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Replacement of Apparent Wind/Speed Mast Unit (2) lojohope at 1:29pm 04.01.13 Day Sailers 5/1056 Over 25 yrs ago I iinstalled a wind/ speed unit on my Oday 26. The unit since failed and I can not r
Toe rail covers - there must be a better option Skipper at 1:29pm 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 12/9297 Hi, They want $1,400 to $1,900 for canvas toe rail covers for my 30-foot boat. I mean, it's just
Xintex Seafire controller module (1) VelaFella at 12:46pm 04.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1229 I'm looking for the location of the Xintex Seafire brain-box/controller module. It's called the Engi
Inverter Location Ideas - Hunter 34 Tom-in-Annapolis at 12:03pm 04.01.13 Big Boats 11/3365 I'm going to install a small (600W) inverter and looking for ideas installation location on the Hunt
Installed flotation and plywood support Drevi17546 at 11:45am 04.01.13 Catalina 22 31/4824 I have a 1977 22 which still has installed insulation that probably does little to keep the boat afl
Adhesive / sealant Peter Fridman at 11:33am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1432 I used silicone on a plexiglass to fiberglass (screwed ) in order to avoid leaks. It does not work.
Adhesive/sealant required for plexiglass to fiberglass Peter Fridman at 10:13am 04.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/10507 I have a leak coming from a fixed to the side, plexiglass window (?) which was recentlly removed in
Inflatable dinghy repair nestorph at 10:07am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1360 I have a 9 1/2 inflatable roll up that I haven't used for a number of years. I had repaired some sma
PolyGlow - Better than wax? Blue Hull at 10:01am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1875 I have been thinking about trying an Acrylic polish like PolyGlow this season as opposed to the trad
Replacing Motor Mount on O'day 222 jerseygirl at 8:15am 04.01.13 Day Sailers 23/5871 Hello: I am trying to install/replace my outboard motor mount on my O'day 222. Has anyone done thi
Removing painted stripes and name twdevore at 8:03am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1818 I'm looking to remove the painted stripes and names from my boat. It's old and looking bad. I'm sear
Engine alignment on O'Day 28 Rag Doll at 7:53am 04.01.13 Bigger Boats 8/1789 My question is, should Shaft to Engine alignment be made with the boat in the water or would it be a
Disaster in dry dock! DorineJohn at 7:39am 04.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2021 Our Hunter 39 sustained major damage last week while up on land for maintenance and bottom painting
How is the Bungee Rigged for the Centreboard on H146/H15 esterhazyinoz at 6:41am 04.01.13 Day Sailers 0/1019 I would appreciate it if any H146/H15 owner sent me/posted a photo of the rigging of the bungee on t
Raw water pump in OMC saildrive. Chris Patterson at 5:31am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 4/4503 Can it be true that you have to pull the motor in one of these animals to change the raw water impel
Spanish Virgin Islands jroddy at 5:19am 04.01.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1441 I am looking for any Recent experience with sailing Spanish virgins.. I realize the area is less bui
Replacing battens hercguy at 5:01am 04.01.13 Smaller Boats 13/2125 I'm missing a few battens from my main sail on my 23.5. When looking at West marine for replacements
2004 H33 Windlass Failure AndyK at 3:51am 04.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1511 The windlass on my 2004 Hunter 33 has failed me for the last time. It is the Anchorman Sprint 900 (p
Refrigerator freezer seals gaskets Hunter 40.5 charris at 10:26pm 03.31.13 Big Boats 1/4606 After much looking around, I think I have finally found a source for new refrigeration gaskets for m
Kiwi Prop and anchoring Ken13559 at 10:03pm 03.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1080 This happens to me each time I tried anchoring when there's a >1.5 knot tide flowing underneath my b

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Best Wishes & A boatload of thanks Justin_NSA at 8:21am 12.24.22
All Sailors (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 8:20am 12.24.22 Happy Holiday to ALL ........... Safe sailing and great winds in the New Year.
Best Wishes & A boatload of thanks sailcapt340 at 7:57am 12.24.22
Best Wishes & A boatload of thanks kappykaplan at 7:44am 12.24.22 A Very Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year Same to you and yours, Claude! Nice card, too.
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 7:42am 12.24.22 Both cartoons show the dilemma of unintended consequences. :plus:
Mast exit plate, plastic, for Beneteau 35s5 sailboat dmax at 7:41am 12.24.22 Those are Isomat exit plates - rig-rite has them for $29 - 33:Isomat Exit Plates I replaced mine wi
Legend 35.5 Interior Cushions Spyndoc at 7:41am 12.24.22 Thank you for your suggestions. It was not theft, I purchased the boat from the marina this way. Th
Its funny Friday! 31seahorse at 7:23am 12.24.22 211801 Both cartoons show the dilemma of unintended consequences.
Happy Festivus... 31seahorse at 7:16am 12.24.22 sailme88: Livin' large and chargin" hard! Thanks for the smile here in PA at 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Mast exit plate, plastic, for Beneteau 35s5 sailboat rgranger at 2:32am 12.24.22 Those are mast dependent and not tied Beneteau. Who made your mast?
29.5 Overall Length Joe at 10:28pm 12.23.22 Most marina's (so i've been told) will allow a couple feet over the stated slip size to accommodate
Water volume difference between Groco HF, Raritan SF PHII Jamsco Twist n Lock Leeward Rail at 9:35pm 12.23.22
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Tally Ho at 7:40pm 12.23.22
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... SycloneDriver at 7:10pm 12.23.22 I have had very good luck with Battery Tender brand units on my portable generators at work. I pref
Plastic exit plates on Beneteau 35s5 mast, where do you get replacements? FastOlson at 6:09pm 12.23.22 Same as the ones on our '88 Kenyon spar. Rig-Rite used to carry replacements. Give 'em a call and se
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 12.23.22 But I hope the forum members will honestly share their experiences so that we will learn what worke
29.5 Overall Length shemandr at 3:33pm 12.23.22 Even in NY I don't think anyone ever actually measured my boat. It's in the contract that they will
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW shemandr at 3:19pm 12.23.22 This cold snap may end up being an in vivo test of winterization protocols. Or maybe a few days of
29.5 Overall Length Calif. Ted at 2:50pm 12.23.22 No published specs as usually this is measured by dockmaster and results can vary due to anchor, rol
29.5 Overall Length jssailem at 2:45pm 12.23.22 You will have to check on how strict they are in the marina office. Yes your anchor could be 15-45cm

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