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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 6/384 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
April is almost here and that means it's time to begin spring recommissioning. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:51pm 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 0/13 "Recommissioning the Fresh Water System" and "Spring Recommissioning" are couple of "stickies" at t
Catalina 270, Fair Market Price? PaulDaniel at 10:57am 03.24.25 Mid-Size Boats 6/447 I've set my sights on a Catalina 270 wing keel (upgrading from Catalina 250 water ballast) for my ne
Acquiring a trailer for Catalina 270 PaulDaniel at 10:46am 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 7/406 I'm in the market for a Catalina 270 wing keel, but none of the ones currently listed for sale on th
Hunter 376 - companionway steps & mast NProvost at 9:06am 03.24.25 Ask All Sailors 4/232 Hello everyone With spring comes all sorts of ideas for reflection and improvements to the sailboat
Lithium cold storage question ice breaker at 8:37am 03.24.25 Big Boats 15/703 I want to convert my lead bank to Lithium. The potential problem is my jan-feb temps can approach -
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size? chipmonger at 7:27am 03.24.25 Catalina 22 21/1507 Have a 1986 Catalina 22 New Design that I purchased last fall. Unfortunately the boat is missing i
Removing the Steering Shaft on a Merriman/Yach Specialties Pedestal Sable Sailor at 6:34am 03.24.25 Big Boats 4/403 I need to remove the shaft and sprocket for inspection. I've been getting a "clicking" noise when th
Steer Stop (3) Kraffert at 4:42am 03.24.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/247 I have an 89 Hunter 35.5... The steer stop rusted and broke off of the radial, so can easily steer
Incompatibility With Windows 11 Boat Laptop & AIS / GPS Rick D at 7:51pm 03.23.25 Ask All Sailors 5/365 So, I migrated to a Windows 11 laptop on my boat. I have an older AIS module and a GPS antenna with
Fiberglass battens for sailpack? CowboyWay at 6:13pm 03.23.25 Ask All Sailors 4/242 I built a sailpack for my 31' sailboat last year that has a boom length of 13 feet. I tried extendin
John Lund, September 13, 1942 - March 16, 2025 (1) Terry Cox at 4:41pm 03.23.25 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/247 Most here do not know John Lund. We first met in 2001 at the Everett Marina where we kept our first

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Wind Instrument Wiring Question dlochner at 12:40pm 06.04.25 The problem could also be at the masthead and a damaged wire or connection. The power wires were not
Hurricane Season 2025 jssailem at 12:31pm 06.04.25 Fair question @Don S/V ILLusion . Our follow-up will address that issue in a couple days.
First sail complete....sort of jssailem at 12:29pm 06.04.25 While on the trailer during a calm morning, raise the sail, take a picture and post it here. We may
Hand swaging lifelines. jssailem at 12:25pm 06.04.25 Has anyone sued a Johnson crimping tool on Hahn fittings? Bill. I would not want to trust my life
First sail complete....sort of kappykaplan at 12:20pm 06.04.25 All in all, the boat didn't sink, didn't leak, I didn't fall off and the motor ran perfectly. Thing
Hurricane Season 2025 shemandr at 12:13pm 06.04.25 Not that I've seen. I feel like TWC tries to spin up storms to make the forecasts come true - or at
Hand swaging lifelines. Art12050 at 11:48am 06.04.25
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

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