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NorthWest Weather jssailem at 2:54pm 11.04.22 Weather and Forecasting 5/1932 I just read this forecast for our PacificNW. As some of you know, I canceled my scheduled haul out f
Need to replace roller on rope clutch from 1984 Hunter 25.5 (3) Another NYC Sailor at 2:41pm 11.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/825 The rollers on my easylock rope clutch from a 1984 Hunter 25.5 are worn through. Can anyone confirm
"Dry" delamination from repeated load/flexing? (1) HeelBoy at 1:15pm 11.04.22 Ask All Sailors 15/2834 Is moisture intrusion the only cause of delamination? There is one spot in the cockpit that emits a
Replace fuel injectors Shagdance at 12:02pm 11.04.22 Catalina 310 1/1055 How difficult to remove and replace? What are the things to watch out for (problems) Anybody know th
S3 Espar D5E heater Hans Baart at 11:29am 11.04.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1743 This heater worked great last week after pulling it apart and cleaning out a bunch of carbon from th
Shorty Old Climber at 10:39am 11.04.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1733 I have a short pole that came with my sailboat that is the same 4" thickness as the spinnaker pole a
Insurance for older boats Cederholm at 10:26am 11.04.22 Ask All Sailors 23/6348 Hi guys, I sold my 1984 Catalina 27 (insured by Geico) and bought a 1980 Catalina 30. Trying to ins
Sanitation hose recommendation requested artboas at 3:13pm 11.03.22 Big Boats 38/7682
Cleaning a stanky bilge? HeelBoy at 12:48pm 11.03.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1602
crack/cut in compression post H30 (1) capt_paul at 12:07pm 11.03.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1339 Hey sailors, anyone seen this on a hunter's compression post? it's a 1991 Hunter 30 I'm considering
Do you put your bimini down? bonkle at 10:36am 11.03.22 Ask All Sailors 30/3977 My bimini is a royal pain to put down due to the backstay. its a 3 bow and seems to be stock on the
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear (1) bonkle at 9:58am 11.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 27/3993 Here's a pic of my 1984 Hunter 31. This isn't specific to the boat though. It's a pretty standard se
Over zinced? (3) walmsleyc at 9:27am 11.03.22 Ask All Sailors 4/1075 Attached is a picture on the only bronze through-hull on my boat that shows a "halo". Also some pic
Can't Find that darn leak ! NEWELLMIKE8 at 5:52am 11.03.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1418 Hello everyone - I have a miserable little dribble coming from the hole at the bottom of my main bil
Rainwater in bilge Anifares at 9:48pm 11.02.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1878 Hi All, My 2005 Catalina 34 mkII gets rainwater in the bilge when it rains steady over a few days. T
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? (2) FulmarCT at 12:16pm 11.02.22 Ask All Sailors 15/3429 I had my previously white 1983 sailboat gelcoated blue in 2020 by a hardworking local guy mostly kno
What's the Best Sailing Watch / Race timer out there? LakeShark at 9:46am 11.02.22 Racing 4/3761 SO winter is coming and I have put the boats to bed for the season but I am already dreaming about n
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 (2) O�Day 222 at 8:20am 11.02.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1954
Bow Thruster retrofit H 420 2004/5 DRhoads at 7:36am 11.02.22 Big Boats 8/1740 I have been trying to find a good bow thruster for my 420. Several outfits I have contacted tell me
Dyneema for furler line (1) Project_Mayhem at 7:17am 11.02.22 Ask All Sailors 42/5624 After lots of observations, experimenting, changing lines, etc, the spool on my furler still fills u

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Prop Halo? Tedd at 10:03pm 08.21.25
Keel joint work Project_Mayhem at 9:50pm 08.21.25 A few people have stated that the key to keeping rust away is to seal it as soon as you remove it. A
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 Project_Mayhem at 9:47pm 08.21.25 While they may be somewhat universal, if you can find a logo or writing on the hardware, it might he
Prop Halo? Project_Mayhem at 9:44pm 08.21.25 In the meantime, I suggest sliding your motor on its mount, as far away from the rudder as possible.
Its funny Friday! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:49pm 08.21.25 233926 I think if you're above a certain I.Q. you're mind can't decipher it. It just is what it i
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Michael Davis at 8:22pm 08.21.25 It was a glorious sail for a good part of the trip from Hot Springs Cove to Tofino yesterday. 12-13
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation mermike at 8:19pm 08.21.25 It was a glorious sail for a good part of the trip from Hot Springs Cove to Tofino yesterday. 12-13
Missing pages in the manual. c&c 29 mk2 jssailem at 7:51pm 08.21.25 When I dealt with the prop replacement, I did what the manufacturer did when planning the boat build
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation Michael Davis at 7:47pm 08.21.25 so the breeze can fill in a bit. And the fog can lift! A pleasant 20 miles. Enjoy
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation mermike at 7:44pm 08.21.25 I spent the day in Tofino, wandering around and picking up a few essentials. Dinner was at Big Daddy
O'Day 28 Keel bolts Davidasailor26 at 7:25pm 08.21.25
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Michael Davis at 7:19pm 08.21.25 On the up side the weather guy has been either late or wrong all week. We may get lucky!
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16 rgranger at 7:08pm 08.21.25
Sail Slides Tricia at 7:03pm 08.21.25 I had Allslips on my Freedom 25 - big main, full battens. They made a noticeable difference.
Question about O'Day Mariner bridle Sailor Sue at 7:03pm 08.21.25 I have a Oday mariner and my lifting bridle is starting to get old and am looking to replace it. Wh
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island jssailem at 6:53pm 08.21.25 I wish I could tell you that a pleasant breeze will fill your sails and welcome you home. But that
Prop Halo? (3) Michael Davis at 6:46pm 08.21.25 In Port Renfrew tonight and saw this. Nobody around to ask but it sure looks simple to make.
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Michael Davis at 6:36pm 08.21.25
Keel joint work jssailem at 6:33pm 08.21.25 Seems like a sensible plan.
O'Day 28 Keel bolts Tally Ho at 6:21pm 08.21.25

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