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Main halyard shackle Paul Ducham at 7:04am 06.10.23 Catalina 310 5/1224 What shackle do you use for the head of your furling main? I'm in the process of purchasing a 310 f
Is it the trim, or is it the sails? sesmith at 6:23am 06.10.23 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2534 As a response to the screen saver post, here's a topic I'm not sure has really been covered in the p
Adding a 2nd Bilge Pump to a 310? Monheganlover at 7:12pm 06.09.23 Catalina 310 6/1146 I had a scare at commissioning at the beginning of the season when I saw my boat right after the yar
SPLIT WATER TANK twodzusfittings at 2:30pm 06.09.23 Bigger Boats 10/1884 Hi guys, need some help. My Starboard side water tank seems to have developed a split in one of the
Leaking Lewmar Porthole mistermike55 at 2:26pm 06.09.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/742 Greetings fellow cruisers - we have a leaking Lewmar porthole and are wondering what troubleshooting
Home Built Stack Pack (2) Ward H at 10:46am 06.09.23 Ask All Sailors 17/3007
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck (2) DerekV at 9:35am 06.09.23 Engines and Propulsion 8/1901 Hello everyone. First post here, by recommendation from a bud at the club I'm in. My boat has a Yan
Making curtains (1) zinahewitt at 6:50pm 06.08.23 Ask All Sailors 19/2789 Hi All, My 1975 Dufour 34 has a track for curtains. I think it was the original track but no curtai
Selden Rodkicker seems to have a lot of play at the mounting bracket - is this normal? (1) AndyL at 4:22pm 06.08.23 Big Boats 2/743 The mounting bracket where my Rodkicker attaches to the mast seems to allow a lot of movement becaus
Spinnaker Pole Jaw restringing KGarvey at 2:11pm 06.08.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/562 Hello, I'm looking for information on how to replace the string or twine that opens and closes the j
Kent Narrows Chesapeake Mclovin at 9:57am 06.08.23 Destinations 2/1599 Has anyone recently navigated Kent Narrows in Grasonville MD lately? What's entrance from the north
Hatch For Daysailer2 Fozzybond at 8:43am 06.08.23 Day Sailers 2/829 Has anyone put a roof hatch or portlights into their Daysailer 2? The cuddy is dark and airless and
Hunter 29.5 Table travorgeron at 6:09am 06.08.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1127 Can someone please explain to me how to raise and lower the table on the Hunter 29.5 with the weight
Lubricating the top bearing at the top of the in mast furling? BroncoJohn at 5:51am 06.08.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/509 I lubricated the lower in mast furler bearings, winch and the bearing at the top of the main sail wh
Best Chart Plotter Solution (1) Screen Saver at 4:14pm 06.07.23 Ask All Sailors 10/2753 I am looking at replacing my legacy Raymarine Plotter ( E180 Classic) The Plotter is shared/integrat
New Sailer - Mastjack Confusion TarBall at 2:28pm 06.07.23 Day Sailers 3/2069 I'm a new owner of an Oday Javelin looking to take it out for the first time this weekend. I have a
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) fconmass at 1:25pm 06.07.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1354 Does anyone know the part number to order a new raw water pump, rubber impeller and paper gasket. Al
fuel gauge Rick.johnson at 10:57am 06.07.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1644 Hi Guys i have a 1987 hunter legend 40 with a yanmar 4jh-e engine an the fuel gauge is mounted
What's next to be aware of ? Timm R Oday25 at 6:30am 06.07.23 Ask All Sailors 6/891 https://news.yahoo.com/orcas-threw-yacht-around-rag-105525147.html?guccounter=1'guce_referrer=aHR0cH
SS Rod popping sound mesmith1122 at 6:24am 06.07.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/2083

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Looking for feedback on Raritan's Knock Out Odors (KO2) kit Captain Larry-DH at 4:33am 08.20.25 need to wait until my next haul out No intake seacock? Fresh water flush is ideal, but unless they
Installing a cleat in the anchor locker marcham at 9:16pm 08.19.25 We have a Cat 28. I was advised to install a cleat in the floor of the anchor locker cabinet. Is
Raritan CP vs Vinegar BobSail at 8:47pm 08.19.25 Have used CP in tandem with Odorlos for years and been very happy with it. Half a bottle per season.
Went to see a hunter 22 Project_Mayhem at 7:59pm 08.19.25 Water in the bilge would be low on my list of concerns but could be an indicator. I'd be looking for
Went to see a hunter 22 rgranger at 7:58pm 08.19.25 In almost every case, bringing an old neglected boat, back to life is more expensive than finding on
Raritan CP vs Vinegar (1) Project_Mayhem at 7:55pm 08.19.25 This article says it all
Do I need Bottom paint? Project_Mayhem at 7:53pm 08.19.25 Another member of the choir here. I keep my boat on a mooring in a fairly small (and stagnant) ba
Replacing injectors follow-up - Racor filter upgrade? Charles Erwin at 4:50pm 08.19.25 Scott - Make up a length of fuel line from the lift pump intake and long enough to reach into the b
Went to see a hunter 22 quiggers at 4:35pm 08.19.25 Yes, that 13 year old is wise and a better sailer to boot... To be fair to the seller, they moved o
Went to see a hunter 22 shemandr at 4:21pm 08.19.25 Your thirteen year old is wise beyond his years. "The boat holds water." But you need a boat that
Galley table bhr10950 at 4:05pm 08.19.25 Photos? I'll try and get some this weekend.
Do I need Bottom paint? ShawnL at 3:49pm 08.19.25 Another member of the choir here. I keep my boat on a mooring in a fairly small (and stagnant) ba
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay JBP-PA at 3:03pm 08.19.25 AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay That is two questions. AM I crazy to sail Yes in the Dela
Installing a cleat in the anchor locker Project_Mayhem at 3:01pm 08.19.25 Use your bow cleats. They're already reinforced. Having something to tie the end to so you don't los
Do I need Bottom paint? Project_Mayhem at 2:57pm 08.19.25 My last boat was in the water for no more than six months per season and in heated storage in the wi
Hunter 340 - correct mast rake markymac1961 at 2:53pm 08.19.25 Mark, I sent you a PM. Files were large so multiple. Thanks mate I will check it out
Hunter 340 - correct mast rake (1) markymac1961 at 2:52pm 08.19.25 UPDATE: Firstly... thank you all for the informed responses to my H340 'rake' questions. This is wh
Friendly letter from Canada Transport. Michael Davis at 2:43pm 08.19.25 It surprises me how closely they watch us. The other day I heard Prince Rupert Traffic tell a large
Hunter 23 main traveler Crazy Dave Condon at 2:40pm 08.19.25 Photo please. The traveler was an option added by the dealer. I am not sure how to respond. Ca
GOOD MORNING PNW CRUISERS Michael Davis at 2:33pm 08.19.25 My wife is still struggling with seasickness Sturgeon 15 is the go to medicine in the Royal Navy.

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