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Best glue to adhere peeling numbers to dacron mainsail. Sailing Tiger at 9:04am 04.16.23 Ask All Sailors 3/1046 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 7/2419 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 15/2748 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 16/3192 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 4/970 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 18/1763 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 6/1141 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 4/946 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 3/1845 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 7/828 I'm upgrading my holding tank vent line from 5/8" to 1" on my 35' sailboat with a sugar scoop and sw
'78 H30 Head Platform Dimensions MikeHoncho at 9:13am 04.14.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/807 I'm away from my boat and need to do a little research. Does anyone happen to have the head platfor
Anyone know how to get this cheek apart (1) lunaseas at 9:18pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 7/1106 214622
Buying new sails Salty Jack at 6:53pm 04.13.23 Catalina 22 15/2653
in-cabin electric bilge pump question xavpil at 5:32pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 7/930 Hi friends 1980 cat27 with a 950GPH electric bilge pump. The pump's OUT hose goes up all the way to
Removing Hurth HBW 150 nramsey at 4:32pm 04.13.23 Engines and Propulsion 4/961 I'm trying to remove the HBW150 to replace the damper plate. I've removed the bolts holding the ada
Polishing the hull of a 1980 sailboat advice xavpil at 1:20pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1625 Hello friends. Cat 27, 1980, new owner. Not sure how old the paint is, hence how thick. It looks "ni
Try- Sail Ready Bag Waybad at 1:10pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 4/574 I would like some in put on a ready bag for a try sail that lives at the base of the mast. Thinking
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 12:58pm 04.13.23 Ask All Sailors 29/2523 Please advise. I'm looking for a device to rectify a misalignment issue between the transmission and
CapCut video editing TomY at 9:37am 04.13.23 Show Us Your Boat--Videos 10/3812 After using CapCut a bit, this is my favorite so far, and it is free. 1rYt_Ld4ndU
belize check in Slipin Away at 8:05am 04.13.23 Destinations 1/1044 Can you leave the boat at Caye Caulker and take the ferry to San Pedro to do an initial check in

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Water is certain storage compartments but not others KCofKC at 11:05am 09.09.25 If it is not leaking out then the breach has to be more rearward and the water is not there to drip
Cost of a New Yanmar 44HP Installed? GeneraiT001 at 10:19am 09.09.25 If you are concerned about the purchase process, have the mechanic inspect the engine before you "s
Water is certain storage compartments but not others Project_Mayhem at 9:59am 09.09.25 You and BedIT butyl tape should become besties https://marinehowto.com/bed-it-tape
Rough running M25XPB at low idle Project_Mayhem at 9:57am 09.09.25 I ran mine at 1500 RPM idle. I wouldnt recommend it. It's hard on the transmission and makes docking
Battery box mount. Project_Mayhem at 9:55am 09.09.25 Yep, that'll work. You can do tabbing instead of glassing the whole thing. I highly recommend ratche
Battery box mount. jssailem at 9:51am 09.09.25 Welcome to the Forum. Congrats on your new to you boat.
Battery box mount. jssailem at 9:49am 09.09.25
Water is certain storage compartments but not others AP0196 at 9:09am 09.09.25
Lithium Batteries Johann at 8:32am 09.09.25 If you have no Technical skills buy a name branded complete LifePo4, drop in, make sure it has a B
Rough running M25XPB at low idle jssailem at 7:37am 09.09.25 TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
Rough running M25XPB at low idle (1) jssailem at 7:36am 09.09.25 What is a damper plate? A damper plate is a mechanical component that connects the flywheel of an en
Rough running M25XPB at low idle breton at 7:35am 09.09.25
catalina 315 solar panels and suggested places for drilling deck for wiring? Tim Murphy at 7:28am 09.09.25 That's a great spot for the 310, however I don't think the 315 has a vent there thanks
Cost of a New Yanmar 44HP Installed? jssailem at 7:19am 09.09.25 If I do end up with the boat will definitely have a diesel mechanic have a look at it. If you are
Rough running M25XPB at low idle Project_Mayhem at 6:14am 09.09.25 My M25XPA was set to a very high idle when I first got it on the hard. Idle was lowered but ran roug
Vented loop necessary? Project_Mayhem at 6:11am 09.09.25 I went back and looked at your drawing again and was not thinking correct. You have a syphon from
Rough running M25XPB at low idle breton at 5:43am 09.09.25 Thanks. How do I make sure the damper plate is ok?
catalina 315 solar panels and suggested places for drilling deck for wiring? john2 at 5:38am 09.09.25 on the 310 it has a vent, but no wires there from catalina itself.
Outboard steering shemandr at 5:33am 09.09.25 I think you could steer the boat with just the existing rudder if it works. The outbound could be l
Access to water heater ( C 320) (2) john2 at 5:31am 09.09.25 i say rip it all out, every hose. clean and/or replace filters , connections pump. get a new b

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