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Sold my 1977 25 today... With the sailing I am doing now and what I want to do in the future, anothe
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I'm finding it would be good to have an anchor roller on my H260. The anchor and chain are getting
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I just bought a 2001 Hunter 270 with an outboard and was curious as to how I need to clean the botto
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Hi all: I own a 2007 44DS with the HJ4HE 56 HP Yanmar. I need to know the gear ratio on the transmi
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I have a 1982 C'C 32 and would like to replace the lights with LED bulbs. I have replaced the compl
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Anyone know the diameter of the backstay wire on a 2008 Oceanis? boat is on the hard for the winter
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I have attached a photo of the pivot pin. The swing keel was removed nine years ago and the pin was
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Hi All: Does anyone have a source for the classic push on/push off breakers used on the older Catal
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Bumpers on H41AC Swim Ladder Rails?
dkinzer at 6:43pm 09.13.23
Thanks for the photo. I think I'll make them from UHMW - less expensive and enjoyable to fabricate.
Bumpers on H41AC Swim Ladder Rails?
quadrille38 at 6:11pm 09.13.23
You are missing the parts that cushion the helm seat. here is the link to them on SBO. They ate pri
Recessed control panel housing replacement ideas
Walsh0575 at 5:22pm 09.13.23
The panel I'm referring to is the plastic black rectangle in the photo. For me it's part number 1281
Halyards and Such
Vincent Williams at 5:00pm 09.13.23
internal halyards which exit 5-6 feet above base goes up pretty quietly. will attach line and try
27 Mast Gate Options
Tally Ho at 4:50pm 09.13.23
Yeah, it looks like you need something to cover the sides of the slot, and still let the slugs slide
Parts required for adding an Asym. to 29.5
Tally Ho at 4:47pm 09.13.23
You could try Rig-Rite. https://www.rigrite.com Greg
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 4:46pm 09.13.23
I should be sailing by the weekend. ?
Adding second reef to main sail?
jviss at 4:45pm 09.13.23
For a 150 or so Genoa, yes a foam luff with help. My 155 had one. But when I ordered my 135, Nort
Recessed control panel housing replacement ideas
Tally Ho at 4:43pm 09.13.23
Hi...thank you everyone for the ideas! Lots to consider. At this stage I'm kind of liking the patch
Adding second reef to main sail?
Tally Ho at 4:40pm 09.13.23
The sail will also need a foam luff pad to keep its shape. For a 150 or so Genoa, yes a foam luff
Invest 95L
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Hurricane LeeHEAT fuel, as it passes the Gulf Stream. 219850 Note the change in Intensity or Ca
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures?
rardiH36 at 4:10pm 09.13.23
chichiflys, Just saw your post. Needed a break from up on the ladder painting the side of my house!
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
jviss at 4:09pm 09.13.23
Amazon, wireless remote for winches. Plenty of generic options starting at under $20 Cool, thanks
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
flightlead404 at 4:07pm 09.13.23
Wow, where is that? The cheapest wired Lewmar one I can find is $200. Amazon, wireless remote fo
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
jviss at 3:38pm 09.13.23
If you don't have a remote for your windless you can easily install one, now cost around $20. Wow,
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
jviss at 3:34pm 09.13.23
Your boat .............. accept it as it is with its built in limitations or get a 100 footer. On
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
flightlead404 at 3:09pm 09.13.23
I use a boat hook and push the chain down as it comes up. If you don't have a remote for your windl
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
flightlead404 at 3:09pm 09.13.23
That's a crappy anchorage, poor holding in sand over limestone. Behind Wisteria is better and close

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