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Hi, I am considering going the Sail-Rite route to making my own bimini, cushions and other boat ca
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massnspace at 10:31am 09.15.23
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Have been sailing my 23.5 all over the place without a boomvang as I do not want to use the mast rai
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DinghySailor at 5:38pm 09.14.23
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Nice warm day here in the upper BC Gulfs. Decided to dive on the prop ' wipe the hull down. On the h
xavpil at 3:21pm 09.14.23
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My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru- hull
Bentsailor at 10:51am 09.14.23
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Any furling down wind sailing experience out there for the Hunter sailors. We are looking to add thi
Kirby at 10:24am 09.14.23
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Hello - I have an O'Day 22 1974 sailboat and the pin that goes through the mast to hold the spreader
rgranger at 8:55am 09.14.23
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@stickinthemud57 's sail rolling contraption inspired me to start a thread of "life-hacks" for sailo
stickinthemud57 at 8:05am 09.14.23
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Faced with the realization that I should roll certain sails when not in use, I have put together a c
DennisL at 5:09pm 09.13.23
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I've gone through leaking PRV post and found nothing that relates to my problem. We moved the boat
dkinzer at 3:00pm 09.13.23
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In the process of repairing the fold-down transom seat (broken out screws) I noticed that there are
outatime at 2:01pm 09.13.23
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I just purchased a Catalina 30. I find it confusing how the previous owner has almost all the lines
aaatk at 12:42pm 09.13.23
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Does the keel have lead?
Bentsailor at 11:29am 09.13.23
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Looking for a source for halyard exit and sheave box etc. To add an Asymmetric cruising Spinnaker to
ilikewashingmyboat22 at 10:18am 09.13.23
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It did not come with the boat. The Beneteau website's info email gave us a 26 page 'Owners Manual'..
flightlead404 at 8:39am 09.13.23
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I have an '07 Hunter 38. My primary anchor rode is 50' of rope and 200' of chain. When using the w
Salty Jack at 7:48am 09.13.23
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I have a 1981 Catalina 22 in nice condition. Will soon be selling what I think is the original main
Jimongee at 6:55am 09.13.23
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east coaster at 4:53am 09.13.23
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Recently replaced the original electric fuel pump (broken mounting bracket) on my 2001 310 with an e

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Ceramic heater on board?
thinwater at 3:54pm 10.03.25
Is that a neoprene wet suit you're wearing while setting up the stove and getting ready for bed ?
OUTHAUL ACCESS
Woodworks1 at 3:36pm 10.03.25
Catalina direct has a nice drawing and specifications.
Weeping Keel Bolts
gmarch85 at 2:59pm 10.03.25
false alarm seems to be coming from somewhere other than the keel bolts. One place being the straine
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rgranger at 1:21pm 10.03.25
I don't have a lot of experience with Starlink but so far the ones I have had have been positive.
Ceramic heater on board?
RussC at 11:17am 10.03.25
As @JBP-PA said: it's the mornings that cause grief. I've used a Mr Heater Portable Buddy for years
To drill or not to drill...   (1)
Ward H at 10:48am 10.03.25
We overfilled our forward water tank and it started leaking from the inspection port. The tank is i
Damaged Rudder on Hunter 23 Winged Keel @rgranger @Crazy Dave Condon
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06am 10.03.25
@rgranger can you help this fellow? Keep me in the loop Crazy Dave
Hunter 28.5 Handrail replacements?
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:00am 10.03.25
Contact this site forum store as they have the 340 build list of parts. Talk with Mike Thomas at ex
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat.
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:47am 10.03.25
@Robert H. Wood Photos of the seat bottom and where it fits on the transom please
To drill or not to drill...   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:45am 10.03.25
the port on top of the tank needs to be sealed If you can come up with those pics, I'm sure we ca
Damaged Rudder on Hunter 23 Winged Keel @rgranger @Crazy Dave Condon
CrispyCringle at 9:40am 10.03.25
Its good that the parts have been out of the water a long time, so they are dry. It all looks fixabl
ENO Oven/3 burner stove 1991 - Model 0439-85 - Beneteau First 310
tarayamry at 9:07am 10.03.25
We have the same one with the same problem. Did you ever resolve the issue? I am also looking for po
Ceramic heater on board?
JBP-PA at 9:06am 10.03.25
An electric blanket will make you comfortable with less than 200 watts of power. It also leaves the
Ramp launch Flying Scot with Subaru Forester 2015
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:56am 10.03.25
Look up for overhead wires, tree limbs, etc if moving the boat with mast up
Ceramic heater on board?
BigEasy at 8:35am 10.03.25
I have used a West Marine low profile ceramic heater for many years during the few days that winter
To drill or not to drill...
Project_Mayhem at 8:22am 10.03.25
No, I see water come up the vent, and stop filling. I don't have inspection ports on my tanks. Wo
Catalina 22 Aluminum Bulkhead Replacement
Project_Mayhem at 8:20am 10.03.25
I'd be concerned about the resin delaminating from the metal. I've also found that wood is more like
To drill or not to drill...
Stu Jackson at 8:16am 10.03.25
Perhaps if the inspection port was sealed properly, overflow would come out of the vent instead? Wh

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