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Try- Sail Ready Bag Waybad at 1:10pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 4/509 I would like some in put on a ready bag for a try sail that lives at the base of the mast. Thinking
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 12:58pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 29/2080 Please advise. I'm looking for a device to rectify a misalignment issue between the transmission and
CapCut video editing TomY at 9:37am 04.13.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 10/3204 After using CapCut a bit, this is my favorite so far, and it is free. 1rYt_Ld4ndU
belize check in Slipin Away at 8:05am 04.13.23 Destinations 1/985 Can you leave the boat at Caye Caulker and take the ferry to San Pedro to do an initial check in
I'm Back! jviss at 8:03am 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 7/1093 Hey, everyone. What did I miss? Ha, ha.... jv
Sand and treat prop/strut with anti fouling? skunther at 6:53am 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 8/874 Boat is hauled out. I am using an orbital sander with 120 grit to clean the prop and strut (is there
Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:20am 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 32/3787 In the process of replacing my PSS bellows, I had to replace the coupler set screws as they got mang
Beneteau Questions Greg_D at 9:26pm 04.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2133 I'm looking at a 2001 First 33.6 and have some questions regarding the systems on the boat. When th
Rub Rail for Beneteau Lfarquhar at 5:48pm 04.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/695 Any recommendations on installing an aftermarket or custom rub rail on a Beneteau?
Awl Grip Color? SV Bella at 3:50pm 04.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/605 What color Awl Grip is on my 2005 Hunter 41 DS? How can I determine the color code?
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? CapefloridaLI at 12:23pm 04.12.23 Ask All Sailors 4/494 Just trying to find a group or link to people that own a Hunter 22 swing keel early 80s so we ca
50 Mile Race Video DArcy at 11:55am 04.12.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 5/1786 This is not my boat but I shot and edited the video. This race was a blast! We had a lot of wind and
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 10:06am 04.12.23 Ask All Sailors 18/2953 Have paint roller covers gotten cheaper? Has anyone else noticed a difference in the quality of the
Sea water pump gasket NYSail at 12:09am 04.12.23 Ask All Sailors 10/551 So will be changing the sea water impeller this season. In the past I never used any compounds on th
season begins, the lakes are open jon hansen at 7:28pm 04.11.23 Sails Call Lounge 2/908 2ULHLywEZSg
Frozen Thru Hull Valve SailMaster at 1:43pm 04.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/509 While troubleshooting a leaking toilet, I have found that the waste thru hull is in frozen in the op
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access Riverdaze at 1:39pm 04.11.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1135 I was doing a thorough cabin inspection, checking and exercising through-holes, cleaning bilges, eng
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (2) dano2022 at 1:22pm 04.11.23 Catalina 22 14/1849 I was out for a short sail on a lake. I returned to the dock and attempted to raise the keel when th
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 12:03pm 04.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/1742 First attempt to install a new rubber hatch gasket on a Lewmar low profile deck hatch did not go wel
Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) Gene Neill at 11:39am 04.11.23 Ask All Sailors 20/2156 This is my old antenna, which I am replacing. As you can see, the bottom 12'' do not clear above the

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Regardless of one or the other dlochner at 11:55am 05.22.25 Not entirely sure I understand the question. Solar panels generally produce more power than a wind g
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 Ralph Johnstone at 11:16am 05.22.25 Why not replace it with the same factory configuration, using Groco thru hull fitting, ball valve,
7+ years without bottomcoat PaulDaniel at 10:44am 05.22.25 He bought it but never learned to sail. He camped in it regularly though. The wood trim inside is ex
Sunken Treasure Grumps at 10:42am 05.22.25 I enjoy working on boats, keeps me out of trouble. You know that boat ownership provides plen
Sunken Treasure colemj at 10:42am 05.22.25 I enjoy working on boats, keeps me out of trouble. I get that. But I don't think you really unde
1985 Hunter hull Grumps at 10:36am 05.22.25 HUN. HUNTER MARINE 36. Model 014. Actual hull number or hull #14 F.
Manual sanitation pump outlet DinghySailor at 10:31am 05.22.25 water will pour in through the pump. The seacock should always be closed except when actually in u
Manual sanitation pump outlet Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:16am 05.22.25 The seacock could remain open, however, if the pump bellows should develop a leak water will pour in
Jabsco Lite Flush electric toilet Foot switch alternative Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:09am 05.22.25 The foot pedal has a brown and a black wire. The wall switch has brown, red and yellow. Any thought
Jabsco Lite Flush electric toilet Foot switch alternative Captain Larry-DH at 10:01am 05.22.25 I recommend you set it up with with individual control of flush and fill. Combined flush and fill p
Jabsco Lite Flush electric toilet Foot switch alternative msin99 at 9:53am 05.22.25 The foot pedal has a brown and a black wire. The wall switch has brown, red and yellow. Any thoughts
Manual sanitation pump outlet Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:49am 05.22.25 Prevention is almost always cheaper and easier than cure...weekly doses of distilled white vinegar--
1985 Hunter hull BigEasy at 9:46am 05.22.25 My 1988 H33.5 had a reverse walk thru transom with fold up ladder. No swim platform; just walk thr
Spring Cruise - San Juans pt 2 kappykaplan at 9:43am 05.22.25 The mold is optional. Yumm . . . NOT! :beer:
1985 Hunter hull Grumps at 9:41am 05.22.25 HUN. HUNTER MARINE 36. Model 014. Actual hull number or hull #14 F.
Jabsco Lite Flush electric toilet Foot switch alternative Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:40am 05.22.25 The $38 one from Amazon looks like a good choice. --Peggie
Sunken Treasure BigEasy at 9:38am 05.22.25 I enjoy working on boats, keeps me out of trouble. You know that boat ownership provides plen
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 BigEasy at 9:28am 05.22.25 Why not replace it with the same factory configuration, using Groco thru hull fitting, ball valve, &
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 05.22.25 Looks like a bit of a sticky wicket. If you are stuck with two screwed joints, in order to avoid g
New Owner for Catalina Yachts BigEasy at 9:23am 05.22.25 Catalina Yachts has been sold to a NC boat builder. https://www.bwsailing.com/cc/2025/05/catalina-

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