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Keel Damage (2) Rasselas36 at 2:36pm 07.25.22 Big Boats 10/1936 It has been 4 years since my last haulout and bottom paint. Today I was hauled out and shocked to se
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 2:18pm 07.25.22 Trailer Sailors 13/6110 I am trying to find a Tohatsu 6 HP Sail Pro and there are none to be found. Then a guy tells me the
6 HP Mercury made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 2:16pm 07.25.22 Engines and Propulsion 3/698 I'm trying to buy a Tohatsu 6 HP Sail Pro and there are none to be found. Then a guy tells me that M
Haul out, bottom paint Giro at 1:35pm 07.25.22 Ask All Sailors 12/3351 Hello all: The boatyard marina where we have been tenants for the last four years has quoted me a pr
Solar for H34 (1) Charlie98117 at 11:57am 07.25.22 Big Boats 9/1645 I want to put solar on my H34 to extend my time at anchor. I don't like the dodger since its often
Spinnaker Halyard. Paulam at 9:47am 07.25.22 Ask All Sailors 5/1308 I was out the other day - let out the Genoa but the didn't come out all the way looked liked a coupl
Stopping engine Paulam at 9:39am 07.25.22 Ask All Sailors 36/3758 My 1987 MK 1 36 with Universal Model S 25. I have been turning key off then pulling handle (decompre
How soon is to soon? Allowishish at 9:02am 07.25.22 Ask All Sailors 23/2295 My wife and I have "set a date" (2 1/2 years out) and are starting the process of finding the "bigg
Lake Montauk NYSail at 7:48am 07.25.22 Destinations 8/2989
Catalina 380 lift/Davit for Dinghy shea0613 at 6:52am 07.25.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1418 Hi All, I'm reaching out for some guidance/experience with procuring and using a lift system for my
stormy chi=mac jon hansen at 2:11am 07.25.22 Racing 6/1738 a j111 (36') showed the big dogs how it's done stock video iPgfRANKFjI
Beneteau 461 furling Gennaker info required. Harle000 at 5:59pm 07.24.22 Ask All Sailors 3/450 is It possible to have a furling Gennaker on 461; or must I use one with a sock? Any help appreciate
Need Help, Mast Plate Broken Hunter 460 (3) ccw505 at 2:44pm 07.24.22 Big Boats 6/1291 Hi All! Hoping you all can help out with this issue. The plate around the mast attaching to the deck
Remove hard plastic side panels in Hunter 306/2003 Brinky63 at 2:04pm 07.24.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1065 I need access behind the starboard side hard plastic panel. not able to find any info on removing th
Need Help With NEW UK Mainsail fit/shape (3) ice breaker at 1:21pm 07.24.22 Big Boats 12/1485 I placed an order for new UK sails last fall and received them June 1. The jib looks great and has
Valid Insurance ? ? ? ? ? (3) Ralph Johnstone at 11:21am 07.24.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1050 @G Man recently started a conversation on being asked to prove you carry sufficient insurance to gai
Mast height - Beneteau 331 Bluenose at 7:31am 07.24.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/871 Hello all, I need to replace my topping lift on my B331. Does anyone know the height of the mast so
YSB 8hp water mixer assy (1) furdui at 3:11am 07.24.22 Yamaha 0/939 Suggestion for a cheap replacement,less then AUD120,316 pipe fittings 1-1/2 BSP plus exhaust RED sea
Main sheet line Hunter 326 (2) RobAL at 1:33am 07.24.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1599 My mainsail sheet line has been set up as in the attached photo from when I purchased the boat. I no
Murdered 170 Centerboard (1) rcairflyer at 7:50pm 07.23.22 Day Sailers 10/1724 The lifting point on the centerboard gave way - seems to have torn out. It was patched up, but not

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Recommissioning head and holding tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:33am 08.11.25 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress First, thanks for being such a great source of information for so many ye
Electrical panel rebuild BigEasy at 9:31am 08.11.25 Nice!. Initially thought that you had burned outline of the boat on the panel. Look forward to se
Holding tank replacement BAD ORCA at 9:04am 08.11.25 Search ronco-plastics.com the only tanks suggested by Peggy Hall. Search this site. After 12 years
Electrical panel rebuild fred1diver at 9:00am 08.11.25
Electrical panel rebuild BAD ORCA at 8:57am 08.11.25 Hello all Had a busy day on the boat today. mainly worked on making a new wall panel that includes
Recommissioning head and holding tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:48am 08.11.25 Nope...doesn't hurt a thing...it's what yards use. --Peggie
Electrical panel rebuild fred1diver at 8:38am 08.11.25 very good point, about 20-45 minute drive depending on traffic
Electrical panel rebuild jssailem at 8:37am 08.11.25 You, at least, do not live 250 miles from your boat. That is better planning on your part..
Electrical panel rebuild fred1diver at 8:29am 08.11.25 Not retired, but work, kids, grandkids, running my small canvas business, and the most important is
Electrical panel rebuild jssailem at 8:23am 08.11.25 I am finally retired, but I still have to schedule time to work on the boat. Then it gets delayed, a
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Tally Ho at 8:21am 08.11.25 I replaced my shaft and coupling one year, but kept the traditional stuffing box. I did renew the
Electrical panel rebuild fred1diver at 8:19am 08.11.25 So true
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Ralph Johnstone at 8:19am 08.11.25 The reason I added a spacer in the coupling was to deal with two other issues, Can you ad more de
Electrical panel rebuild Timm R Oday25 at 8:13am 08.11.25 Ironic as I've slowly been doing much the same work .It's a shame gainful employment is taking up so
Mid boom traveler use? Timm R Oday25 at 8:10am 08.11.25 When I brought our Oday 25 home , one of the first things I noticed was the traveler mounted in the
Mid boom traveler use? Tomek at 7:05am 08.11.25 A lot depends on the design and size of the boat. On my boat there are 9 lines that control the main
Rub rail making noise NoReverse at 5:57am 08.11.25 I have a 2011 Hunter 50 AC. Next to one of the cleats on the port side, it appears the rub rail may
Electrical panel rebuild jssailem at 5:54am 08.11.25
Fiberglass rudder from Catalina Direct ...3TacksontheWater at 5:06am 08.11.25 Just to chime in on the rudder craft. Mine actually warped in the sun and now has a curve to it tha
Electrical panel rebuild dLj at 4:56am 08.11.25 For the pic of our boat, I used the line drawing from sailboat data, copied the image, printed it o

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