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LUCKGRIB a software package worth considering. (1) jssailem at 12:38pm 03.22.24 Pacific North West Cruisers 2/320 When I did some passage weather analysis for an open passage, I came across a software option that w
Canadian dilemma Drinky Crow at 11:36am 03.22.24 Ask All Sailors 9/689 So, it's bottom paint time. Plan is to take it down to gel coat and start fresh. Currently coated wi
Replacing half moon blocks at base of mast Manipogo at 11:12am 03.22.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/454 Ahoy, I am hoping another Catalina 38x owner might be able to help. I own a Catalina Morgan 381, b
1984 Hunter 34 Fuel Fittings (1) Globe Pilot at 10:33am 03.22.24 Big Boats 10/651 Good day, The fitting into the tank is starting to leak around the base. Before I overtighten somet
Can anyone recommend a good harbor along th MS gulf coast? rcoleman67 at 7:56am 03.22.24 Ask All Sailors 8/211 Looking for a good slip, good harbor, and good community along the MS gulf coast for a 32 foot boat
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Ted10028 at 7:53am 03.22.24 Ask All Sailors 45/1724 this seems like something worth looking into given a golf cart battery has to truly be a deep cycle
Can anyone recommend a good surveyor? rcoleman67 at 7:51am 03.22.24 Ask All Sailors 1/226 Looking to buy a new boat. Looking for recommendations on surveyors and diesel mechanic that can ins
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:40pm 03.21.24 Ask All Sailors 44/1203 Along my starboard side I have battery compartment, black water tank, and then head. I would love to
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories Rick D at 6:28pm 03.21.24 Ask All Sailors 3/201 I have spent a couple of days pulling some boat maintenance. The first annoyance was finding that so
M-12 Oil Change (1) Randall Schmidt at 6:07pm 03.21.24 Ask An Oday Owner 16/800 I have a 1984 Oday 28. Oil drain plus is not accessible. To change oil I guess I need to pump it o
Marine insurance Clydo at 12:50pm 03.21.24 Catalina 310 5/503 Had insurance many years with Boat US. They sold to GEICO. Since then GEICO keeps going up and up.
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware morbidfollower at 7:53am 03.21.24 Catalina 22 12/750 Hope everyone has made it thru the winter. I picked up an asymmetrical spinnaker and now I need to g
Backstay Connection to Mast (1) G Newboat at 11:44pm 03.20.24 Ask An Oday Owner 10/710 It seems the boat was rigged incorrectly the last time the mast was put up. At the top of the mast,
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:18pm 03.20.24 Ask All Sailors 65/1760
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:04pm 03.20.24 Ask All Sailors 39/1153 I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AGM
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question ...3TacksontheWater at 5:46pm 03.20.24 Catalina 22 6/480
Adding Solar to Hunter 466 leary17 at 2:22pm 03.20.24 Big Boats 6/451
I am ready to buy a 2002-2010 Hunter 33 with deep keel - all cash. I live in CT ronallen203 at 7:56am 03.20.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/177 anyone? Please contact Ron Allen at ronallen@mac.com or 203.286.9311
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install... knotclewless at 6:33am 03.20.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/546 I'm looking to install a below deck autopilot on my 1999 Hunter 420. It's not obvious to me how or w
Black stuff all over a boat? (1) Ted10028 at 6:12pm 03.19.24 Ask All Sailors 18/654 when I look inside the bilge or a locker , around the engine floor etc most of what was once the d

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First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20. Crazy Dave Condon at 7:14am 07.08.24 CDI was sold recently to a company out in California. I do not have their current contract informati
Tartan Fantail questions Davidasailor26 at 7:06am 07.08.24 Ah, that stuff doesn't show up on my phone. Thanks for splainin Handy tip - Turn your phone into l
Tartan Fantail questions justsomeguy at 7:01am 07.08.24 But in the "ABOUT" section of his profile he states he lives on Flathead Lake. Ah, that stuff does
Tartan Fantail questions jviss at 7:00am 07.08.24 A trailerable weekender may limit your choices. I am not an expert on this topic, at all. A lot de
Tartan Fantail questions Aksaildog at 6:54am 07.08.24 Thank you for the input. I am so thankful to have a forum as this to ask questions. Presently, as I
Hunter 38 - disassembly in rear cabin quadrille38 at 6:48am 07.08.24
Tartan Fantail questions jssailem at 6:43am 07.08.24 He never stated which lake. Oh so true of his query. But in the "ABOUT" section of his profile he
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 6:41am 07.08.24 The inner end of your motor mount looks like it has stress cracks. May be cosmetic, maybe not. I'd c
Tartan Fantail questions justsomeguy at 6:38am 07.08.24 Why are you trolling this guy? What's your problem? This thread is about a Tartan Fantail. Just
Tartan Fantail questions jviss at 6:32am 07.08.24 He never stated which lake. Why are you trolling this guy? What's your problem? This thread is a
Invest 95L WayneH at 6:31am 07.08.24 Well, Beryl missed me but I have a sailing friend who lives on Matagorda Bay. He wasn't really conce
Tartan Fantail questions justsomeguy at 6:23am 07.08.24 Experiences of a trailer sailer who enjoyed traveling the byways with his boat. He never stated wh
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? jviss at 6:04am 07.08.24 Ah, sugar! My mind is slipping.... I just found the box for the last impeller I installed, and it'
Stuck seacock question dlochner at 6:01am 07.08.24 I'm confused. Which seacock? The overboard discharge for the head, after the Y-valve? or is this a d
Stuck seacock question kappykaplan at 5:50am 07.08.24
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project eherlihy at 5:30am 07.08.24 I have used the mold to complete a small repair of my deck. It really wasn't very hard to do: essent
Line diameter Kingjim91 at 4:40am 07.08.24 I am replacing the halyards on my 89 Catalina 30. What is the diameter for the line? Does this look
Hunter 38 - disassembly in rear cabin lemoiney at 4:38am 07.08.24 Did you ever get a reply or figure it out or have any tips? I have an MH37 and need to get into mine
Edson Pedestal Outboard Gear Shifter Cable Break (1) caverun at 4:20am 07.08.24 Here's the deck plate I installed when I added a pedestal guard on my boat. Had to cut a 6.5" hole i
Edson Pedestal Outboard Gear Shifter Cable Break (1) caverun at 4:04am 07.08.24 I think the cables are standard outboard control cables- see if there are any markings on the outsid

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