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Installing additional bunks on a trailer sbrogden at 4:10pm 05.22.23 Trailer Sailors 8/945 The trailer for my Vagabond 14 has only 2 bunks, at the stern. I plan on adding a couple more a bit
I broke my Sherwood Raw Water Strainer Winterizing Bowl.... (3) sailcapt340 at 3:38pm 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 6/604 I have a Sherwood raw water strainer bowl that I use for winterizing my engine each year. I fit it
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45 (2) Rodsails at 1:51pm 05.22.23 Big Boats 2/404 Last year my wife took on a fly, the fly died at the scene of the action. Unfortunately, it was on
New Fuel Sending Unit FourPoints at 11:54am 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 5/760 After nearly 36 years the sending unit on my fuel tank has decided to stop working. On a previous b
Refrigerator and freezer volume on Legacy 94, 40.5? SV Maverick at 11:46am 05.22.23 Big Boats 5/939 Successful conversion to Lithium Fe, inverter/charger and DC-DC charger, MPPT solar charger, blue to
Drain plug part Dirtyjib at 9:39am 05.22.23 Day Sailers 2/807 Hi everyone, I recently picked up a 02' hunter 170 and was told the drain plug was in a bag with th
Possible SmartPlug problem Sailm8 at 9:22am 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 41/3435 While washing the boat I touched my SmartPlug and found it really hot. I unplugged it and found it
Slow sump pump with backflow (2) McPhee at 7:52am 05.22.23 Mid-Size Boats 15/2091 I recently replaced my Jabsco Manual Pump, and afterward used the sump pump to drain the remaining w
mast tuscan at 7:46am 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 7/815 Hi, Has anyone had experience replacing a mast? If so, how was the experience? Actual cost vs antici
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 7:29am 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 47/4330 Greetings! There are many "traditions" regarding electricity and system management on sailboats. A
Carbon fiber mast prep for painting geoffschultz at 7:12am 05.22.23 Ask All Sailors 2/558 I have a Freedom 40/40 with a carbon fiber mast. The boat is at RAM marina in the Rio Dulce area of
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:02pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 24/2251 We need to get the chain plates replaced on our 1987 Island Packet 31. Does anyone have any recomme
Finding ignition Wire: 1993 40.5 (5) svAtargatis at 6:37pm 05.21.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/771 Hi All, I'm most of the way through putting a new Balmar xt170 alternator and mc-618 into my 1993 4
Sidewall fabric upgrade LouisMK at 6:01pm 05.21.23 Bigger Boats 6/1658 Our sidewall fabric has always reminded me of herculon, you know the type of loose weave fabric you
Is my mast going to fall off ? (7) loganmx107 at 4:38pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 17/1584
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 3:03pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 29/2956
It followed me home (1) SailingLoto at 2:05pm 05.21.23 Trailer Sailors 5/1042 I got the "get it off my dock " from a customer. 1980 amf puffer. Towed it back from a service call
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full mikemcguffin at 1:14pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1739 I have a 2022 Bavaria CR34. Last week the black water tank was reading 75% full so we pumped it out
Starter replacement DinghySailor at 12:04pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 1/409 Hey all, As we prepare for a couple months in the SJIs and BC this year, a starter is one item I'd l
Wind Song launched (4) TaborKP! at 11:14am 05.21.23 Alden General Chat 2/2694 215898215899

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Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? JBP-PA at 6:13am 05.28.25 Merrell sandals for me. Self draining, stay on your foot. Make sure they have a toe cap. Cheers I
Converting from ev100 wheel pilot to hydraulic? colemj at 4:35am 05.28.25 I think the OP already has the EV-1 and P70 as part of the wheel pilot kit. He could probably sell
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? ShawnL at 3:44am 05.28.25 I just go barefoot. If it's too cold for that, it's probably too cold for sailing. If I'm doing a
Raymarine MFD problems - replacement sailme88 at 3:22am 05.28.25 If you can live with the Gremlins through the end of this boating season, you might want to attend a
Raymarine MFD problems - replacement kappykaplan at 2:07am 05.28.25 If I need it, where can I get a translator? Should be able to get one of these from your favorite
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? DaveJ at 1:11am 05.28.25 Merrell sandals for me. Self draining, stay on your foot. Make sure they have a toe cap. Cheers
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? Foswick at 12:31am 05.28.25 I (personally) am not a fan of slip-on shoes, on the boat. To me, they are just a step up from flip-
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? thinwater at 8:58pm 05.27.25 ... Did have a jib sheet snag the heel last week and flip one off my foot while changing sides in a
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? PaulK at 7:41pm 05.27.25 Have been sailing with Sketchers for the past three years. Comfortable, good traction. No marks on d
Is this gelcoat on the bottom PaulK at 7:32pm 05.27.25 If you have to launch it for "marina inspection" it might be a good idea to put some good duct tape
Volvo Dripless Shaft Seal Greasing Practical Question duck21 at 6:53pm 05.27.25 Excellent -- thank you for your insight! I was hoping this was the case but wanted to be sure. Dou
Russian Sailing Terms Foswick at 6:27pm 05.27.25 Yeah, but honestly, it isn't much different than having a non-sailor on board. It is that blank star
Racor fuel filter element replacement Clutch Cargo at 6:15pm 05.27.25 Your twin filter setup is common for boat auxiliary diesel engines. Racor is a trusted name for di
Hunter 356 toilet supply host has pinholes. Radio Flyer at 5:39pm 05.27.25 Wow. Good thing I'm on my second trip to WM. I didn't suspect there was a loop in the wet locker. I
Russian Sailing Terms pgandw at 5:07pm 05.27.25 Having sailed for 2 days with a French speaker (little to no English), I found it very time consumin
Raymarine MFD problems - replacement RussellBen at 5:05pm 05.27.25 Thanks jssailem. This is helpful. My existing MFD is connected to my autopilot, radar, AIS, and dept
Replacing V-berth platform jaysweet at 4:57pm 05.27.25 Thanks for the replies. I did lots of work over the weekend, mainly trimming the 3 sections to fit i
Selden in mast question Hamish_s at 4:27pm 05.27.25 Thanks all. I'll look more when I get back there in a couple weeks. Any follow-up Believe?
Amiot Master Electronic Control KGarvey at 4:19pm 05.27.25 Thanks Davidassailor26 I'll have to fiqure out where the power cable going to the panel is.
Volvo Dripless Shaft Seal Greasing Practical Question Davidasailor26 at 3:21pm 05.27.25

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