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Request for Feedback: Keel Tray Modification Rusty4x4 at 4:49am 09.13.23 Trailer Sailors 1/689 Hello All, This past weekend we got the boat onto the trailer, but after driving about a quarter of
27 Mast Gate Options (4) shank at 6:31pm 09.12.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2473 I have an 82 Catalina 27 and I have trouble reefing the mainsail because I can't pull the sail down
Genoa sheets morbidfollower at 5:47pm 09.12.23 Catalina 22 17/2537 Probably been asked a hundred times, but with stock layout (Genoa tracks on the outside) do the shee
Volvo MD11C Overheating issue SailMaster at 2:56pm 09.12.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/1315 Hello all, We have a new to me MD11C. She starts quickly and runs like a sewing machine once she is
Rigging diagram for Boston Whaler Harpoon 4.6 Mousam 4.6 at 2:43pm 09.12.23 Ask All Sailors 4/1949 Looking for a diagram to rig the lines on a Harpoon 4.6. Just purchased the boat and it has no manua
Masthead sheave replacement M7e at 2:40pm 09.12.23 Catalina 30 7/1758 How do the masthead sheaves come out? I have 1997 Catalina tall rig and it looks like they come ou
Hold post for future announcement Paceship.org at 11:18am 09.12.23 Paceship 3/4715 Hello, we are working on reestablishing www.Paceship.org and thanks to Dave's support, we'll be host
Looking for a surveyor in the Deltaville, VA area. chipmonger at 9:12am 09.12.23 Ask All Sailors 6/1098 I know there's a thread about regarding the same subject but it's 13 years old on this subject so po
Hunter 260 bilge, it's under rear berth? labrmnus at 6:26am 09.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/765 After poking for hours am understanding the H260. But is bilge under rear berth, and I see 4 PVC pi
Am I Making the Right Call? jsut210 at 7:39pm 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 20/3965 I'm currently looking to upgrade my sailboat from a 23' Oday to something in the 27-30ft range. Most
H260 flex in kitchen and bathroom floor? labrmnus at 4:26pm 09.11.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/580 Have started buying H260. Seems old and aging from Galveston moisture with wood bulging and demalim
Fresh water system pump Laid-back at 3:27pm 09.11.23 Big Boats 5/1087 My current pump is a Jabsco 31750 with 3.7 gpm @ 25 psi. The closest replacement seems to be the Jab
Mast up winter storage Sailor Sue at 12:56pm 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 16/2765 For the first time in 40 years we're considering storing a boat - a J/32 on an 8 pad cradle - with t
Dickinson Newport P12000 install in 2004 Hunter 44DS HarryvdMeer at 10:58am 09.11.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/652 I am considering installing the Dickinson Newport P12000 in my 2004 Hunter 44DS. The install seems
Screw Terminals and Ferrules jviss at 8:28am 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 6/941 I never really liked screw terminals, but they are ubiquitous, and useful. To address them I've don
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices jviss at 8:18am 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 18/2088 These have always been kind of expensive, but I see what I think is a breakthrough, or collapse, I s
Fuel Tank Replacement mikeracca at 8:01am 09.11.23 Big Boats 13/3621
1 mile from inlet and 3 knots of drift VS 8 miles from inlet and no drift though has worse bottom fouling. Qomomoko at 5:51am 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 5/598 Hello. I am making great learning from using ACTIVECAPTAIN, WATERGUIDE and NAVIONICS but it is time
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO patbratton at 3:54am 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/2362 When you order a new mainsail, does the provider automatically put the boat model logo on the sail?
bilge water Tom Fritz at 3:12am 09.11.23 Ask All Sailors 10/1006 Helping a disabled friend that needs to sell his 1989 Hunter 30. The boat is taking on a fair amount

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OUTHAUL ACCESS Joe at 7:31am 10.03.25 Has anyone removed the outhaul from the boom, or removed the sheaves near the gooseneck? I need to
eherlihy at 6:21am 10.03.25 My pic above was taken shortly after I tried mixing and applying the paint. The paint was still wet
HUNTER 380 HOUSE BATTERY CHARGE BIGUA at 5:45am 10.03.25 Hi Marcham, mine is exactly like your description ! Thanks !
Ramp launch Flying Scot with Subaru Forester 2015 PaulK at 5:38am 10.03.25 The Flying Scot weighs 850 pounds. Where do you get such a heavy trailer?
Connecticut marinas Dave Satter at 5:28am 10.03.25 Yes, just looking to keep a small sailboat, around 20 feet for coastal cruising, day sailing. I don'
Connecticut marinas PaulK at 5:23am 10.03.25 What's your objective? It's hard to provide answers when we don't know the question. OP is lookin
T-Satellite Tally Ho at 4:48am 10.03.25 I signed up for a trial of the T-Mobile satellite. They installed an E-sim on my iPhone alongside
To drill or not to drill... Tally Ho at 4:40am 10.03.25 I would have no reservation putting a limber hole in the bulkhead to let water flow into the bilge.
To drill or not to drill... dlochner at 4:19am 10.03.25 The tanks are plastic and when overfilled the shape of the tank distorts breaking the seal and allow
To drill or not to drill... john2 at 3:52am 10.03.25 Same issue on C310, if water level comes above the tank in filling tube the inspection cap starts
To drill or not to drill... Davidasailor26 at 3:31am 10.03.25 Perhaps if the inspection port was sealed properly, overflow would come out of the vent instead? Wh
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat. Davidasailor26 at 2:37am 10.03.25
Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing Project_Mayhem at 8:44pm 10.02.25 Hello, As mentioned by DLJ, when wind and conditions speed up, you need to slow down. Think more a
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat. Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 10.02.25 I have a 2001 Hunter 340 and the underside of the helmsman seat is showing wear and tear. For wha
Battcar System for Capri 18 Project_Mayhem at 8:33pm 10.02.25 My mainsail currently doesn't have any slides, so I will look into that as a start, also thanks for
Ceramic heater on board? BobSail at 8:31pm 10.02.25 I sail all year, and we get plenty if ice. A few ideas here: winter sailing :plus:
Ceramic heater on board? Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 10.02.25 On my F-24 I use this vented stove top heater. Yup, that's me. Is that a neoprene wet suit you're
To drill or not to drill... Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 10.02.25 Isn't there a vent to the tank? There must be one. The vent tells you when you are close to filli
Ceramic heater on board? Ralph Johnstone at 8:19pm 10.02.25 An electric blanket will make you comfortable with less than 200 watts of power. That's just too
Ranger 12 Sail Batten question PNW Sailor at 7:03pm 10.02.25 I have the original sails.. I've never used them.. Took them out of the bag once.. I'll check the ba

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