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1974 morgan 36 oi cc. Tattoo Sails at 11:04pm 12.04.22 Ask All Sailors 2/1025 Are they rare and getting more rare. Can anyone help me with the history of this cool boats and ho
Propeller decipher (1) Arctic Hawk at 6:37pm 12.04.22 Yamaha 5/1380 I have, I believe, the original fixed prop off my 1978 Yamaha 33. Some of the stamped numbers make s
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (2) SycloneDriver at 2:42pm 12.04.22 Ask All Sailors 33/3516 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 14/1714 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 15/3089 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 6/1049 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 10/2488 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 4/1379 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 7/2100 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 1/1059 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 12/1513 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 3/1417 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 2/673 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 13/1674 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 10/1438 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 11/2616 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 19/1502 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 6/1253 Curved Companionway Lens
Water Jug on sail? (2) sbrogden at 12:10pm 12.02.22 Trailer Sailors 5/1544 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 11/2751 I'm new to sailing. I have a 1984 Catalina 22 that has some light surface rust on the keel. It's not

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Headliner replacement JBP-PA at 7:29am 03.14.25 The previous owner of my boat used doorskin (thin plywood) varnished.
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Shorinsean at 7:19am 03.14.25 Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-wa
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway JBP-PA at 7:17am 03.14.25 You definitely want the furling line led back to the cockpit. You often need to work the sheet with
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 6:41am 03.14.25 Looks like that isn't where the keel attaches to the stub. Might be stress crack.
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.14.25 If ordering a CDI FF 2 furler, the manufacturer would supply the appropriate tangs for the hunter23
Kenyon alcohol stove burners danooxnard at 3:52am 03.14.25 I just bough parts for my kenyon stove from HOMESTRAND KENYON STOVE PARTS. They have a lot of the p
Keel Bolts (2) teacherspet at 3:47am 03.14.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Terry Cox at 3:38am 03.14.25 Was out last month for a few days and got my sailing tank filled. Eagle Harbor (14 mooring balls) wa
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)? Davidasailor26 at 2:40am 03.14.25
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? (2) BigEasy at 10:13pm 03.13.25 Photos of OEM Beneteau shaft seal cooling water nipple.263
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? BigEasy at 10:01pm 03.13.25
Mast repair thoughts Urban Hermit at 8:26pm 03.13.25 The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes
Keel Bolts teacherspet at 7:23pm 03.13.25 Thanks for your reply, It is deep and the yard hopefully will have the extension and the torque wren
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 7:03pm 03.13.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Kenyon alcohol stove burners (1) dLj at 6:43pm 03.13.25 Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Eba
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 6:35pm 03.13.25 Thanks I know it obsolete but so am I. I am just fixing things on our old boat where I ca. If I c
Mast repair thoughts dlochner at 5:42pm 03.13.25 The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes d
VHF antenna mast mounting shemandr at 5:36pm 03.13.25
Squalicum Yacht Club MFD at 5:28pm 03.13.25 For sailing you will probably want Corinthian or Bellingham yacht club.
Bilge Wire Size Question. Urban Hermit at 5:22pm 03.13.25 Per Chapman Piloting, a one-way distance of 15 feet carrying 10 amps only need 14-ga (acceptable 3%

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