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Northern Lights... May be viewable south of the 49th Parallel jssailem at 12:15pm 08.19.22 Weather and Forecasting 2/1169 Our Sun has been active of recent. Projecting all sorts of energy. Coronal mass ejections 14 August
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair (2) Brian D at 11:10am 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/3084 Albeit temporary. I do have some real glue on the way and I have my patch ready. However... I have
Bimini for my 1987 Chuck Powell at 5:23am 08.19.22 Parts Search 6/966 I'm hunting for a stern Bimini over my wheel. Is there a company that can provide the Bimini that ha
Macerator issues artboas at 10:35pm 08.18.22 Big Boats 2/601 Being in fresh water, we use holding tanks. But, the macerator is part of the head system, so it m
Hot Alternator with engine off. (1) mikeracca at 9:07pm 08.18.22 Ask All Sailors 4/653 Ok so I have wired up many many alternators, I have put them where generators used to live and insta
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions. Shadowwalker at 9:05pm 08.18.22 Trailer Sailors 8/1226 I am looking for a Chrysler 26 to do some major mods to. While I am looking It would be very helpful
3 Step Process Don Guillette at 2:57pm 08.18.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1202 I spoke with a sailor recently who was trying to duplicate the sail trim of the boats around him - t
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters rgranger at 2:48pm 08.18.22 Sails Call Lounge 22/2276 So I have to admit something here... I bought a 19ft power boat about a year ago. I enjoy it! I s
sea pearl 21 sails jwagner55 at 11:35am 08.18.22 Parts Search 3/916 Looking for new or used sails for marine concepts sea pearl 21
Rudder Stops LakeOntario270 at 10:20am 08.18.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/780 I'm Trying to set up my auto pilot, Raymarine ST6002 and one of the questions concerns how many degr
Oday 35 battens bob_marlin at 10:13am 08.18.22 Ask An Oday Owner 3/535 Hi, I recently bought an oday 35, but the mainsail came with batten pockets and no battens in them.
16A breakers (1) roadkill1964 at 7:55am 08.18.22 Ask All Sailors 29/1695
Raymarine Axiom vs. Axiom + robbjd at 6:59am 08.18.22 Ask All Sailors 6/3310 Seeking comments on wether the Axiom + has a better display and faster processor than the Axiom (ori
hull and deck construction suwanee62 at 7:21pm 08.17.22 Ask An Oday Owner 1/449 Thinking for purchasing a 77 27'. I can't find any detailed information on the construction. Especia
Hull and Deck construction suwanee62 at 7:16pm 08.17.22 Bigger Boats 5/1245 I'm looking at purchasing a 77 oday 27. I would be interested in knowing construction details. What
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks (1) knappytime at 4:28pm 08.17.22 The Cherubini Hunters 24/3292 Just looking for a little direction. Has anyone replaced the turning blocks for the head sail sheet
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Tedd at 4:21pm 08.17.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1022 I'm the proud owner of a TES 246 Versus, a boat made in Poland. I'm trying to get a pumpout adapter
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (7) robm at 2:38pm 08.17.22 Smaller Boats 57/7565 Hi all, Earlier this summer, I noticed some faint gel coat cracks at various points across the swim
Shipping a 22 overseas ? Rltgold at 12:24pm 08.17.22 Catalina 22 8/606 Anyone with a 22 ever had their boat shipped overseas from the USA? I've been interested in going t
Protecting My House Batteries in the Winter spadaforaj at 11:17am 08.17.22 Ask All Sailors 15/1189 Moving north and now have to store my 41 Hunter on the hard. No more electric power from the dock t

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Preferred helm wheel cover? Rich Stidger at 8:57am 08.16.24 I replaced my Boat-Leather cover of 25 years with one that I bought from Clyde Marine. Nice quality
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks dlochner at 8:14am 08.16.24 We were once headed into a yacht club for the evening on the last day of Opti classes. As we approac
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks thinwater at 7:57am 08.16.24 From a racer's point of view, this is an interesting situation. It's been a few years since I activ
What to do with the topping lift? (1) Tally Ho at 6:24am 08.16.24 The rigid vang will support the mast, however, there are two issues to deal with, one is supporting
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks dlochner at 6:09am 08.16.24 The OP was not constrained by draft. That's not just him, but many or most larger sailboats traveli
Preferred helm wheel cover? (4) sailcapt340 at 5:30am 08.16.24 If you plan on taking the wheel home to it. Build yourself a stand similar to this. Helps to hold
Preferred helm wheel cover? (1) thinwater at 5:27am 08.16.24 My preference is a warp with 3/16-cord, without knots. I find knots irritating under hand. Would yo
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks thinwater at 5:21am 08.16.24 The OP was not constrained by draft. That's not just him, but many or most larger sailboats travelin
Preferred helm wheel cover? (2) twodzusfittings at 4:56am 08.16.24 I wrapped and knotted mine with Robline Cord. A picture below shows it incomplete. Once the finished
Preferred helm wheel cover? Justin_NSA at 4:53am 08.16.24 Thanks guys. I'll order one from them. They are not cheap, no telling how old mine is. '92 H30T.
2005 Hunter 33 - Shore Power Breaker DmacSails at 4:28am 08.16.24 Thank you all for the responses. I will continue to search for it as it has to be installed ( your
Preferred helm wheel cover? sailcapt340 at 4:27am 08.16.24 Highly recommend another leather cover from boatleather.com. sewing it on is a great winter proje
A problem in Mystery, a solution, and disappointment MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 08.15.24
HIN Location - Other then the Aft Starboard Stern (1) Nodak7 at 7:38pm 08.15.24 Just thought I would update you all on this post. Indeed Hunter does have a secondary HIN on the H41
Catalina 320 Aft Cabin Ventilation Scott T-Bird at 7:35pm 08.15.24 Great explanation. We opted for a 310 due to the large VBerth. The 320 had no AC and no hatch, just
Add vented loop for water in bowl or flush to dry? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:00pm 08.15.24 The SeaEra isn't designed to bring water into the bowl and hold it...Your joker valve would have to
2005 Hunter 33 - Shore Power Breaker (1) Hello Below at 5:31pm 08.15.24 I believe this is the manual for the 2005 Hunter 33. If so figure 8.2 on page 8.2 definitely shows a
What to do with the topping lift? (1) JBP-PA at 5:18pm 08.15.24 You could use it for flags in parades.
What to do with the topping lift? (1) dlochner at 5:10pm 08.15.24 I went to a rigid vang last year. I did not replace the TL (yet). I dont really need it, but usi
Preferred helm wheel cover? Cest La Vie at 5:10pm 08.15.24 Highly recommend another leather cover from boatleather.com. sewing it on is a great winter projec

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