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Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Leeward Rail at 3:59pm 08.21.22 Sails Call Lounge 61/6305 Hello fellow Captans ! I am a new sailor, and have some questions about sailing. After these few q
Hatch gaskets Mike 1 at 3:14pm 08.21.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1158 Has anyone been able to find replacement hatch gaskets for the original cabin hatches? I haven't fo
Radar Repair Ratty at 8:09am 08.21.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1154 My Simrad 4G stopped working after we weathered a storm at Port Jeff while on a mooring. The message
Shrouds WI Rigger at 5:04pm 08.20.22 Smaller Boats 21/2433 Does the placement of the upper and lower shroud attachment on the chain plate matter? Should the up
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 4:35pm 08.20.22 Parts Search 27/3624 Don't have model or brand of boat so can't order the part. Boat is @17ft. Cand upload photos to he
Sail maker preferences for a Com Pac 19 Clark at 3:13pm 08.20.22 Trailer Sailors 4/1167 Looking for recent experiences with FX vs Rolly Tasker. I've used Tasker in the past; 6-8 years ago,
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Musetta at 1:56pm 08.20.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/1978 I purchased a Hunter 356 in 2016 and replaced the water heater within the first year because of stro
Raise the boom on a Catalina 30 (5) acudavid at 1:55pm 08.20.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 27/5980 Hi Everyone, I have a 1979 Catalina 30 that I bought a few months ago from someone who didn't sail,
Got a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 a week ago. Looks like it used to say Elsker Vann. Looking for info on it from the previous owner. Slavik at 1:11pm 08.20.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/832 There are a few add ons. Looking for information as to what they do.
C320 North Sails original spinnaker Yonderstar at 10:11am 08.20.22 Mid-Size Boats 7/2272 I am recent new owner of 1996 C320 which came w/ a little used North sails spinnaker probably origin
H240 Interior wall fabric Indiana at 6:59am 08.20.22 Smaller Boats 4/840 A fuzzy fabric was glued to the interior walls in the berth areas fore and aft. It was stained and I
Refrigerator Conking Out YVRguy at 4:44pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1184
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Brian D at 3:19pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1169 AqTFQCP99aU
DC electric panel troubleshooting crownjewel at 2:59pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 28/3748 The switches on the panel for the bilge and freshwater pumps turn on and off together. I can't turn
1975 Oday 20 centerboard (1) rgrgoode at 2:57pm 08.19.22 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1120 Need to do some repairs on my 1975 Oday 20 centerboard, I haven't been able to find any info for a 2
What's up with my rudder? (2) skipperdee at 2:25pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 5/739 Hi everyone, new sailor here. I got a $50 South Coast 22 out of a guy's backyard and brought it back
1981 H30 Skeg removal (2) Andyk1 at 2:03pm 08.19.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/706 Hello, Can anyone tell me if the rudder must come off to remove the skeg on 1981 H30? I have removed
Northern Lights... May be viewable south of the 49th Parallel jssailem at 12:15pm 08.19.22 Weather and Forecasting 2/1383 Our Sun has been active of recent. Projecting all sorts of energy. Coronal mass ejections 14 August
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair (2) Brian D at 11:10am 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/4806 Albeit temporary. I do have some real glue on the way and I have my patch ready. However... I have
Bimini for my 1987 Chuck Powell at 5:23am 08.19.22 Parts Search 6/1165 I'm hunting for a stern Bimini over my wheel. Is there a company that can provide the Bimini that ha

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O'Day 322 chainplates Robert Strickland at 5:40am 04.28.25 Um, creatively getting epoxied wood core to stick "up" when working from the inside. NOTE: You mig
O'Day 322 chainplates (3) Robert Strickland at 5:39am 04.28.25 Um, creatively getting epoxied wood core to stick "up" when working from the inside. NOTE: You migh
O'Day 322 chainplates (1) Robert Strickland at 5:38am 04.28.25 Dry fitting deck fix, after 1. cutting away headliner / ceiling 2. dragging out old soft wood core
O'Day 322 chainplates (1) Robert Strickland at 5:36am 04.28.25 The make shift "Workshop"
Laclede chain dLj at 5:18am 04.28.25 Let's say this is true and Acco represents non-HDG as HDG chain. Both to their customers and to th
Adler Barbour Freezer - Over Freezing - Help/Advice colemj at 4:49am 04.28.25 That knob adjusts the set temperature for the holding/evaporator plate, and thus indirectly the free
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5? Rick Webb at 4:42am 04.28.25 Boat Information \| U.S. Spars
Laclede chain colemj at 4:40am 04.28.25 Well, it wouldn't be criminal - that implies a different level in our legal world. If indeed you ha
AEDs dlochner at 4:27am 04.28.25 I'm curious, beyond any concern I might have about handling on board emergencies, what do skills, ex
Laclede chain colemj at 4:23am 04.28.25 Here are the three finishes I have found on G43 chain. Sure, but that is G43 chain in general. I
O'Day 322 chainplates Robert Strickland at 4:19am 04.28.25
O'Day 322 chainplates Robert Strickland at 4:08am 04.28.25
In-Mast Furling, Continuous Furling Line, Blocks, and you... morsail779 at 1:20am 04.28.25 I have used Selden In Mast Furling for many years and miles. I was wearing out the furling line and
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F Alan Gomes at 9:54pm 04.27.25 There are probably a few reasons that somebody may want to do this. #1 mechanical lift pump is no
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 9:52pm 04.27.25 Many years ago I had problems with the factory installed lift pump on my 2GM20F and decided to go w
GPS receiver mounted below? Foswick at 9:50pm 04.27.25 The manual overwhelmingly stated that it needs clear views of the sky. And, that is technically tr
Laclede chain (1) Foswick at 9:43pm 04.27.25 I pity the fool who uses anything but gold.
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F MFD at 9:25pm 04.27.25 Why bypass the lift pump??? The fuel system is so simple on these engines.... are requires very lit
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? BigEasy at 9:15pm 04.27.25
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5? marcham at 8:28pm 04.27.25 Many, many many masts have been spliced, repaired, welded, etc.... I just had 2 masts worked on fo

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