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End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 7:10am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 16/1259 I learned a "new" trick this fall when removing the main in very strong winds the day before crane-o
Wood Battens install (2) william24424 at 6:52am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 13/745 I'm looking to rip out the fabric in the bow berth and install a similar light colored wood strips t
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? (1) mesmith1122 at 6:08am 10.25.21 Big Boats 7/1038
H280 (1996) Survey Questions Keel Bolt Torque and Inspection Crusty Ol Salt at 7:29pm 10.24.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/442 Prior to purchasing the Prometheus I had a survey completed. I have completed all the "A" items th
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 5:11pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/759 I'm thinking that I should have known a little bit more about basic plumbing. Last winter, I replac
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? dlochner at 3:17pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1606 The topic heading says it all. There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl.
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? (2) rcompton at 2:28pm 10.24.21 S2 1/646 Recently got a 1978 S2 Yachts 8.0b and the harbor requires that I install an automatic bilge pump.
Thanksgiving and Christmas (1) Brian D at 12:42pm 10.24.21 Sails Call Lounge 13/789 199491
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 12:24pm 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1345 I saw this originally on Twitter, but now a story from one of our local TV stations about problems o
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank WasabiRush at 9:03am 10.24.21 Big Boats 5/618 How do you drain the hot water tank? I have a hose to connect to the drain, but I don't see how to r
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... (1) VT Fitz at 7:36am 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 8/763 Earlier this season, the DC light fixture in the head on our '07 Hunter 27 got a little finicky. So
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:10am 10.24.21 Big Boats 26/1931 In my new to me 1986 Hunter 34 owned about 2.5 months now. Happy and Bummed.. out for the day with
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C D_Bosh at 6:38am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/661 Our boat has been on the hard of two years as we have been planning to replace the prop shaft (drive
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c D_Bosh at 6:08am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/380 Hello, I was wondering if anyone on here happens to know what the length of the propeller shaft is f
What is this? (1) Rabe at 8:15pm 10.23.21 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1576 Saw this today as I was removing my batteries. The center is a negative cable, but the other termi
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail John Marrone at 2:55pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 13/1437 I sear at these Lazy Jacks every time I try to raise the Main wail. I go to wind, roll the Furling o
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip (2) John Marrone at 2:46pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 6/1322 Well, it has taken many trips to mechanics, dealers and the internet to finally find a device that d
Port leaks CliffM at 9:36am 10.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1280 I have a 2000 311 and one of my Lewmar opening ports is leaking when it rains or I hose off the boat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. (1) FOLLOWING SEAS at 8:00am 10.23.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/662 I am looking to replace this rail with an larger one to accommodate a NAVPOD like component. I have
New Outboard on Order (7) patbratton at 5:42am 10.23.21 Smaller Boats 11/1490 I have decided to pull my Honda 8 hp outboard and work on it at home. I am getting a Mercury 5 hp pr

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M-12 Oil Change Davidasailor26 at 6:38pm 03.21.24 It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:30pm 03.21.24 Ted; Everyone so far has been trying to answer your question in a vacuum. You have to provide info
M-12 Oil Change Richard19068 at 6:27pm 03.21.24 It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a
M-12 Oil Change Richard19068 at 6:26pm 03.21.24 Unless there is a existing hose from the oil pan to attach a pump to, or you can access the drain pl
M-12 Oil Change JoeWhite at 6:23pm 03.21.24 It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose an
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Richard19068 at 6:21pm 03.21.24 I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AG
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. NYSail at 5:43pm 03.21.24
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? shemandr at 5:06pm 03.21.24
Looking at a 373 shemandr at 5:01pm 03.21.24 ... Our biggest hurdle was how to get the dog into the dinghy... Yet another reason for a scoop t
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? heritage at 5:00pm 03.21.24 Bahia Honda State Park has a boat ramp and is a great spot for snorkeling and swimming. I would cal
Looking at a 373 JHorr at 4:16pm 03.21.24 We've been away from sailing for about 4 years, got caught up with trailer boats and had a great ru
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question ...3TacksontheWater at 4:02pm 03.21.24 Thank you MaryEllaRose! I picked up a Milwaukee Hard Metal Index last night and started at 1/16 and
Rode for Desolation Sound leo310 at 3:44pm 03.21.24 I have been sailing around Desolation Sound for many years as it only 3 hour away. We use 100 feet c
Marine insurance dmax at 3:04pm 03.21.24 Switched from Boat US/Geico to Progresive, better price. No claims though.
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? shemandr at 3:02pm 03.21.24 I don't think I would consider Hawk Channel ocean sailing. Large swells are broken by the reef. Yo
321 Rudder Play - Parts (2) joker460 at 2:18pm 03.21.24 Most Oceanis Beneteau rudders are designed the same way. There many videos showing what needs to be
bow stemhead 351 (2) Claude L.-Auger at 2:05pm 03.21.24 Same thing happened in summer of 2021 to a friend who owns an Oceanis 321. What broke in 2 was the
Marine insurance kloudie1 at 1:57pm 03.21.24 Progressive here too. I am happy with the Gulf Coast coverage.. ~$1500 up to 75 miles offshore..
Marine insurance Project_Mayhem at 1:35pm 03.21.24 Progressive has had a pretty good reputation. I'm pretty happy with it. A few members that have made
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? dlochner at 1:28pm 03.21.24 2. I am outfitting Ziggy now with all of the ocean basics I can. We just added an auto tiller, Garm

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