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Jib Sheets. length and diameter jodyjuli at 7:51am 04.17.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3599 my 26s didn't come with Jib sheets and she was really pulling toward the wind the other day at 12 to
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue SailMaster at 6:31am 04.17.23 Engines and Propulsion 21/4121 While trying to pick up our vessel from a boat yard visit I attempted a start and I assume we are de
Jabsco quiet flush leak..... NYSail at 6:28am 04.17.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1778 So I have two jabsco quiet flush heads. For the past 7 years never had a problem. I did a gasket cha
More efficient way to clean gears? Davidasailor26 at 5:58pm 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 60/5573 Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble the
Instrument and Transducer Upgrade for 2005 Hunter 33 (1) McPhee at 5:49pm 04.16.23 Mid-Size Boats 3/1049 My Hunter 33 has older Raymarine instruments for speed and depth (ST60, I believe), with no wind tra
1990 Beneteau 45f5 zippyno1 at 3:54pm 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 2/333 Hi all I'm trying to find a detailed service/repair manual. I've come across an owner's manual. It'
Bow truster on hp450 henri at 2:38pm 04.16.23 Big Boats 4/829 Has someone installed a Bow thruster on a Passage 450 ? Was it an easy task and where did you place
Fresh Water Prime- Can't Get it nveater at 2:20pm 04.16.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1303 On my boat, I have both a water tank and the ability to hook up to dock water through my shurflo reg
Sourcing leaks Timm R Oday25 at 1:04pm 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 11/995 I've been trying to find the source of a leak for a few years now . It's been difficult when the boa
Newbie Fresh and Green (4) Clay Smith at 12:54pm 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 23/1874 Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Clay Smith. I retired almost three years ago. As a child I
Best glue to adhere peeling numbers to dacron mainsail. Sailing Tiger at 9:04am 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 3/962 I have a Hunter 23.5 with one of the numbers peeling from the dacron main sail. Does anyone have an
Identifying water in the bilge. sigsgmret at 8:33am 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 7/2280 The last couple of times that I've taken my Catalina 22 with a wing keel out for a sail, there has b
Rust on Keel I need Help. (2) skipperclaud at 7:04pm 04.15.23 Ask All Sailors 15/2533 Hello guys, I need help with a situation on my keel, I took my Hunter 36 2008 to a bottom paint and
New sail advice needed jdrutten at 6:35pm 04.15.23 Ask All Sailors 16/2971 Winter is finally releasing its icy grip on the upper midwest (although we're forecast for a couple
Stepping up mast on H25 , use gin pole? Ross Nielsen at 6:28pm 04.15.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/928 I am trying to step up mast on my H25 and need tips on accessories to do it. Like, crutch, gin pole,
New owner (1981} C22 Misc questions Salty Jack at 2:18pm 04.15.23 Catalina 22 18/1673 1. Is using Dawn dish washing liquid recommended for boat washing? Is it really worth buying what's
keel help (2) Dil at 12:16pm 04.15.23 Ask All Sailors 6/1069 In preparation for this season, I notice rust along the keel and hull connection, Hunter 30 1991 bo
Interior/Berth Measurements? SaltyAF at 10:33pm 04.14.23 Ask An Oday Owner 4/899 Hello, Fellow Oday 25 owners! Has anyone done an interior overhaul and know the cabin and V-berth cu
Perkins M30 Compression issue (1) nsailscal334 at 3:11pm 04.14.23 Engines and Propulsion 3/1789 We have an 1995 (or so) Perkins Perama M30 that needs a compression test. The challenge is that due
Short holding tank vent hose to Stern, or longer run to aft quarter? sydneybadger at 11:23am 04.14.23 Ask All Sailors 7/796 I'm upgrading my holding tank vent line from 5/8" to 1" on my 35' sailboat with a sugar scoop and sw

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Genoa head not wrapping jssailem at 5:52pm 08.12.25 Opps. Good point. Gary.
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration (2) jssailem at 5:51pm 08.12.25 realized the stuffing box wasn't going to seal on the grooved shaft When I peeled back the stuffin
Genoa head not wrapping garymalmgren at 5:51pm 08.12.25 RE: you need to move the fairlead car farther aft on its track. Aft will pull the foot tight. Forw
Outhaul and traveler basic help please Newoldcatalina at 5:40pm 08.12.25 Thanks much for the further detail... will digest. What car are you using to pull? Good to see som
Soft spot & gelcoat repair questions (1968 Highlander 20) daniel.kringer at 5:32pm 08.12.25 Thanks so much for the reply! I called Allen Boat Co., which manufactures the current highlander. T
Genoa head not wrapping jssailem at 5:32pm 08.12.25 move the fairlead car farther aft on its track This is a good suggestion. This would tension (pul
cracked hatch Vincent Williams at 5:26pm 08.12.25 Great Help Thank you
Genoa head not wrapping JoeWhite at 5:25pm 08.12.25 It appears that the jib is currently wrapped up. The only other reason may be that you need to move
Outhaul and traveler basic help please (5) pgandw at 5:02pm 08.12.25 Thanks for the inputs! Did you just cut a notch in the bottom of the 2x6 to fit around the mast?
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 4:10pm 08.12.25
Outhaul and traveler basic help please Newoldcatalina at 4:00pm 08.12.25 Thanks for the inputs! ut a notch in the bottom of the 2x6 to fit around the mast? Metal straps on
Companionway handle confusion AnnekeHobson at 3:53pm 08.12.25 Excellent points. Thank you so much!!
Its funny Friday! RussC at 3:50pm 08.12.25
Replacing injectors jssailem at 3:48pm 08.12.25 Be sure any shop you use has a quality spray pattern test equipment. Bosch is known as premium pie
Its funny Friday! DaveJ at 3:44pm 08.12.25
Merit 22 owners RussC at 3:43pm 08.12.25 Now for sailing stories... dj LOL. those are rather sparse aren't they. I've only had my curren
Macerator questions dlochner at 3:34pm 08.12.25 I think you meant can't! Yep. Post edited.
Replacing injectors marcham at 3:32pm 08.12.25 Make sure you get a quote for the labour and parts before you get them rebuilt.... parts costs for Y
Outhaul and traveler basic help please pgandw at 3:30pm 08.12.25 I used a 2x4 for my first gin pole on my 19ft Mariner (25ft mast). It broke at the jaws that fit ar
Macerator questions JoeWhite at 3:22pm 08.12.25

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