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Spinning Prop While Under Sail Gulf Arbutus at 12:23pm 03.28.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1840 Hello Fellow Beneteau Owners I have a new 2022 Oceanis 38.1 and found that the prop turns very noisi
Diesel in the Bilge ('05 H41DS) SV Bella at 12:21pm 03.28.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/863 I was topping off my main tank yesterday. I had a crew member put the diesel in the boat. I think
Hunter 34 throttle cable replacement information Capt Robbie at 7:53am 03.28.22 Big Boats 3/875 Had to replace a broken throttle cable a few years ago due to were it attached to the throttle body
Primer needed? Bubbadog at 5:41am 03.28.22 Smaller Boats 4/777
installed Groco HF rebuild kit but pump leaks Hayden Watson at 12:34am 03.28.22 Ask All Sailors 5/589 Today I installed a full Groco HF rebuild kit because my 15 year old head did not prime any more.
Rudder position sensor and Raymarine Evolution EV-100 Autopilot Question Monheganlover at 5:32pm 03.27.22 Catalina 310 16/4033 A friend and I are half-way through installing a new Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot to replace my
Yanmar 3GMF can't get rpms over 2200 I believe is soon to be resolved ! Capt Robbie at 5:20pm 03.27.22 Big Boats 14/1899 little history of my issue, Under load in forward gear, not able to get engine rpms to get above 220
O'day 23 through hull access (1) JPonHudson at 5:17pm 03.27.22 Day Sailers 10/1678 Can someone help me figure out how to get to the through hull in the picture? I want to inspect it a
26 Classic cockpit seat mod kendyoozed at 4:39pm 03.27.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/875 I am looking for a place to hid the fuel tank out of the way. I know some use the laz and vent but I
Vulcan 7 vs 7R? dmdiehl64 at 4:20pm 03.27.22 Ask All Sailors 3/2071
Anchor Locker Not Draining (C27) (1) mixmarkai at 3:45pm 03.27.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/799 Hi All, New guy here! Anchor locker is full and tried clearing drain in locker to no avail. Is
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire (1) SailingLoto at 2:58pm 03.27.22 Trailer Sailors 10/1463 This is done with a hand powered hydraulic hex swager. I know from recent berating on the fb that
SEALING THE MAST twodzusfittings at 8:44am 03.27.22 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1529 Currently my '83 O'day 30 CB is on the hard. There is fresh water accumulating in the bilge and foll
Datamarine Instruments (2) mikeracca at 12:01am 03.27.22 Ask All Sailors 25/6147 Luna has a couple Datamarine instruments in the cockpit area near the companionway hatch. I have no
Outhaul cable 332 BwWhisper at 8:29pm 03.26.22 Bigger Boats 6/793 I tried to replace my outhaul today. Got the cable stuck inside the boom, now cannot pull it out eit
H240 Hatch board storage tip (1) chriscampbell at 3:59pm 03.26.22 Smaller Boats 4/811 I just learned something new. I asked here a few months ago about ideas for storing the hatch boards
Columbia 29 rudder/steering npodvin at 3:00pm 03.26.22 Ask All Sailors 6/313 Hello. I recently purchased a 1965 Columbia 29. I really like the boat, but I'm having control issue
Small Genset - Can it mate to shore power port? sunlover at 1:37pm 03.26.22 Ask All Sailors 41/3155 1st Question: I'm thinking of getting a small genset for emergencies. 1000Watt. Can I mate to
How I Added a Gas Spring to My Selden RodKicker Boom Vang (4) dkinzer at 1:06pm 03.26.22 Big Boats 7/3166 When we were looking at the Hunter 41DS that we eventually bought, I assumed that the rigid boom van
What years were Hulls solid Glass with no core material? Figuringitallout at 8:07pm 03.25.22 Big Boats 9/2564 I also posted this question in the mid size boat section but thought I would post it here since im a

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Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling dlochner at 10:07am 07.26.24 The vinyl is probably there to prevent oil and grease from impregnating the foam. Helps to keep the
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 07.26.24 But, I would suggest waxing your boat because you never know when you might get in an accident, and
Boat Mocs dLj at 10:01am 07.26.24 BTW, I will only rarely wear sandals on a boat. I find that it is too easy to trip in sandals. Yo
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 8:44am 07.26.24 Thanks Dave I found vinylester resin in Canada. I was able to purchase 1 quart for $29.99 + $55 ship
Reglassing a cockpit sole in a daysailor clone? marcusg at 8:41am 07.26.24 Oh also I checked for leaks in from the centerbolt bolt by filling the bilge with water from the hos
Couple found dead in life raft Scott T-Bird at 8:29am 07.26.24 I wonder if hypothermia had something to do with their death. I assume they were in some very cold
Catalina 30 traviler shive Hayden Watson at 8:28am 07.26.24 Ouch! At $280 a piece,,,, I'm looking for a better solution, Especially since the boat owner see
Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 8:14am 07.26.24 And multi-purpose sport shoe would be better. I also don't get the focus on cheap. Your feet are y
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners dlochner at 8:08am 07.26.24 epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is said to be too soft. Gelcoat is pretty brittle and
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. jssailem at 8:06am 07.26.24 The design is to get the exhaust above the waterline then inject water so that it runs downward to t
Catalina 30 traviler shive jssailem at 7:55am 07.26.24 I understand. Joe. Do you need a traveler?
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Whitby-42 at 7:43am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Moon Facts - NASA Science The moon travels in an ellipse to get far
Catalina 30 traviler shive Joe at 7:37am 07.26.24 Could this be what you seek? https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13711 Ouch! At $280 a piec
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Will Gilmore at 7:24am 07.26.24 My facts may have been, old like me, but it was true during the Apollo years. It makes sense, thou
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 7:04am 07.26.24 Thanks guys. Total boat has no info on vinylester and epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is
Looking for replacement turnbuckles jssailem at 6:53am 07.26.24 like I think Hayn Hi Mod This is a high quality, compression terminal fitting. Designed for use on
New Alden member in France (2) StettO at 6:49am 07.26.24 Yes, the interior is quite special, it feels more like an old English pub than a boat. We will take
Looking for replacement turnbuckles isaksp00 at 6:44am 07.26.24 If you end up taking the mast down at some point consider new upper and lower stays, as both swaged
Couple found dead in life raft jviss at 6:32am 07.26.24 In this case, they are talking about an amateur conversion from carbon fueled power to electric, bu
Another lithium conversion about to start... jviss at 6:25am 07.26.24 1. How will you use the boat? Day sailing, or overnights, or extended cruising? 2. Are you at a doc

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