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Broken (Cracked) Companionway Slider Kirsten at 8:29am 05.20.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/611 Hi - I own a 2008 Hunter 45cc and my companionway slider has a crack running down the middle and I'm
H240 keel housing bracket pin locations (2) SolentHunter at 8:17am 05.20.22 Smaller Boats 8/1053 Hi guys, I've had a new keel housing bracket made up but wondering why there are 4x holes? surely o
Off to the darkside... Project_Mayhem at 6:41am 05.20.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1300 I'm going to look at a 95' Sunbird 19 with a Johnson 140 outboard this weekend (I'm still keeping th
Anyone missing their rudder Sandcut at 6:01am 05.20.22 Ask All Sailors 5/709 While driving home from the Sailing Center yesterday I found a rudder laying on the side of the road
Any recommendations on repairing or replacing the plexiglass in this front hatch window? (1) KGarvey at 5:12am 05.20.22 Ask All Sailors 5/638 205480
Progressive Insurance higgs at 5:39pm 05.19.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1758 I got an online quote from Progressive for my 1985 34 footer which is half the price of my bill from
Solar-powered vent ingramsail at 3:00pm 05.19.22 Smaller Boats 11/1506 Where would be the best to install a Solar-powered vent?
Life Jacket recommendations brockangelo at 2:41pm 05.19.22 Catalina 22 23/4278 I would like to get setup with a nicer life jacket than what I currently use, and would love some re
Does anyone recognize this knot? (1) ClassicSail at 1:48pm 05.19.22 Ask All Sailors 23/2569 It's on a topping lift, tied by a PO. I was able to reproduce it, but not in a practical way. Doe
35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 1:08pm 05.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/808 Hello, I'm looking to replace the rudder bearing on my 1990 Beneteau 35s5 tall rig fin keel. Does an
Boom end cap MKESail at 11:32am 05.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1449 Bird nest in boom. Need end cap. Ideas? First 305
daysailer1 boom needed MCQMGA at 11:24am 05.19.22 Ask An Oday Owner 3/603 I have o'day daysailer 1 in need of boom repacement. Any ideas on where I might locate a used or dam
Best way of getting a rudder for an O'Day 15 dig090 at 11:05am 05.19.22 Ask An Oday Owner 4/808 Howdy. Sorry if this a FAQ. I've done some searching on the forums and the internets to no avail.
Survey Survey Survey (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 05.19.22 Ask All Sailors 13/1693 Yesterday, @Plymouth Sailor sailor discussed the perils of having holes in the bottom of our boats.
traveller change/upgrade jimlf at 9:44am 05.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1005 does anyone know what the original traveller manufacturer for the newport n33 looking to upgrade to
question carriew at 5:34am 05.19.22 Smaller Boats 3/1217 My 1979 Catalina 25 took deck damage ( bow sprint created hole) from the winter. I will not be fixi
additional equipment for bathroom H33 de 2005 michel06440 at 5:03am 05.19.22 Mid-Size Boats 0/423 we live aboard our 2005 H33 and want to increase the storage in our bathroom. has anyone made any ad
New to forum. Precision 18 splashed! (1) Epic1969 at 8:41pm 05.18.22 Trailer Sailors 15/2234
Topping Lift HC37 DanMaine at 4:38pm 05.18.22 The Cherubini Hunters 4/778 Can someone tell me the original topping lift arrangement? I have a Dutchman on the main.
Replacing Catalina 22 ('92) Jib Sheet andypack at 11:58am 05.18.22 Trailer Sailors 3/865 I've somehow lost my jib sheet for the 75% sail. Anyone know how long it should be by default? Any s

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Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? jssailem at 7:44pm 04.11.25 :plus: For Monel rivets. Not corrosion issues.
Helm vibration JoeWhite at 7:42pm 04.11.25 Have a diver look at it or if you are able to check the propeller. I picked up a heavy plastic in
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better JoeWhite at 7:38pm 04.11.25 Sure. It is worth a try.
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better dLj at 7:36pm 04.11.25 I made covers for them using sunbrella. The material was breaking down and leaving sticky mess on t
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better JoeWhite at 7:34pm 04.11.25 I made covers for them using sunbrella. The material was breaking down and leaving sticky mess on th
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? dLj at 7:24pm 04.11.25 If the mast is down, drill and tap. If the mast is up, pop rivets. You say that there are 30 steps
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question Jan_H at 6:36pm 04.11.25 Very good suggestion @JoeWhite - get the polarity wrong and those electrolytic capacitors have a bad
Cockpit hatch slides? LouisMK at 5:48pm 04.11.25 Will definitely check this out, thanks!
Alternator Temperature Sensors dlochner at 5:14pm 04.11.25 I don't understand why you are adding a battery temp sensor? Just leave it off for LFP and save th
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? (1) garymalmgren at 5:13pm 04.11.25 If the mast is down, drill and tap. If the mast is up, pop rivets. You say that there are 30 steps.
B&R rig tuning take 1 colemj at 4:48pm 04.11.25 Does the camera mess with perspective, or is your mast actually raked forward? You don't want that.
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? dLj at 4:45pm 04.11.25 That was a great article, thank you. It answered my question about using aluminum rivets on an alu
Alternator Temperature Sensors colemj at 4:42pm 04.11.25 I'll connect an alternator temp sensor to the Battery temp input on the regulator. It will just mea
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions dLj at 4:40pm 04.11.25 Hydranet is a cloth manufactured by Dimension-Polyant. Quantum is one loft that builds sails using
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? BAD ORCA at 4:39pm 04.11.25 I did a bunch of testing re. strength. Practical Sailor. Rivets in Spars. It may be behind a pay wa
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 4:30pm 04.11.25 p.s. Hydranet is by Quantum Sails - they are who bought out Hood sails - the sails I currently have
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 4:26pm 04.11.25 I didn't have that experience with 3Di. North Sails was the most expensive of my options at the ti
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better (1) Foswick at 4:23pm 04.11.25 ... or the best of both worlds ...
Table in cabin? (3) Sunbird22358 at 4:21pm 04.11.25 The Cabin Table was standard on the 22. It sat on a removable pedestal. I found pictures of the moun
Helm vibration Believe H46 at 4:06pm 04.11.25 Next step is check sheaves and cables. Haven't yet. I am more sensitive to noticing it probably...

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