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ODay 35 keel bolt mister_j at 11:26am 05.04.22 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1163
Month Manufactured heluse at 11:02am 05.04.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/751 So here's a quick question that has been bugging me for a decade. I have been wondering what month m
Mariner 2+2 (1) El Pinguino at 10:55am 05.04.22 Ask An Oday Owner 15/891 Hi. Just bought a 1976 Mariner 2+2. She looks in good shape but I would like to know what I should l
Edson wheel adjustment! Growl at 8:38am 05.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1057 Hello all, I just acquired a new slip and when I was turning to port I only had half a wheels distan
Hunter 460/466 Spinnaker Pole (1) Scallywagger at 12:10am 05.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/320 Would anyone have a plot and know the length
Hunter 34 battery access Renn Nelson at 7:47pm 05.03.22 Ask All Sailors 4/802 Hi new owner hunter 34 Battery s located starboard side under cockpit seat Is there another access I
Drive Shaft Removal DanMaine at 6:28pm 05.03.22 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1398 How do you remove the drive shaft from a H37c?
shroud tension Walton Stanley at 2:48pm 05.03.22 Smaller Boats 8/1144 We have Hunter 18s. How do you tighten shroud tension. There is no turnbuckle, just a channel shroud
Two sides to 3jh3e engine coolant pump? joelm100 at 1:13pm 05.03.22 Engines and Propulsion 8/907 Good morning all, I'm hoping for confirmation that my Yanmar 3jh3e freshwater/coolant pump actually
ePaint update Sailor Sue at 9:31am 05.03.22 Ask All Sailors 3/410 Thanks to kloudie1, JamesG, and rgranger, who actually answered my question, and suggested trying mi
Hunter 19-2 rigging diameter? massnspace at 7:12am 05.03.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/566 I purchased a 1996 Hunter 19-2. I am starting to think that the wire rigging may have been replaced
Hunter 340 Head Faucet Replacement (1) Nichole340 at 6:10am 05.03.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1353 Has anyone replaced their 340 Head Sink Faucet with any other model another than the original type ?
Lake Cruise April 2022 ShotgunSlim at 2:39am 05.03.22 Catalina 22 6/723 For your enjoyment, laughter and possible inspiration: I finally got "Kellie Marie" out on my favor
Modifying the rear berth on a Legend 35. pete c at 6:33pm 05.02.22 Big Boats 3/372 I am the soon to be owner of an '88 Legend 35. I have been doing some reading on the differences bet
New Anchor Recommendations/Experiences Andrew-Sarah at 6:17pm 05.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1502 We are new to a beautiful Beneteau Oceanis 43', 2008. We will be cruising on the Great Lakes, Canadi
Misc Issues mjsb at 6:09pm 05.02.22 Engines and Propulsion 21/1235 First let's be honest new Boaters do stupid things, and I am no different. The boat is a Hunter 31,
Motor decision for my Hunter 240 Dolphin55 at 5:16pm 05.02.22 Smaller Boats 23/2157 My Mercury 9.9hp motor has been very unreliable and unpredictable. Works fine tested on land and it
Headsail sizes Captainfrankii at 4:50pm 05.02.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/603 What size head sale for 37C in 10 to 15 not winds? How hard is tacking a 150 Genoa when tacking and
7" x 7" piece of 3/4" Starboard Hayden Watson at 4:31pm 05.02.22 Ask All Sailors 11/728 I need a 7" x 7" piece of 3/4" Starboard but cannot find anywhere to buy a piece smaller than 24"x29
311 Beneteau water tank . (1) cac32505 at 2:33pm 05.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/671 Hello, my name is Christian and I'm new to the group. I recently purchased a 2001 Beneteau 311 and

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Vang? (1) Will Gilmore at 1:28am 04.15.24 Downward boom tension, either from the sheet, or from the vang, also reduces twist in the top of the
Electrical Symbol for preheat solenoid JoeWhite at 10:11pm 04.14.24 The buzzer or the soanalert is 24 volts and it's12v power path is through a 1k resistor that is loca
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 9:37pm 04.14.24 Thanks Paul. Good observations. I know my sail size options and tradeoffs. I'm really looking for in
New Genoa questions PaulK at 8:25pm 04.14.24 Greg's question about how often you reef the 150 you have is a good one. Our boat came with a 135%
Just an FYI re: inflatable PFD's Blitz at 7:55pm 04.14.24 no named brands on Amazon are $8 each, named brands on Defender are like $30 for three, WM is like $
Just an FYI re: inflatable PFD's Blitz at 7:52pm 04.14.24 yep, most bobbins recommend being replaced after only three years. Some instructions say 3-6 years.
Uniden UM415 VHF Mystery Static shemandr at 7:33pm 04.14.24 Once ham radio is mentioned, I'm out! But hopefully my post will bring the OP to the top of the li
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 7:13pm 04.14.24 I agree. It is much cheaper, more powerful, and more versatile than a stern thruster. You are wro
Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:13pm 04.14.24 Question: I keep reading that the fittings in this tank are NPS. Is that specific to Beneteau? Or
How to tie up to a cleat (or how NOT to lose your dinghy) shemandr at 7:08pm 04.14.24 I did swim for my dingy once. Cocktails were involved.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 7:08pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in t
Santana 21 design info needed buckwhidden1 at 6:22pm 04.14.24 Search the threads on this site for no traveler rig and you will find various examples of boom end
Vang? DanMaine at 5:43pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Vang? Will Gilmore at 5:38pm 04.14.24 Except when you're off the wind. That's where questions about the traveler and mid-boom sheeting c
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? stickinthemud57 at 5:30pm 04.14.24 Well, an outboard kicker is standard issue for a boat like mine. I had learned to sail out and in th
Rigger in Dallas - Fort Worth area? stickinthemud57 at 5:16pm 04.14.24 I know a guy. Check your PM.
Vang? kappykaplan at 3:02pm 04.14.24 Well designed and adjusted sheet cars usually do that job perfectly well. Except when you're off t
Vang? Will Gilmore at 2:56pm 04.14.24 I am not familiar with the HC37 rigging. Do you have mid-boom sheeting, end boom sheeting, an adjus
Chafe guard for dodger dlochner at 2:08pm 04.14.24 I have black vinyl. Works well.
Chafe guard for dodger Rich Stidger at 1:37pm 04.14.24 I use regular light grey leather, but I have also lowered my bimini frame to provide less chance of

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