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Beneteau First 305 (Pictures) help GregorLuv at 12:46pm 06.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/3721 Hi Folks, So I went down and inspected the boat (thank you for the link about what to inspect). I
1984 O'Day 23... bottom construction under foxhole... glaufman at 11:20am 06.01.16 Ask An Oday Owner 22/2433 Hi All- I recently purchased a 1984 (I'm told, not sure how to verify) O'Day23 ... I'd like to add a
Furlex 300S problem SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:56am 06.01.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1265 My Furlex 300S has become extremely hard to furl and retrieve the sail. I have taken apart to grease
Yanmar Control Panel thaeni at 10:17am 06.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2664 I have a Yanmar 3gm30f. When I turn the key on the alarm does not sound, also when I shut the engine
Shower head for B361 Bob Grove at 9:46am 06.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1770 My wife requested a new shower head for the shower in our 2000 B361. I looked for the part on the
Another Shoot thru Transducer Question Squidd at 9:02am 06.01.16 Ask All Sailors 14/1311 I have a 27' Keel Stepped boat that I dry dock (mast up storage during week, launch on weekends) I h
Camping and Sailing-May 2016 ShotgunSlim at 6:36am 06.01.16 Catalina 22 12/2407 It's looooooonger than it needed to be, but it sure is hard leaving good sailing video out when you
1979 Hunter 27 Cherubini Owen at 9:35pm 05.31.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1157 I recently bought a 1979 Hunter 27 Cherubini. I wanted to see if anyone knows how the inside of the
Hunter 216 Keel Eye Repair (5) Professional Nomad at 8:19pm 05.31.16 Smaller Boats 9/2887 About midway through the sailing season last year the keel eye on my rudder gave out leaving me scra
Water System (7) Doug J at 7:37pm 05.31.16 Smaller Boats 3/1095 The PO of my boat installed a 25 gallon portable water bladder. At first I wasn't sure I liked it.
in need of info please (1) shane1974 at 7:25pm 05.31.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1217 Hello I'm Shane, I am new to the entire sail boat thing and not even sure of what I have my uncle p
Sailing on Sardis Lake, MS, USA williamtl at 7:21pm 05.31.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2275 Hey All, Taking the Mac 26D down to Mississippi June 20-24 and maybe a little earlier. Would love
Update to lose rigging post Piotr at 7:08pm 05.31.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/691 So I did what I was told and after removing the backstay, tightening the jib halyard to the forward
Clamshell vent covers--PVC Retiring type at 4:51pm 05.31.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2658 I lost the clamshell vent cover for the anchor well drain hole on my 2006 Beneteau 343 on one side o
Catalina 380 water tank question kimelmore at 4:40pm 05.31.16 Big Boats 13/5248 My question is this; My boat has 3 water tanks, One under the vee berth, one under the port settee a
Portable radio All U Get at 4:35pm 05.31.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1857 Hi all, We have a West Marine VHF 250 portable radio that has a antenna that is in need of repair.
Replacement transom unit spring (2) fireone at 4:22pm 05.31.16 Parts Search 1/577 I am looking for replacement spring for my 23' oday this goes on the transom engine mount unit(not s
Propane grill All U Get at 4:21pm 05.31.16 Ask All Sailors 17/1576 Hi all, Our rail mounted propane grill has been getting harder to start because of the lack of gas
just bought a 222 have concerns with past owners modifactions (1) mark west at 1:50pm 05.31.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/955 the mast is my first project , see picture . the back stay has small pulley for main sail I assume
Cruisair Carryon Air Conditioner Hatch Bag? (2) pateco at 1:27pm 05.31.16 Ask All Sailors 18/13085 124106 A friend gave me this Cruisair Carryon for free, but it is missing the hatchbag to seal the h

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Looking for new sails?? danooxnard at 7:48am 09.08.23 I bought a new jib for my C- 22 when I installed a new furler two years ago. It is an awesome sail
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 7:42am 09.08.23 You may find new sails will help. But that is a but of a bite in the wallet. You have discovered sin
Hunter Gel Cote? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:41am 09.08.23 The forum store use to sell a smaller supply for small projects. You may want to call and ask
Riding sail at anchor? Bill England at 7:39am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) dlochner at 7:20am 09.08.23 Thanks, Dave. I wouldn't claim to know how to create an official schematic. This drawing was just
Riding sail at anchor? jssailem at 7:14am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Rudder counterbalance? HeelBoy at 7:06am 09.08.23 I really appreciate the input, everyone. I especially like being instructed to do more sailing.
Adding second reef to main sail? CowboyWay at 7:04am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced th
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 6:55am 09.08.23 Your inquiry seeks sail build guidance. In of the Quantum Sails resource sites they posted this inf
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 6:54am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult
Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rich Stidger at 6:41am 09.08.23 West harbor on Fishers Island. Stonington just inside the breakwater. Watch Hill- good but 30 minut
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions dlochner at 6:16am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult t
H42P - new thru hull and seacocks JamesG161 at 6:08am 09.08.23
Hunter 42 Passage Steaming Light Replacement JamesG161 at 6:02am 09.08.23 I changed my fixture completely. Jim...
Hunter Gel Cote? JamesG161 at 5:59am 09.08.23 Any hints if I just want to mix my own? Use the guide to mixing tints, by Spectrum. Jim...
Sahara Dust (1) JamesG161 at 5:48am 09.08.23 219690 No Desert Dust for USA today. Jim...
Invest 96L (1) JamesG161 at 5:38am 09.08.23 Current Models show TS Margot Will be Hurricane for the Fishes.:thumbup:
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes jssailem at 5:33am 09.08.23 Nice info @Ralph Johnstone. His HE looks clean. Mine was crusty with evidence of corrosion. The bit
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes Jimongee at 5:11am 09.08.23
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX sailme88 at 4:51am 09.08.23 the 100% way of identifying 2stroke vs 4 stroke... look for an oil dip stick on the side of the engi

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