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Capt Robbie at 5:15pm 10.26.23
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Never had this issue before, last year when hoisting the jib into the track the sail start to get di
Capt Robbie at 4:46pm 10.26.23
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VFR750 at 2:37pm 10.26.23
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What brand and type of adjustable spring cleats are are people using on C315 Genoa tracks?
Huntersippi at 10:25am 10.26.23
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My '07 H27 is missing the horizontal bimini support tube on the port side. Fell into the water benea
Southern Crux at 8:46am 10.26.23
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Ranzo at 7:44am 10.26.23
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Hello friends! New member here! I just brought home a 1974 Catalina 22 in pretty good shape, but th
Chafe guards   (4)
sailcapt340 at 6:20am 10.26.23
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What chafe guards do you use? This season I had severe chafing of my bow lines. More than usual.
Jim_H42 at 5:06pm 10.25.23
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At the headliner below the mast base, I can see where the mast head VHF cable enters a conduit but
skunther at 4:27pm 10.25.23
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I had my high pressure fuel pump checked out as there was a small leak coming from it, and the shop
Gerry17155 at 4:20pm 10.25.23
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I purchased a 1998 H310 and it has propane setup and locker. I do not know what size tanks should b
MHauser at 3:50pm 10.25.23
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Anyone with a C'C 27 know what is under the bottom panel in the anchor locker? Trying to run down w
LydieBP at 12:02pm 10.25.23
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Hello sailors , I am considering converting the original two blade prop on a 1980 Westerly Conway to
smo10018 at 9:18am 10.25.23
C&C
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Wondering if anyone with a C'C 40-2 or 40-2 AC has ever replaced the rudder bearing on their boat?
jssailem at 8:20am 10.25.23
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captined at 6:30am 10.25.23
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Hi: Stern light -works / Bow Nav light works with out side voltage -not with boat power Has Bk ' Dar
JamesG161 at 6:01am 10.25.23
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Another storm started south of Cuba and Crossed into the E Pacific. Hitting Acapulco MX, as a Categ
Davenport at 7:26pm 10.24.23
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On calm day will 1hp push h260 around marina or if wind dies? Does anyone KNOW for sure from experi
jbmia at 7:00pm 10.24.23
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Question for the Beneteau owners.. I'm evaluating an '05 323 and took a few pics of the bilge/keel b
AndrewJillings at 4:54pm 10.24.23
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New to the forum, and to the ODay 23-2 I bought in July. Can someone tell me if these are the keel b
Davenport at 12:00pm 10.24.23
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Is there better way to make twin bed of h26 seats, than 80x16inch plank and 4x4inch blocks stacked f

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Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing
Hayden Watson at 4:48am 10.04.25
first off, I never sail in any wind without my sailing gloves. I also love heavy air sailing and
T-Satellite
Tally Ho at 4:42am 10.04.25
To be clear, my iPhone received an additional e-sim from T-Mobile, that was advertised as being able
To drill or not to drill...
Hayden Watson at 4:12am 10.04.25
To answer the question you asked, On my 88 Mk2, there is a limber hole in the liner that holds the b
Irwin 1970 23ft
Project_Mayhem at 10:47pm 10.03.25
I hate recommending a pressure washer because of the risk of washing out sealant but I think it's ju
To drill or not to drill...
Project_Mayhem at 10:40pm 10.03.25
The drain is at the aft end of the tank under the output valve and 90deg elbow. Maybe they forgot t
Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing
Project_Mayhem at 10:38pm 10.03.25
Too much tension on the un-loading sheet and/or pulling in too early is how you get hung up on the
Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing
High Current at 8:49pm 10.03.25
Too much tension on the un-loading sheet and/or pulling in too early is how you get hung up on the s
New to b&r rig lots of prebend on furling mast   (1)
Windchaser H38 at 8:16pm 10.03.25
I went sailing today so I was able to check the manual. The manual says that for an in mast furling
Damaged Rudder on Hunter 23 Winged Keel @rgranger @Crazy Dave Condon
shemandr at 8:03pm 10.03.25
I've looked at the pics and haven't really got a feel for the construction of the rudder. I suppose
To drill or not to drill...
Ward H at 7:02pm 10.03.25
I havent inspected the forward part of the compartment. My output and valve are on the aft end of t
HUNTER 380 HOUSE BATTERY CHARGE
marcham at 6:47pm 10.03.25
Great. So if the house battery is not charging with the alternator, you need to check the voltage a
Damaged Rudder on Hunter 23 Winged Keel @rgranger @Crazy Dave Condon
CrispyCringle at 6:32pm 10.03.25
I'm good with doing the work if needed. What process would you propose? Your going to want to dig
Irwin 1970 23ft   (2)
termitec4 at 5:02pm 10.03.25
It needs alot of attention but we're willing. Need help with the head. Not sure how it works. It app
Irwin 1970 23ft   (1)
termitec4 at 4:56pm 10.03.25
More i was waiting to upload
Irwin 1970 23ft   (1)
termitec4 at 4:53pm 10.03.25
ok
Irwin 1970 23ft
kappykaplan at 4:48pm 10.03.25
I can post some pics Yes, please. :beer:
Irwin 1970 23ft
termitec4 at 4:42pm 10.03.25
I can post some pics
Irwin 1970 23ft
termitec4 at 4:41pm 10.03.25
I'm sorry it's a 1970 23ft irwin. It has a head but not sure how it works. There are ports on the fr
To drill or not to drill...
Ralph Johnstone at 4:33pm 10.03.25
THe inspection port is likely just threaded into the plastic We gotta see both open and closed.
To drill or not to drill...
Project_Mayhem at 4:18pm 10.03.25
If you can come up with those pics, I'm sure we can find a solution. If it's the same inspection p

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