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Best time to bareboat charter BVI? caprice at 7:17am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2288 Are the months of October/November good for sailing the BVI? When is the best time of year to visit/
Midnight Sun racing Blaise at 7:03am 05.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/791 Just wanted to let you guys know that Midnight Sun finished first overall and first to fininsh in th
Do you use the in counter trash compartment for trash? zigracer at 6:49am 05.31.13 Big Boats 9/2016 On my H260, there was no in-counter trash option, so I had a small can near the companionway steps.
Installing an additional rope clucht - how to Phyxius at 6:10am 05.31.13 Bavaria 2/4496 I have a 2001 Bav 34. As you know, there is no access to below for through bolting additional rop
Can I change my Long Shaft to Extra Long? RonRock at 6:10am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2622 That just sounds funny. But I have a Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft, at least I think it is a LS. How to te
Finally brok the inlet (1) Hydro Therapy at 5:54am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 0/736 Finally broke the inlet Went out yesterday for a peaceful solo sail. I decided to sneak out the inl
Battery placement in c-22 Rschoolm at 5:25am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 9/5523 I am about to epoxy a new board to the bilge in my 22 to mount my battery hold down and had a though
Mainsheet bag Tessahartmut at 3:33am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1279 On my Ben 36.7 I need to replace the main sheet bag which slides under the traveller. Does anyone kn
Trailering O'day 23 and 25 questions itsjojo at 1:15am 05.31.13 Trailer Sailors 35/15596 Hi everyone, My name is Jojo and I'm in Northeast Pa. I've been stumped at the choice of buying an
toe rail carengin at 8:53pm 05.30.13 Ask All Sailors 0/798 Help, i need about 15 feet of toe rail for my Beneteau First 32 1984. This one has oval side holes
Morgan 382 Standing Rigging JMonda at 8:44pm 05.30.13 Morgan 1/3547 Hello, I recently bought a 1980 Morgan 382. The rigging is original and I would like to replace it
Mast Stepper (5) alabamaranger at 7:05pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 18/3639 My homemade mast stepper. Still have to touch up some paint.
Sailboat Partnership pupluv at 6:50pm 05.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1257 I'm thinking of joining with another sailor to partner on ownership of a sailboat. Anyone have exper
Manual start for Westerbeke Ten-2 cbourne200 at 5:26pm 05.30.13 Bigger Boats 2/1495 I am new to diesel engines. That being said, I have heard comments concerning decompression valve
Three Batteries/No Switch r.oril at 5:23pm 05.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1856 I was searching the posts for a wiring diagram that will fit my needs. Please link me to one if you
Galley info requested kazy at 5:09pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 2/885 I've learned that my 1974 Catalina 22, probably had a sliding galley on the starboard settee. I've r
Do i need to be concerned. Just bought a used 22 (2) Rschoolm at 4:26pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 6/1472 Hello everyone I just bout a 1982 Catalina 22! Boat seems to be in good condition. Hull is good, n
Flat Screen TV Placement curt309 at 4:13pm 05.30.13 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1439 Has anyone hung a flat screen TV on the area between the head (lav) and the main salon (wall), if so
Speaker volume control on aft arch randyborys at 3:07pm 05.30.13 Big Boats 2/1120 Anyone know where I can get a replacement speaker volume control for my exterior speakers on the sta
Is mr clean safe for holding tank? caprice at 2:18pm 05.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2213 Looking to add an antibacterial to the holding tank through the head. Any suggestions to keep it fr

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Hull/deck Leaks jssailem at 6:32pm 04.10.23 With all the rain you have ben having this winter. It is no wonder water has found the areas weakene
Spreader blocks location jssailem at 6:25pm 04.10.23 I attached my lazy-jack blocks to the sides of the mast beneath the spreaders. I drop the lazy-jack
AITA? Racing situation that came up Davidasailor26 at 6:12pm 04.10.23 Your situation kind of looks like this in real time. https://youtube.com/shorts/_MXKWOIuuZQ?feature
Weather forecast... jssailem at 6:11pm 04.10.23 Our lawn is soaked. We have had over 1" of rain in the past 24 hours. Temps in the low 40's all day.
Potential first boat for me? stevenhagberg at 5:47pm 04.10.23 It might be worth it to travel a little and maybe expand your budget. You can see how easy it is to
Potential first boat for me? stevenhagberg at 5:34pm 04.10.23 Its really hard to value a boat with just pictures. if there are no soft spots in the deck and wit
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising thinwater at 5:29pm 04.10.23
AITA? Racing situation that came up Hayden Watson at 5:29pm 04.10.23 Your situation kind of looks like this in real time. https://youtube.com/shorts/_MXKWOIuuZQ?feature
Weather forecast... Tally Ho at 5:03pm 04.10.23
Spreader blocks location Tally Ho at 4:34pm 04.10.23
Hull/deck Leaks stickinthemud57 at 4:33pm 04.10.23 3M Marine Sealant is the go-to product for this sort of thing. In my experience, sealing leaks is
Best technique to lube control cables? fred1diver at 4:18pm 04.10.23 I will look into it tomorrow, just need to empty the lazarette to have access
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank Crazy Dave Condon at 3:11pm 04.10.23 Photo of the damage to the hull How do you know the tank lid is damaged? Any photos of that
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel (1) JamesG161 at 3:11pm 04.10.23 The keel is the big mystery now The boat yard repaired mine with heat and some pounding.
Seeking Correct Small Hose associated with impeller replacement task GeorgeC at 2:59pm 04.10.23 Hansen Marine Engineering in Marblehead, Ma, 800-343-0480, is a Westerbek & Universal engine dealer.
Water Tank level shows full even if it is empty - Beneteau Oceanis 31 Ralph Johnstone at 2:47pm 04.10.23 I have not been able to open the inspection cap of the tank, it was really tight and I didn't want
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel SailorShaggy at 2:43pm 04.10.23 Ditto on what Smokey 73 said. Had to replace my keel on an 87 Legend 37. I was paying for it myse
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel DStegs49 at 2:28pm 04.10.23 Ditto on what Smokey 73 said. Had to replace my keel on an 87 Legend 37. I was paying for it mysel
Loose Stanchions Dalliance at 2:20pm 04.10.23 the stanchions and they work great. The stanchions are now stiffer than the original setup. Aluminu
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel (1) SailorShaggy at 2:14pm 04.10.23 Thank you for all the responses. The rudder has an easy solution, the keel is another matter. I am h

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