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Boat Survey - when and at what price point? whitejw1967 at 6:21pm 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 25/7893 I am looking to buy a pocket cruiser ideally at or below $10,000. I've found what I think is a great
Traveler Philip R. at 5:48pm 10.31.13 Bigger Boats 8/1767 Can I move the traveler on a 27' from the the rear to over the hatch?
correct anchor chain sunwindsea at 5:44pm 10.31.13 Catalina 30 4/1667 Is 1/4 heavy enough? I am on the verge of buying a windlass for my C-30 (1979). I am trying to chos
Roller Furling UV Strips firehoser75 at 5:07pm 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 22/10558 Has anyone used a cloth called Odyssey as the UV protection strips on their roller furling genoa? Th
Catalina 30 depth gauge acox271929 at 2:57pm 10.31.13 Catalina 30 4/3499 I have a 1991 Catalina 30 MK II ? Tall rig. I know the keel is 5' 6" deep. But since the transducer
Problem with table in main cabin jackberry at 1:41pm 10.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1292 My table on my 1992 Hunter Legend has gotten very resistant to moving either around or up/down. How
The Cause Of Accidents Like This BayMan at 11:10am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 33/4452 Just read an article of a 70' with 7' draft that was making 6 knts when it tried sailing over a roc
Hate my in-mast furling mainsail sailorbobert at 10:19am 10.31.13 Big Boats 26/10460 Anybody got any idea how expensive it would be to convert from in-mast to in-boom furling on a 2003
fresh water system replacement dabishop5 at 8:55am 10.31.13 Pearson 5/2954 I've a Pearson 89' 39-2 ' I am so tired of water in the bilge, which should be dry. I have confirme
need a 30 amp westerbeke alternator Charlie D at 8:35am 10.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1448 need a 35 amp westerbeke alternator Does anyone know where I could purchase a 35 amp alternator for
keel bolt torque pressure rockytopf at 8:15am 10.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4227 Does anyone the what the correct torque pressure should be for keel bolts in a 1998 oceanis 352? Th
Navy 44's Being Sold as Surplus sailingseadragon at 6:48am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3164 Last night while surfing the net and looking for stuff I do not need, I noticed that both of the USN
Raymarine 4000 Shop Manual kloudie1 at 5:31am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 6/947 INFO: I just uploaded the shop repair manual for the Ray 4000+ . It has circuit diagrams and motor d
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:37am 10.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/769 Thanks you for your insight on the filters.I will follow your advice.
getting my 25 on jack stands Edreder at 11:57pm 10.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2337 I need to get my 25 onto jack stands and am looking for advice. It's on it's trailer here in Maui. W
New Blog started bletso at 6:40pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1139 I started a blog on the re-fit of our 1979 Globe 38. I originally thought this would take a year, b
Caternary & Chain Maine Sail at 5:49pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3049 Just read an interesting piece on anchor snubbers in the latest Practical Sailor. What really jumped
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:58pm 10.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1313 Hello everyone, I have a 78 8hp yanmar in my boat and wanted to know if I have to bleed it if I chan
Any advice on installing a Gray Port Knot Flying at 4:04pm 10.30.13 Smaller Boats 4/1262 My H26 starboard side port had three of four dogs broken off when I bought it recently. Bought an ex
Diesel water valve (1) RAD88 at 4:03pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1539 This is a pic of the water valve on my Yanmar YSB12. It has been in this position (open - I think) f

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Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23 Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 3:30am 04.13.23 Make sure the sheet is loose when hoisting, or the tension on the roach will keep the main from hois
Beneteau Questions Davidasailor26 at 3:15am 04.13.23
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) pclarksurf at 11:20pm 04.12.23 Thought there were some photos of cut up cross sections: found this one-- shows at least a portion
Tightening Stanchions BigEasy at 8:30pm 04.12.23 Any recommendations on how to tighten the stanchions without ripping the boat apart? I noticed
50 Mile Race Video DArcy at 7:49pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer: Yes, 50 miles on the
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 Joe at 7:34pm 04.12.23 Joe, I did look at the article. Good ideas in there, but she was hoping to just get those fittings.
50 Mile Race Video dlochner at 7:13pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer:
Furlex 100s Bearing Tube Problem ManuKai at 6:36pm 04.12.23 Is the drum sliding up on the extrusion, or is the whole extrusion moving? If the drum is sliding...
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.12.23 Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you can accomplish the same goal by clickin
Tightening Stanchions (7) Lfarquhar at 5:44pm 04.12.23 Here are some photos - the stanchions have a through bolt, washer and nut on the underside of the de
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 04.12.23 :yeah: Nice. -Will
Sea water pump hasket NYSail at 4:58pm 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Awl Grip Color? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:32pm 04.12.23 There are color charts as I had one once, , however, I dont know where. Depending on how long ago it
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 04.12.23 Was it this one: fferent rollers. Not sure when it will be released. Yes, received from Jamestown
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240 (3) patbratton at 3:17pm 04.12.23 This afternoon the 1-3/8" I.D tubing came from McMastrer-Carr (neither Home Depot or Lowes had it).
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 3:16pm 04.12.23
50 Mile Race Video Davidasailor26 at 3:15pm 04.12.23 Looks like fun was had by all. Excellent conditions!
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 rpwillia at 3:14pm 04.12.23 Did you read the article I linked in my previous post? That should answer your question. But what
Hull/deck Leaks thwilson at 3:02pm 04.12.23 Are you describing leaks from rain or from sea water hitting the hull when you are heeled over? Sug

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