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Pipe threads NYSail at 8:35am 03.28.23 Ask All Sailors 10/648 So I replaced my hot water heater last season and added the threaded to hose barb fittings for the h
Tohatsu 6hp, Should I carry spare parts? Sail22Capri22 at 6:53am 03.28.23 Ask All Sailors 12/967 I purchased a new (2021) Tohatsu 6hp long shaft for my Capri 22 last fall. I had used it a couple of
Halman 27 The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:57am 03.28.23 Ask All Sailors 5/1660 Could it be considered a blue water boat?
Javelin woodwork javelin514 at 12:18am 03.28.23 Day Sailers 2/954 I have a 1965 Javelin and am attempting to do a little restoring. Does anyone know where I can get s
Yamaha 33 fuel tanks sailmandan at 7:28pm 03.27.23 Yamaha 4/737 New to the forum. My fuel tanks are part of the hull under the 1/4 berth and under the starboard laz
Quileute Harbor Marina aka Lapush Boat Basin, Washington Coast dkinzer at 6:19pm 03.27.23 Ask All Sailors 9/894 I'm in the process of figuring out the legs of a trip from Astoria, Oregon to Port Angeles, Washingt
Seaward 25 mast raising system Gmeyer at 5:33pm 03.27.23 Seaward 3/1406 Anyone know of a video or instructions how to use the mast raising system that comes with a 2000 Sea
Asbestos? (1) Plymouth Sailor at 3:19pm 03.27.23 Ask All Sailors 9/812
O'day 192 tidal mooring rmilofsky at 2:48pm 03.27.23 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1059
Pedestal guard replacment (3) Scott T-Bird at 11:10am 03.27.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1844 I'm still trying to make helm improvements and have mostly frustration so far, and more questions th
USA iPadAir with Navionics didn't work in Europe JohnK Austin TX at 9:51am 03.27.23 Ask All Sailors 5/417 Hello all, For a short charter trip, flew to Europe from USA. I have Navionics on 2021 iPadAir but
Why are silicone based waxes bad? Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 03.27.23 Ask All Sailors 20/2369 I acquired a gallon of Meguire's cleaner wax for free a few months back. This weekend I tried it on
Beneteau 361 leak behind shower bmadan at 4:37am 03.27.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/541 I have a 361 beneteau and I'm pretty sure the leak is behind the shower wall. Any one have a suggest
Water Tank Material WasabiRush at 3:57am 03.27.23 Big Boats 10/837 Are the H34 water tanks HDPE or PP? Thanks
Port light internal trim gaskets (3) PK123 at 10:01pm 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 10/635 Mirage 27 - Vancouver BC ....just in the process of renovating the port lights and wondering where
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? (1) anastas at 7:27pm 03.26.23 Engines and Propulsion 18/4144 Hi all, I attempted to replace my raw water pump impeller and when I opened the face plate I saw th
Advice for newbie on equipping a boat with a Main Sail (5) Redwood707 at 7:15pm 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 22/1536 I just made the leap a few weeks ago and purchased an 18 foot Laguna Windrose 18. The hull seems to
Sole Replacement chschell at 4:59pm 03.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/767 Does anyone know if there is a firm out there which does pre-cut sole replacement pieces? 2000 Hunte
Water Tank level shows full even if it is empty - Beneteau Oceanis 31 (1) Gigagybe at 11:37am 03.26.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2074 Starting today my water tank level of my Beneteau Oceanis 31 shows full even if it is empty. Could i
Closet instead of front port door henri at 9:57am 03.26.23 Big Boats 1/542 Hello, On my H466 3 cabins version, I would like to replace the (port) door to the forward cabin wit

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Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues shemandr at 3:34pm 09.07.24 I think the pulpit of the OP and the pulpit of the Hunter 27 in post #14 are different. The differe
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 3:33pm 09.07.24 I find technology objectionable when it transforms the user into a carnival rider. Depends. Some p
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dlochner at 2:46pm 09.07.24
Replacing bulkhead with compression post Salt Life Hippie at 2:45pm 09.07.24 Thanks so much for your reply. :). Guess it is time to rethink my plan. I really appreciate your inp
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 2:27pm 09.07.24
Cat310 Engine bed Alansails at 2:27pm 09.07.24 looks clean! Great Job!
Interlux brushing liquid dlochner at 2:26pm 09.07.24 The shelf life postings on most products are CYA statements to protect the company from lawsuits. Wh
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dlochner at 2:16pm 09.07.24 In case you missed it. https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/boat-runs-down-a-drone-on-lake-erie
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (2) dlochner at 2:02pm 09.07.24 Hold on. Before you go cutting things off, do some more research. Here's photo of a Hunter 27 with a
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 nitrogenase at 1:50pm 09.07.24 In case helpful, I've detailed my experience replacing our Beneteau 323 salon window here.
Chain stopper question. dlochner at 1:40pm 09.07.24 Can a chain stopper be used like a ratcheting mechanism to prevent the anchor chain from slipping b
Interlux brushing liquid shemandr at 1:37pm 09.07.24 I had a can for more than 15 years. It finally went to a hazardous waste disposal site due to an im
Merit 22 owners (1) Jnovva at 1:19pm 09.07.24 Happy to say I brought home my new/old 1984 Merit 22 today. I'm the third owner and the sellers incl
Interlux brushing liquid jssailem at 1:08pm 09.07.24 Not a chemist. One of them likely will offer a professional response. The temperature changes could
Chain stopper question. jssailem at 12:57pm 09.07.24 That looks substantial. I would think it will work for your proposed plan. Before installing it on t
I need help with a "hairy" problem Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:25pm 09.07.24 Other than putting in a filter that is easy to change, I don't have any other ideas of how to avoid
Chain stopper question. BAD ORCA at 12:10pm 09.07.24 Sure. Depends on the design how practical it will be. Thank you. Im thinking of getting Lewmars.
Chain stopper question. jssailem at 12:01pm 09.07.24 Sure. Depends on the design how practical it will be.
1980s Oday jssailem at 11:46am 09.07.24 What is the trailer's condition, and what would you sell it for without the boat? Here is a Laser,
Engine wiring diagram for Hunter 35.5 jssailem at 10:38am 09.07.24 Rich Converting your battery system to Lithium is a task with many elements. Carefully explore the d

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