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Windy on Lake Superior yesterday (1) Jackdaw at 11:58am 04.26.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1944 50+ knots of NE breeze. Makes for some serious waves on the lee shore. That cliff is over 100 feet h
B&G autopilot installed? George Da Porge at 10:34am 04.26.16 Catalina 30 2/5940 Anyone installed a B'G autopilot (with ram attached to steering quadrant) (or any other brand attach
Whisker stays for bow sprit George Da Porge at 10:25am 04.26.16 Catalina 30 3/2064 On the Catalina 30 TR, is the bow sprit long enough that whisker stays would add any benefit? Thx!
Catalina 30 TR bobstay tension George Da Porge at 10:21am 04.26.16 Catalina 30 0/1205 Any guidance regarding what the tension on the bobstay should be? With an adjustable backstage tbe
Long-distance boat shipping - how find return leg availability? RichW9603 at 9:58am 04.26.16 Ask All Sailors 14/1216 Hi everyone, I am in process of buying a 33' sailboat. I am looking at a couple different boats, b
Anchor chain size for 356 wyctoronto at 9:15am 04.26.16 Big Boats 5/1095 I have a 2003 H356 with the original Simpson Lawrence windlass. Does anyone know the chain size for
Yanmar exhaust hose BwWhisper at 8:50am 04.26.16 Engines and Propulsion 9/3353 I am trying to replace the 1 7/8" exhaust hose on my 2gm20F but cannot seem to get it over the exhau
Oil out of Yanmar engine geek_guy at 8:34am 04.26.16 Big Boats 13/3367 I have a 3HM35F. I motored for 2 hours last weekend to find a small amount of oil in the bilge. Ma
NMEA 2000 help!! chrisings at 7:52am 04.26.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1375 Hoping some of you might have some experience with a unique issue I'm having. I am trying to convert
Stainless cable sailnewbie at 7:52am 04.26.16 Ask All Sailors 6/504 When do you know your stays are bad, mine are not frayed but are nearly out of adjustment, can I cut
Maine Sail CYQK at 4:25am 04.26.16 Ask All Sailors 34/2799 OK........ Somebody ask a question so Maine can give us some insite its been a while
Got the graphics mock up back (1) Jammin jr at 4:02am 04.26.16 The Cherubini Hunters 5/821 Here she is!!! Can't wait to get them made and installed. Should be about a month from now and of co
Max prop 22 inch for Oceanis 430? ErikFinn at 9:46pm 04.25.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2145 Hi guys, I got a Max Prop Classic 2-blade free from a friend. I'm not at my boat now and its in the
series 1 H42- onan gen set sound proofing eianm at 8:22pm 04.25.16 Big Boats 2/867 My 1991 H42 has the factory fitted Onan 8 kva gen set- which is great BUT- its very noisy! I unders
Swim ladder Hunter 280 matts997 at 7:15pm 04.25.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/1250 The previous owner removed the swim ladder from my H280 and I want to put it back on for safety reas
New to me 1988 C&C 30 MkII. Basic questions for a new owner. serpa4 at 6:51pm 04.25.16 C&C 4/6650 Good day. I have a lot of 1 liner questions if you have time please. I looked at a very nice 1988 C
Buying a boat coming out of service as a bareboat HMT2 at 6:11pm 04.25.16 Ask All Sailors 19/1262 I am not going to do anything in the foreseeable future, I have just about gotten my current boat fi
fixed port lite replacement 41DS dakno at 5:06pm 04.25.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/396 I have to replace the lense in the forward facing salon starboard fixed light. I am waiting for a re
Battery Capri at 4:53pm 04.25.16 Ask An Oday Owner 10/924 Hello everyone. I recently bought a nice 1981 22'. I'm a little overwhelmed after reading about sele
Severe Gelcoat cracking Need help on Alberg 30 (2) wesleysherman at 4:06pm 04.25.16 Ask All Sailors 2/2384 I have purchased a 1968 Alberg as a new restoration project... been itchin to build a alberg for a f

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Insurance question JoeWhite at 4:51pm 01.15.24 My H25.5 1984 was automatically coveted by my homeowner policy. I did not have to buy insurance for
Insurance question dLj at 4:43pm 01.15.24 I have a 1984 41 foot boat. Because it is over 40 feet it is hard to insure. I carry an insurance po
Insurance question kappykaplan at 4:36pm 01.15.24 what are your policy limits with specific attention to liability? Agreed value on the hull Protect
Insurance question Ralph Johnstone at 4:30pm 01.15.24 He constantly talks about not being able to insure older boats. He's probably just smoking crack.
Insurance question Crazy Dave Condon at 4:23pm 01.15.24 @kappykaplan and @jssailem what are your policy limits with specific attention to liability?
C25 new mainsail shemandr at 4:22pm 01.15.24 I don't think there are bad lofts. I don't expect a loft can stay in business delivering sub standa
Insurance question jssailem at 4:03pm 01.15.24 I have a 1974 Cal 35 Cruiser. Geico (BoatUS) has renewed my policy since 2016.
Insurance question kappykaplan at 3:17pm 01.15.24 I bought my 1983 Pearson in 2008. Markel America continues to renew the policy.
C25 new mainsail SailingLoto at 3:09pm 01.15.24 What are some things one should look for when shopping for a loft? What aspects make a high quality
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light BigEasy at 2:00pm 01.15.24 Looks like you can still get it from Beneteau Spare Parts (for the non-negligible cost of $342). Bu
Beneteau 373 - How to remove a fixed port light Davidasailor26 at 1:38pm 01.15.24 Before you attempt to remove it, I would ensure that replacements continue to be available through
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Davidasailor26 at 1:31pm 01.15.24
Hunter 34 Stern railing height ? Mike Culik at 1:20pm 01.15.24 PS. I haven't moved the stern light!
Hunter 34 Stern railing height ? Mike Culik at 1:19pm 01.15.24 Claude I have Garhauer DD 6-2 davits mounted to my 1986 H31. I've had them for 8 years now! Great s
Service Kits for "SKIPPER Type 7&8 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:54pm 01.15.24 Kerosene stoves are more common among people who camp than on boats...try googling for retailers who
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Tally Ho at 12:41pm 01.15.24 Hello all and thanks in advance for any help you could give. I am about to tighten the keelbolts on
HP fuel pump on M35 Stu Jackson at 12:37pm 01.15.24 RPM is not steady as it goes up and down a bit. Engine runs to the point of reaching operating temp
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose Tally Ho at 12:26pm 01.15.24 I've a brand new length of 2"ID soft exhaust hose (dual layer). Just wondering if I could cut to ri
Service Kits for "SKIPPER Type 7&8 Mike Fournier at 12:22pm 01.15.24 thank for your prompt reply Peggie. I have an old kerosene Shipmate galley stove that is also a str
Vision (freestanding) Mast holding water dlochner at 11:55am 01.15.24 The water is coming in through the sheaves on the masts, halyard exit plates, and anywhere the mast

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