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Maine surveyor recommendation? Sailor Sue at 9:57am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2374 We are going to look at a boat in Yarmouth, Maine. If it passes our initial survey we will want a f
3gmf yanmar diesel engine oil and capacity specs deignan at 9:25am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1821 What brand, weight, and capacity does this motor take?
Removing Centerboard cb32863 at 8:53am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1177 Looking for information on how to remove the centerboard on a 25. I read some that said you unscrew
Looking for a used Hunter 27 mast Barnacle Bill at 8:52am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/789 Looking for a used mast in usable condition for a Cherubini Hunter 27. Need the spreaders too. If
Forward Hatch (1) Bilbo at 7:50am 07.17.13 Catalina 22 6/1614 I'm going to post a suggestion that I've not seen so far anywhere else. This regards the forward hat
Looking for sails Odayinoc at 7:37am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/949 I am looking for sails for an old daysailer. Does anyone have some sails for sale? OR can you advise
Peggy Hall's recommendations: Holding Tank ybrad at 7:23am 07.17.13 Big Boats 8/8031 Greetings all- Looking towards a Florida Keys trip after the Columbus Day Regatta which means it'
finishing the edge Pat at 6:51am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/927 Where do I find 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch tape to finish the edge of a piece of plywood...as finished by
Outboard Weight EImarina20B at 5:54am 07.17.13 Day Sailers 6/1503 I have '78 O'day 23 with a 5hp 2-stroke outboard. I want to upgrade the engine to a 4-stroke. I beli
M-18 Correct RPM harv at 11:24pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1480 Universal M-18 Does anyone know what is the correct RPM is at idle without the transmission engaged.
Alternator repaired, now tach not working Coriolisbc at 10:25pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 3/1624 Hi All; Recently my tach slowly quit working, then I noticed that the Voltmeter went below 12 V wh
Sell a boat lately? capejt at 9:33pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2966 Have you sold a boat recently? I'm in the process of trying to sell mine. Yes, it's listed here, as
Captains ( and Admirals) a Dearth of Proper Sailing Photos (1) Kestle at 8:45pm 07.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3639 May I suggest we take a pause and provide suitable inducement for aquamarine transportation time, fo
water system jmhenry at 7:39pm 07.16.13 Pearson 2/2240 I was putting my Pearson 31 in the water this spring and filled the water tanks with the intention o
H356 Jib Trim on Broad Reach Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13 Big Boats 7/1994 We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
Solar Panel gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 9/1786 Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
Looking for wise advice DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 26/3240 Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
WB Catalina 250 LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1051 Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
Hunter 28.5 jib Sheets get stuck SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2112 Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13 SSB and Ham Operators 7/8964 Ok guys, whats going on ???

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Anyone Have Helping Pics to rig Hunter 146 jssailem at 8:35pm 05.12.23 Welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your first boat. Learning about the basic boat parts and
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Change Fuel Line Tally Ho at 7:29pm 05.12.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? (1) Tally Ho at 7:27pm 05.12.23 I have been using a Milwaukee M28 right-angle drill with a winch bit to raise my mainsail. It make
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat dlochner at 7:10pm 05.12.23 Completely refitting a new blower and aeroduct 3inch flexible ducting. Have a perkins 4.108 Does yo
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage dlochner at 7:08pm 05.12.23 @dlochner no plans for Starlink? That's definitely a game changer for many. I bought the RV plan
Mainsheet is in the way on Hunter 33 rardiH36 at 6:43pm 05.12.23 Lot's of postings on this forum over many years about cockpit vs cabintop traveler location. Go
Sleeping on 22 new design ...3TacksontheWater at 6:42pm 05.12.23 Still trying to figure out the best sleeping solution for myself 6'1 (190lbs) my wife 5'4 (110lbs)
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat (8) Ralph Johnstone at 6:34pm 05.12.23 I trust you had a previous model and are now scrapping it ? I'm curious what the blower was. The o
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Captain Larry-DH at 5:57pm 05.12.23 @dlochner no plans for Starlink? That's definitely a game changer for many. In the Bahamas and th
C320 - Perkins M30 diesel parts jssailem at 5:55pm 05.12.23 Do you have currently on the engine: An oil filter brand and number A raw water pump brand & serial
C320 - Perkins M30 diesel parts jssailem at 5:47pm 05.12.23 Clearly they are misinformed.
i60 Wind Instrument Troubleshooting Georgedoyle at 5:46pm 05.12.23 I had the same problem. I climbed the mast and wiped the corrosion off of the transducer pins with s
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Anchor Point for a Helmsman's Tether - H41AC Kings Gambit at 4:25pm 05.12.23 Compared to the numbers and types of yachts out there, there are but few ways to anchor to a strong
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C320 - Perkins M30 diesel parts DonScribner at 3:00pm 05.12.23 I'll one up you! I have a submersible cable camera that links to my phone, 12' long and good to 30

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