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Lewmar Hatch Friction Lever TomN at 2:08pm 08.25.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/3617 My friction lever on my main Lewmar hatch broke and I need to replace. I've already ordered a new o
Hunter 33.5 wiring diagram JST123 at 11:47am 08.25.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1213 I purchased a 1988 Hunter 33.5 in May. I did not recieve any wiring diagrams with the boat and have
Wiring diagram for a H33.5 JST123 at 11:38am 08.25.11 Big Boats 4/1421 I purchased a 1988 Hunter 33.5 in May. I did not recieve any wiring diagrams with the boat and have
Irene's updated projected path Witzend at 10:56am 08.25.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2552 Beware...it keeps moving back to the west, some models have it coming up the Chessy.
Autohelm ST 50 Plus ?(Raymarine) wind indicator (1) midwest at 10:35am 08.25.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/6416 I have "Authelm" wind indicator on my 1996 Catalina MKII that hopefully just needs calibration. Does
Outboard shaft length on 240 jblersch at 10:02am 08.25.11 Smaller Boats 6/2422 Time has come to replace the outboard on my 240. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the 20
what is the best wind generator iwillmott at 9:49am 08.25.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3173 I'm looking at wind and solar combined for my first time $$$ on my new-to-me legend 40.5.. Is there
End Slip hurricane prep? (1) FourPoints at 8:48am 08.25.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4127 Let me first state that I am located in Stamford CT, behind the ACE Hurricane Barrier (http://www.na
Hunter 28 Cockpit Instruments Sailmore2011 at 8:43am 08.25.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2966 Hello, I have recently purchased a 1993 Hunter 28. The cockpit instrument panel is unmarked and weat
Most Effective Configuration for "Rocker Stoppers"? Kings Gambit at 8:37am 08.25.11 Ask All Sailors 3/3066 Just spent 15 nights on the hook around Santa Cruz Island, California, so this subject is fresh on m
Any advice on securing a boat once its hauled? Captnkev25 at 8:29am 08.25.11 Ask All Sailors 17/2753 After a little back and forth I feel I should have my C25 hauled to ride out Irene. I'm located in c
New Oceanis Line Deadhead at 8:14am 08.25.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1227 What are everyone's thoughts about the new 41, 45 ' 48? I got the Beneteau Horizons E-mail the othe
Anyone have a Cat 30 Traveller Car for sale? Fragi-Le at 7:27am 08.25.11 Catalina 30 7/2576 Hi, My swivel shackle mount on my 1979 Catalina 30 traveller car is getting worn out. the main sh
Lubrication of Rudder Post Break Away at 7:17am 08.25.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1709 I was recently asked if I lubricated my rudder post on my '92 First 310 to make the wheel turn more
altenator output Roy10289 at 7:09am 08.25.11 Ask All Sailors 9/1974 I have never been very good with repair of electrical issues. Can someone advise me how I would chec
Hurricane Irene v Hurricane Bob windsock1 at 7:06am 08.25.11 Big Boats 4/1736 Many of us here in the Northeast probably remember Hurricane Bob which blew through this area 20 yea
Racing Forum Rick D at 6:49am 08.25.11 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/5390 I still think it would be nice to have a shared Racing Forum.
SoCal Sailors Rick D at 6:46am 08.25.11 Destinations 4/3032 If you have not yet heard, the April 27th 2021 (Edit to say: 2012):redface: Newport Beach to Ensenad
preparing for Irene ljo at 6:33am 08.25.11 Smaller Boats 2/1236 Our boat is on a mooring in a protected cove, but we are thinking about how we can prepare for Irene
French v Us built Beneteau's aquaholic at 6:02am 08.25.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1670 Hi everyone, first post here so please be gentle..... I have recently purchased my first Beneteau, 1

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Raw water pump. bulbcreekfarm at 7:55pm 07.10.22 "I pulled the cover on the pump, impeller looked to be intact. I turned the engine by hand and the s
Mainsail "slug" keeper jsd6410 at 7:46pm 07.10.22 Thanks all, got to the correct site to order the exact replacement for my boat recommended by Skooku
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:37pm 07.10.22 Dimensions are 14.5ft/15ft in length and approx 6ft across in widest part.
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:28pm 07.10.22 yes it looks exactly like the thistle!
Mainsail "slug" keeper JoeWhite at 7:25pm 07.10.22 I am not sure what the thread is, but you can use a screw and using a hole saw you can cut a washer
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. jssailem at 7:24pm 07.10.22 Thanks for sharing your solution.
Identification Help mulaasigirl at 7:23pm 07.10.22 it would be right on top not hidden anywhere typically? I just don't see one.
Mainsail "slug" keeper (2) SkookumZac at 6:37pm 07.10.22 Available right here on the site. Although i will endorse MastGate. I am fond of mine.
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 6:33pm 07.10.22
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Davidasailor26 at 6:29pm 07.10.22 David - If I am understanding your suggestion, the soft shackle amounts to a loop of rope at the cl
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 6:17pm 07.10.22 Capta - Thanks for the advice. I Googled foreguy and found some photos that illustrate its use. I ca
Traveler line diameter and type on 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 Bluenose at 6:13pm 07.10.22 When I took mine out and washed them according to a Good Old Boat articles them came out really good
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? DArcy at 6:13pm 07.10.22 On a 26 foot boat a foreguy isn't really necessary for a whisker pole. On bigger poles it's a good i
bulkhead angle for a new compass Grotto at 6:10pm 07.10.22 It's a B&G Vulcan 12R. I added it this year, and while we don't really know how to use it, we're ha
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Ward H at 6:02pm 07.10.22 A couple tips on installing the foresail, a pre-feeder ring helps a lot. If you don't have one you
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop (1) Ward H at 5:53pm 07.10.22 Yep, it was great meeting Jimmy last Wed. We got some good work done on his O'day, had some good co
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 5:52pm 07.10.22 207166
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Davidasailor26 at 5:50pm 07.10.22
Forward gear engaging only when RPM's revved?? capta at 5:30pm 07.10.22 It would be most helpful to know what trany, but I'd vote for adjustment at one end or the other of
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? capta at 5:26pm 07.10.22 What you need is a foreguy. Just like on a spinnaker, you need a foreguy from the end of the pole to

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