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Below deck autopilot for 1995 37.5 legend shaman at 7:17am 06.25.12 Big Boats 1/1296 Recently started cruising our 37.5 and found out the raymarine wheel pilot will not handle most offs
Virginia Beach/Norfolk July 21-28 max.redux at 7:15am 06.25.12 Destinations 0/1540 Hi all...long time lurker finally with something to post about! While I haven't bought my boat ye
Coolant reservoir Dunham at 7:08am 06.25.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1151 This weekend we did our first trip across Lake Ontario in our new Hunter 33. Did I mention we are ne
Teak Trim (1) dj2210 at 6:53am 06.25.12 Catalina 30 12/7663 Has anybody replaced their teak trim that is about a 1/2" wide and runs over top of the cabin ports?
prop strut S 299 richard king at 6:52am 06.25.12 Seidelmann 2/2296 My prop strut broke at the hull I removed it but cannot find a replacement. The Buck and Algonquin
When you realize you need a bigger boat! joes new addiction at 6:22am 06.25.12 Ask All Sailors 29/3906 Lots of "family" things comming up next few weekends, limiting my "sailing time" to "quickies" on we
Sealing the deck robert19954 at 6:04am 06.25.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1305 Is there a way, after painting the deck, to seal it and what would you use. I own an O'Day 23. It is
ADVICE NEEDED: How to replace H23 chain plate bulkhead isaksp00 at 5:40am 06.25.12 Smaller Boats 17/4702 Yesterday I saw for the first time that my starboard chain plate bulkhead has failed. The chain pla
Bonding strap BlueTequila at 5:04am 06.25.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/979 Where is the bonding strap on my H33.5, 1989?
Schafer Furler 2100 easterner at 1:44am 06.25.12 Big Boats 3/1418 Recently replaced the lower SWIVEL on our 2100 system, but having a difficult time replacing the STO
DC panel H33 (2) syoun10 at 10:27pm 06.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1235 I have a 2007 H33 and have added a second high capacity bilge pump as back-up. I've used one of t
Need help making a 373 race ready rbccapecod at 9:59pm 06.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1323 Just bought a used 2006 373. I have been racing in our yacht club on Cape Cod. My former boat had a
Wire Chase? BWagner at 8:49pm 06.24.12 Big Boats 4/1572 I need to run a power cable from the stern of our 426DS to the electrical panel for a WiFi device th
Overgrown phone connectors (RJ45 ethernet) Mark Maulden at 8:46pm 06.24.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1273 Ok.. I put in a new cold machine and a new plotter/radar. It seems a lot of mfgrs are liking these
Prop selection Pilotocopilot at 8:28pm 06.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2221 The previous previous owner of our 37 re-powered the boat putting in a 3HM35 Yanmar in her. Nothing
tiller went kaput newboatowner at 6:41pm 06.24.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2213 After spending untold hours on getting my boat ready for sailing, out I go and the tiller breaks in
H 376 Skylight leak Hoomalie at 6:35pm 06.24.12 Big Boats 1/1023 I have a leak in the sky light, it would seem like a simple fix would be to add one or two additiona
Champagne in Diesel? Dubo at 6:26pm 06.24.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1567 I was curious what the bottom of my fuel tank had so I used an oil extraction pump to see what flow
Indigo Electronics, AT-4T THERMOSTATS Mike Kane at 6:14pm 06.24.12 Catalina 30 1/1329 I have been looking at the Indigo AT-4T thermostat to replace the existing one on my 1981 Atomic 4 e
Heads Up - Nova Kool Fridges & Freezers canuck at 6:12pm 06.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1103 We have one of each on new Hunter 39. Snug up the 7/16 bolts on the hinges. If they come loose the d

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Engineless.... Claude L.-Auger at 10:49am 11.14.22
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Scott T-Bird at 10:40am 11.14.22 @palcuz , how is Guy's trip progressing? I've followed his vids but nothing posted since Atlantic C
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? Jacktar at 10:35am 11.14.22 So its really about maintenance aint it, like all boats and some cars. Maybe wives?
Running Rigging Supplier for New Benteau Boats Feisty Pelican at 10:13am 11.14.22 I like the original lines as well and have not been able to find any similar in the US. We're still
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum Rick Webb at 9:56am 11.14.22 Road trip!! Unfortunately, we are headed the other way. To west Texas for some turkey with our daug
Pleasant Surprise/Docking Don Guillette at 9:56am 11.14.22 Years ago I rented a Island Packet (beautiful boat) in Burnt store Marina, Fl. There were 2 short fi
Mystic to Quincy PaulK at 9:40am 11.14.22 Heading in that direction we waited for the tide in Onset overnight. Nice to rest a bit before slog
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 9:37am 11.14.22 I am going to have to figure out a good way to dock solo in this 65 ft. Does your slip dock have c
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 (1) Scott B at 9:36am 11.14.22 I bought the Oceanair Size 44 screen and fit perfectly. I drilled out the corners to fasten them, t
CENTERBOARD WOES twodzusfittings at 9:20am 11.14.22 You seem to be more concerned about people reading your posts than you are reading the responses yo
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum (2) JamesG161 at 9:04am 11.14.22 This is the best Forecast for Wednesday. Winds But remember the view will be memorable, when the Ro
Lewmar hatch size 05 H33 Herman18887 at 8:59am 11.14.22 I also have the 2005 H33. I think we have the Lewmar low profile 40. Did you get the Oceanair screen
Pleasant Surprise/Docking Alan M at 8:57am 11.14.22 The most challenging docking is entering a double-wide slip where you must tie to a windward finger
First time sailboat owner JamesG161 at 8:51am 11.14.22 3. We do have fore and aft A/C. Most Marine A/C's are reverse cycle, Landlubber term is Heat Pump.
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum shemandr at 8:47am 11.14.22 It might be worth a day trip up there. The question is if there's a launch? Viewing from the Ft. P
CENTERBOARD WOES GeorgeC at 8:45am 11.14.22 You seem to be more concerned about people reading your posts than you are reading the responses you
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Syversens at 8:45am 11.14.22 Nice writeup, quite jealous of your side access for this, on ours there is literally no access and I
First time sailboat owner JamesG161 at 8:44am 11.14.22 Yes, it has midship cleats. :plus: That is the only one needed for solo docking. Many can explai
Mystic to Quincy dmax at 8:42am 11.14.22 Careful when leaving Mystic, there are lots of rocks on the north side of Fishers Island. Plenty of
Engineless.... JamesG161 at 8:24am 11.14.22 There are many desalination units available. Three main issues for you. 1) Survival Water 2) Bulk

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