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Options for new main halyard AndyL at 2:01pm 01.17.22 Big Boats 8/1855 My 2004 Hunter 36 has a traditional main and currently has a very stiff main halyard that I'm guessi
Automatic Rudder Line Release patbratton at 11:13am 01.17.22 Smaller Boats 5/784 I was looking for a cleat to replace the standard 4" one on my tiller that keeps the rudder in the d
This PhotoShop feels wrong. jssailem at 8:30am 01.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 11/1117 We all do something to make our boat look and feel her best. But what goes on in this video makes
YS Pedestal Part (1) Galind at 7:49am 01.17.22 Parts Search 3/660 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder/hub (1) Galind at 7:36am 01.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/304 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder (1) Galind at 7:31am 01.17.22 Parts Search 0/9 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
FUTURE PRICE OF EXISTING BENETEAU BOATS Bluenose at 5:26am 01.17.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1050 I wanted to get your thoughts on the impact, if any, on the closing of Beneteau in the US, both part
Sad Day RisingXphoenix1 at 12:53am 01.17.22 Ask All Sailors 3/1088 http://chryslersailing.lizards.net is Down
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California dkinzer at 7:16pm 01.16.22 Ask All Sailors 3/421 I'm wanting to charter a sailboat (probably monohull but possibly a catamaran) in the 35-40' range s
Water level Halvern at 5:33pm 01.16.22 S2 13/1406 I believe I found the water tank on my 11A, under the long berth across from setee. Where is the Wat
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade (2) Charlie98117 at 5:08pm 01.16.22 Engines and Propulsion 14/2328 I saw some others here who used the YM series raw water pump bracket to reverse the orientation so t
Slinging A 170 (1) Tater at 5:04pm 01.16.22 Day Sailers 2/590 When I bought my house it's potential was the main selling feature. The very large, framed attic wou
Ground up redesign of 1986 Catalina 34 sanitation setup lexatola at 3:32pm 01.16.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/611 Hello all - I have a 1986 Catalina 34 which at some point had major sanitation system modifications
Hi from new 23.5 owner waterman30 at 11:50am 01.16.22 Smaller Boats 4/679 I just closed deal on an early 23.5. She will be a project. I've had keel boats before but this my f
Tillerarm radius for linear drive autopilot installation Stuermer at 8:23am 01.16.22 Ask All Sailors 14/2081 Hi All; I am about to install a new Raymarine Type 1 linear drive autopilot system on my Beneteau 33
Mercury 7.5 1982 Starting problem Light air at 7:42am 01.16.22 Engines and Propulsion 20/1635 The motor came with my Catalina 22 of the same year - probably the original motor. When we went to
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') C'EST BON at 2:34pm 01.15.22 Ask All Sailors 44/4050 What sort of generator do I need to run my AC and other equipment on my Hunter 326? Is it practical
Fixing cracks (1) Papafuego at 11:10am 01.15.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2320
Tsunami warning Phil Herring at 10:18am 01.15.22 Ask All Sailors 26/2075 I got a text this morning about a low-level tsunami warning for the west coast from California up th
HATCH COVER. 1981 O Day 23 ft Thomas Meade at 9:38am 01.15.22 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1013 I need to replace the Hatch cover for my 1981 O Day 23 ft. Dimensions are about 26.5 inches across

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Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? dlochner at 8:18am 03.30.24 It doesn't point that well (At least the ones we sail) The Scot benefits from lots of vang, just
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? shemandr at 8:15am 03.30.24 I sail Flying Scots from the local sailing center. They are stable but the sailing center doesn't s
HUNTER 23 DIMENSIONS WOOD kappykaplan at 7:33am 03.30.24 Welcome to the forum! :beer: Perhaps you can find what you need here: https://hunter.sailboatowners.
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 7:27am 03.30.24 thanks for the west marine master volt idea. If my store has those I will get two of them tomorrow!
Time for a new exhaust riser? dlochner at 7:04am 03.30.24 Take the elbow off and inspect it, that will be the only way to tell for certain. The fiberglass wra
Balmar Discontinues some Pulley Kits dlochner at 6:58am 03.30.24 An alternative to Balmar is Electromax. https://electromaax.com
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal. dmax at 6:58am 03.30.24 Nice work!
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? dlochner at 6:56am 03.30.24 The Flying Scot is a good choice for family sailing. It can easily hold a couple of adults and a cou
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JRT at 6:32am 03.30.24 I highly recommend me more lessons and solid understanding of dumping power a d avoid any capsize.
3GM30F Service Issue kloudie1 at 6:26am 03.30.24 Besides air leaks, just wondering if the injection pump timing is correct..?
Time for a new exhaust riser? kloudie1 at 6:16am 03.30.24 The mixing elbows on Universals is a lot less prone to failure than on Yanmars but you may have a pr
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 5:57am 03.30.24 There are a lot of 15-16 ft boats that would fit your goals, many by small manufacturers. A few beca
3GM30F Service Issue Don Crowther at 5:14am 03.30.24 I would check your work order for parts used or replaced. Like David said it could be old washers or
Anyone interested in refurbishing a classic schooner? ArnoldAlden642 at 5:02am 03.30.24 I am hoping to find someone to buy the boat this year. My father bought it as a project 6 years ago
3GM30F Service Issue Davidasailor26 at 3:28am 03.30.24 I wonder if it could be something as simple as washers having been reused or connections not having
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:39pm 03.29.24 Good point. I have the Lewmar V2 vertical windlass with the size appropriate gypsy. Seems a practica
Rode for Desolation Sound Hello Below at 9:28pm 03.29.24
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:11pm 03.29.24
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 8:46pm 03.29.24 If you don't change the battery charger, investing in the Odessy, the Northstar, or the Lifeline wo
Table bases azambella at 7:30pm 03.29.24 Thanks all. I should have mentioned that my steering pedestal does not have the additional support

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