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Replacement silcock access cover in shower? (2) CowboyWay at 3:24pm 12.28.21 Catalina 310 5/1450 On a 2001 C310, the hinge on the little access panel in the shower broke. Catalina no longer has the
Hatch Lens Replacement Frank H at 11:28am 12.28.21 Catalina 310 9/1651 My 310 is a year 2000. This has probably been discussed before on this forum but I need to replace b
Engine access rhwins at 11:12am 12.28.21 Mid-Size Boats 8/1082 Has anyone got experience adding an access panel to the Starboard side of the engine through from th
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board DianaOfBurlington at 9:21am 12.28.21 Ask All Sailors 39/2404 Currently have unlimited cellular with Verizon with somewhat older (soon to be upgraded) iPhone. Ver
NEED Hunter 25.5 Trailer, Central Texas. Flemflam at 7:59am 12.28.21 Trailer Sailors 4/653 Anyone have a trailer for a Hunter 25.5 in the Dallas Fort Worth to San Antonio Area, including Hou
Interstate Trailer Sailing Tater at 5:20am 12.28.21 Trailer Sailors 33/2692 I have a wedding to attend next summer. I rank weddings in the group with colonoscopies. The only si
The Proper PROP Barn-dog at 2:55am 12.28.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1696 I have and greatly enjoy a 1987 Hunter 34. It has a Yanmar 3GM30F, turning a 15" two-blade prop. Wh
Florida Day Sailing Amikaner at 7:43pm 12.27.21 Trailer Sailors 12/2495 Hello, I have moved from Germany to South Florida. I was shocked by the dock fees here, so I want t
Cal 31 Steering System matteisenberg at 5:14pm 12.27.21 Cal 1/603 Dear CAL 31 owners (or folks familiar with pull-pull steering), I'm the owner of a 1983 Cal 31. It
catalina 25 red bimini... MitchM at 4:52pm 12.27.21 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/1372 a rescued red catalina 25 bimini--. when a storm blew thru our maina, , the owner's ch
all Pearson 303 owners (1) Cypressman at 12:26pm 12.27.21 Pearson 9/1722 I have a 303 and need to know how long the shaft log extends into the inside of the boat. I think my
Key West activities. Scott T-Bird at 10:36am 12.27.21 Ask All Sailors 24/2571 Sue ' I have 3 nights booked in Key West in February. Always interested in suggestions for water-ba
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25 rajhnsn at 10:08am 12.27.21 Bigger Boats 42/3739 I've read the posts on this topic and watched the videos posted back in 2011. They recommend separa
A never ending problem (1) patbratton at 7:19am 12.27.21 Ask All Sailors 19/1679 Does anyone else have problems with attractive young women continually coming to his dock and beggin
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement bcrossb at 2:07am 12.27.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/929 With an inch of shaft showing between coupler and seal, how does one go about replacing coupler? Ent
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Hunter 28.5 Questions.... chipmonger at 6:29pm 12.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 4/576 Hello all, Recently purchased a '87 Hunter 28.5 and catching up on deferred maintenance. Had a few
New year nautical resolutions or projects Phil Herring at 4:15pm 12.26.21 Ask All Sailors 28/3876 Crazed windows making you crazy? Dreaming of an updated galley or elevating your electronics? Share
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M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base Jops at 2:25pm 12.25.21 Big Boats 10/2645 M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base. Can I just order a new mounting gaske

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Gear Ratio of my Beneteau Oceanis 48 \| Built 2027 (2) Tally Ho at 10:08am 03.28.24
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What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel jssailem at 9:45am 03.28.24 If you turn left, If you believe, based on local knowledge and charts that the you will be stuck i
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks? jssailem at 9:32am 03.28.24 Small boats like the ComPac 16 all have similar benefits and issues. Costs of the boats are often li
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel thinwater at 9:30am 03.28.24 What I was trying to indicate is that although the OP thought he made a prudent choice (and it worke
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile jerryf609 at 9:21am 03.28.24 I am going to go ahead and expose the plywood and cut it out then glass up layers to replace the ply
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile jerryf609 at 9:17am 03.28.24 Do you suspect that the plywood has been compromised? Evidence would be brown streaks running down
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks? Ranzo at 8:52am 03.28.24 Hmmm also just found this post that warns about 'rot in the cabin floor'... Com-Pac 16 -- What to lo
Fixing keel to stub Connection - Smile dmax at 8:43am 03.28.24 Do you suspect that the plywood has been compromised? Evidence would be brown streaks running down t
310 DC Current Draw Chart john2 at 8:42am 03.28.24 is that 1,7 amp always on? turn of stuf untill you find the source. Check battery voltage before
1978 Com-Pac 16: soft between the bunks? Ranzo at 8:33am 03.28.24 Thanks jssailem! Yea, I'm not sure exactly what this gentlemen means by 'between the bunks'. I'm goi
Gear Ratio of my Beneteau Oceanis 48 \| Built 2027 Davidasailor26 at 8:12am 03.28.24
Clamp on meter recommendation? MitchM at 8:12am 03.28.24 What I don t recommend is the Fluke. Spent $320 on it, the AC clamp on feature failed right
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel MitchM at 7:48am 03.28.24
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . . Davidasailor26 at 7:47am 03.28.24 Interesting article raising the question over tugs ... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/t
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question ...3TacksontheWater at 7:17am 03.28.24 Two trains of thought, use 5200 and know it's stuck or maybe a 4200 and it could removed easier in
Gear Ratio of my Beneteau Oceanis 48 \| Built 2027 Scott T-Bird at 6:54am 03.28.24 As I found with my boat, the gear ratio isn't necessarily the same on all boats even of the same mod
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . . Scott T-Bird at 6:43am 03.28.24 Interesting article raising the question over tugs ... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/t
Removing the dodger Jfrost59 at 4:17am 03.28.24 Thanks, appreciate the advice. The same goes for the Bimini. The frames for both are in good shape b
Fridge: 12V or DC Davidasailor26 at 3:57am 03.28.24 That's a lot of cycle time. How much does it draw while running? My 12V fridge will cycle on for ab

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