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New Jib - what's the leech line for? kpgraci at 9:46am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 7/4851 I bought a new to me jib on ebay. It's used but in very good condition, got a good deal on it, PO s
Replace Gaskets for side windows on Venture21 TonyJ at 9:30am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5660 Can anyone supply me with a part number, or place where I can purchase and replace the black rubber
Need to buy MAgregor 26 mast. maxsoto at 9:28am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2934 Hi everybody, I need a used mast for a Macgregor 26S. The closer to Florida or California, the be
prop anti fouling thetone at 8:26am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2006 my prop seems to be getting very badly fouled after only a short period of non use. any ideas on wha
Should I replace these zincs? (4) Rich Stidger at 8:22am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 25/4557 Everybody has an opinion, and I want yours. Pictured below are two zincs that I have on my shaft an
Hunter 216 motor mount cracks Ed_S at 8:14am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1688 I've noticed small cracks in the white blocks for the motor mount on the Hunter 216. The cracks are
2000 Hunter 380 BJSSailing at 3:25am 05.09.12 Big Boats 5/1549 I am in the process of buying a Hunter 380. In the cockpit, there is a On/Off switch just to the sta
Cushion covers for 1986 catalina 30. mstock79 at 8:49pm 05.08.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/2360 Re covered the cushions in my cabin. I have the old set washed and clean for any one interested. The
Complications make me crazy... rpell46 at 9:47pm 05.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1682 I was in the process of cleaning the vee berth water tank on my '91 Cat.30 when, as I was removing t
Spraying Bottom Paint Ted at 9:21pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 14/6790 I'd like to touch up a few small areas of bottom paint where the paint has thinned. I'm using Interl
Coronado 15 chainplate gpengle at 8:46pm 05.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/978 I have a Coronado 15. One of the chain plate fittings bolted thru the deck lost one of its bolts. I
Purchasing new sails online audriuskanape at 7:59pm 05.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1873 HI, I'm looking for the roller furling head sail, what size sail should I get for my Hunter 240. I'm
Vacu-flush doesn't start pump immediately. jack boats at 7:09pm 05.08.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2353 My Vacu-flush doesn't start pump immediately after I flush. It can take over an hour sometimes befo
Should I re-paint the hull? BrianMSmith at 6:46pm 05.08.12 Catalina 22 5/1638 I have recently bought a 1981 Catalina 22. I will be sailing on the Long Island sound (saltwater).
Sole varnish All U Get at 6:14pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 12/5554 I searched our forum for Ultimate Sole to refinish the interior teak sole and come up negative. Did
O'Day Burgees, Round 2 (1) ruidh at 5:38pm 05.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 19/3411 Drop me a line if you want me to put you on the list for a burgee. Pricing depends on participation.
keel offset Terry Potvin at 5:34pm 05.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1461 what is the keel offset size for using a hawkeye depth sounder on my m25 jron keel
Rendezvous Fun thubbard84 at 3:43pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 14/3165 I'm hosting a Rendezvous next month and need help making it a fun time. Do you have any activity, ga
Tilleriplot Question FourPoints at 2:19pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1718 Does anyone know if either the Raymarine ST2000 or Simrad TP22 have a "freewheel" mode where it can
Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 Inverter/Charger Euphoria2011 at 1:47pm 05.08.12 Bigger Boats 7/5565 I have a 83 Oday 28 with 2 deep cycle marine batteries (2 ea Interstate SRM-27B battery) that are s

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Reefing Sail Trim Ward H at 5:15pm 01.18.23
VHF Cabling and Connectors Maine Sail at 4:36pm 01.18.23 This May Help Easy VHF terminations
Single handing FDL S2 at 3:43pm 01.18.23
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods Philthy at 3:13pm 01.18.23 Thanks Rgranger. I'll give the dry lube a go. Hi Dave. I look forward to making direct contact wi
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to? RussellBeckner at 3:10pm 01.18.23 Be sure to consume any left overs, no matter how little before daybreak as it is not UV protected.
VHF Cabling and Connectors dlochner at 2:46pm 01.18.23 Hey @Project_Mayhem, I'm sure you would love to make your own cables, but for now, may I recommend
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month Slider at 2:39pm 01.18.23 Why not just change the name of our site to B boats? How could the jerks win that case?
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21 (3) SailSK at 2:34pm 01.18.23 Thanks Joe, Attached pics to add to my 1981 Sirius 21 Mainsheet assembly
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods Crazy Dave Condon at 2:14pm 01.18.23 To answer a a 260 on a roller trailer. Hell no! You will indent the hull to the point you could bre
Busted Mast (1) sbrogden at 2:03pm 01.18.23 The 1-1/2 inch platform under the mast base plate is in place. Two coats of epoxy sealer and varnish
Busted Mast sbrogden at 2:01pm 01.18.23 If the tape is in the track I would remove it. It's likely to come off as the sail goes up and down
VHF Cabling and Connectors Brian D at 1:46pm 01.18.23 Hey @Project_Mayhem, I'm sure you would love to make your own cables, but for now, may I recommend f
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods rgranger at 1:27pm 01.18.23 Also, there was a guy on here a few years ago who used an electric air matress pump to push air into
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods (1) rgranger at 1:26pm 01.18.23 Sounds like you are not getting deep enough with the trailer but.. Have you tried spraying the skid
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 1:22pm 01.18.23 212289
Replacing Boat windows rgranger at 1:17pm 01.18.23 :plus:
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month Stu Jackson at 12:26pm 01.18.23 Regardless of their lawyer's reasoning, it is truly a stupid move on their part. Whenever I see que
Hunter 460 Keel Terry Cox at 11:36am 01.18.23 Hello, We are looking at a Hunter 460 with wing keel 5'6 draft. Can anyone please tell me the dept
Missing boom PRoberaon at 11:10am 01.18.23 I agree with cost. 4 stroke is quiet. Just got it home, tire issues for a day or two, washing and in
Spider Cracks in gel coat Andiamo 34 at 10:49am 01.18.23 This is a sound strategy An alternative, dig out and vacuum out all of the core you can access fro

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