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deck repair question Canadian Sailor at 4:52pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1045 Previous owner made a mess of a windlass install that I now would like to remove. I have a pretty go
will this work on a 260? av8erdunn at 3:30pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 32/3414 I want to purchase a rudder to motor connector on my new to me H260 and was curious if this unit wou
73 main sheet travelor Bocky57 at 2:17pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 3/899 I have a 1/2 inch bar across the rear transom that the main sheet hardware is attached to. Any idea
Applying the Decal for a New Name Sunday Sailor at 1:23pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 12/1228 I have a new name to put on the transom but boat is in the water. Any suggestions on how to do it?
Garmin, Raymarine, B&G or Simrad??? ttac at 1:08pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 9/10301 I know this will have a lot of opinion's and that is what I want!! We were hit with Lightning and
Adding Windlass to 2010 309 2010Cat309 at 12:50pm 07.10.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 7/2892 I have spent the last few hours researching what it would take to add a windlass to my boat. Its a 2
Key and starter button switch not working Tom Marini at 12:23pm 07.10.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/742 I have a 1981 33' Hunter and my key and starter switch aren't working. Any help on where I can pick
US Zspar masts (especially Hunter 376) Franklin at 11:26am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1028 It is time to let others know of my frustrations with US Zspar company. Three years ago I replaced
DelMarVa Roundabout kloudie1 at 10:04am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1131 I often wanted to do this circumnav of the Delmarva... My buddy who lived in Annapolis and I were pl
Lots of questions from a new 26 owner... Roofus at 9:25am 07.10.14 Balboa 28/11794 I am new to the Balboa 26, mine had been sitting for at least 6 years on the trailer with rotted bun
ODay 20 Deck-Is it safe? (5) LordNelson at 9:18am 07.10.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/927 The more I look the worst it looks. Not only is the headstay chain plate lifting, but the area under
Volvo Penta what kind?? First 285 Uno Mast at 9:14am 07.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2169 Trying to change my oil but, my manual is for Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003, ' 2003T models. I think
Cabin wood panel bjc216 at 7:42am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1178 I am trying to replace the existing wood paneling in cabin. Does anyone know where I can get replace
Crickets in my Engine bawlmer at 7:24am 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/937 This is a strange one. When I start up my diesel I hear a rythmic beeping/squeaking sound. It sounde
Joker valve tzuelke at 7:09am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1611 When we sail our head fills up with waste water from the head. I think this is caused by a bad Joke
Will this trailer suffice for a h270? av8erdunn at 7:06am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1018 I am thinking about buying this trailer so I can haul the h270 to my house to work on her when need
How is rub rail attached bluesman at 7:02am 07.10.14 Day Sailers 4/1585 I would like to install a new rub rail and I was wondering if SS rivets or screws are recommended?
Inner forestay for Morgan 384 malyea at 6:59am 07.10.14 Morgan 2/1225 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?
Snap ring for steering shaft Saillife at 6:20am 07.10.14 Big Boats 2/874 Does anyone know of a source for the snap ring (c clip) that goes on the steering shaft to keep the
1978 Hunter 30 Engine Control Cable Replacement needed irmedic at 6:18am 07.10.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1416 Hello, My shifter cable has worn out and I need a replacement. Does anybody know what model/length

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2004 Raymarine C80 Display MichaelStacy at 9:13pm 06.04.23 I also had a 2004 era C80, which had multiple problems over the past 6 years. I spent too much mone
Yanmar 4Jh4-HTE Manual fuel priming lift pump Screen Saver at 8:13pm 06.04.23 So today, I ran from a jerry with new hose to yanma filter on the engine and feed the existing retu
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump. Ken13559 at 7:51pm 06.04.23 I have an 86 Hunter with a 2GM20Y which has been running perfectly, until I discovered a slow dripp
Forward lower shrouds length on a 1979 S2 0.2 C Avi at 7:47pm 06.04.23
Anchor light..... Ken13559 at 7:45pm 06.04.23 If you fit a Marinebeam Smart LED tri-light, you can toggle your anchor light switch between Anchor
Screens for Windows JRT at 7:44pm 06.04.23 I honestly don't remember. The screen frame is part of keeping those from leaking, so plan according
Forward lower shrouds length on a 1979 S2 0.2 C shemandr at 7:25pm 06.04.23 Forgive my question but do you mean forestay and backstay? Lower shrouds can be forward or aft. I
Daysailer 3 roller furling drgbanks at 7:21pm 06.04.23 no other pieces. I guess if I cleat the jib halyard, it will roll up. It's counterintuitive for me
engine leak antifreeze CharlieAnn at 7:14pm 06.04.23 thanks, I checked the drain plugs, there not leaking, I'll keep looking
Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 7:02pm 06.04.23 Couple more questions: 1) Would a bluesea terminal fuse be a good way to go for the fuses at the ba
Need some help to get my 87 finished enough to get my mast up - All Hands On Deck! reefsider at 6:57pm 06.04.23 I have an older model C22 that is different than yours. My compression post is wood and mine also
Dissimilar Metals Dalliance at 6:50pm 06.04.23 I use Lanocote anywhere I have stainless steel in contact with aluminum.
Autohelm st50 speed mixed with Seatalkng network (6) Splendid Isolation at 6:44pm 06.04.23 Hi Everyone, So when I was at the boat this weekend, I was able to take the back off of my ST4000
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing Crusty Ol Salt at 6:33pm 06.04.23 As I was going across the James River Bridge today, I remembered..... The James River is deep water
Recommendations for a new head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:27pm 06.04.23 Trident Marine 101-1124 Sanitation Hose - this is available here in Canada. From all reviews it gets
Any current South SF bay CAT 22 Sailors? Looking for tips JoeWhite at 6:14pm 06.04.23 I am assuming your home waters are at redwood city harbour. I too started there in calm waters taki
Any current South SF bay CAT 22 Sailors? Looking for tips morbidfollower at 6:10pm 06.04.23
Hunter 38 Fixed Portlight Shade quadrille38 at 5:57pm 06.04.23 Hello All, While opening my 2006 Hunter 38 for the season, my well meaning daughter washed one of t
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing Captain Larry-DH at 5:57pm 06.04.23 O'day daysailer 3 with 3'- 9" ft draft Specs suggest 23'-4" mast. I have not measured it myself ye
Any current South SF bay CAT 22 Sailors? Looking for tips Stu Jackson at 5:55pm 06.04.23 (my windy app lied and said it was supposed to be 6-7knots) I'd work on "getting your head out of

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