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It's never easy. Autopilot install. (2) SycloneDriver at 2:42pm 12.04.22 Ask All Sailors 33/2783 211345211346 I started installing a Raymarine autopilot on my 2008 Beneteau today. The 1st thing I
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (1) BroncoJohn at 12:19pm 12.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1417 My freshwater and black holding tank level indicator is not working. I removed everything to access
Just had to show these off (2) stickinthemud57 at 9:27am 12.04.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2616 A few photos with my new Lite Skin sails. Enjoying the compliments and improvement in performance!
Anyone have the Brass Scupper Flaring Tool from Catalina Direct VFR750 at 7:19am 12.04.22 Catalina 22 6/924 I am looking for the tool, CD used to sell, to flare the large diameter brass tubes used in the earl
Engine leaking diesel Ken13559 at 9:47pm 12.03.22 Engines and Propulsion 10/2125 My 2gm20f is leaking diesel. I find a small pool of diesel on engine body top next to the high press
ODay 40 Windlass Setup DonEvans at 7:25pm 12.03.22 Bigger Boats 3/1155 Purchasing a windlass this winter for our 40. Interested in guidance on the setup you have. Specific
Helm Seat (1) dkinzer at 5:57pm 12.03.22 Big Boats 7/1635 We've had our H41AC for a little over a year now and our biggest complaint about it is that it is no
Large opening on the stern ?? (1) webeegone at 5:40pm 12.03.22 Lancer 1/920 Just bought a lancer 25 Curious about this hole ? Previous owner had the gas tank for the outboard i
Can anyone identify this pump? (1) FasterHorses at 1:46pm 12.03.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1318 I am refitting the galley aboard FH and have found what I believe is my answer to the drinking water
GNSS (a bit) in trouble (1) jssailem at 8:55am 12.03.22 Weather and Forecasting 3/1289 Sure James and I are into Hurricane weather patterns. We are also Sun followers. Our friend in the
Wave models and testing DArcy at 7:38am 12.03.22 Ask All Sailors 2/625 This is a great video about the US Navy's Carderock Indoor Ocean with very good, simple to understan
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself VTRChris at 7:44pm 12.02.22 Ask All Sailors 13/1277 I'm sure this has been asked and answered many times but my searches are failing me. Is there a wa
2003 B361 Battery Charger Location hbzeih at 5:03pm 12.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1192 The manual is not very helpful. I am looking to locate the Battery Charger for the B361. I am assumi
Sails and Stack Packs Mike8074 at 2:07pm 12.02.22 Catalina 275 11/2200 Hey there team, I think I almost own Hull #16. Does anyone know what brand sails these boats shipp
New plywood dinghy flooring sealants Nichole340 at 1:43pm 12.02.22 Ask All Sailors 19/1192 I'm in the process of remaking my rotted out plywood dinghy flooring. I have read other postings ab
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement Oceanxtasea at 1:26pm 12.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1111 Curved Companionway Lens
Water Jug on sail? (2) sbrogden at 12:10pm 12.02.22 Trailer Sailors 5/1415 I was watching a video of a Holder 14 being rigged for sailing. The making the video had an empty wa
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (1) dano2022 at 7:31am 12.02.22 Catalina 22 11/2413 I'm new to sailing. I have a 1984 Catalina 22 that has some light surface rust on the keel. It's not
Replacing control cables. Justin_NSA at 6:41am 12.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1123 My throttle is very stiff. So much so that after 30 years, the stainless machine screw that secured
H240 Bilge Pump Location (1) patbratton at 5:11am 12.02.22 Smaller Boats 7/1272 My bilge pump is mounted too far aft to empty the bilge. It leaves about ten gallons of water in the

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Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Davidasailor26 at 11:03am 08.26.24 I'm pretty sure you're referring to the Towboat US automated radio check system, which was disconti
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Tally Ho at 10:51am 08.26.24 I'm pretty sure you're referring to the Towboat US automated radio check system, which was disconti
Olin Marine Signal Kit sailcapt340 at 10:49am 08.26.24
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 10:44am 08.26.24 BoatUS used to have an automated radio check in my area. I am not sure if they turned it off or if
Battery Location 2000 Hunter 290 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:43am 08.26.24 This shows the battery location in the cockpit lazerette for my 1999 H-310 and agrees with how I rec
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Tally Ho at 10:41am 08.26.24 Greg, this is an honest (not contrarian :)) question: why do you feel you need to do a radio chec
Olin Marine Signal Kit Tally Ho at 10:29am 08.26.24 I have one of those containers that was on my boat. Good for keeping flares if you decide to get th
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove kappykaplan at 10:11am 08.26.24
Cat310 Engine bed (1) SwanSong at 10:07am 08.26.24 It would be wise to examine the engine/transmission angle with the shaft alignment in the prop stru
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 08.26.24
Olin Marine Signal Kit Calif. Ted at 9:21am 08.26.24 Probably not, here's a page to Virginia requirements but it pertains to "coastal waters" and doesn't
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Stu Jackson at 9:18am 08.26.24 But I get yelled at by the Coast Guard if I request a radio check Greg, this is an honest (not co
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 Miken at 9:07am 08.26.24 Sorry should have specified that it is on the lifeline
Olin Marine Signal Kit dlochner at 8:58am 08.26.24 You will need a flare kit. Spring for an electric flare. Much safer and cheaper in the long run. Do
HULL SCRATCHES Siamese at 8:58am 08.26.24 I couldn't get your pictures to come up. But... You describe scratches over most of the starboard s
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 Johnb at 8:49am 08.26.24 Measure the outside diameter of the male thread. Determine wether left or right by turning the loc
Electronics O'day 22 drgbanks at 8:45am 08.26.24 Since it was in the boat when I bought it, I may as well use it. I have to rewire the whole boat an
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From captcoho at 8:37am 08.26.24 Nice bit of history. Something that always "peeves me" is when someone say ends a radio transmissi
HULL SCRATCHES LloydB at 8:30am 08.26.24 I'm beginning to understand why people keep saying squirrel when I'm hanging around.
Repair leading edge keel (1) American_Mainsail at 8:29am 08.26.24 Hi Clyde, This method is generally considered appropriate, but there's a lot of detail left out. Wh

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