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Folding Cart Foswick at 3:36pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 16/800 I was just complaining about how far out we are at our marina, in another thread. Made me remember I
Galley table ideas fred1diver at 2:22pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 20/831
Any Nissan/Tuhatsu experts out there? azambella at 2:00pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 5/278 I have an old Nissan 2 cycle outboard motor and want to identify it. The "TAG" has worn off so the
DIY Remote Monitoring System (1) Foswick at 1:27pm 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 15/1131 Last fall, I designed a system that allows me to remotely monitor conditions on my boat. I'm not the
Looking for Sweet 16 owners FulhamKC at 1:18pm 03.25.25 Trailer Sailors 0/327 I am the Vice Commodore for the Sweet 16 Sailing Association and am building a database of all the S
Replacing a cutlass bearing Marty Pearson36 at 12:25pm 03.25.25 Pearson 11/873 Hi everyone. New to this site. Was going to attempt to replace cutlass bearing on my 1989 Pearson 36
Adding eye straps to C320 toe rail rickr104 at 12:13pm 03.25.25 Mid-Size Boats 11/1208 Hello - I will be adding netting to my lifelines to keep my dog onboard. I'd like to anchor the bo
Diesel engine as generator question? BAD ORCA at 8:14am 03.25.25 Engines and Propulsion 35/2315 Do diesel engines that are used as dedicated land based generators run at very high rpm's? What is
macerator install new location gene thompson at 7:09am 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 3/233 Can I install my new replacement macerator in a new location that would be higher than the holding t
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode geoffschultz at 1:03am 03.25.25 Ask All Sailors 11/539 My current boat has a 360-degree anchor light that also can be used as a 225-degree steaming light.
Sense 43 Florian at 11:25pm 03.24.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/309 Hi to everyone here, I just joined this forum and here is my first question: I am planing to buy a S
1986 Hunter 23 mast crutch alternatives? Andrew125i at 10:10pm 03.24.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/299
NEW Direct Drive motors stalling on boat lift ucan at 7:47pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 0/124 This is a new lift for a 35' Gemini catamaran sailboat. Boat dry weight is 9.800 lbs, and the lift
Anyone have experience with New Glass or NuFinish? Randall Schmidt at 7:09pm 03.24.25 Ask An Oday Owner 2/295 Sounds like a product I used ten+ years ago that you wipe on an old dull fiberglass finish to give i
Lazy Jacks why so high up mast? (3) bartpkelly at 6:26pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 5/249 I have two blocks below my lower of two spreaders on the mast, one block each side . Nothing is atta
Sailing Lingo - For Dogs (1) Foswick at 3:25pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 4/206 I sail with a service dog: is always up for a sail, even though he actually doesn't care much for i
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger? Robert Strickland at 1:08pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 6/383 I'll get a photo this week, but pulled my engine (Westerbeke M25 (Not -XP)) to examine and replace o
Spring is finally here and that means it's time to start getting your boat ready to sail again! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:57pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 0/138 "Recommissioning the Fresh Water System" and "Spring Recommissioning" are couple of "stickies" at t
It's finally spring and that means it's time to begin getting your boat ready to sail! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:55pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 0/12 "Recommissioning the Fresh Water System" and "Spring Recommissioning" are couple of "stickies" at t
Spring is here and that means it's time to begin spring recommissioning! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:53pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 0/14 "Recommissioning the Fresh Water System" and "Spring Recommissioning" are couple of "stickies" at t

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Backing plate material Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 06.04.25 My bad too. I read backing plate. Immediately thought winches, cleats, blocks etc. Proof positive
Bow chocks or Fairleads on H36 for guiding lines while on a mooring buoy kappykaplan at 10:48am 06.04.25 Photos of your current set up would help us help you.
Backing plate material Timm R Oday25 at 10:46am 06.04.25 I'm most likely mistaken as it's more possibly bronze
Backing plate material SteveHughessails at 10:44am 06.04.25 My bad too. I read backing plate. Immediately thought winches, cleats, blocks etc.
Hurricane Season 2025 Don S/V ILLusion at 10:18am 06.04.25 Anyone ever do a follow-up of the precision of these seasonal forecasts after the season ended to
New to this! DArcy at 10:12am 06.04.25 My boat had a bad odor problem when I bought it. I replaced all the hoses to and from the holding ta
Backing plate material dLj at 9:56am 06.04.25 The thru hull inquestion is a 3/4" brass unit that allows draining of the galley sink and the ice b
Backing plate material Timm R Oday25 at 9:03am 06.04.25 The thru hull inquestion is a 3/4" brass unit that allows draining of the galley sink and the ice bo
I have many questions about how to go about repairs, should I create a thread per question? ... LLoyd B at 9:02am 06.04.25 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/widgeon-center-board-question.142584/post-943324
Backing plate material Ralph Johnstone at 8:55am 06.04.25 While installing new hoses ,I noticed the original plywood backing for the through hull was rotted
Sailboats vs Motorboats shemandr at 8:47am 06.04.25 Having made a video about a sailing trip I appreciate the skill it takes to create and edit a video.
I FINALY DID IT..... BigEasy at 8:28am 06.04.25 I did the same ( VHB + 795) on a deck sky light. Still good after three years !
Hatch covers for hunter 34 Dzzz at 8:14am 06.04.25 Thanks
Hatch covers for hunter 34 (1) kloudie1 at 8:06am 06.04.25 I bought the Outland covers for my H-34 and I am pretty happy with them. They are a bit pricy, but t
sail number on brochure matches my boat but.... Gene Neill at 7:53am 06.04.25 The absence of blue paint/gel coat is a head scratcher. I would claim my boat was the one in the
Has Anyone Installed the CD Heavy Duty Gate Stanchion on their New Design? (1) Gene Neill at 7:38am 06.04.25 Hard pass, if you ask me. CD describes this as a "routine problem"? I've never heard of that stanchi
I FINALY DID IT..... kloudie1 at 7:32am 06.04.25 I did my ports the same way 4 years ago and they are still really fine and leak free. The VHB tape i
I FINALY DID IT..... degas at 7:28am 06.04.25 Nice work! Mine are overdue, too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Backing plate material (1) thinwater at 7:26am 06.04.25 I've seen fully sealed plywood rot into mulch in 20 years and much less. One crack in the coating, t
Problems stickinthemud57 at 7:19am 06.04.25 The simple response is "however/wherever works best for you". 1. Where should I store the hatch whe

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