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Bubbles in hot water JoeK at 10:34am 04.29.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1583 After recommissioning my fresh water system this year, my hot water is filled with tiny bubbles. Not
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide P12nash at 9:16am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 2/435 As I launch this coming week I am starting to plan my annual cruise for this summer. Looking like we
First Aid Training? jviss at 9:07am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1287 I would like to get some first aid training, with an emphasis on trauma and being alone. I know tha
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 8:55am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 39/2858 I'd like to purchase a really good, pre-packaged, commercial first aid kit for my boat, which even a
What jib is best for very light winds cousineddy at 5:17am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1618 Forecast today is < 2 kts of wind. I am thinking that my giant 163% 3Di genoa will have a high winda
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot skob1014 at 5:06am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 37/6550 I'm trying to decide between these two autopilot systems. CPT is considerably more expensive and se
Looking for a strut (1) Avi at 4:41am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 7/627 Does anybody know where can I find a strut for a 1979 S2 9.2C? Thanks
Mast raising ideas... Salty Jack at 7:03pm 04.28.23 Catalina 22 26/2227 I need your guidance. Just bought a nice condition 1981. C22. I haven't put the mast up yet and have
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 (1) shank at 1:43pm 04.28.23 Engines and Propulsion 47/4608 I have trouble tightening the engine belt on this engine. The belt is adjusted by the highlighted bo
The very best memories Lostgirl69 at 11:02am 04.28.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/732 Hello. I don't have any questions. I wanted to share my experience with you all. I have a story. Se
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 (4) bonkle at 10:02am 04.28.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/1878 I'm getting around to fixing the head. I figure all the seals are shot and am not going to bother wi
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 9:35am 04.28.23 Ask All Sailors 39/2459 It is spring time. The sun is starting to cause the itch. We got to get the boat in the water. D
Solo Sailing ... for your enjoyment (or not) Joe at 11:59pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 10/901 HI folks, I stumbled across this Norwegian sailor (in a very cool boat, I might add) who has no qual
Help With Bilge Pump Wire Connection - Solid Wire to Stranded Wire? mcarter024 at 9:11pm 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 18/1897 Hi All, Novice sailor here. I am working on installing a bilge pump for my Catalina 25. I bought
Waste Tank Level Indication Hunter 33 2004 MichaelStacy at 7:47pm 04.27.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1478 My waste tank level indicator has not worked for years. I rely on using a flashlight at top of tank
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:46pm 04.27.23 Bigger Boats 14/3175
Advice on interior paneling repair (2) Monheganlover at 12:08pm 04.27.23 Catalina 310 8/1535 I am in the process of re-bedding all the chainplates and stanchion bases on my 2002 Catalina 310. I
St. Lucia brockangelo at 11:45am 04.27.23 Catalina 22 5/793 Just snagged round trip tickets to St. Lucia for a crazy good price, so now we're considering doing
Glue to attach handle to hatch (1) sunlover at 9:06am 04.27.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2958 what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch? JD Weld epoxy lasted for a few d
Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux Dave at 6:43am 04.27.23 Ask All Sailors 3/452 Abandoned and derelict boats, sail and power, are a problem. Fiberglass boats don't decay like wood

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Catalina 30 electrical system feedback Davidasailor26 at 2:26am 03.31.25 Welcome to the forum and to sailing! The starter battery should be connected to the alternator outp
Cliffside sails (1) DirectSails at 11:25pm 03.30.25 Hi Will As a boat owner myself (Rising Sun - Dufour 38 Classic) I am sure I will also find a lot of
Cliffside sails Will Gilmore at 11:21pm 03.30.25 Hi This is Richard, the owner of Direct-Sails.com (Cliffside Sails Limited). I can't tell by your
Cliffside sails DirectSails at 11:15pm 03.30.25 I think I found Richard. He seems legit. https://hk.linkedin.com/in/richardrbulgin https://www.cli
Cliffside sails Will Gilmore at 11:13pm 03.30.25 I'm in Java, Indonesia right now. Our expected flight home has a short layover in Hong Kong. Howev
Cliffside sails DirectSails at 11:11pm 03.30.25 Hi This is Richard, the owner of Direct-Sails.com (Cliffside Sails Limited). I can't tell by your
Cliffside sails (2) Will Gilmore at 11:00pm 03.30.25 I think I found Richard. He seems legit. https://hk.linkedin.com/in/richardrbulgin https://www.clif
fresh water flush (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:17pm 03.30.25 As I think about this, how would I switch between sea water and the sink fresh water if the thruhul
Main Rigging Upgrades Hayden Watson at 9:49pm 03.30.25 I heave to, to reef, and you power head to wind to reef. Makes a huge difference in the amount of
Emergency Manual Foswick at 9:27pm 03.30.25 This makes me think about another point. Not every emergency will require split-second decision ma
ericsontachts.org? Lazy1 at 8:40pm 03.30.25 ericsonyachts.org that is...
Emergency Manual Will Gilmore at 8:40pm 03.30.25 Regardless of preparation or briefing, there is a non-zero chance that someone with little/no expe
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Hunter 240 owners here? SteveHughessails at 7:49pm 03.30.25 Thank you for sharing your stories. Shiver me timbers, no grog was mentioned ye old sailors. I en
Hunter 240 owners here? SteveHughessails at 7:47pm 03.30.25 Hi Bobbi Since 1993, fantastic. So many memories. We unwrapped our 240 today. Thanks for sharing.
End Stops for the self tacking jib traveller (1) Mike8074 at 7:45pm 03.30.25 Hi Team, After a few months of research, several calls to Harken and Catalina, I have finally solved
Cliffside sails (1) garymalmgren at 7:39pm 03.30.25 I just sent an email to Cliffside sails giving a link to this page. Let's see what happens.
Cliffside sails garymalmgren at 7:28pm 03.30.25 Do write it off just yet. When did you last hear from them? They must have given you an estimated de
Microwave BigEasy at 6:53pm 03.30.25 I have replaced mine a couple of times. Never had one keep running on its own though. Could

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