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Vibration/shudder on port stern/pushpit cooper at 5:20pm 12.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1028 Hi, We have a Hunter 49 and it has recently developed a shudder on the port pushpit that can also be
centerboard haul replacement winddarra at 4:39pm 12.03.13 Smaller Boats 2/922 any tips on replacing the centerboard haul on my 23.5 ? Thanks ahead!
Newbie question about canvas chrisings at 4:02pm 12.03.13 Catalina 30 3/1211 Hello forum people. First post, been lurking a while. Been shopping for a Cat 30 and are getting clo
Really? (1) Tim R. at 3:10pm 12.03.13 Ask All Sailors 17/2297 Here is the back of our new Marina T-shirts. "Honey, turn around so I can see where to steer the bo
The Cure for the Common Cold Roger Long at 3:08pm 12.03.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/13931
Homemade jib sock? upslims at 1:58pm 12.03.13 Catalina 22 21/7943 I am toying with the idea of building my own roller furling and am wondering if anyone has made thei
Cradle for Oday 37 Erasmus at 1:26pm 12.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/723 I've just acquired an Oday 37, but she needs a cradle. I have a very competent welder who is willin
Renault engine sheila at 1:08pm 12.03.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1452 I have been looking for parts for a Renault marine engine. and have had no luck. Can someone please
Why Not More Posts azguy at 10:09am 12.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1018 I'm curious why there are not more posts and participation on a daily basis on this site considering
Backstay Adjuster vince arsenault at 8:38am 12.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/932 Has anybody added a backstay adjuster to their B34-37 Oceanis?? I figure on my B37 I could point hig
want to add a reef point to my mac22 newsailor72 at 8:27am 12.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1300 my main has no reef points at the moment, I'd like to DIY one reef point (to keep it simple.) I'm th
"Border Run", Reduced Entry, LAST DAY CaptDon01 at 7:57am 12.03.13 Catalina 22 0/675 Today is the last day for the reduced entry fee for the "Border Run". I'm the only C-22 signed up f
Kent Narrows restricted Warren Milberg at 7:32am 12.03.13 Ask All Sailors 0/854 Not sure how many Chesapeake Bay sailors are going through Kent Narrows this time of year, but if yo
Looking for the proper shaft length Hard Tack at 7:24am 12.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1975 I have a 1987 O'Day 272 that had the shaft cut off at the prop when I got it. I have rebuilt the Wes
What about Baltic boats? Old Sailor 2 at 7:20am 12.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/11681 As you folks know I currently own a Hunter 42 Passage which we love for the layout and we are able t
Looking to buy Macgregor 26M msehanov at 4:14am 12.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 Hi, I'm looking for 2010-2013 Macgregor 26M with blue hull.
Aerogen 6 wind generator (3) Akapeterc at 4:06am 12.03.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1824 Hi, is any one able to show me a photo of the wiring in the back cover of this generator. I pulled m
Tagged boat at DMV Dan52 at 3:45am 12.03.13 Kittiewake 1/2943 Finished the process of ownership with a trip to the DMV. Kittiwake 538 is now officially mine. Tagg
Karma All U Get at 11:45pm 12.02.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1517 Hi all, Here's a story that fits in the "What's the chances?" category. The boat we're travelin
1988 Morgan 44 DJW at 10:45pm 12.02.13 Ask All Sailors 7/5307 Was the 1988 Morgan 44 considered a blue water boat or more of a coastal cruiser? Any thoughts on t

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Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:21am 04.19.23 I confess I know nothing about this, but find these situations interesting - like, a "stump the boa
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 7:19am 04.19.23 Welcome to SBO. The USCG documentation is only available to US Citizens. Thus, when you purchase t
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Hello Below at 7:18am 04.19.23 That leaves only the cord between the relay and the compressor. Maybe run temporary parallel wires
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS (2) Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim? Remove screws on the inside. Th
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 Roger F at 7:01am 04.19.23 Yes, freezer has had slow leak that we just need to keep the 134A topped off. As a built in unit, a
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS SuzyOneSock at 6:50am 04.19.23 Did you use putty knife or guitar string to separate the old trim?
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? DRhoads at 6:50am 04.19.23 I had a new sail made with flat vertical battens. It took a few adjustments to get the pockets at t
New sail advice needed kappykaplan at 6:49am 04.19.23 The sailmaker should measure the rig. The old sail is, well, old and stretched.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 6:49am 04.19.23 That's exactly what I'm preparing to do Bill. I am down to the gelcoat. Waiting for a good wx window
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 6:48am 04.19.23 I am just putting the original trim back in. it is in good shape. this picture is what you see wh
Doesn't hurt to ask dennisv at 6:45am 04.19.23 Sorry, I got soo excited I hit the post reply button. Were the end blocks that you are showing modi
New sail advice needed jdrutten at 6:44am 04.19.23 As a follow-up, should I be concerned if a sailmaker is only asking to measure the old sail instead
Sunbird Battery Box (2) Project_Mayhem at 6:42am 04.19.23 Wasn't expecting so many replies so fast. I use a minnkota trolling motor for docking and launching
More efficient way to clean gears? thinwater at 6:41am 04.19.23
Doesn't hurt to ask dennisv at 6:35am 04.19.23 BINGO ------- THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? Nodak7 at 6:31am 04.19.23 Dave, I had an 09 H33 with vertical flat battens. Never had an issue with furling or unfurling it. I
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 6:30am 04.19.23 Hoe old is your antifreeze? Flushing the entire system and putting in all new coolant might help
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 jssailem at 6:14am 04.19.23 Roger. Last year about this time the freezer was a problem. Did it resolve then? Electrical issues
Hunter 326 Compression post finish JBP-PA at 6:12am 04.19.23 Some very unusual ideas: 1. Polish it then acid etch design into it. Ink the design to make it look
Forever to Charge - What's This? jviss at 6:11am 04.19.23 Resurrecting this old thread with an update. :) Scrapped those batteries. Trojan SCS200's are back

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