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bulkhead pete dery at 5:47am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2068 I've recently discovered dry rot in my bulkhead, it is an oday 25, any suggestions on how to repair
Sun Shade Andrew L at 5:28am 10.03.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1350 I recently ( May, 2010) , bought a 1984 Hunter 22 ; it's in good shape all around for the age.
my entry! stevern at 2:36am 10.03.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1503 A big HI! for all sailors and others. This is my entry in this fantastic forum . I'm sure to appreci
Anchor chain overhaul-product review Endurance2010 at 9:41pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 1/1317 I recently took the task of overhauling my very rusty 30 year old anchor chain, in lieu of spending
Just For Fun... Sail Trim Evaluation (1) Rick D at 9:22pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5612 This is just for fun. I was looking over some photos of last year's Ensenada, Baja Mx race and I fou
What's wrong with wire halyards? kpgraci at 9:20pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 12/4839 I have a wire to rope halyard on the main, the jib is all rope - I assume because the wire broke and
Jib/Genoa size vs power Geoff K at 8:50pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/6239 How much difference in forward force is added by making the headsail larger? I know everyone says bi
Raritan PHC: Intake from fresh water (not thru-hull)? niku at 7:18pm 10.02.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/4224 I recently purchased a Raritan PHC toilet for my 26' sailboat, and I have an installation question.
beneteau 37 AJL at 6:20pm 10.02.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1793 What do owners think about this Boat. Heavy weather, comfort, speed.? I'm trying to decide between a
Lancer keel and ballast kdm005 at 6:11pm 10.02.10 Lancer 1/2216 Does anyone know how the keel is set in a 1975 L25 . How the ballast was mounted in the keel
Where's the bilge? jfrench at 5:28pm 10.02.10 Catalina 22 2/2104 Here's a newbie question for you. Where do I place a bilge pump in A Catalina 22? And what's the bes
Looking for 18 x 1.5" ss wood screws. caguy at 4:17pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2233 I need 6 #18x1 1/2'' ss wood screws for the new mast hinged base. I tried calling Catalina and he ha
Hunter 356 vrs Hunter 36 Charlie L at 1:48pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 12/10442 I am currently looking at a Hunter 356. I checked the specifications and could not find any differe
Blog sites Merry Prankster at 1:06pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2017 I am shortly (within 30 days) moving on to my boat and starting on my life cruise. I am wondering i
Fixed Port Removal on Irwin 37 MKI stevee9259 at 10:24am 10.02.10 Irwin 3/3299 We're trying to remove the four original fixed windows from our 1976 Irwin 37. They have riveted alu
DIY speaker mounts (5) Joe A. at 9:56am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2632 A friend suggested I post the info and pics on my boat speakers. I didn't want to cut holes in my bu
Poll: How rough is too rough for you? Ken13569 at 9:33am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 27/6027 I'll try this way: How rough do conditions get before you say "Enough already!" How do you decide
Stepping the Mast titlestdan at 9:29am 10.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1710 I have a 1982 Hunter 25 that I just bought which is setting on a trailer. Has anyone had any experin
Fuel tank and water tank vents. s/v John Galt at 9:23am 10.02.10 Columbia 1/2323 Can any one tell me where the fuel tank vent goes to? I have a Columbia 41 Center-cockpit with a 10
Time has come - 12 more days Jim Seamans at 9:14am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 32/5306 As of today, Java our H356 is ready to head south. Everything that can be done is done. Waiting on

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Gas storage in dock box (1) Crusty Ol Salt at 1:25pm 06.24.22 I was looking for information on dock boxes and came across this. I would also suggest reading your
Starting my LFP build. (1) Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 06.24.22 You think it looks like a model? You been reading the wrong magazines.... Battery Magazine he data
Battery for Tank Watch Ralph Johnstone at 12:44pm 06.24.22 I'd replace it with a system that uses sensors that are attached to the outside of the tank. I ha
I sailed a Sunfish! MikeHoncho at 12:37pm 06.24.22
Dock line noise. Ralph Johnstone at 12:35pm 06.24.22 creaking/groaning? If it's the result of friction on the hull, try a few drops of liquid hand soa
37.5 Anchor locker Latch bar svblackcloud at 12:26pm 06.24.22 Is it either of these 2?: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=376&c=8&p=55082 https://shop.
Bimini mount solar panel install advice Secret sail at 12:21pm 06.24.22
Piling Extensions Rick Webb at 12:11pm 06.24.22 Generally, you are much better off anchored out rather than in a marina banging into pilings.
Alberg Daystar 22' Epic1969 at 12:00pm 06.24.22 Has anyone here ever sailed one of these? https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/alberg-22 There is on
Piling Extensions ggrizzard at 11:46am 06.24.22 I've lived in Florida for 40 years, been in several marinas from Pensacola to Ft. Meyers and Miami t
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help Marmalade at 10:35am 06.24.22 Good Luck! Exciting month to be on Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. BYC Mackinac Race starts in Port
1985 Pearson 303 odaydokay at 10:27am 06.24.22 Injectors can be re-built. Did so on my Universal M12 in 1995 after previous owner overheated engin
37.5 Anchor locker Latch bar Dave Groshong at 9:05am 06.24.22 Is it either of these 2?: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=376&c=8&p=55082 https://shop.h
1985 Pearson 303 Old Fashioned at 8:27am 06.24.22 If they didn't care for the motor... then the rest of the boat is likely a mess too. Run.
Dock line noise. Hello Below at 8:08am 06.24.22 The most effective treatment is Nic Wax water replant treatment. It soaks, replaces the spinning lu
Battery for Tank Watch Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:49am 06.24.22 I wouldn't try to re-activate the TankWatch...I'd replace it with a system that uses sensors that ar
Thetford / Tecma Comfort Mate waste valve (joker) replacement Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:44am 06.24.22 One more possibility: The Italian mfr who originally made Tecma wasn't impressed with Thetford's v
Tass fittings and sea water..... JamesG161 at 7:20am 06.24.22 Nice unit and well laid out for access to allow service. The heat exchanger for raw water is made f
37.5 Anchor locker Latch bar svblackcloud at 7:20am 06.24.22 Can you please post a photo of what you have? It's a 3/8 diameter stainless bar 10" long with two
37.5 Anchor locker Latch bar sail sfbay at 6:49am 06.24.22 Can you please post a photo of what you have?

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