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34Mk2 back stay adjustment (1) robbjd at 1:26pm 06.26.23 Big Boats 3/1484 Our 97, 34MK2 has a typical split backstay to allow access to the swim platform, but has no means of
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something? High Current at 12:45pm 06.26.23 Engines and Propulsion 12/2059 My boat with a Universal M25-XP is still pretty new to me - I've only been out for a couple of sails
Pendant Too Long Plymouth Sailor at 11:30am 06.26.23 Ask All Sailors 3/525 I once moored my boat in a relatively sparse inlet so I could have a longer pendant. Now my pendant
ampacity of disconnects Richard19068 at 10:39am 06.26.23 Ask All Sailors 27/2322 Normally I would just use butt connectors but to ease installation of a new holding tank pump I want
Sorry been missing for this group CABixler at 10:17am 06.26.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/709 Chicago winters tend to shut down the part of my brain that log's onto this group. Just logged in fo
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 spadaforaj at 9:15am 06.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/657 Hi - my outboard typically gets in the way of raising my dingy (AL10) up to a reasonable height. and
Lifting Keel Problem solosailorwem at 5:36am 06.26.23 Seaward 0/692 Can anyone share the back-up techniques for lowering and raising the keel? Wally
Trolley for Hunter 326 RobAL at 4:22am 06.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/378 I'm looking for a trolley for a Hunter 326 twin keel (not needed to be a full roadworthy trailer), a
Spinnaker sailing fred1diver at 7:02pm 06.25.23 Ask All Sailors 20/2299 Hello all. Will be trying my spinnaker tomorrow morning, not going to lie, a bit stressed, never tri
Racing Handicap poco505 at 8:54am 06.25.23 Ask All Sailors 9/1348 Hi guys, do you know the Portsmouth rating for Hunter26. Thanks
What battery size and type? (2) Centex at 7:57am 06.25.23 Smaller Boats 7/3206 Going through a Merit 22, getting it ready to go back in the water. Since the boat has been sitting
Proper shroud tension Volkditty at 7:47am 06.25.23 Trailer Sailors 5/2700 Hello, sailors. Looking for a sanity check on tuning up the standing rigging on my San Juan 21 Mk1 t
Careening Boat/centerboard repair drgbanks at 6:48am 06.25.23 Day Sailers 2/1314 Hello all, I'll be tipping my boat in my backyard today so I can work on the center board. Any advi
Diesel on Hunter won't start (1) Sue n Brad at 5:40am 06.25.23 Engines and Propulsion 5/722
Lazy Jack Separators arcadiahunter28 at 5:29am 06.25.23 Mid-Size Boats 11/2620 10 years ago I had a small disaster at sea. I was watching July 4th fireworks from offshore. When I
Install New Winches? (1) Kevy at 6:42pm 06.24.23 Mid-Size Boats 16/2694 Heya! Our 2000 H320 is a great family boat, but sometimes the sailing leaves a bit to be desired (m
Tides Marine Sail Track lifetime (2) smokey73 at 5:54pm 06.24.23 Ask All Sailors 9/2141 This is not a knock on Tides Marine Sail Track at all but just a caution to inspect your track for u
Rebuilding a Water Filter. (3) zinahewitt at 3:57pm 06.24.23 Ask All Sailors 1/410 Hi All, I hope your weekend/week is going well. I have a Dufour 34 1975. It has a water filter that
Cockpit bench boat cushions babadu at 3:55pm 06.24.23 Ask All Sailors 3/936 In search of a cushion or also a chaise lounge like a stadium seat back. For a straight bench of a r
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (3) Rich Stidger at 3:23pm 06.24.23 Engines and Propulsion 75/9578 So this issue started in the fall of 2022. I discovered a small amount of diesel that was absorbed

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Prop Halo? Tedd at 10:03pm 08.21.25
Keel joint work Project_Mayhem at 9:50pm 08.21.25 A few people have stated that the key to keeping rust away is to seal it as soon as you remove it. A
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 Project_Mayhem at 9:47pm 08.21.25 While they may be somewhat universal, if you can find a logo or writing on the hardware, it might he
Prop Halo? Project_Mayhem at 9:44pm 08.21.25 In the meantime, I suggest sliding your motor on its mount, as far away from the rudder as possible.
Its funny Friday! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:49pm 08.21.25 233926 I think if you're above a certain I.Q. you're mind can't decipher it. It just is what it i
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Michael Davis at 8:22pm 08.21.25 It was a glorious sail for a good part of the trip from Hot Springs Cove to Tofino yesterday. 12-13
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation mermike at 8:19pm 08.21.25 It was a glorious sail for a good part of the trip from Hot Springs Cove to Tofino yesterday. 12-13
Missing pages in the manual. c&c 29 mk2 jssailem at 7:51pm 08.21.25 When I dealt with the prop replacement, I did what the manufacturer did when planning the boat build
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Michael Davis at 7:47pm 08.21.25 so the breeze can fill in a bit. And the fog can lift! A pleasant 20 miles. Enjoy
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation mermike at 7:44pm 08.21.25 I spent the day in Tofino, wandering around and picking up a few essentials. Dinner was at Big Daddy
O'Day 28 Keel bolts Davidasailor26 at 7:25pm 08.21.25
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Michael Davis at 7:19pm 08.21.25 On the up side the weather guy has been either late or wrong all week. We may get lucky!
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 rgranger at 7:08pm 08.21.25
Sail Slides Tricia at 7:03pm 08.21.25 I had Allslips on my Freedom 25 - big main, full battens. They made a noticeable difference.
Question about O'Day Mariner bridle Sailor Sue at 7:03pm 08.21.25 I have a Oday mariner and my lifting bridle is starting to get old and am looking to replace it. Wh
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island jssailem at 6:53pm 08.21.25 I wish I could tell you that a pleasant breeze will fill your sails and welcome you home. But that
Prop Halo? (3) Michael Davis at 6:46pm 08.21.25 In Port Renfrew tonight and saw this. Nobody around to ask but it sure looks simple to make.
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Michael Davis at 6:36pm 08.21.25
Keel joint work jssailem at 6:33pm 08.21.25 Seems like a sensible plan.
O'Day 28 Keel bolts Tally Ho at 6:21pm 08.21.25

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