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WASTE TANK BENETAU OCEANIS 46 from 2008 (EUROPE) (1) STARSHIP at 12:59am 08.29.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/297 Dear all, we have a BENETEAU OCEANIS 46 from 2008 (EUROPE) with 3 cabins and 2 heads. We need to rep
Water in grid not reaching bilge pump Jon Singer at 10:59am 08.28.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/506 The boat developed a terrible sour smell with no noticeable water in the bilge and the pump function
Cruise Port Everett to Port Ludlow (4) jssailem at 10:49am 08.28.25 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/306 Last week of summer for my Grandson. We headed to the boat for his first overnight cruise. We arrive
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually? (5) Davenport at 9:42am 08.28.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/980 Forestay in jib furler broke up top. Arg. Generally, generally, is h260 forestay used without modi
Newspaper Ad 1935 (1) lehighsail at 6:48am 08.28.25 Sails Call Lounge 2/511 234073
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector (1) dyelaine at 5:28am 08.28.25 Catalina 22 16/1142 The mast light connector and the VHF antenna connector on my C-22 are both located near the base of
Hunter 50 AC salon top side windows mcconkd at 5:15am 08.28.25 Big Boats 5/527 My 2 windows on the top of my deck near the mast have developed some crazing and I am looking to rep
Full enclosure side panels fred1diver at 4:35am 08.28.25 Ask All Sailors 0/164 Hello everyone trying to make side panels for an enclosure. Just not sure about the style to go wit
1st night on by 331 novodka44 at 7:05pm 08.27.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/402 So far things that works, include. Air, AC, he going? at hot water, shower drain, cabin lights. Fan
Catalina 27 scupper hoses Rich G 1192 at 6:44pm 08.27.25 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/294
Foot pump repair for dinghy (3) zinahewitt at 9:04am 08.27.25 Ask All Sailors 16/802 Hi All, I have a liferaft that can't get maintenance, so I got the pump out of it. The pump works b
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop Rumbero at 6:10am 08.27.25 The Cherubini Hunters 14/1480 New owner here of a 1984 37C. Will be replacing my rudder and am a bit puzzled by how the rudder is
Hunter 33.5 - Holding tank dimensions gotons at 5:54am 08.27.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/415 Good morning, everyone! I have a 93 Hunter 33.5...This Saturday, I'm pulling my holding tank and go
Water leak 2004 hunter 36 (2) ChrisCall at 4:29pm 08.26.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/578 I've noticed some water behind the area where my thru hulls are in the little round cutout hole at b
Control panel Beneteau Slider at 3:24pm 08.26.25 Ask All Sailors 19/839 Our Beneteau 37 2012 has a control panel that includes fuel, water, volts plus. Can the lights for
WP10 Simrad autopilot parts (2) dandelang at 9:22am 08.26.25 Ask All Sailors 0/225 234038
H22 swing keel play quiggers at 7:24pm 08.25.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/625 A boat sat on a trailer with the swing keel up, obviously... How much play is expected on the keel
Oil filter for a 331 novodka44 at 5:12pm 08.25.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1051 I am a new owner , I am sure the oil needs to be changed. So before I start sailing I am going to ch
Rotten locker floor (1) LittleMurph at 4:40pm 08.25.25 Ask All Sailors 5/682 I have an 84 Starwind 22 that was leaking from the pry out hatch in the anchor locker. knows how l
Selene needs a new piston. FOLLOWING SEAS at 4:03pm 08.25.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1028 Hello, I have 1999 Hunter 310. GREAT BOAT. I need to replace the piston on the Selden Rodkicker. It

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Hunter 1987 26.5 chainplate fix Landfall88 at 4:08pm 11.17.25
Boat Smell - Inner Hull JoeWhite at 3:50pm 11.17.25 Yes, air circulation would help. Flush the head with fresh water and pour about tablespoon of olive
First year owner/1986 First 375 - Knucklehead help jssailem at 2:15pm 11.17.25 How you wish to use it is up to you. Options might include Terminal end for a jack line from the
Teak oil or varnish for dinghy floor boards? Barnacle Bill at 12:25pm 11.17.25 Like anything, there's more expensive and cheaper products and the better quality you can expect fro
Winch maintenance questions Barnacle Bill at 12:19pm 11.17.25 Ridh Stidger gave good info. You can also go to the Lewmar website and get instructions on winch ma
Outboard transom mount repair Landfall88 at 11:47am 11.17.25
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Hunter Enthusiast at 11:46am 11.17.25 Our prior boat pulpit design wasn't well thought out such that the chain caused unnecessary damage
Light-Weight Solar Panels colemj at 11:20am 11.17.25 Wattage is primarily a function of physical dimension, as this reflects the individual cell efficien
Light-Weight Solar Panels dlochner at 11:17am 11.17.25 Panels are big and often heavy. Panels that use better quality PV cells will tend to be smaller an
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Don S/V ILLusion at 10:56am 11.17.25 Our prior boat pulpit design wasn't well thought out such that the chain caused unnecessary damage t
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 10:33am 11.17.25 I'm assuming that's all in the holiday spirit, so free of charge? Or are the charges included? -Wi
Hunter 1987 26.5 chainplate fix (4) LuckyDuck at 9:39am 11.17.25 I just discovered a similar issue on our Catalina 25. My chainplate setup is slightly different, an
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection Hunter Enthusiast at 9:37am 11.17.25 Sailboats are made in such low numbers that it usually doesnt make sense for a manufacturer to make
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish Ben Wiles at 8:50am 11.17.25 I purchased a Hunter 326 last year and we are bringing her back a bit at a time.. I've heard the in
Hunter 41 DS - Any Known Issues? Look-Fors? jssailem at 8:46am 11.17.25 @Mtmaksim, please forgive my ignorance. You list your boat as a Catalina 34 MkII. This is a cruisin
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging GeneraiT001 at 8:26am 11.17.25 Listen to the comedian Jimmy Carr and you would never ask that question. If you ask a Navy man, th
Quest 30 jssailem at 8:26am 11.17.25 Why? I would wonder why not? If the initial rating is not correct after a couple of races, they will
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging jssailem at 8:24am 11.17.25 getting the pulley off will ne a snap Listen to the comedian Jimmy Carr and you would never ask th
Hood Stoway In-Mast Furling Manuals UpperPintle at 8:08am 11.17.25 FYI: Here is info on the upper bearing assembly if you ever need to replace it. This is for the "A"
Hood Stoway In-Mast Furling Manuals Val B at 7:12am 11.17.25 I have a manual system, but no continuous line (just crank at the mast). Attached are documents I

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