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What constitutes an anchorage...and can I anchor elsewhere ? (2) Tally Ho at 2:35pm 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 27/8428 I am primarily a day- sailor, but once a year I head out over the Labor Day weekend for an over-nigh
Excessive zinc relacement (1) FriscoRon at 1:18pm 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 32/2970 Hi all, I bought a 1999 Hunter 376 sailboat in February 2016. I'm a new boater. My Marina is in the
Additional Mast Lighting Added (1) Seahorse24 at 10:54am 09.10.16 Trailer Sailors 7/3376 My son wanted to add Mast lights at the top of the mast. There was one existing mast light about hal
Ev 100 autopilot installation on macgregor26m maraist at 10:17am 09.10.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/898 I have completed the installation and am now in the calibration part and can't seem to get the rudde
Sailboat Instruments EJWash at 10:00am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 29/2665 At present, my 1989 Catalina 30 is equipped with a Signet SL80 (speed, depth, and temperature) and a
Help finding older Ray Marine rail mount GPS sensor rfrye1 at 9:18am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 4/770 The mushroom shaped dome the screws onto the rail mount on my '98 Hunter finally cracked. It's an ol
Reinforce Hunter 25.5 Engine Mount Dutchman at 8:15am 09.10.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/610 New Hunter 25.5 owner here with a questions. Currently have an 80+lb 8hp Merc on the transom with
Yanmar 3GMF starting hard Charlie98117 at 8:13am 09.10.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1549 I have a 3GMF that is beginning to have some issues when starting when it is cold. Previously I wou
Beneteau sign removal (1) Rob Spicer at 1:45am 09.10.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1688 Beneteau 423 , I would like to replacing the grey stickers on the side of our cabin top but haven't
Is the party over? RussC at 8:44pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 41/2682 Jennifer and I took a drive today just to get out on a nice sunny day. decided to go up to Howard Pr
Compass replacement H-280 matts997 at 7:07pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1326 My old Aquameter bulkhead compass finally bit the dust, began leaking and it can't be repaired. I'm
Climb the mast? SeanTX at 6:19pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/1318 Looks like somebody has to and probably me. This is on my 84 Hunter 25.5. Thinking about doing it ri
Looking for a used jib 115% for my hunter 29.5 luisjames at 6:12pm 09.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/911 The Newton Storm broke in piesces my jib please advice on a used or or directions to find one
Hunter 380 rigging issue TheTY at 5:33pm 09.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/539 I have a Hunter 380 and according to the manual the diamonds are to be located behind the intermedia
velocitek speedpuck fred1diver at 4:08pm 09.09.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1358 anyone use this device? might be a new addition to Narcosis for next year :) how do you like it?
Manual Anchor Windlass BDRogers at 1:36pm 09.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1812 Does anyone know what kind of windlass this is? I would like to find parts for it if possible. Image
AC/Battery relay? jyjohnson at 12:51pm 09.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/1038 I have a battery/AC question: When on AC/shore power: 1. I want the 12v panel to be powered by a 12
Light Nite (1) cb32863 at 12:43pm 09.09.16 Racing 5/1287 Was a very light air night "racing" last night. We had about 6kts at the start but it quickly shut d
Anyone else know the feeling.... (1) Megaro76 at 12:39pm 09.09.16 Catalina 22 30/2418 When you buy a boat that hasn't been in the water for a long time in my case a 1976 Catalina 22-Hull
H170, help replacing centeboard block Marty at 12:33pm 09.09.16 Day Sailers 0/656 i need to replace the block on the Center Board. How do I remove the Bail without damaging those rub

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Just an FYI re: inflatable PFD's Blitz at 7:55pm 04.14.24 no named brands on Amazon are $8 each, named brands on Defender are like $30 for three, WM is like $
Just an FYI re: inflatable PFD's Blitz at 7:52pm 04.14.24 yep, most bobbins recommend being replaced after only three years. Some instructions say 3-6 years.
Uniden UM415 VHF Mystery Static shemandr at 7:33pm 04.14.24 Once ham radio is mentioned, I'm out! But hopefully my post will bring the OP to the top of the li
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 7:13pm 04.14.24 I agree. It is much cheaper, more powerful, and more versatile than a stern thruster. You are wro
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:13pm 04.14.24 Question: I keep reading that the fittings in this tank are NPS. Is that specific to Beneteau? Or
How to tie up to a cleat (or how NOT to lose your dinghy) shemandr at 7:08pm 04.14.24 I did swim for my dingy once. Cocktails were involved.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 7:08pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in t
Santana 21 design info needed buckwhidden1 at 6:22pm 04.14.24 Search the threads on this site for no traveler rig and you will find various examples of boom end
Vang? DanMaine at 5:43pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Vang? Will Gilmore at 5:38pm 04.14.24 Except when you're off the wind. That's where questions about the traveler and mid-boom sheeting c
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? stickinthemud57 at 5:30pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in th
Rigger in Dallas - Fort Worth area? stickinthemud57 at 5:16pm 04.14.24 I know a guy. Check your PM.
Vang? kappykaplan at 3:02pm 04.14.24 Well designed and adjusted sheet cars usually do that job perfectly well. Except when you're off t
Vang? Will Gilmore at 2:56pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Chafe guard for dodger dlochner at 2:08pm 04.14.24 I have black vinyl. Works well.
Chafe guard for dodger Rich Stidger at 1:37pm 04.14.24 I use regular light grey leather, but I have also lowered my bimini frame to provide less chance of
Lewmar wheel brake jammed kappykaplan at 1:19pm 04.14.24 Easy fix! Well done! Sail safe. :beer:
Lewmar wheel brake jammed HarryvdMeer at 1:11pm 04.14.24 Thanks for your comments. Upon close inspection I noticed that one of the steering wheel bolts had
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 12:44pm 04.14.24 Thanks for the comments
Entering Canade with children. Terry Cox at 12:42pm 04.14.24 Year before last I checked in at Bedwell. Hi Mike. Cleared Canada Customs in five minutes last sea

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