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keel rebuild question ShaggsV21 at 7:48pm 07.07.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/750 when i drop my keel and sandblast it do i need to enclose it in fiberglass again?or just smooth the
Hunter 420 Passage??? BayMan at 7:40pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 12/5046 I was on a "Hunter 420 Passage" last weekend - It was stenciled on the side of the boat. When I go
Is this how the water got in my rudder? (2) njlarry at 7:08pm 07.07.14 Bigger Boats 11/2022 Is this how the water got into my rudder? We knew there had been water in the rudder from the surve
Hunter 41 Jim Beck at 7:01pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 12/1724 My wife and I are considering moving up from our H33 and like the H41. However, we have some concern
Fun with an iPad, or what is the temperature (4) nolasafari at 7:01pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 20/2722 A few screen shots of my iPad project. I didn't like that Yanmar uses idiot lights so I decide to wr
Hunter throttle and shift cables rzimba at 6:49pm 07.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1928 I have a 1978 Hunter 30 ft. that I have to replace the shift and throttle cables. I am not sure if t
Salon dining table Sailorpat at 6:19pm 07.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/632 I recently purchased a 2004 Hunter 41, and am perplexed by the dining salon table. It opens and has
La Crosse Technology Chasemixon at 6:19pm 07.07.14 Smaller Boats 9/1478 This may have been covered before, but wanted to get you guys opinions on this? http://www.ebay.com
sea trial & inspection for 1996 Hunrer 33.6 Caperman at 5:17pm 07.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/803 Hi There Were looking at a 1996 Hunter 33.6 any issues we should be aware of before our inspecti
Raymarine Autopilot ACU200 ,EV1 disaster (1) suttonski at 5:07pm 07.07.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/4065 Hi, I hope you can help me because I am not getting any reply from Raymarine USA!!! Certainly the
Re-bedding port light with butyl tape nestorph at 5:00pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 13/3739 I'll be replacing one of my port lights and would like some advice on the best way to seal it. The
Cabinet Latches and hinges Leah and Ted at 4:19pm 07.07.14 Catalina 310 3/1450 Does anyone know where to get the hinges and the round latches that are on the nice wood doors and c
ultrasound antifouling gino moretti at 3:53pm 07.07.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1096 ultrasonic antifouling I would like some imput on ultrasonic antifouling devices.Thanks
Catalina 27 Replacement Fuel Tank Whaler Jay at 3:40pm 07.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/2924 Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and a relatively new Catalina 27 owner. I bought a 1977 St
oday 20 dlemek at 2:40pm 07.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/840 I had a mishap on Sunday and I no longer have a mast or rigging for my Oday 20.Have you any suggesti
1998 model 376 main sail sailfree20770 at 2:11pm 07.07.14 Big Boats 8/1583 I have a 1998 model 376, bought this spring. Still trying to sort out the main sail handling and li
bilge leak Cape at 1:18pm 07.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/563 Seeking advice re:sealing a pivot pin/centerboard leak inside the keel and filling the bilge as d
Recently bought Catalina 250 not even wet yet. HELP jeremiah2911 at 12:38pm 07.07.14 Smaller Boats 8/1832 Need to find owner nearby willing to let me visit to get some guidance on setting boat up, all the e
depth meter rveilleux at 11:39am 07.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/896 Hello, I have a Oday 28 1979 sailboat and I cannot read anymore on my depth meter, It's a Moor dep
squeaky steering wheel bel sogno at 10:23am 07.07.14 Catalina 30 3/998 hi i took the compass off and lubricated the chain and put lub in the week holes . im still having a

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Identifying switch under nav station??? shemandr at 5:46am 07.03.23 My H356 had a switch/reset under the Nav Station. I believe it was for the windless. I never under
Fresh water leak danb2k at 5:46am 07.03.23
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? rgranger at 5:36am 07.03.23
Appropriate amount of headsay sag? (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:31am 07.03.23 Your mention of the sail's age/use and three pictures showing the luff pretty eased brings to mind
VHF Antenna installation 2 OLD PIRATES at 5:15am 07.03.23 No connection ..... New aerial ..... Been replaced .....No brainer! ?
Appropriate amount of headsay sag? danstanford at 5:07am 07.03.23
ampacity of disconnects (1) JamesG161 at 4:38am 07.03.23 And I suppose heat shrinking could wait until I was back at a dock. or use this.
Bimini and Dodger replacement smokey73 at 4:21am 07.03.23 Thanks for the input. That is the kind of perspective I was looking for and I appreciate the experi
ampacity of disconnects dlochner at 3:56am 07.03.23 I don't understand the scenario, I think. You have a spare pump with a matching connector on it (y
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? SFS at 2:03am 07.03.23 Just had another thought: What about a Buccaneer 18? My dad had one for about 15 years, and I saile
st 4000 and rudder position john2 at 11:45pm 07.02.23 thanks, for the info. i'm placing a rudder sensor and see if it works. John
35s5 Backstay Adjuster Joe at 10:58pm 07.02.23 A picture might help for those of us outside the .Bene 34s5 sphere. Your budget might also be helpf
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't mermike at 10:53pm 07.02.23 Great news John!
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? Joe at 10:40pm 07.02.23 Take a look at the Lido 14. Very popular boat, easy to sail. Plenty of room to take a nap, carry a
Identifying switch under nav station??? Joe at 10:09pm 07.02.23 Follow the wire......
ampacity of disconnects thinwater at 10:05pm 07.02.23 I use the disconnects on 2 pumps, the cooling pump for the refrigerator and the potable water pump.
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? SFS at 10:03pm 07.02.23 Have you seen or sailed a Catalina Capri 16.5? It may be too little boat, weight wise, but I loved t
Identifying switch under nav station??? JoeWhite at 9:31pm 07.02.23 A photo would help. If I had to guess , windlass power?
Sails and Stack Packs (2) Hayden Watson at 9:14pm 07.02.23 Avoid the style with the fiberglass poles in the top of each side. Very hard to remove and fold do
corroded elbo (1) JamesG161 at 8:41pm 07.02.23 Some perhaps useful information at this link. Universal M25 Replacement Parts List and your manua

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