorMor for a quote and delivery $$ https://www.dor-mor.com
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain jssailem at 6:42am 04.03.24 Sounds like a practical plan to implement. Makes use of your current gear. Saves money for the many
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Scott T-Bird at 6:07am 04.03.24 I bought my parts from these guys and they were very helpful & professional. https://niemiecmarin
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:03am 04.03.24 I'd bet there are people on this forum that would look at a boat for you.
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 6:02am 04.03.24 You mean how to avoid a trip to look at a boat only to find out it's a dud? For the class of boats
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading JamesG161 at 5:57am 04.03.24 Raytheon Is now Raymarine and they will help you troubleshoot. Jim...
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Daze at 5:51am 04.03.24 I have an original Dacron sail that will be replaced but I am trying to hold off until I get closer

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