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Crimping tool for stays littlescoop at 7:18pm 10.10.11 Catalina 22 4/2116 I want to redue my plastic covers on my front and rear stays and to do that I need to undo the crimp
Repairing C27 Wet Keel Stub Ajay73 at 6:31pm 10.10.11 Mid-Size Boats 12/4798 I'm going to start cutting the top layer of fiberglass tomorrow to get at the wet wood in the keel.
84 Hunter 20-New to Me! (5) EriePhil at 6:06pm 10.10.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1251 Hello, I'll start by thanking everyone who can help as I bring this project back to the "seawort
How Often and How Far ? Squidd at 4:30pm 10.10.11 Ask All Sailors 28/3324 Not going to post a poll cause there are too many variables in the answers, but: How often do you
Fuses!! Help! (1) drock10 at 4:05pm 10.10.11 Catalina 22 38/10642 When I bought my 76 22 the panel didn't have any fuses any one know the amps I need or what kind?? I
About that keel cable Hamstersailer at 4:03pm 10.10.11 Catalina 22 5/1642 I was readying the boat for removal from the water as the season is ending. As I was cranking up th
Boat Shaking At High Speed MORNING LIGHT at 3:50pm 10.10.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/4643 i have a capri 26 with an universal m2-12 engine. cruising speed is supposed to be between 2700 to 3
Thanks Christopher Columbus Fly_H23 at 2:41pm 10.10.11 Ask All Sailors 23/3488 While out sailing today, I pondered the voyage of Christopher Columbus and his brave crew. Imagine s
Wooden Boat Show sailaway78 at 2:40pm 10.10.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1335 Any other New Orleans area sailors going to attend the wooden boat show this weekend. I plan on tak
Cost of Hunter 260/270 Options jimfrankelly at 2:31pm 10.10.11 Smaller Boats 1/1210 Does anyone have the approximate prices that were charged for such options as furling, the wheel, di
Recommended standing rigging specialist in Seattle area? Jared1048 at 1:01pm 10.10.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/4021 I'd like to start a replacement schedule for the standing rigging on my 85 Hunter 31. Rather not jus
Jiffy Reefing Question drumbeater at 12:55pm 10.10.11 Smaller Boats 17/7454 My H22 has this system installed but I've never used it. The hook at the front of the boom is there,
Main down haul? Sea22 at 12:09pm 10.10.11 Catalina 22 8/3909 I finally got the boat out of dry dock and got out sailing last week on one of our local lakes.
V222 Shake Down Trip Rudder Nonsense at 12:05pm 10.10.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2793 As a new member, but old lurker, I thought I'd say howdy now that I'm a Macgregor/Venture owner. Af
Shore power outlet/Plug smitheng at 8:48am 10.10.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1219 I have an ODay 272 and would like to add a 120 Volt shore Power connector. I was wondering where ODa
Winter Storage tgrass462 at 8:25am 10.10.11 Smaller Boats 5/1696 For the first time I'm considering storing GH III (H-260) on the trailer with the mast UP. I've been
Draining Fuel GNUCKS at 8:21am 10.10.11 Ask All Sailors 15/2608 Anyone have a good way to get dirty fuel out of an Islander 30?
Making new bimini, dodger, etc... sailingguy2005 at 7:50am 10.10.11 Ask All Sailors 12/9052 I am planning on replacing my old dodger and bimini and making new ones myself. I need a good sewin
Better Bilge Pump for Pearson 31-II Bewitched at 7:45am 10.10.11 Pearson 5/4317 I've installed a Rule bilge pump and the water sensor works at stated. However, the sensor doesn't
Broken AC valve or not? Rag Bagger at 6:12am 10.10.11 Catalina 30 1/1298 I was doing some preventative maintenance this weekend and came upon a problem I could use some advi

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Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! Johann at 12:34pm 10.29.22 When I connected my ST60 wind and tridata to STng via the 5 way E22158 kit, and also connected my SP
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Tally Ho at 12:28pm 10.29.22
O'Day 39 mast step sail sfbay at 12:13pm 10.29.22 Hopefully the forum can help. In the meantime, suggest contacting RigRite for a mast step and replac
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Qorgyle at 11:19am 10.29.22 Congrats and enjoy! Definitely post some photos when you get a chance, would love to see that interi
Rudder Bearing and Steering Quadrant (2) Rich Stidger at 10:51am 10.29.22 I have a 1997 h40.5. I have had about 3/32" of play in the lower bearing since 2003. It has not in
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 10:37am 10.29.22 The new launch target date is... Monday, Nov. 14 at 12:07 a.m. EST Hurricane Ian killed the last
Teak Cockpit Panels on My 2000 Oceanis 461 Ralph Johnstone at 9:57am 10.29.22 :worthless:
Knot Transducer Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 10.29.22 Is that right? Well, maybe that explains it lol And here you thought you were ready for the Ameri
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit flightlead404 at 8:41am 10.29.22 I had something like #2 on my Ranger 29, which had no anchor locker, windless or bow roller. It wa
Looking at an s2 7.9 Jumpstart at 8:26am 10.29.22 If it is the fixed keel it will have a double spreader rig. Could it be a S2 27 which looks like the
Recommended anchor for Hunter 50 sail sfbay at 8:18am 10.29.22 Recommend a minimm 60 lbs (27.2 kg). That is what is on my Hunter 46.........a Manson Supreme 60 lb
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase dLj at 8:12am 10.29.22 I might take you up on the offer! More than likely next year though Not up for a Halloween cruise?
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 8:10am 10.29.22 Congrats on the new boat! Sail and enjoy! Just an aside, perhaps, but I live not overly far from wa
Yanmar 3YM30 Engine oil Hello Below at 8:05am 10.29.22 Or, you may be able to insert your vacuum hose into the very rear of the oil sump by wiggling it do
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase dLj at 7:36am 10.29.22 Congrats on the new boat! Sail and enjoy! Just an aside, perhaps, but I live not overly far from wal
Question about repair of fold-down swim step on Hunter 36 AndyL at 7:22am 10.29.22 Thanks - that sounds like the best option. I'll make a new hole and fill the old damaged hole.
Looking at an s2 7.9 SailingLoto at 6:34am 10.29.22 We used to cruise in company with a couple that cruised their 7.9 a lot. It's a minimalist interior
Looking at an s2 7.9 SailingLoto at 6:32am 10.29.22
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit shemandr at 6:30am 10.29.22 I had something like #2 on my Ranger 29, which had no anchor locker, windless or bow roller. It was
Yanmar 3YM30 Engine oil (1) RoyS at 6:21am 10.29.22 :plus: You have to suck it out so you never get all of it. I'm looking into replacing the plug with

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