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Pearson 32 through hull question (4) JibJab at 5:58pm 05.27.24 Pearson 3/245
ABYC wire identification question? BAD ORCA at 3:54pm 05.27.24 Musings With Maine Sail 25/1268 I'm getting close to finishing up my re-wiring project and want to start labeling and identifying ev
310/315 People needed! Alansails at 1:02pm 05.27.24 Catalina 310 0/295 Our organization is looking for volunteers to Aid others! No need to leave home! Great Pay! The 310/
Lube for Seld�n vang (1) kbgunn at 12:24pm 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/121
Tank display panel replacement barrilem at 12:12pm 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/171 Need to replace original tank system monitoring display for water/holding tank and can't find compar
Dickinson newport type, or forced air / vevor / 12v diesel heater? adamv at 9:06am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 7/242 Which would you prefer? A slow and fiddly to heat (and less child friendly, potentially smelly) dick
Are your PFD's ready? jssailem at 8:51am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 9/409 It is that time of year when boat safety gear gets hauled out of storage and carried down to the boa
The falling c - Clip (1) odaydokay at 8:45am 05.27.24 Ask All Sailors 13/413 I'm up on the deck this morning fitting a new block for the furler line (yes, after 39 years, a Scha
Cut rudder bottom? B41S5. georgetheleo at 5:13am 05.27.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/223 I have a beneteau 1990 41S5. I want to cut 4 inches off the bottom. Is there metal in there? Anyo
Help with seized fresh water pump Afraal at 4:03am 05.27.24 Catalina 310 17/664 Hope you guys are having a great Memorial Day! I need some guidance from the experts here: On our
Searching for Moody 46 / Moody 47 Mojo321 at 12:26am 05.27.24 Other Sailboats 1/122 Good day, I am looking to purchase a good Moody 46 / 47 2000 and up. If you are considering selling
Chain plates Hunter 49 (3) Screen Saver at 12:06am 05.27.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/806 Anyone seen this before ? Found this today on starboard side chainplate: It looks very much like a c
hunter 33 2004 bar indicator michel06440 at 11:50pm 05.26.24 Mid-Size Boats 9/314 how to install a bar indicator on a hunter 33 from 2004 thank you
Mistral 16 sailboat engine mount (2) Ace214 at 8:05pm 05.26.24 Engines and Propulsion 6/363 Hi everyone, I just bought an old Mistral 16 sailing dinghy and I'm trying to figure out how to ins
Swim step lanyard (1) DArcy at 6:50pm 05.26.24 Ask All Sailors 10/291 The center section of my transom swings down to open the swim ladder. The steps are inside the part
Gelcoat Cracks on Toe Rail (2) KyleH at 5:58pm 05.26.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/288 Hi There, We are looking a purchasing our first boat a 2001 Hunter 340. I know that gelcoat cracks
Prospective Catalina 30 (1987, MkII tall rig) keel issue (2) Qorgyle at 4:31pm 05.26.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/335 Hey folks, looking for a second (or third or fourth) opinion on this keel "repair". As you can see,
Beneteau 285 Backstay Tension Block Setup AldernyRace at 4:08pm 05.26.24 Ask All Sailors 6/147 Hello, I just bought a Beneteau 285 '89 and she has the split backstay with two blocks and a ring
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? xavpil at 3:33pm 05.26.24 Ask All Sailors 14/471
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? SimonHGR at 11:55am 05.26.24 Ask All Sailors 17/418 Hi all, I have climbed (or more honestly, been winched up :) the mast of an Elan 380, and I'm not b

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Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. Davidasailor26 at 7:44am 07.14.24 That's impossible, since the table is mounted to the binnacle that houses the compass - so, you're
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" jssailem at 7:43am 07.14.24 Sure from a mathematical perspective. I see no relevant application of this construct to my cruising
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Scott T-Bird at 7:40am 07.14.24
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Scott T-Bird at 7:30am 07.14.24 1 to 1 is a 45 d angle. I believe the format is horizontal to vertical. The hypotenuse isn't a fac
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Davidasailor26 at 7:26am 07.14.24
Damaged gel coat Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 07.14.24 I agree - and or grind past the cracking. From the looks of the depth you may need to stabilize the
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Scott T-Bird at 7:15am 07.14.24 John, looks like you are getting much closer to dropping the lines and setting sail. Glad you came
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers? john6206 at 7:04am 07.14.24
Raymarine GPX File Editing Monterey385 at 6:43am 07.14.24 Thanks guys ... great info as usual. I downloaded the GPS utility Rich suggested. Its a pretty nic
Raymarine GPX File Editing jssailem at 6:42am 07.14.24 GPX file which is essentially an XML text file. Raymarine has done a really nice job of using custo
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes mermike at 6:42am 07.14.24 @thinwater, Good comments. Thank you. ing at the pull motor mostly occurs at the splice. Once the c
Damaged gel coat jviss at 6:41am 07.14.24 I think the only thing that will work is to grind it out and re-do with gel coat.
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes mermike at 6:26am 07.14.24 Cornflakes anyone. As an engineer myself I applaud you need to "make things better" but this solut
Catalina 27 teak before and after jssailem at 6:07am 07.14.24 I was able to apply 3 nice thick coats With varnish, I have found a series (6plus) of thin coats l
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes smokey73 at 6:04am 07.14.24 Cornflakes anyone. As an engineer myself I applaud you need to "make things better" but this soluti
Raymarine GPX File Editing Ward H at 6:00am 07.14.24 @jssailem May be able to help. He uses OpenCPN and knows it quite well. I know I exported a track
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard (1) BTC1984 at 5:54am 07.14.24
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard Davidasailor26 at 5:51am 07.14.24
Catalina 27 teak before and after BTC1984 at 5:33am 07.14.24
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard sailme88 at 5:32am 07.14.24 Good News/Bad News.... The good..The halyard is still outside the mast. Replacement in place is very

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