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Magazine subscription renewal alert Cest La Vie at 11:46am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1469 I have been a long term subscriber to a number of sailing publications for many years. While review
Why some boat owners should never attempt DIY repairs (1) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:08am 02.03.22 Sails Call Lounge 2/684 202318
Swim ladder (1) FlimFlamII at 7:23am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1548 any suggestions for a swim ladder now that I mounted an engine on the stern?
M-25 engine issues celticray at 3:21am 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/744 I have oil leaking around speed control plate on my Universal M25 engine. Has anyone experience this
ZF 12m 2:1 Question CYQK at 3:00am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 3/450 Need a new gear for our boat.Problem is no one has a gear with 2:1 ratio available because of supply
Haul out the water V.Carter at 10:37pm 02.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1817 What's the average price to have your vessel taken out of the water? I'm in the Freeport Florida are
Hunter 216 Centerboard sailtec hydraulic ram boardman74 at 6:40pm 02.02.22 Smaller Boats 8/1177 Just purchased a 2004 Hunter 216. I am currently working thru a few small issues with the boat. Fi
Throttle controls for First 28 Cap'n Dave at 6:16pm 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/724 1982 First 28. Need to replace or repair throttle control/shifter in cockpit. Anyone got an idea whe
1985 Hunter 34 Winch Backing Plate Question (3) c07chrisjohnson at 5:08pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 18/1855 Hello Everyone, I'm in the middle of replacing the Maxwell winches on my 1985 Hunter 34 with new Le
Oh My the Moorage Costs Hello Below at 3:15pm 02.02.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1381 I think he would have some real issues transiting the ICW. Bezos Sailboat
Help to ID this type of windlass (1) cmachlan at 3:06pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 3/705 I've looked and can't seem to find an answer. This isn't a pic of my windlass, but, mine looks just
SBO Free Classified Adv's Service Don Guillette at 12:13pm 02.02.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/2653 In all the years I've been involved with SBO, and there have been many, I've never once visited that
Main Sheet line holder (1) lmddmc at 11:21am 02.02.22 Day Sailers 11/2189 Hello I have a 1965 widgeon that has a standard Horn cleat tie off for the main sheet that sit on t
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Gold70 at 9:46am 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3190 Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows. Thanks in advance...
Fuel tank Hunter 28 (2) Growl at 8:04am 02.02.22 Mid-Size Boats 1/813
To oil or varnish?! (2) Growl at 6:48pm 02.01.22 Mid-Size Boats 16/1586 My teak is looking very weathered! After sanding I am afraid there might not be a lot left would you
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated (2) Thomas Meade at 2:59pm 02.01.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1226 I have not been able to find a supplier for a new, used or place to repair hatch cover for 23 ft oda
Hunter 35.5 Dingy Davits shawanaga at 2:42pm 02.01.22 Big Boats 3/2268 Has anyone installed davits on their 35.5? What do you recommend? Did you have any issues with the d
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) fjcattleco at 10:43am 02.01.22 Parts Search 23/4064 I have a 1981 Macgregor Venture by Newport (23). The pulley wheels for the mainsail on the masthead
Aft head shower tiffricco at 8:53am 02.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/599 Hello. I have a Hunter 41 DS. Has anyone taken off the door to the aft head shower and replaced with

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Espar hydronic heating system paulheth at 10:54pm 11.10.24
Maintenance intervals jssailem at 10:53pm 11.10.24 :plus: To what you read above. It is what I did. You need a known initial point for reference. Other
Espar hydronic heating system matts997 at 8:26pm 11.10.24
Maintenance intervals Ralph Johnstone at 8:06pm 11.10.24 You might also consider finding your engine manual in the downloads of this site. Depending on your
Maintenance intervals Davidasailor26 at 7:10pm 11.10.24
New to me 78 C&C 35-1 FlyingMonkey42 at 6:21pm 11.10.24 No, that is exactly and concisely put. Thanks for all of that input. It does have a bit of a light a
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram Schwarz633 at 5:56pm 11.10.24 If you shut down the alternator, you will lose the ability to charge the start battery, which in th
Today I said goodbye to an old friend Timm R Oday25 at 5:52pm 11.10.24 My plan was to keep our Oday 25 for 4 maybe 5 years . I've window shopped thousands of boats. For no
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram dlochner at 5:41pm 11.10.24 The battery switch is a Blue Seas 5511e, which is a dual circuit Off/On switch with a 3rd "emergenc
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram Schwarz633 at 5:29pm 11.10.24 I see you have the tools to draw electrical diagrams. Pretty cool. Several thoughts. I have found
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram dlochner at 5:09pm 11.10.24 All good points, but as I stated in my post, the battery switch is a Blue Sea 5511e, which is funct
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram Project_Mayhem at 5:07pm 11.10.24 I think you are talking about the LS-10. The hull mold was made by sacrificing a T10 hull I think
New to me 78 C&C 35-1 jssailem at 5:02pm 11.10.24 Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new boat. When refitting my 50-year-old boat, my prior
Today I said goodbye to an old friend jssailem at 5:00pm 11.10.24 Sad, Happy days. Look FORWARD, sailor, you gave her a good run and a new home. Anticipate new oppor
Sewing bags for gear Project_Mayhem at 4:59pm 11.10.24 I feel like the metal will rust and will bang into stuff. The ties would be my thing, so looking f
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram jssailem at 4:51pm 11.10.24 I see you have the tools to draw electrical diagrams. Pretty cool. Several thoughts. I have found M
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram Schwarz633 at 4:49pm 11.10.24 Lots to unpack here. The most essential feature of an electrical system on a boat is the monitorin
Sewing bags for gear capta at 4:06pm 11.10.24 One of the great things about learning my trade from a couple of old Cape Horners, was the marlinspi
St Croix to Galveston capta at 3:48pm 11.10.24 Thanks capta, I appreciate your insight. My main question revolved around the westerly winds and th
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram dlochner at 3:31pm 11.10.24 I'm doing some upgrades on my 1982 Tartan 33R and decided to draw out an electrical schematic to wo

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