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SailingLoto at 8:02am 05.30.22
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Hi I am looking for suggestions on using a sealant for sealing a swing keel centerboard pivot bolt.
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I have a 306 Hunter 2003 with a furling system for the jib. I was wonderig if i can adjust de foare
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can anyone. confirm the size? M14 is too small and M16 is too large.
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First I want to thank all of the Warriors who have served in our Armed Forces. I was recently asked
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Need opinions on possible purchase of a sailboat. I am looking at the possible purchase of a 1968 J
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Hello friends! I just upgraded to an 87 Hunter 26.5. The boat has an origo 2000 single burner stove
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Hello. I will soon buy a sailboat, in the 22-foot range, and will have to single-hand it often. With
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:33pm 05.29.22
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Quick and easy. How often do you test yours? Annually? Semi Annually kind of a spring fall thing?
shanker at 8:00pm 05.29.22
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new to me Hunter 29.5 and I'm wondering where the zincs are located? it's a 95 and has a Yanmar. I d
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i recently replaced our original jib roller reefer with a new Harken roller reefing system. the main
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hi all, newbie hear, have an oceanis 50, 2010, the shower in the master cabin wont pump out,
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kgray9 at 4:08am 05.29.22
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Hello all! I bought a widgeon this spring, and have used it several times. The centerboard gets ja
Mika1 at 7:39pm 05.28.22
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A write-up of how I mounted the windlass on my 37.5 has been humbly submitted to the owner mods for
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Today I stated the process of installing a Balmar 60 series 100 amp alternator onto my Yanmar 3ym20.

Recent Replies

Crazy Dave not taking phone calls ATM
jssailem at 10:03am 06.05.25
:biggrin:Tis the season @Crazy Dave Condon.
Reefing point?
PaulK at 9:51am 06.05.25
P.S. we hardly ever bother tying off the reefing points. The tack and clew cringles are what reef th
Bow chocks or Fairleads on H36 for guiding lines while on a mooring buoy
PNWE36 at 9:45am 06.05.25
I have a 356 (same setup) and usually just run the line from the mooring to one side. Recently boug
Bow chocks or Fairleads on H36 for guiding lines while on a mooring buoy   (2)
PNWE36 at 9:42am 06.05.25
Photos of your current set up would help us help you. Attached is the best picture I have right no
First sail complete....sort of
Project_Mayhem at 9:22am 06.05.25
Every boat is going to take a different amount of time to setup and launch. Ramps and tow vehicles p
Volvo penta 2002 marine diesel twin cylinder starter
jssailem at 8:55am 06.05.25
Do you bolt the starter onto the engine block? If so at least the starter metal outside is grounded
Compression Block and Mast Step
jssailem at 8:49am 06.05.25
A mast step on the cabin deck is usually screwed or bolted in place. Removing the mast step gives yo
Problems
Project_Mayhem at 8:18am 06.05.25
To protect the hull from the rudder, I'd use a rubber rub/mat with a slit in the middle for the rudd
Bow chocks or Fairleads on H36 for guiding lines while on a mooring buoy
jssailem at 7:49am 06.05.25
All boats are affected by tide and wind. Tide tends to be constant and the boat will go one way or t
Problems
SteveHughessails at 7:42am 06.05.25
Our hatch fits into the back port corner. Our rudder has never been lifted into the vessel. We alway
Wind Instrument Wiring Question
LLoyd B at 7:41am 06.05.25
Has the boatyard offered compensation? Did you verify voltage before you turned the power back on? I
Shelf pins?
Project_Mayhem at 7:40am 06.05.25
I believe the holes on my 94 C30's shelf are either 3/8 or 1/2". I can check for you this weekend
Problems
patrickfarley at 7:27am 06.05.25
Get Wet Organizer is a great idea. I will get a couple this week. Hatch is full size and I need i
Has Anyone Installed the CD Heavy Duty Gate Stanchion on their New Design?
...3TacksontheWater at 6:50am 06.05.25
Thanks for the input Gene. I was leaning in that direction and placed the order for the lifelines sa
First sail complete....sort of
mermike at 6:10am 06.05.25
I had the boom above the notch in the mast and wonder if it should have been below. The boom goe
Hurricane Season 2025
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:03am 06.05.25
The number of storms that actually occur is irrelevant. If there is only one storm in any particula
Bow chocks or Fairleads on H36 for guiding lines while on a mooring buoy
shemandr at 5:53am 06.05.25
To make it worse the 356 (36) sails around on its anchor a bit. Our anchor line ran from the windle
Help! Cracking on deck of 2010 Hunter 33
seadaddler at 4:44am 06.05.25
My 07 H- 36 has many cracks all over
water pressure issue
seadaddler at 4:40am 06.05.25
Screens clogged at where lines go into water heater and. That what did and the screens needed clean
First sail complete....sort of
jssailem at 3:24am 06.05.25
When I had my M15 it took about 30 minutes to rig and splash it there was no one else at the launch

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