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bolt rope extrusion removal from selden mast cstonedent at 1:19pm 01.18.22 Ask All Sailors 1/383 I have a Salona 38 that came with mainsails that have bolt ropes. I am going to convert to Tides Mar
How wide is the wing on the keel of a Hunter 26.5?? Terraphobic at 11:59am 01.18.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/938 How wide is the wing on the keel of a Hunter 26.5??
35s5 replace windows steffenled at 10:32am 01.18.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/3909 Does anyone here know if replacement windows can purchased for the First 35s5?
Lower shrouds kclancy at 9:21am 01.18.22 Catalina 22 5/1240 Hey gang - I hope all of you are off to a good start to the New Year! I am going to replace my shro
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? billder99 at 8:42am 01.18.22 Ask All Sailors 65/11611 I am HOT into planning a long yearned-for "bucket list" adventure... I am 65 now, still fit and full
Coast Guard multi year renewal CYQK at 7:27am 01.18.22 Ask All Sailors 22/3144 Today was supposed to be the beginning of multi year renewals Went on the website but no option for
Trying to identify this boat (6) kgallowaypa at 7:43pm 01.17.22 Ask All Sailors 28/2650 Hello, might be a potential sailboat owner soon but I am having trouble identifying this one that ha
O'Day Sprite Rudder. Petererb at 6:49pm 01.17.22 Day Sailers 6/1966 We lost the rudder to O'Day Sprite and I have the capacity to make a new one, however need dimension
Need wiring advise on Supco Hard Start Kit for Cruisair Aircon (2) Ken13559 at 6:00pm 01.17.22 Ask All Sailors 2/689 Lately my 2KW (230V 50Hz) Genset trip when running aircon, which had never been an issue for several
Options for new main halyard AndyL at 2:01pm 01.17.22 Big Boats 8/2403 My 2004 Hunter 36 has a traditional main and currently has a very stiff main halyard that I'm guessi
Automatic Rudder Line Release patbratton at 11:13am 01.17.22 Smaller Boats 5/1055 I was looking for a cleat to replace the standard 4" one on my tiller that keeps the rudder in the d
This PhotoShop feels wrong. jssailem at 8:30am 01.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 11/1552 We all do something to make our boat look and feel her best. But what goes on in this video makes
YS Pedestal Part (1) Galind at 7:49am 01.17.22 Parts Search 3/797 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder/hub (1) Galind at 7:36am 01.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/373 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder (1) Galind at 7:31am 01.17.22 Parts Search 0/9 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
FUTURE PRICE OF EXISTING BENETEAU BOATS Bluenose at 5:26am 01.17.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1261 I wanted to get your thoughts on the impact, if any, on the closing of Beneteau in the US, both part
Sad Day RisingXphoenix1 at 12:53am 01.17.22 Ask All Sailors 3/1128 http://chryslersailing.lizards.net is Down
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California dkinzer at 7:16pm 01.16.22 Ask All Sailors 3/483 I'm wanting to charter a sailboat (probably monohull but possibly a catamaran) in the 35-40' range s
Water level Halvern at 5:33pm 01.16.22 S2 13/1784 I believe I found the water tank on my 11A, under the long berth across from setee. Where is the Wat
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade (2) Charlie98117 at 5:08pm 01.16.22 Engines and Propulsion 14/3258 I saw some others here who used the YM series raw water pump bracket to reverse the orientation so t

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Vendee Globe 2024! jssailem at 8:32am 11.08.24 Andrew, started a thread back on 19 October. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/vendee-globe.
How to rig a dinghy for a Catalina 28 jssailem at 8:23am 11.08.24 Hello @Surfside. Welcome to the Forum. It depends on the type of dinghy you carry and the conditions
cabin lightbulb change PNWE36 at 8:20am 11.08.24 Hi, it looks the same as the one in my Hunter 36. As you stated just twist counter-clockwise. shoul
P42 radar mount (1) HoosierSailor at 8:16am 11.08.24 I ended up putting mine on a ScanStrut radar pole. Easiest solution for me at this time.
P42 radar mount R Squared at 7:55am 11.08.24 The mast needs to come out of the boat. The person doing the work needs to be able to shine a light
Convert roller furling main to traditional ? David in Sandusky at 7:52am 11.08.24 Hassle: If it's set up right with a decent sail, and you know how to do it, an in mast main is less
Convert roller furling main to traditional ? R Squared at 7:49am 11.08.24 It can be done, but....... The mast will have to come out of the boat, and the slot for the furling
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII Joe at 7:27am 11.08.24 The best sailing vessel ever built. View Sail La Vie \| 1999 Catalina 36 MK II There are some known
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 11.08.24 This fall has been mild so far. I normally leave Burnham by the 3rd week of October. The stuck Amt
What must be a silly steering question Calif. Ted at 6:45am 11.08.24 Sometimes called a "hub brake" Edson calls it "Thru shaft" braking, it was used in some of their Vis
What is this doohickey in the cockpit? (1) rgranger at 5:43am 11.08.24 I think one of my economics professor talked about those.
Oil Leak kloudie1 at 5:17am 11.08.24 There is an external oil line on the port side of the block that connects to the head on the aft sid
What must be a silly steering question Tally Ho at 4:33am 11.08.24 And the wheel brake clamp will typically be inside the top of the pedestal. Requires removing the c
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII Jim Nortz at 4:06am 11.08.24 Thanks Joe. This is very helpful. It is a fin keel and has a 53 ft mast. How well does the boat hand
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Terry Cox at 3:43am 11.08.24 Our 1991 boat came with a Perko brand sea water strainer. Replaced it with same two years ago, a qua
What must be a silly steering question sailliny at 3:28am 11.08.24 The purpose of an Edson steering wheel nut is a decorative covering to allow for the removal of the
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat danstanford at 2:45am 11.08.24 The real clue about scams is when they want you to pay for something in the process for on their beh
What must be a silly steering question Richard19068 at 10:16pm 11.07.24 Do a web search for Edson Marine. They have lots of good info on their site. Noodle around until you
CNG Stove ben solomon at 7:25pm 11.07.24 Norm, Here is the adapter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186620276311?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D
322 Mooring lines don't clear anchor on roller David in Sandusky at 5:17pm 11.07.24 Shorter mooring lines will make a greater angle below the anchor.

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