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Battery sizing Phil Mac at 2:07pm 03.25.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1817 I couldn't find my exact question when I searched so please forgive me if this is a) Obvious or b) w
Galley Faucet ChrisHunter at 11:26am 03.25.23 Mid-Size Boats 6/1610 I want to replace the galley faucet on my 92 Hunter 30. Right now, it has an Empire faucet. Does a
I am Knot going aloft today Project_Mayhem at 9:50am 03.25.23 Ask All Sailors 21/2869 I'm heading to the yard in a bit and I will be tying a line near the top of my halyard for lazy jack
In racing a Hunter Legend 35.5 NCBrew at 9:42am 03.25.23 Racing 12/2608 In racing a Hunter Legend 35.5 where do you place the transmission using a Feathering prop. Forward,
Vetus UFO Vents (2) c07chrisjohnson at 9:26am 03.25.23 Big Boats 8/1829 Aloha Everyone, I accidentally stepped on and broke the very brittle and yellowed plastic part of m
Lewmar ocean series electric upgrade caution artboas at 8:49am 03.25.23 Big Boats 2/841
Heart stopping drone footage Joe at 4:49am 03.25.23 Ask All Sailors 35/4506 Hi folks... thought I'd share this drone shot from a French crew in The Ocean Race. A wild ride for
Spreader attachment to mast FortMyersBill at 6:11pm 03.24.23 Catalina 22 2/672 I just purchased a 1997 Cat 22. The portside spreader was missing 1of the 2 one inch bolts holding
I thought I should post this warning. (1) WayneH at 2:17pm 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 8/1361 I've got a used boat. OK, OK, it's an OLD boat. Built in 1980. I decided to dump the two old 100ah F
Solar wires in arch on Hunter 356? KiwiChris at 1:20pm 03.24.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1331 Hello all from NZ. We are one of the few owners of a Hunter 356 in New Zealand. I'm going to be addi
Antenna size All U Get at 12:54pm 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 5/861
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI (6) Mario Elias at 12:15pm 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 6/870 Looking for a day 23 mast. sizes 270" x 3.3/4" x 2". the original was: DAMCO - DWYER I am in provid
how to read o'day serial number? Mario Elias at 11:54am 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 3/954 I have an oday and the serial number XDYD69650274. Anyone can help me understand this number?
Engine anode missing on a Volvo Penta 2002? (1) anastas at 8:54am 03.24.23 Engines and Propulsion 6/1747 Hi all, I have a Beneteau First 31 ('92) with a Volvo Penta 2002-variant and recently wanted to re
Seeking Advice for New headsail 37c Cocoa Beach Sailor at 6:03am 03.24.23 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1350 I have just aquired Jolly Roger,which is on the hard. I'm wanting to install a roller furling setup
37c holding tank questions, please help Cocoa Beach Sailor at 5:54am 03.24.23 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1809 Hello, I have just acquired Jolly Rodger a 1984 Cherubini Hunter 37 cutter and have read the threads
Rusty iron keel..... NYSail at 2:44am 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 2/460
Pop top lateral movement Mike25 at 7:36pm 03.23.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1288 I am working on my 1975 Venture 25 and noticed the pop top slide almost 3" across the support tube.
A/C system maintenance MyDragonflyB331+ at 7:24pm 03.23.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/951 What is the best way to burp an A/C's water input on an Oceanis B331? I thought I knew, but haven't
300A T Fuse 12V Rjm st.petersburg at 2:03pm 03.23.23 Ask All Sailors 29/2469 Does anyone happen to know a place that would have this T Fuse in stock. I've tried several places i

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Topping lift sailme88 at 3:58am 09.06.25 I replaced my topping lift cable with a dyneema line that has a block that terminates 3 feet above t
Topping lift danstanford at 3:34am 09.06.25 The topping lift is intended to support the boom by using the mast. That is not an issue but running
First Boat!! Davidasailor26 at 1:22am 09.06.25 Welcome! Enjoy the learning process! :beer:
Bent furling remedy (1) garymalmgren at 12:41am 09.06.25 Straighten a spar.(boom , light mast or foil)is not a difficult job. My mate did it in the hallway o
Vented loop necessary? dLj at 8:58pm 09.05.25 Is your sink drain always above the water line at all points of sail? If no - it needs to be vented.
Bent furling remedy jssailem at 8:51pm 09.05.25 simply by raising the mast and pulling it hard That is worth a try.
How to tie a reef line to boom with a track? (1) jssailem at 8:48pm 09.05.25 You could also use a soft shackle to hold the sail to the reef hook. Samples.
Vented loop necessary? Project_Mayhem at 7:05pm 09.05.25 I'd sail into December if I could but sadly, the marina's dont stay open past November 15th and that
Deck core repair around mast base. Oday 23-2 Project_Mayhem at 7:01pm 09.05.25 As you have to rebuild the mast step anyway, why not eliminate another hole in the deck for running
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 rgranger at 6:33pm 09.05.25 Looks great. :beer: :plus:
How to tie a reef line to boom with a track? JBP-PA at 6:25pm 09.05.25 The third reef cringle will not reach the reef horn because the mainsail slugs stack up too much. I
Bent furling remedy rgranger at 6:15pm 09.05.25 If there are no kinks, you should be able to straighten it out, simply by raising the mast and pulli
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 jssailem at 5:18pm 09.05.25 Looks great. :beer:
Furler top swivel blowout jssailem at 5:17pm 09.05.25 I did all of this on my cruising cat with the stick still up. :plus: That is certainly feasible wi
Furler top swivel blowout thinwater at 5:07pm 09.05.25 I doubt all the balls disintegrated at once. Typically as they start, the furler will jam. Is it pos
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop heritage at 5:02pm 09.05.25 This link might help: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/rudder-packing-material-on-hunter-c
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 (1) cybrdweeb at 4:46pm 09.05.25
Furler top swivel blowout garymalmgren at 4:38pm 09.05.25 So Shawn , it looks like Get the $50 swivel AND order the bearings that Mark has suggested. Can't go
First Boat!! SteveHughessails at 4:17pm 09.05.25 Congrats, I share your excitement. You found a good forum; good group with good knowledge. Cheers
135 jib for an O'day 222? kveach at 3:52pm 09.05.25 Rig a jib outhaul, aka barber hauler to pull the clew outboard when you want to open the slot. Ove

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