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Sailing and Ham Radio (not the way you think) Tater at 12:49pm 03.05.22 SSB and Ham Operators 4/1033 I hit my local hamfest today and was taken by surprise. A dealer that specializes in antenna hardwar
Georgia Strait Book Recommendations MikeHoncho at 8:42am 03.05.22 Pacific North West Cruisers 15/1710 Planning a couple week trip into Georgia Strait and possibly and the east side of Vancouver Island t
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 7:00am 03.05.22 Ask All Sailors 30/2078 I am in search of a new to me sailboat. This would be my third sailboat. I have run across an Irwi
Defender Warehouse Sale RoyS at 4:55am 03.05.22 Ask All Sailors 9/2201 Defender has lost its way. Annual warehouse sale is gone. New Spring sale with ridiculous restrictio
Beneteau 323 jakeoleboy at 2:48am 03.05.22 Ask All Sailors 3/1315 My 2007 Bennie has wobble in her rudder. Would be grateful for suggestions to remedy.
Cleat at goosenext (1) DeliriousSailor at 5:11pm 03.04.22 Smaller Boats 14/992 203156
Stern Rail Outboard Mount bulbcreekfarm at 2:56pm 03.04.22 Catalina 310 8/2634 Hello Everyone I recently purchased a 2001 310 hull 83. I have a 9.9 merc for my dink and I am won
Hunter 31 Mast Dr Steve at 9:57am 03.04.22 Parts Search 4/1190 I need a replacement mast for my 1986 Hunter 31. There is too much corrosion on the old one.
Gel Coat Repair, With Wax or Without? (1) SirMichael at 9:23am 03.04.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/787 I have an 88 Hunter 28.5 and needs some minor gel coat repair. I was going to buy a quart (though I
Standing room only All U Get at 8:11am 03.04.22 Ask All Sailors 17/855 Hi all, I have been observing some other cruisers that are of the opinion that standing in their d
Sunday Weather Tater at 7:33am 03.04.22 Ask All Sailors 3/436 Temperature 80, Winds 5-10 with gusts to 20. Don't try to contact me!
Best Mooring Snubbers/Suggestions Mestelmr at 6:57am 03.04.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1568 We recently purchased a very nice new-to-us Pearson 31-2 and will be mooring it in Hempstead Harbor
What's happened to VC-17 and FW-21 at WM? Matt White at 5:46am 03.04.22 Ask All Sailors 17/3561 Both no longer available? Did I miss some news? Seems like VC-17 is still available from other sourc
315 Mast Hole (1) Skipper John at 11:57pm 03.03.22 Catalina 310 2/874 203126 Our new 315 has a prominent hole in the mast where the radar unit would mount. However, we d
No hot water (1) DinghySailor at 10:17pm 03.03.22 Ask All Sailors 4/588 Today I replaced the potable freshwater pump because at some point in our 4 months in the boat yard,
Catalina 310 Prop Shaft Diameter? Monheganlover at 8:03pm 03.03.22 Catalina 310 7/1060 I need to know the diameter of the prop shaft on my 2002 Catalina 310 and can't determine where to l
310 Ahr 3.2V Li batteries; too good to be true? marchem at 4:15pm 03.03.22 Musings With Maine Sail 18/2361 I came across somebody talking about combining four of these 310 Ahr, 3.2V Li cells into a 12V packa
Black Water Tank Smell Plymouth Sailor at 9:45am 03.03.22 Ask All Sailors 5/2134 Fellow sailing brethren, I recently upgraded to a larger sailboat with a full head and black water
BOGO winches are back jmce1587 at 5:30am 03.03.22 Ask All Sailors 1/431 In case anyone missed this. BOGO winch sales are back https://www.westmarine.com/sale?utm_id=ntl'u
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice (1) reuabyor at 4:41am 03.03.22 Ask All Sailors 42/3616

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New Campbell Sailer Prop (2) Tally Ho at 5:03pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
ATN mast climber tip please. SycloneDriver at 4:27pm 07.22.24 I never did climb the mast but a friend of mine did. He is in good shape but it was still a workout
Catalina 30 traviler shive Don Guillette at 4:06pm 07.22.24 You indicated that the curved track traveler effects trim and you're right but it shouldn't. The tra
New Campbell Sailer Prop SycloneDriver at 3:45pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? (1) Tally Ho at 3:40pm 07.22.24 Follow up question @matts997 and @Tally Ho You said the 280 was your first boat. What prompted the
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:40pm 07.22.24 My start battery has a switch The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 de
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:37pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understan
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? jviss at 3:30pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understand
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:28pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
To swivel or not to swivel Captain Larry-DH at 3:16pm 07.22.24 I think @dLj hit it. A swivel helps If you Are leaving your anchor down for an extended stay It
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:15pm 07.22.24 Oh, I'm very sorry! I was just being a spelling Nazi dick! :) No worries
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:15pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
2008 Hunter 33 ice box ADW-Canada at 2:50pm 07.22.24 Thanks All. I ordered a 2957 from Amazon and it fit like a glove. I also tried ordering one size s
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:47pm 07.22.24 Permeated sanitation hoses are only one of the common sources of odor on a boat. Bilges in serious
New winches install ? Project_Mayhem at 2:26pm 07.22.24 I have 40's on a 25' boat but even with them I have to use the lower gear sometimes
Fresh Water Leak Don S/V ILLusion at 2:23pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubi
2008 Hunter 33 ice box (1) kbgunn at 2:20pm 07.22.24 The trashcan on my boat is a Rubbermaid 2957.
Catalina 30 traviler shive jviss at 2:18pm 07.22.24 Thanks for that. I've never been good a spelling. I usually check it if in doubt but I got frustr
Fresh Water Leak jviss at 2:17pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubin
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 2:04pm 07.22.24 Like what @Don Guillette said: I did this on a C36, great upgrade and good value. BTW, "sheave" an

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