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Rudder damage in Huricane Sandy (4) oceansail0 at 3:09pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 15/1888 I have a Freedom 21 that was grounded during Hurricane Sandy. The outboard rudder was bent and the t
Diesel in the Bilge - need your help davidpackwood at 2:29pm 05.10.13 Big Boats 12/2676 So I finally got rid of the head smell...now their is a really strong smell of diesel in the boat. T
Batteries are very warm c130king at 2:25pm 05.10.13 Catalina 310 4/1177 Another question I hope some of you can provide some clarity on. I checked my voltmeter at the elec
Stay Sail Gooseneck (1) guidera48 at 2:20pm 05.10.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1609 The stay sail boom end fitting attaches to the gooseneck stay with a thru bolt and has lots of free
Used sails Christian Sailing at 2:09pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/667 I'm trying to negotiate a purchase of a 1984 25.5 that will definitely need a mainsail. Where are t
Canvas Recommnedation Fly4hire at 1:51pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/641 I was in need of some OEM replacement canvas replacement for my 02' 356 and the canvas shop here did
early 80,s johnson 6 hp on h23 gutsgolf at 1:17pm 05.10.13 Smaller Boats 16/1472 I need to know if an early 80's Johnson 6 hp will work on h23 with the oringnal motor mount
Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib Ralph3001 at 12:24pm 05.10.13 Pearson 1/2975 Hi everyone, I would like to have opinions regarding the self-tacking-jib of the Pearson 34-2. Doe
sherwood seawater pump leak gettinthere at 11:54am 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2034 My Sherwood seawater pump, model No. H5, started leaking. I replaced it with my spare. All good now.
New Beneteau 285 owner fuzzy at 11:43am 05.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1019 What is good source for replacements parts ' new items for my 1988 Beneteau First 285?
Catalina 445 vs. Jeanneau 44DS SeanG at 11:29am 05.10.13 Big Boats 13/14125 My wife and I are looking to purchase a boat for retirement cruising (US East Coast Maine to Florida
New Prop for P34-2, 1989 Ralph3001 at 9:39am 05.10.13 Pearson 0/1211 Hi, I need a propeller for my P34-2, Yanmar 3GM30. Does someone have details on the original? I ap
Radar mast mount Chuck Reynolds at 9:17am 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1047 I would like to mount radar on my mast but have many cables running thru the furling mast currently.
Ice Box insulation problem (2) Jim Seamans at 9:13am 05.10.13 Big Boats 5/1697 From a H356, Story of insulation problem I ran into while cruising to the Bahamas..... one picture
Ice Box vs Fridge Piratenorm at 8:57am 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/4464 G'day all. Has anyone gone for a dedicated refrigerator in place of an ice box conversion? I have a
Speedy Rigger Video-Helpful or not foursail22701 at 8:53am 05.10.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1653 Has anyone bought or viewed the Speedy Rigger videos for the Mac 26x and 26M? Just looking to see i
installing "switchable" ammeter in new solar system? (1) centerline at 8:24am 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2849 I have a small analog ammeter like the one shown, that I am going to install in the new solar setup
Solar panel Sizing Piratenorm at 7:56am 05.10.13 Catalina 30 2/1025 G'day all. A question. My Mk 1 30 is getting an upgrade from the icebox to a refridge, the Isotherm
Looking For A 29.5-30 Shoal Draft Hunter MERCMAN at 7:41am 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1678 All Hunter owners, I'm looking for a 1993 or newer 29, 29.5, 30 or 301 shoal draft Hunter in the La
Catalina hatch Lost Parent at 7:36am 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1027 Lost a front anchor hatch cover on my 1982 30ft any ideas on where to find a used one

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Busted Mast Project_Mayhem at 10:50am 01.10.23 The twisted part of the mast has been cut out - it is 2-3/8" long. Do I need to compensate and add
Busted Mast sbrogden at 10:46am 01.10.23 Ouch! That's a bad break in a bad spot! I'd be concerned that any repair would make it difficult to
Busted Mast sbrogden at 10:46am 01.10.23 The twisted part of the mast has been cut out - it is 2-3/8" long. Do I need to compensate and add t
Help IDing a Sailboat PaulK at 10:33am 01.10.23 Too long to be a Comet. The similarities between the boat and Lightnings, Comets, and Snipes points
Help IDing a Sailboat christophermoorkelly at 10:22am 01.10.23 Confirmed: 5'10" beam, 16'9" LOA Her narrowness is one of the reasons I'm hoping to get some ideas
H240 bulkhead thickness Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 01.10.23 I'm betting 1/2" but that's from memory and not worth a shit lately. I'm willing to bet the same
H240 bulkhead thickness Rick Webb at 9:49am 01.10.23 If you put a clamp across it you can measure the difference and get the answer. a half dozen 3M Com
Help IDing a Sailboat Davidasailor26 at 9:38am 01.10.23 Your beam measurement seems too narrow for a 16-17 ft LOA sailboat based on SailboatData.com report
Barlow Self Tailing Arms Justin_NSA at 9:37am 01.10.23 If you watch for it, you could get a couple Harkens for about $1500 in a WM BOGO. Pricey, but you kn
Movie for Winter Season Project_Mayhem at 9:28am 01.10.23 Here's a few more that we've enjoyed: Maiden Trip - Vimeo - The story of a 13 year old's journey and
Help IDing a Sailboat Kings Gambit at 9:24am 01.10.23 Your beam measurement seems too narrow for a 16-17 ft LOA sailboat based on SailboatData.com reports
Barlow Self Tailing Arms sailme88 at 9:05am 01.10.23 Hi. This piece. Gotcha, the feeder arm
Ugly wallpaper Timm R Oday25 at 8:58am 01.10.23 The shelves while only holding select items ,also make for a very nice backrest . Otherwise your spi
Help IDing a Sailboat christophermoorkelly at 8:55am 01.10.23 More measurements added. Seems like there are a lot of kit boats of this ilk. Makes sense she was bu
Help IDing a Sailboat dlochner at 8:40am 01.10.23 Looks a little like a Snipe, but about a foot short.
Beneteau house-starter battery switches jssailem at 8:40am 01.10.23 your original factory wiring was changed by a previous owner, adding the ecocharger and lithium. :
Movie for Winter Season Leeward Rail at 8:38am 01.10.23 Thanks! Inspite of never fully caring about the America's Cup (it is more a technology and bank acc
Occaisional Head Smell Project_Mayhem at 8:35am 01.10.23 You can't just add water in a cup from the sink? Or bring water aboard in a gallon milk jug to use
Movie for Winter Season Timm R Oday25 at 8:34am 01.10.23 From our house to yours ..thank you
Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 01.10.23 You can't just add water in a cup from the sink? Or bring water aboard in a gallon milk jug to use

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