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MODIFICATIONS TO MY B331 DUE TO HEALTH REASONS Bluenose at 3:31pm 09.28.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/801 Hello all, I thought I would share my new plans for my Beneteau 331. I recently have been diagnosed
Inavx Help yoms1984 at 1:13pm 09.28.21 Ask All Sailors 5/862 I have received a Actisense W2k-1 to use with my Ipad. The W2k-1 is installed on my NMEA 2000 netwo
When is diesel fuel too old? shank at 11:32am 09.28.21 Ask All Sailors 51/5950 I have a small sailboat with a Universal 5411 that uses only about 1/4 tank per summer. I fill the t
Yet another LiFePo4 query LeslieTroyer at 10:31am 09.28.21 Musings With Maine Sail 14/4384 If I switch to Lithium chemistry and charging profiles, and have 2ACRs feeding the start and windlas
Got my Cat 30 5 weeks ago. glory30 at 9:35am 09.28.21 Catalina 30 4/1024 I just wanted to say hello. I just got Hull 46 w original a4 I love when people say they must have d
Honda BF50 constantly dies anduff at 7:48am 09.28.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/1199 Just purchased a MacG 26x with a Honda BF50 outboard. Took it out a few times motoring only while we
H326 Boom Bag blues stuendan at 10:21pm 09.27.21 Mid-Size Boats 4/587 How on earth are you to unzip/zip up the boom bag at the arch end of the boom, from within the cockp
Hunter 376 cracks around chain plates? (2) TheFinn at 9:35pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/816 Hello forum! I'm new with Hunter and was looking to buy a used 376 from 1997. As I was inspecting th
Found out why my alternator wasn't putting out current ... (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:35pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 7/728 198719 Disconnected the ring from the stud and the cable just slid out without any resistance. Und
Adding kayak to sailboat (3) jssailem at 6:00pm 09.27.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 22/2131 Getting ready for my Fall PacNW sail. Moved the kayak up from the house. Installed a pair of holder
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? (8) Scuppers at 5:24pm 09.27.21 Day Sailers 17/2712 Happy Sails to All ... new to the forum as of yesterday ... because I recently purchased a 1999 H170
Indoor/Outdoor marine speakers HeatherE at 4:36pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2127 Hi, does anyone have suggestions for mid range in/outdoor marine speakers? Mid range, nothing too fa
1994 Hunter 40.5 price new BigDawgz at 4:20pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/986 Does anyone know what the 40.5 Legend sold for new, back in 1994? I'm trying to identify the deprec
Water system hoses and connectors (2) Udi at 2:30pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/622 Recently I replaced the drinking water pump in my Hunter 45. I have to connect an accumulator to the
Panda 6 KW generator / Yanmar 4JH4E oil grade wyctoronto at 11:56am 09.27.21 Big Boats 6/1457 Hello The PO has been using 15/40 oil. We are on the Great Lakes (Ontario). What do others use for t
Difference between Tohatsu 6hp Sail Pro vs Non-Sail Pro AndreInPortland at 11:09am 09.27.21 Catalina 22 8/5250 Hey all, I purchased a new Tohatsu 6hp long-shaft outboard a year ago (Model MFS6CL, 20" shaft). I
mast separated from hull Susanesposito at 8:12am 09.27.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2325 When taking our '82 DS out of the water for the season this weekend (in NJ), the mast popped up/out
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? billder99 at 8:04am 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 30/5476 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
Lovin the Restore (2) RockynHilda at 7:27am 09.27.21 Smaller Boats 26/2128 Been at for a while and have done a lot to "Udershe" our 25.5 Hunter, painting now and should be goo
Furling main replacement pk104 at 7:10am 09.27.21 Catalina 310 16/2491 I need to replace my furling main this winter. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what sail maker di

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Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW? jssailem at 6:07am 07.06.24 A friend used a pvc pipe contraption he put together with some carpet on the end to give his hull an
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 07.06.24 Oriental NC is considered the sailboat capital in North Carolina. Call either Deatons Yacht Sales,
Trident propane sensor fail jssailem at 5:54am 07.06.24 Fisheries Supply in Seattle will ship parts. they are Out of Stock on the sensor, but do have a kit.
Line diameter jssailem at 5:42am 07.06.24
Line diameter Joe at 5:22am 07.06.24 Looks like it is 1/2 sheave. Does 3/8 make the most sense here then? Also, the pictured line bel
Is my foresail too big? Joe at 4:58am 07.06.24 Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? Joe at 4:56am 07.06.24 I'm curious why the delivery captain piled this issue on you when you're on the other side of the co
Trident propane sensor fail dlochner at 4:35am 07.06.24 The sensors are sensitive to moisture. I've had one fail when it got wet otherwise I've had no diffi
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? jibes138 at 4:26am 07.06.24 Triton Marine located in the Jarret Bay complex should be able to get you back in business.
Line diameter kappykaplan at 2:49am 07.06.24 Also, the pictured line below is the topping lift. Does it look really oversized or is it just me?
O'Day 28 Steering garymalmgren at 2:22am 07.06.24 Does Coosa board crush when bolts are tightened? gary
Line diameter (2) catsails8 at 10:11pm 07.05.24 Looks like it is 1/2 sheave. Does 3/8 make the most sense here then? look really oversized or is it
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW? MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 07.05.24 It has been pointed out that, for paint to be anti-fouling, it generally does this through being ho
376 Courtesy light/ cockpit lighting Rich Stidger at 8:28pm 07.05.24 I have a 1997 h40.5 which is a close sister-ship to your 376. My original instrument pod on the for
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? PaulK at 7:48pm 07.05.24 Do you mean sheathing, instead of sheaving? Sheaves are the pullies that the halyards run over. It s
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Jan_H at 6:24pm 07.05.24 Thanks Dennis - very useful - will try that.
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW? FastOlson at 6:18pm 07.05.24 Making hulls too slick for must stuff to stick.... is not a new idea. We sail in fresh water and lo
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water Leeward Rail at 6:12pm 07.05.24 Sorry.. I can't resist.. Getting rid of your old Keel Wench and getting a new one is often as simpl
Invest 95L shemandr at 5:28pm 07.05.24 "What a long strange trip it's been". And it's not even over.
Is my foresail too big? Bluebonnet87 at 5:15pm 07.05.24 Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding

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