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Yanmar 2GM20 maintenance details Justin_NSA at 7:47am 10.19.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/838 I'm getting ready to haul Bella Luna out for the season so I'm going thru the winterization process
How to remove a swing keel Mrtuner at 5:12am 10.19.16 Trailer Sailors 2/3251 I have a Sirocco 15 and I would like to remove the keel to inspect the pivot bolt. I can't see how t
Mainsail Handling >>> Furl Boom or ? Agonizing... Rick D at 9:44pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 38/6224 40', fractionally rigged, full battens, shorthanded sailing. OK, so I am having a dilemma... what to
anyone have a capacity plate on their 1979 25 ft O Day? Jeff22156 at 7:00pm 10.18.16 Ask An Oday Owner 20/3043 Dear O Day Owners, Anyone have a capacity plate for a 1979 25 ft O Day? I want to make a capacity pl
Boat Repairs seem insane Randall Schmidt at 5:26pm 10.18.16 Ask An Oday Owner 64/6704 I have a 1984 O'Day 28 that needs some work according to my surveyor when I bought her. Below is wh
Hunter 420 aft deck cushions highportsail at 3:07pm 10.18.16 Big Boats 1/639 I am under contact on a 420 and was wondering if any of you know a source for cushions that go on th
Outboard mount, and centerboard question Carter Mac 26 at 2:42pm 10.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1095 1993 Mac 26S. I just bought a new Yamaha 8 hp and the dealer said I should through-bolt the mount.
Possible Hunter 23.5 Purches MaryEllaRose at 2:40pm 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/490 I'm considering purchasing a 1994 Hunter 23.5 from another sailor at the marina where we keep our Ca
Wind system to add to existing system cramina at 2:31pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 2/323 I have a Raymarine ST40 depth instrument, a Raymarine ST40 speed instrument and a e7 multifunction d
Sabot - Good dinghy for middle-aged man and his dog? pkpdjh at 2:18pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/5348 I already have a C14.2 for dinghy racing and going out with friends. But, what I really want is a s
Upgrading Autohelm Raymarine. Anybodyelse been through this (5) FlynBryn at 12:35pm 10.18.16 Big Boats 2/957 Hello, this should be pretty simple. I'm hoping someone has gone this same exact upgrade and can hel
North Channel, Georgian Bay freeheelbillie at 11:58am 10.18.16 Destinations 5/2796 Talk to me about your favorite spot(s) Planning a trip for 2017 season
Replacing Electrical Panel Switch kiteflyer at 11:43am 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/636 I'm going to replace my steaming light with a two-way LED steaming/deck light combo. Any ideas on w
For those with white Kiwigrip..... kito at 10:21am 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/7676 Just wondering if it's a pain to keep clean. I have a gallon of white that I was going to mix with a
Oceanis 311 Owners on Facebook! MikeKobernus at 10:52pm 10.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1129 New Facebook Group for Oceanis 311 owners. Come one, come all. If you have a B311, or you are think
Hunter 23 rigging Rcarbo at 9:20pm 10.17.16 Smaller Boats 8/949 New owner of Hunter 23 needs advice on best way to rig outhaul, down haul, and topping lift.
Too Much Battery Weight in old icebox location? 1983 H34 (1) H3newdog at 8:04pm 10.17.16 Big Boats 5/729 I'm planning on locating 2 - GC2 batteries with space for an additional two in the area where I remo
Autohelm 7000 goes to "standby" about every 9 or 10 minutes Rosetta Stone10263 at 8:02pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 9/879 I'm a new owner of 1996 Beneteau 440. It has an Autohelm 7001. The first sail aboard was about 85
Fuel tank replacement chuck stas at 7:30pm 10.17.16 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1081 Any one have a spot to purchase a new fuel tank for a 1983 Oday 30' its an 18 gal tank. Filters keep
Winter boat cover - oval "pool tarp" vs rectangular? Chris & Lenore at 3:44pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 23/4472 I was going to purchase my usual 30 X 40 foot tarp but heard that some people use oval pool tarps in

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Backstay Connection to Mast shemandr at 5:59am 03.21.24 I would want the backstay to be attached the the aft most place on the mast or crane. I guess that
Rode for Desolation Sound American_Mainsail at 5:58am 03.21.24 We've been to Desolation Sound a number of times over the years in our 35,000 pound boat, which has
Hunter Propeller Anode American_Mainsail at 5:35am 03.21.24 I keep 2 magnesium shaft anodes on my boat at all times. One gets replaced each year (so 2 years
No core?? Tally Ho at 5:30am 03.21.24 Lake Michigan is no joke!! I always liked the layout of the 322, but couldn't find one for sale wh
Bad Layered Fiberglass? American_Mainsail at 5:22am 03.21.24 Absolutely, positively, get a pre-purchase survey. Surveying that boat will likely cost < 1 boat buc
Hunter Propeller Anode Tally Ho at 5:20am 03.21.24 Is stay current corrosion something that you see commonly in fresh water? I was under the impressio
Adding Solar to Hunter 466 leary17 at 5:20am 03.21.24 Hi @leary17 - check out my knowledge base article that I've been building out over time. Scroll dow
Adding Solar to Hunter 466 American_Mainsail at 5:18am 03.21.24
Deck locker hardware for 1989 C&C 37/40 JCSail at 5:03am 03.21.24 Lot of C&C stainless rails and such (plus CS, Hinterholler, extra) was made by Marine \| Marine Produ
Hunter Propeller Anode American_Mainsail at 4:49am 03.21.24 That's unfortunate. Let's hope there is not stray current floating around your marina or in the boa
No core?? Arrgh at 4:08am 03.21.24 Lake Michigan is no joke!! I always liked the layout of the 322, but couldn't find one for sale whe
Rode for Desolation Sound Terry Cox at 4:05am 03.21.24
Replacing C 310 fuel tank john2 at 1:09am 03.21.24 Our boat was a mess when we bought it.... I had several leaks in the back, hwh connections water hos
outboard hoisting xavpil at 11:54pm 03.20.24 I sincerely ask that you take it easy with the trash talking, especially with just the one inciden
Rode for Desolation Sound jssailem at 9:52pm 03.20.24
Rode for Desolation Sound JoeWhite at 9:27pm 03.20.24 My C36 has 50' of chain and 3/4" rode. I feel safer with thicker rode.
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 03.20.24 AGM for Boats Changing batteries AGM technology is the worst for boaters ever invented. Why? Read
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question MaryEllaRose at 8:25pm 03.20.24
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 8:22pm 03.20.24 I don't really see the specifications for a deep cycle. How can I be sure I am getting a deep cycle
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 8:15pm 03.20.24 A battery like that will be just fine for starting the engine. The problem is that starting the eng

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