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H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer flightlead404 at 4:56pm 09.12.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1056 In preparation for heading south again this winter I'm starting to plan adding some jacklines and a
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Trailer Tongue Question (1) Skipper J at 2:11pm 09.12.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1269 Hi, I am wondering what this spring-loaded handle on the trailer does. It doesn't seem to be attache
2022 Golden Globe Around the World Race Leeward Rail at 1:49pm 09.12.22 Ask All Sailors 2/820 Golden Globe Race is on again! The Golden Globe Race, is a single handed, race around the world. It
Leaky Hull? Marc Ridenour at 1:28pm 09.12.22 Day Sailers 4/1788 I have a DS22. We recently left it moored for 5 days and when we pulled it, there was a tremendous a
Hatch handles Fudsdad at 12:47pm 09.12.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1172 Does anyone know where I can get hatch handles for my Catalina 36 please?
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Bavaria Rail Tracks - New vs Old CruiserS at 12:08pm 09.12.22 Ask All Sailors 3/447 Hi good evening, I have a question regarding the Bavaria NC-Series rail-tracks. Currently I own a
New mast came with wrong base (1) novodka44 at 11:54am 09.12.22 Smaller Boats 8/1141 My Hunter 235 mast arrived and the base is not the same as the old mast. The smaller base came with
Volvo Mechanic SherryC at 11:13am 09.12.22 Engines and Propulsion 3/993 Does anyone know a good Volvo Penta mechanic for my 1993 Beneteau sailboat engine in the Sarasota/Ve
Bug screens for Beneteau 38 SherryC at 11:09am 09.12.22 Ask All Sailors 2/551 I am having trouble locating a source to purchase or repair my window bug screens. Ideas?
Thru-Hull for direct flushing the head contemplation... jonelli at 10:06am 09.12.22 Catalina 30 7/1772 Does anybody actually use this thru-hull? I've been been thinking about all my thru hulls, and cons
Lewmar winches on 77 Pearson 26 ChrisHunter at 6:25am 09.12.22 Pearson 5/2220 Can anyone tell me the model of the Lewmar winches on a 1977 Pearson 26. They need to be rebuilt o
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H41DS heater venting Nachismo at 6:28pm 09.11.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/737
Going back to sailing 60 years later Ted Dorman at 5:43pm 09.11.22 Seaward 7/3097 My new to me Seaward 25 has been patiently waiting for me for two years. (totally unavoidable life
Hunter 19-2 centerboard shim material massnspace at 3:37pm 09.11.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/517 The boat is a Hunter 19-2 trailer sailor. The problem is the shims that stabilize the centerboard a
Gloucester 22 Centerboard (1) BfrankenVABeach at 3:27pm 09.11.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1494 Have had a long journey with this Centerboard. Need to disconnect the one hanging down. Any sugges
Anchor Chain (1) 4Winds at 1:38pm 09.11.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3366 I'm trying to identify the grade of chain on a recently acquired 2005 Hunter 33, < 15000lb. The prio
Ticklers 2 OLD PIRATES at 1:22pm 09.11.22 Catalina 310 5/1688 Does anyone happen to know where the Ticklers go on a Furling main sail. I'm about to remove my sail

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Any thoughts on why this is corroding? jssailem at 5:46am 08.17.25 The safety wire approach is a bit overkill. In 2015 this question was asked and answered. https://
Hunter 340 - correct mast rake sailcapt340 at 5:17am 08.17.25 Mark, I sent you a PM. Files were large so multiple.
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? Joe at 4:47am 08.17.25 In my 40 plus years of sailboat ownership I've never had a turnbuckle unscrew itself. The wire is o
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? Joe at 4:21am 08.17.25 As long as no one touches it or something heavy slides into it I think you're okay to leave the boat
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? dlochner at 4:08am 08.17.25 I'd replace it or remove it and glass over the hole. Both jobs require the boat to be hauled.
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 1:34am 08.17.25 I think therefore I am - I think.
Outhaul and traveler basic help please morbidfollower at 10:51pm 08.16.25 I just use a cheap electric remote controlled winch that's attached to my trailer hitch and step it
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? Project_Mayhem at 9:54pm 08.16.25 Thank you for a very informative post @Stu Jackson I turned off my battery selector switch, put on
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? (1) BAD ORCA at 8:32pm 08.16.25 Curiously, I've been moving away from rings and towards wire over time. It seems easier to deal wit
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? BAD ORCA at 8:26pm 08.16.25 Have you considered stainless split rings? They're inexpensive, simpler to use, and reusable. That'
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? BAD ORCA at 8:21pm 08.16.25 I use Wrap Pins. Quick and easy. No tools needed. https://defender.com/en_us/c-s-johnson-hook-and-
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? thinwater at 7:32pm 08.16.25 The Catalina web site says the threads inside the turnbuckle are bronze to prevent seizing. They are
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? Rick Webb at 7:04pm 08.16.25 It maybe stainless-steel safety wire, just not a high grade of stainless steel. I'm trying to figur
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 6:34pm 08.16.25 My dear departed father gave me that cartoon many years ago. I still have it. My father bought th
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? JoeWhite at 6:28pm 08.16.25 Remove the wire and use split rings or cutter pins and wrap with tape or put canvas around it.
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation (2) mermike at 5:39pm 08.16.25 I motored from Rugged Point to Queen Cove in Esperanza Inlet today. With 5 knots of wind the iron ge
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? dlochner at 5:38pm 08.16.25 Stainless wire is often 18-8 or 304, which aren't as corrosion-resistant as 316 (which the turnbuck
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? Tedd at 5:12pm 08.16.25 Stainless wire is often 18-8 or 304, which aren't as corrosion-resistant as 316 (which the turnbuckl
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? marcham at 5:08pm 08.16.25 Either monel wire or 316 tig welding rod works great....
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? marcham at 5:05pm 08.16.25 Wrong type of wire... Never seen a turnbuckle locked like that.... use monel wire or 316 tig welding

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