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ITCZ or The Doldrums (2) JamesG161 at 6:30am 08.15.22 Weather and Forecasting 2/1151 We are going to focus on this as part of Hurricane Forecasting but it applies to all Sailors... Int
Sold my S28 sailmandan at 11:19pm 08.14.22 Sabre Sailboats 2/1437 Hello everybody...I loved reading the forum and will continue to do so. Just sold my 1984 S28...swe
Bilge pump breaker not working mister_j at 7:25pm 08.14.22 Bigger Boats 2/760 I just replaced my bilge pump and float switch when the pump failed after 15 years or so. The pump w
Pulley system for DS22 centerboard Chili Pepper at 3:49pm 08.14.22 Ask All Sailors 0/433 I removed centerboard from my ds22. The hardware is missing for how the cable attaches to the cente
H34 plug to panel DeniseO30 at 3:29pm 08.14.22 Big Boats 8/721 No slack in the cable between the 30 amp connector! and, the panel. the other question is; Did
how to remove these light fixtures? (1) 4Winds at 1:34pm 08.14.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/697 I want to upgrade lighting in the rear berth and tie a new Hella fan into the same wiring ...how to
Dyneema Splice Load Test dlochner at 1:32pm 08.14.22 Ask All Sailors 3/724 Stumbled across this video on YouTube where several different splices were load tested. Interesting
Cherubini Hunter 33 Topping lift justustoo at 1:30pm 08.14.22 The Cherubini Hunters 5/882 i'm looking at a 33 and the topping lift (plastic coated stainless wire) appears to be a fixed lengt
Ignition switch wiring fred1diver at 1:22pm 08.14.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1329 Hey everyone, I want to replace my ignition switch to where it was originally installed, in the cock
Life raft holder chaves188 at 12:47pm 08.14.22 Bavaria 4/2622 I have a bavaria 32 year 2001, and i am looking for the best place to install the life craft. What i
Start battery wyctoronto at 12:04pm 08.14.22 Big Boats 22/2179 Start battery is an AGM Group 54 in place by PO. Need to replace as under load the cranking amps dro
universal m18 alternator recomendations (1) adamv at 10:07am 08.14.22 Engines and Propulsion 19/2929 any recomendations for alternators for an m18? (i have 3 batteries + solar panel, autopilot. no frid
Weather is killing me ShawnL at 9:51am 08.14.22 Catalina 22 10/1156 I know I shouldn't complain, but it's the middle / end of August and we'll have fall (at least up he
RayMarine Autohelm on Hunter 33 1981 Shiloh at 5:57am 08.14.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/656 Has anyone been able to find room to install a Linear Drive in the stern area on a 1981 Hunter 33?
Hood furler circa 1980 SycloneDriver at 7:49pm 08.13.22 Ask All Sailors 4/406 A friend of mine called me today. He has a 1980 Catalina 30 and he is having difficulty with the he
Are these window cracks concerning (2) petecasey at 6:55pm 08.13.22 Ask All Sailors 5/647
Removing water tank Hunter 37 compassRose2022 at 6:14pm 08.13.22 Ask All Sailors 3/406 Has anyone removed their water tank from under the v-birth. It has spray foam on the sides and botto
Pumpout Adapter for a Hunter BroncoJohn at 4:57pm 08.13.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1148 Anyone know what thread size Hunter used for the pumpout adapter? I have a 2002 386. Thanks
Mast spreaders... The_Sailing_Pelican at 4:14pm 08.13.22 Ask All Sailors 6/759 Hi any idea where to inquire for a used pair of mast spreaders for a 1976 Bristol 24? Apparently the
dock neighbour's shore power cord? (2) Richard19068 at 11:14am 08.13.22 Ask All Sailors 38/3868 The boat in the slip next to me has been abandoned for about 3 years. Recently someone has cleaned i

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Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Marmalade at 5:39am 01.07.25 Think I started the whole PoHo discussion... but now knowing the location and with @colemj mentionin
Catalina 28 Roller Furler Tally Ho at 5:29am 01.07.25 As they are a production boat, I thought that I would receive a reply from a 28 owner, I am Austral
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? colemj at 5:23am 01.07.25 @colemj I completely understand that Mark, and with a little more experience and confidence I migh
Catalina 28 Roller Furler Steve_Catalina at 5:08am 01.07.25 Check the international site for your boat. Catalina28.net
Catalina 28 Roller Furler William Weeks at 3:06am 01.07.25 Thanks
Catalina 28 Roller Furler sailme88 at 3:01am 01.07.25 Evening all, I have a 1993 28 hull number 337. I am trying to identify the Roller Furler so I can g
Catalina 28 Roller Furler William Weeks at 2:40am 01.07.25 As they are a production boat, I thought that I would receive a reply from a 28 owner, I am Australi
Catalina 28 Roller Furler justsomeguy at 2:02am 01.07.25 Regards Pictures, dadgummit.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation (4) Ralph Johnstone at 7:18pm 01.06.25 The alternator has a small screw on the bottom that hits the oil filter preventing it from going do
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) john6206 at 6:57pm 01.06.25 @Indysailor i got $5 on baldy.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation dlochner at 6:44pm 01.06.25 As Greg notes, there is a lot of belt dust, could be an alignment or tension issue. Are you certain
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37 (1) jssailem at 5:43pm 01.06.25 Haydens idea is a viable option. The carbon fiber design is strong enough. The bob stay is adjustabl
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw Georgedoyle at 5:19pm 01.06.25 We had a faulty temp sensor that would shut down our Mastervolt generator. Replaced it, and all is w
Estimate?? JoeWhite at 5:10pm 01.06.25 Rxwoman, yes it is messy. Wear latex gloves from Harbor Freight, use bearing grease for the axcel.
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37 (1) Hayden Watson at 4:43pm 01.06.25 I have also seen one make to be pinned to each side of the bow with a bob-stay to hold it down. Her
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37 Hayden Watson at 4:36pm 01.06.25 Yes thanks for this tip - but it won't work and allow access to our anchor locker In the installat
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37 stormh37 at 4:34pm 01.06.25 Yes thanks for this tip - but it won't work and allow access to our anchor locker
Asymmetrical spinnaker on Marlow Hunter 37 Hayden Watson at 4:32pm 01.06.25
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed jssailem at 3:45pm 01.06.25 cruising spinnaker Hi @stormh37. Welcome to the forum. Kappy is wise to suggest that you start yo
Florida Marlow Hunter 37 help needed kappykaplan at 3:36pm 01.06.25 stormh37, welcome to the forum! :beer: The OP hasn't been seen since 12 Jul 2024. You may get a bet

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