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Jaded by positive information ....... woodster at 5:44pm 06.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/2374 ....I have had the displeasure of witnessing two attempts at a motor mount and shaft alignment in th
Stainless Steel Ports for "79" Hunter 30 Robert1224 at 5:27pm 06.16.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/673 Ahoy, Has anyone installed stainless steel ports on their Hunter 30? If so what brand and type did
2nd Happiest day in a boat owners life?? Rich M at 4:59pm 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1023 As the title suggests last week I sold Harmony my 1985 28.5 that we sailed for the last 26 years. G
C30 Throttle & Trans Controls Replacement HELP!!! lpbosch at 3:55pm 06.16.16 Catalina 30 12/1632 I have a Universal Atomic 5411 (1981). It has the duel controls. One for transmission one for thrott
Why we do this thing called sailing.... (2) rgranger at 2:58pm 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 4/498 These were taken a few weeks ago at Smith Mountain Lake, VA Post-um if you got-um
Any clue what this is....? (2) rgranger at 2:21pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1661 I have this clamp on my stern rail that has a cylindrical recess and a set screw to hold something i
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast (1) Flakeypuff at 1:47pm 06.16.16 Smaller Boats 13/1077 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has cos
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast Flakeypuff at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/584 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has co
Plastic Laminate alfaguy at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/782 I am replacing the face frames in my 90 Hunter 27-2 head (the doors are fine), but cannot find any s
Time for new standing rigging Lee Scott at 10:58am 06.16.16 Big Boats 6/994 I'm beginning to get some broken strands on my standing rigging, so it's time to think about replaci
Too much presure on Raritan PHII manual head AlexEngelsman at 10:40am 06.16.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/1486 Following Peggie's advise, I installed a raritan PHII over 2 years ago. It has been working great an
Center Cockpit Cracked Fiberglass Around Edges Skullrider at 10:35am 06.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/423 I'm looking at a 1993 Catalina/Morgan Center Cockpit. The Cockpit appears to have been formed separa
Hunter 260 standing rigging adjust Tim Gunderson at 9:49am 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1640 Hi, I bought a Hunter 260 (2001 vintage) in 2004 and for the first time, I am preparing to tune my
Check out my new $50 faux cabin sole (3) kito at 9:17am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 22/4206 Still not finished but thought I would snap a few pics. I am very pleased with the results although
Anyone replaced stanchions on an O'day 23? Advice needed James19955 at 8:05am 06.16.16 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2210 Notice that one of my stanchions has a crack near the base so I want to replace. I looked at the 4
Updating Software for Raymrine e series GWG at 8:04am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/614 Has anyone upgraded the software on an e series Raymarine MFD for the new dock to dock autorouting?
Does anybody know the hard over time for a catalina 30 ChrisCall at 7:49am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 16/3669 I'm setting up my raymarine ev100 autopilot. Does anyone know the hard over time for a catalina 30?
1987 Catalina 30 Edsel steering system ClarenceJames at 4:52am 06.16.16 Catalina 30 8/3457 My C30 has a radial drive wheel mounted in a shallow well located aft of the Edson steering pedestal
Electrical Shock Drowning (ESD) & Fresh Water (1) Anonymous 121765 at 4:43am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 29/2718 Guys, If you boat and/or swim in fresh water bodies, take note to read this article on ESD. It may
Oday 28 VBeth Screen Hardware (2) IAMCCF at 8:06pm 06.15.16 Bigger Boats 4/1259 Hi All, Has anyone found replacement hardware for the VBert Privacy screen? Mine has several broken

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Rode for Desolation Sound leo310 at 3:44pm 03.21.24 I have been sailing around Desolation Sound for many years as it only 3 hour away. We use 100 feet c
Marine insurance dmax at 3:04pm 03.21.24 Switched from Boat US/Geico to Progresive, better price. No claims though.
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? shemandr at 3:02pm 03.21.24 I don't think I would consider Hawk Channel ocean sailing. Large swells are broken by the reef. Yo
321 Rudder Play - Parts (2) joker460 at 2:18pm 03.21.24 Most Oceanis Beneteau rudders are designed the same way. There many videos showing what needs to be
bow stemhead 351 (2) Claude L.-Auger at 2:05pm 03.21.24 Same thing happened in summer of 2021 to a friend who owns an Oceanis 321. What broke in 2 was the
Marine insurance kloudie1 at 1:57pm 03.21.24 Progressive here too. I am happy with the Gulf Coast coverage.. ~$1500 up to 75 miles offshore..
Marine insurance Project_Mayhem at 1:35pm 03.21.24 Progressive has had a pretty good reputation. I'm pretty happy with it. A few members that have made
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? dlochner at 1:28pm 03.21.24 2. I am outfitting Ziggy now with all of the ocean basics I can. We just added an auto tiller, Garm
Rode for Desolation Sound Terry Cox at 12:28pm 03.21.24 Are you getting a lot of hunting while you're at anchor? Do you use a riding sail or some other set
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Scott T-Bird at 12:20pm 03.21.24 I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AG
No core?? (2) dmax at 12:04pm 03.21.24 Yeah, some of the nuts are hard/impossible to reach - not unlike every other boat I've seen. Yes, I
Rode for Desolation Sound dLj at 11:35am 03.21.24 Thanks for that info, @Terry Cox . I think, generally, long chain anchor rodes are somewhat overra
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? (1) rgranger at 11:24am 03.21.24 Active captain used to be a great way to find local marinas and I would call ahead and ask about par
Hull damage mac twenty five dlochner at 11:22am 03.21.24 You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. dlochner at 11:13am 03.21.24 It is often assumed that West Marine will have the worst price but...earlier this week I purchased
Hull damage mac twenty five rgranger at 11:12am 03.21.24 Thankyou so much !! Cant wait to work on it ! I am in Northern Mi its snowing! You will have to wa
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. rgranger at 11:00am 03.21.24 Check your insurance policy. It may not cover you if you have damage from a battery that is not ma
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Bob S at 10:29am 03.21.24 I have no experience with SSB, I'm a coastal sailor but I read an interesting post (SSB/Starlink) on
No core?? Arrgh at 10:07am 03.21.24 I can't disagree with any of that :)
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 kerryedwards at 9:54am 03.21.24 With a no-start condition on an engine with glow plugs, the first thing you should confirm is operat

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