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Roller main reefing Jamesjoanne at 3:09pm 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1408 I have a 2007 Beneteau 343 and I've had repeated issues with my roller furling main hanging up in th
Can anyone reccomend the West Marine Anchor Pre-made package Bigjer40 at 3:04pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 31/8145 I have a 1984 Hunter 27 that I sail on the Columbia River. West Marine sells their pre-made anchori
Battery Charger tlaatsch at 2:14pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/3058 Went to the boat yesterday and the battery was dead. I have a Ray Jefferson 15-3 battery guard char
Electronics Ray Marine coopert at 2:05pm 06.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1495 I have an 2005 hunter 33 with original Ray Marine Chart plotter Model RC435. The unit was reset a ye
3M Premium Filler or MarineTex? jGo at 1:59pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1728 Hey all, Do you prefer 3M Premium Filler or MarineTex to fair a C-Smile? Regards, Jeffrey
Preventing the mast from falling dawg2 at 1:09pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/5026 My Mac 26D is held by a single forestay, which attaches through a furler to the deck of the boat. M
door hardware nealeharding at 12:47pm 06.29.12 Morgan 1/2648 need to replace several door handles on my 43 foot morgan 1987, has anyone had to do this and where
Soling42 is signing off after 6 years at HOW (2) soling42 at 12:30pm 06.29.12 Smaller Boats 7/1845 Well the time has come and our beloved '04 H260 BonaFide has sold so we are moving on. This site has
Boat Etiquette - Somethings are just WRONG! (1) xcyz at 12:25pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 25/11087 I'm sure we have all seen boats that catch are attention and make us wonder where that fuzzy line ge
Anyone recognize this Roller Furler (Make/Model) (3) Bigjer40 at 11:37am 06.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/2692 The line on my furler is fouling everytime and there is to much line on it. When stowed with three
Whisker Pole needed NeverTooRuff at 10:00am 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1779 Am looking for an economically-priced yet durable whisker pole for my '94 H26. J=9' 5-1/2", so prob
2009 37' Beneteau halogen to LED cabin lights cajunsailor at 9:51am 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2140 Does anyone have any recommendations on what type of bulbs to purchase for the cabin lights when goi
Chart Plotter GPS 2006/2010 (1) Tantor at 8:48am 06.29.12 Big Boats 8/1808 I was playing with plotter and end up with this screen ...see picture. Anybody knows how to get back
Pop Top Struts? RonRock at 8:11am 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 32/15729 I've read about the installation of gas charged struts on the pop top. Looks like a "must have" modi
rudder care slowtype at 7:55am 06.29.12 Catalina 22 14/2387 Good day all. I have a rudder question. What is the best/recommended method for securing the rudder
Fuel Tank Access JimLor at 7:42am 06.29.12 Pearson 12/5250 1986 Pearson 28-2. Diesel, alum fuel tank under quarterberth. While doing some engine work guys di
Oday 25 tiller too small? Joe5893 at 7:23am 06.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2172 Hello all, I was out sailing last night and when the breeze came up, I started getting pretty goo
6 inch mast sleeve centaur114 at 7:20am 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/4649 Hi folks, I am seriously considering buying a 37' sailboat, but have a concern about the mast. The
Depth Sensors gregtana.irwin at 6:33am 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/3046 We just bought our boat and it does not have a depth sensor. We purchased a Humminbird in dash senso
A rant about mast wiring. jfrench at 5:34am 06.29.12 Catalina 22 11/4099 I took my Cat out for an overnight trip this week and discovered that the #@! mast lights didn't wo*

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Mainsail Traveler Arch jssailem at 7:34am 02.06.23 Kato Marine has been building sailboat arches for 20 years. https://katomarine.com/sailarches.htm T
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 7:32am 02.06.23 It displays the information. The data is developed in the sensors. The puck provides the sensors.
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21 SailSK at 7:30am 02.06.23 Hi Tony, Thanks for the info. You appear to be a resourceful person. I also always try to fix my ol
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue jssailem at 7:25am 02.06.23 I do know that my purchase survey didn't catch it Yes that is a bummer. If the survey was ordered
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? jssailem at 7:16am 02.06.23 Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? It displays the information. The data is developed
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 7:14am 02.06.23 The GPS puck adds a lot because it gives heading (compass), heel, and trim, and at 10 hz provides r
mooring pendants Captain Larry-DH at 7:11am 02.06.23 You may find that your bow cleat is too small for the recommended pendant. :thumbup: If that's the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Tin Kicker at 7:10am 02.06.23 Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Joe at 7:00am 02.06.23 Thanks Dave, so to insure I'm understanding correctly, the Vulcan and the included GPS puck do the
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue DBG8492 at 6:58am 02.06.23 Your image is showing what is called a gudgeon. In your case it wraps around the skeg. I suspect th
Legend 40.5 ( and probably other ) - Fluorescent step strips jssailem at 6:53am 02.06.23 Search and you shall discover in the internet. Here is one idea. https://www.uline.com/Product/Det
Legend 40.5 ( and probably other ) - Fluorescent step strips jssailem at 6:51am 02.06.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 6:43am 02.06.23
Mainsail Traveler Arch rgranger at 6:20am 02.06.23 To my mind, a traveler on an arch makes sense ... keeps a lot of moving parts (under load) away from
Mk III aft locker hatch question Ward H at 6:18am 02.06.23 Yes, a photo of the issue would help. I've been on a few MkIIIs and cannot visualize what the issue
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters Parsons at 6:17am 02.06.23 An automatic extinguisher sounds like a smart upgrade. How difficult would the installation be, par
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 6:15am 02.06.23 212792
Lewmar windlass drum removal jssailem at 6:14am 02.06.23 Have you looked at the unit from beneath the deck. There is often a motor mounted there, and a ring
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 6:00am 02.06.23 The Sail Pack you referenced is just for the sensors, it does not include displays. Once connected
bridge clearance question jssailem at 5:55am 02.06.23

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