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Nova Scotia Cruising Guide P12nash at 9:16am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 2/394 As I launch this coming week I am starting to plan my annual cruise for this summer. Looking like we
First Aid Training? jviss at 9:07am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1149 I would like to get some first aid training, with an emphasis on trauma and being alone. I know tha
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 8:55am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 39/2446 I'd like to purchase a really good, pre-packaged, commercial first aid kit for my boat, which even a
What jib is best for very light winds cousineddy at 5:17am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1440 Forecast today is < 2 kts of wind. I am thinking that my giant 163% 3Di genoa will have a high winda
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot skob1014 at 5:06am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 37/5598 I'm trying to decide between these two autopilot systems. CPT is considerably more expensive and se
Looking for a strut (1) Avi at 4:41am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 7/606 Does anybody know where can I find a strut for a 1979 S2 9.2C? Thanks
Mast raising ideas... Salty Jack at 7:03pm 04.28.23 Catalina 22 26/1996 I need your guidance. Just bought a nice condition 1981. C22. I haven't put the mast up yet and have
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (1) shank at 1:43pm 04.28.23 Engines and Propulsion 47/4038 I have trouble tightening the engine belt on this engine. The belt is adjusted by the highlighted bo
The very best memories Lostgirl69 at 11:02am 04.28.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/682 Hello. I don't have any questions. I wanted to share my experience with you all. I have a story. Se
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 (4) bonkle at 10:02am 04.28.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/1773 I'm getting around to fixing the head. I figure all the seals are shot and am not going to bother wi
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 9:35am 04.28.23 Ask All Sailors 39/2373 It is spring time. The sun is starting to cause the itch. We got to get the boat in the water. D
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) Joe at 11:59pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 10/824 HI folks, I stumbled across this Norwegian sailor (in a very cool boat, I might add) who has no qual
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? mcarter024 at 9:11pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 18/1717 Hi All, Novice sailor here. I am working on installing a bilge pump for my Catalina 25. I bought
Waste Tank Level Indication Hunter 33 2004 MichaelStacy at 7:47pm 04.27.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1436 My waste tank level indicator has not worked for years. I rely on using a flashlight at top of tank
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:46pm 04.27.23 Bigger Boats 14/2954
Advice on interior paneling repair (2) Monheganlover at 12:08pm 04.27.23 Catalina 310 8/1359 I am in the process of re-bedding all the chainplates and stanchion bases on my 2002 Catalina 310. I
St. Lucia brockangelo at 11:45am 04.27.23 Catalina 22 5/700 Just snagged round trip tickets to St. Lucia for a crazy good price, so now we're considering doing
Glue to attach handle to hatch (1) sunlover at 9:06am 04.27.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2620 what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch? JD Weld epoxy lasted for a few d
Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux Dave at 6:43am 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 3/418 Abandoned and derelict boats, sail and power, are a problem. Fiberglass boats don't decay like wood
How close is too close to shore? bonkle at 5:27am 04.27.23 Mid-Size Boats 22/4283 Distances are incredibly hard to approximate but I'll try. I've taken the boat out a couple afternoo

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no eyelet on the tack of my main sail Tally Ho at 6:55pm 01.27.25 Is it a new sail? Seems odd that there is no tack cringle. Greg
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 Tally Ho at 6:53pm 01.27.25 it looks like you need to run new hose for your new bilge pump. Those hoses are shot and apparently
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 HermanHunter at 6:45pm 01.27.25 I can't pour water or honk a horn from the outside because one hole doesn't have anything connected
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:44pm 01.27.25 Those are thin corrugated hoses which haven't been recommended for use on boats in more than 30 year
Lithium Battery upgrade installation Davidasailor26 at 6:41pm 01.27.25
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 dlochner at 6:40pm 01.27.25 Those hoses look like bilge pump hoses or old sanitation hoses. Run water through the hose from outs
Deck Leaking? shemandr at 6:39pm 01.27.25 The minor delamination on the bulkhead near the floor indicates that the seam near the bottom of the
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 Tally Ho at 6:24pm 01.27.25 Are there any bilge pumps in the bilge? Are there hoses attached to the pumps? I like @Ralph Johnst
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator james2034 at 5:53pm 01.27.25 Is this your boat or the OPs ? My 2005 Hunter, but should be similar to the OPs
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33 Ralph Johnstone at 5:50pm 01.27.25 Press an air horn up against the external vent hole and see which hose it comes from inside the bilg
Deck Leaking? PeteT at 5:29pm 01.27.25
Deck Leaking? JoeWhite at 4:56pm 01.27.25 In my case on C36, the leak in this area was due to worn out seals of the windlass shaft. You can ch
Runaway diesel Urban Hermit at 4:55pm 01.27.25 When we came back a huge very black Black US Customs agent said "What was your purpose for going to
Deck Leaking? jssailem at 4:49pm 01.27.25
I'll never see this again Will Gilmore at 3:54pm 01.27.25 How about those outboard or is it inboard, motors? Did you get to try to drive one? I'm curious how
Your experience with online courses? john6206 at 3:51pm 01.27.25 As a teacher, I've taken A LOT of online classes - chasing after renewing my certificate every 5 yea
I'll never see this again (1) Tally Ho at 3:15pm 01.27.25
how many more years can I get out of her? Tally Ho at 3:08pm 01.27.25
Cover for Cataline 22 on Trailer. JBP-PA at 2:40pm 01.27.25 This might help https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/sailboat-winter-covers-what-to-look-for
Cover for Cataline 22 on Trailer. JBP-PA at 2:28pm 01.27.25 Several ways to do it. Perhaps the cheapest is to buy large tarps to cover the boat and mast. This

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