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It's never easy. Autopilot install. (2) SycloneDriver at 2:42pm 12.04.22 Ask All Sailors 33/3245 211345211346 I started installing a Raymarine autopilot on my 2008 Beneteau today. The 1st thing I
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (1) BroncoJohn at 12:19pm 12.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1594 My freshwater and black holding tank level indicator is not working. I removed everything to access
Just had to show these off (2) stickinthemud57 at 9:27am 12.04.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2961 A few photos with my new Lite Skin sails. Enjoying the compliments and improvement in performance!
Anyone have the Brass Scupper Flaring Tool from Catalina Direct VFR750 at 7:19am 12.04.22 Catalina 22 6/990 I am looking for the tool, CD used to sell, to flare the large diameter brass tubes used in the earl
Engine leaking diesel Ken13559 at 9:47pm 12.03.22 Engines and Propulsion 10/2356 My 2gm20f is leaking diesel. I find a small pool of diesel on engine body top next to the high press
ODay 40 Windlass Setup DonEvans at 7:25pm 12.03.22 Bigger Boats 4/1265 Purchasing a windlass this winter for our 40. Interested in guidance on the setup you have. Specific
Helm Seat (1) dkinzer at 5:57pm 12.03.22 Big Boats 7/1908 We've had our H41AC for a little over a year now and our biggest complaint about it is that it is no
Large opening on the stern ?? (1) webeegone at 5:40pm 12.03.22 Lancer 1/1014 Just bought a lancer 25 Curious about this hole ? Previous owner had the gas tank for the outboard i
Can anyone identify this pump? (1) FasterHorses at 1:46pm 12.03.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1456 I am refitting the galley aboard FH and have found what I believe is my answer to the drinking water
GNSS (a bit) in trouble (1) jssailem at 8:55am 12.03.22 Weather and Forecasting 3/1386 Sure James and I are into Hurricane weather patterns. We are also Sun followers. Our friend in the
Wave models and testing DArcy at 7:38am 12.03.22 Ask All Sailors 2/657 This is a great video about the US Navy's Carderock Indoor Ocean with very good, simple to understan
Replacing Deck Hardware by Myself VTRChris at 7:44pm 12.02.22 Ask All Sailors 13/1495 I'm sure this has been asked and answered many times but my searches are failing me. Is there a wa
2003 B361 Battery Charger Location hbzeih at 5:03pm 12.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1334 The manual is not very helpful. I am looking to locate the Battery Charger for the B361. I am assumi
Sails and Stack Packs Mike8074 at 2:07pm 12.02.22 Catalina 275 11/2445 Hey there team, I think I almost own Hull #16. Does anyone know what brand sails these boats shipp
New plywood dinghy flooring sealants Nichole340 at 1:43pm 12.02.22 Ask All Sailors 19/1415 I'm in the process of remaking my rotted out plywood dinghy flooring. I have read other postings ab
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement Oceanxtasea at 1:26pm 12.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1191 Curved Companionway Lens
Water Jug on sail? (2) sbrogden at 12:10pm 12.02.22 Trailer Sailors 5/1488 I was watching a video of a Holder 14 being rigged for sailing. The making the video had an empty wa
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (1) dano2022 at 7:31am 12.02.22 Catalina 22 11/2645 I'm new to sailing. I have a 1984 Catalina 22 that has some light surface rust on the keel. It's not
Replacing control cables. Justin_NSA at 6:41am 12.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1226 My throttle is very stiff. So much so that after 30 years, the stainless machine screw that secured
H240 Bilge Pump Location (1) patbratton at 5:11am 12.02.22 Smaller Boats 7/1352 My bilge pump is mounted too far aft to empty the bilge. It leaves about ten gallons of water in the

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Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed kappykaplan at 3:36pm 01.06.25 stormh37, welcome to the forum! :beer: The OP hasn't been seen since 12 Jul 2024. You may get a bet
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed stormh37 at 3:23pm 01.06.25 Hi there! We are looking at installing a cruising spinnaker on our Marlow Hunter 37 and looking for
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast kappykaplan at 3:17pm 01.06.25 I forgot to mention the 11-14 kt wind with gusts to 27ish kts through Weds night. Gonna feel real c
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 2:57pm 01.06.25 Thanks @DArcy good advice.
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? DArcy at 2:47pm 01.06.25 Some great advice here about the route and moving up to a bigger boat. I sailed with a fellow that b
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 2:18pm 01.06.25 You may be overestimating what you can get done in the "wild". Anywhere you find appropriate riggi
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 2:13pm 01.06.25 @colemj I completely understand that Mark, and with a little more experience and confidence I migh
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? colemj at 1:50pm 01.06.25 The Voyage: assuming you stay close to shore, the trip south would be about 260 miles, making custo
Mast rake and stem to stern level DArcy at 1:42pm 01.06.25 The correct mast rake won't change due to the stern squatting. Rake moves the center of effort of th
King Cnut the Great DaveJ at 1:16pm 01.06.25 I had Cnut once, cream cleared it up! :) Cheers
Mast rake and stem to stern level dlochner at 1:09pm 01.06.25 The easiest way to measure rake is to suspend a plumb bob (or heavy wrench) from the mast head with
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dLj at 12:59pm 01.06.25 A few years ago there was a thread on the North Channel. You might find some useful information in i
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 12:25pm 01.06.25 @Tally Ho and our end point is right about where your #6 is.
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 12:23pm 01.06.25 @Tally Ho Your map is essentially correct. The boat is in Lions Head ON - just a bit south of Tober
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 12:01pm 01.06.25 The Great Lakes can be very unfriendly if a blow from the far side of the lake builds over a few da
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast kappykaplan at 11:58am 01.06.25 Sorry to share the bad news. We have had a mild winter up until now. Ours was mild until this stor
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? kappykaplan at 11:53am 01.06.25 What kind of boat are you considering? The boat in question is a custom Gilbert 30+
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast jssailem at 11:50am 01.06.25 Sorry to share the bad news. We have had a mild winter up until now. It's kind of a late White Chris
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw Terry Cox at 11:49am 01.06.25 Had another incident a few years ago where the Genset would start but shut down due to no sea water
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast kappykaplan at 11:48am 01.06.25 Prepare your boat and your home for chilly conditions. Winter is here. Tks for the note, John. Bo

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