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AGB 4DL battery replacement spadaforaj at 5:42pm 02.04.22 Ask All Sailors 6/967 Hi - I have two Lifeline GPL4DL batteries in my Hunter 41 from 2004, seem to need replacement. I'm
New owner! (1) JrzSailor at 3:30pm 02.04.22 The Cherubini Hunters 20/1903 Hi all. Proud new owner of a 1982 30. Looking forward to participating in the discussions here.
EasyLock Midi Rebuilds? (2) Mestelmr at 7:23am 02.04.22 Ask All Sailors 5/907 Hi everyone! My Pearson 31-2 EasyLock Midi clutches are not holding very well. Does anyone have any
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) YVRguy at 6:49am 02.04.22 Destinations 50/9894 Greetings; From my home in Vancouver I have spent the last 10 years sailing the the cruising ground
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? acudavid at 7:05pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 31/4965 I bought a Catalina 30 two days ago without a survey and got stuck with a Catalina Smile. The boat
Question about water in forward bilge Erbardy at 5:11pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 7/753 I have a 1978 Chrysler 26 that I recently fully restored. The boat is on a trailer it has been in a
Some Help for An Italian Owner 40.5 Rick D at 4:38pm 02.03.22 Big Boats 2/542 See this exchange from an Italian owner of a 40.5: Anyone have an answer(s). HOW, please do weigh in
Shower drain (1) Growl at 3:53pm 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 16/1909 Why is the drain up by the head and not at the low point?
Genoa question Light air at 2:25pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 7/923 My Catalina C22 came with 2 150 genoas. The seller said that the blue and white striped one was cal
Replacement Generator for Beneteau 411 VCristi at 12:47pm 02.03.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1234 I need to replace the generator on my 2001 Beneteau411. It had a Next Ben 8.5kw that powered everyth
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. hollyclouse at 11:56am 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 14/2653 So wise Catalina 27 owners...in restoring her, I have discovered that the strut shows a lot of elect
Magazine subscription renewal alert Cest La Vie at 11:46am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1509 I have been a long term subscriber to a number of sailing publications for many years. While review
Why some boat owners should never attempt DIY repairs (1) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:08am 02.03.22 Sails Call Lounge 2/696 202318
Swim ladder (1) FlimFlamII at 7:23am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1671 any suggestions for a swim ladder now that I mounted an engine on the stern?
M-25 engine issues celticray at 3:21am 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/758 I have oil leaking around speed control plate on my Universal M25 engine. Has anyone experience this
ZF 12m 2:1 Question CYQK at 3:00am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 3/476 Need a new gear for our boat.Problem is no one has a gear with 2:1 ratio available because of supply
Haul out the water V.Carter at 10:37pm 02.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1883 What's the average price to have your vessel taken out of the water? I'm in the Freeport Florida are
Hunter 216 Centerboard sailtec hydraulic ram boardman74 at 6:40pm 02.02.22 Smaller Boats 8/1223 Just purchased a 2004 Hunter 216. I am currently working thru a few small issues with the boat. Fi
Throttle controls for First 28 Cap'n Dave at 6:16pm 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/771 1982 First 28. Need to replace or repair throttle control/shifter in cockpit. Anyone got an idea whe
1985 Hunter 34 Winch Backing Plate Question (3) c07chrisjohnson at 5:08pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 18/1950 Hello Everyone, I'm in the middle of replacing the Maxwell winches on my 1985 Hunter 34 with new Le

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How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts. danstanford at 3:11am 01.19.25 Anything that will fit in there and be removable after the new mounts are in should be fine. A sciss
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 9:01pm 01.18.25 Styrofoam panels with Velcro can be put up and taken down easily and made into complex shapes. Duct
Sarasota Bay Returning patrickfarley at 9:00pm 01.18.25 Decision made. No more canoe to sailboat boarding trips. I will find a dock for the sailboat. If
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 7:49pm 01.18.25 Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with
Rust inhibitor NYSail at 7:15pm 01.18.25 I've used both. Ospho can't hold a candle to POR15. The comparison is table wine vs. uncut moonsh
Wiring Diagram Question. dlochner at 6:28pm 01.18.25 Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with s
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal? Project_Mayhem at 4:53pm 01.18.25 Did someone screw a bilge pump in to your bilge? I the keel crack on my O'Day 25 when we hit -30F
Estimate?? Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.18.25 I prefer single axle trailers because I can make some crazy turns possible without destroying my tir
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 4:03pm 01.18.25 The jerry cans sold in the US are a PITA because of the spouts, they weren't designed to be used on
Sunken Treasure Rick Webb at 3:28pm 01.18.25 It would be an excellent way to turn money into frustration and time into angst. Were it to be a su
Estimate?? Rick Webb at 3:18pm 01.18.25 The single axle trailer is just on the edge of being tolerable. If the boat is empty, everything is
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal? jssailem at 3:00pm 01.18.25 It is a bit late this year. If there is water in the boat, I suspect it will be freezing soon, if no
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:52pm 01.18.25 Drill some holes in the logical places and see what comes out.
Estimate?? Rich 35.5 at 1:18pm 01.18.25 I had a 23.5 years ago. As a novice sailor, that boat made me look good.... Its easy to sail as
Sunken Treasure Grumps at 12:03pm 01.18.25 I recently watched a YouTube video of Sailing Magic Carpet If you go back to the beginning of this
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? arf145 at 11:26am 01.18.25 The disturbance in the force is that it gives us something to do in these winter months :-)
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:13am 01.18.25 Yeah, yeah, not about sailing -- but No problem. When I read that story, I heard in my mind the d
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? william24424 at 11:12am 01.18.25 Go. I am close in age & sailed Italy with just me & wife, for 1st time in September., med mooring as
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 11:10am 01.18.25 I wish I could give you two likes fur that. ;) -Will
Wiring Diagram Question. dLj at 10:44am 01.18.25 Styrofoam panels with Velcro can be put up and taken down easily and made into complex shapes. Duct

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