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1974 Alden Dolphin 47 kj4fec at 1:08pm 01.29.22 Alden General Chat 5/7827 We purchased hull #9 and am going to restore her. We have created a Facebook page to follow thw pro
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket (1) John Marrone at 12:52pm 01.29.22 Catalina 22 30/2177 This Boat Design (New Design Dinette) we have incorporates a Fuel Compartment Box that is part of th
1987 Catalina 22 Companionway Screens (1) John Marrone at 12:14pm 01.29.22 Catalina 22 1/522 Looking for a manufacturer that is familiar with this boat that can provide a weighted perimeter and
Checking Rigging (1) skunther at 9:12am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1197 I noticed some discoloration on a shroud collar, and am wondering if it might indicate internal rust
Time to replace lifelines? (6) skunther at 9:08am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 18/3076
looking for a T120 wind instrument petrenyc at 8:17am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 1/389 The anemometer shaft bearings are shot on our venerable TackTick T120 wind instrument -- does anyone
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size hunter0838 at 6:59am 01.29.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1601 Hi everyone - We are in the market to purchase a dinghy for our Hunter 38, but really not sure what
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives. rhwins at 12:29pm 01.28.22 Ask All Sailors 5/512 I would like to replace the lower shives for the halyards. Access is to only one side of the axle s
Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary Hello Below at 11:49am 01.28.22 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/1199 As a paid subscriber I felt a tad slighted to learn that the PY magazine digital edition was accessi
Help with halyards at mast head (1) CatalinaforaMEa at 10:39am 01.28.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/2908 Hello! I have been having trouble with the halyard on the front side of my mast getting wrapped up
H240 Rudder Questions (3) patbratton at 6:52am 01.28.22 Smaller Boats 9/1250 After reviewing the Hunter manual drawings I examined my rudder and the controls are different. I as
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage fero at 6:28am 01.28.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1497 Hello, I have 160 ft of chain in the locker, usually use 50 to 80 feet for anchoring (in Caribbean,
Boat History Halvern at 11:58am 01.27.22 S2 6/1286 I am getting a 1979 S2 11A, and I am curious as to the title history. Is there a way to search boat
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck AndyL at 4:54pm 01.26.22 Big Boats 4/663 I noticed that my cockpit table was a bit loose and I had to retighten the big screws on both legs.
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon (3) Kyle Partain at 4:51pm 01.26.22 Day Sailers 4/931 Forgive my lack of correct terminology here, but I'm hoping someone can help me resolve this issue.
H34 chainplate anchors ScottFreeRick at 12:32pm 01.26.22 Big Boats 7/1032 Winter is here in Nova Scotia, but so far has not prevented us from getting some work done on the bo
'76 Chrysler 15' Light air at 10:57am 01.26.22 Trailer Sailors 8/1275 I'm considering a small backup boat. It's a 15' Chrysler with a great mainsail but a wornout jib on
Oday Mariner 19 portlights Chris Jones at 10:52am 01.26.22 Day Sailers 5/1168 I am restoring a 1972 O'day Mariner 19 and need to replace the portlights on the sides of the cabin.
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Laid-back at 9:53am 01.26.22 Big Boats 11/1423 Could someone give me an idea how much bottom paint they used for a Hunter 49 or 50. I am getting it
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Tater at 8:36am 01.26.22 Ask All Sailors 7/715 Can anyone help with making contact for membership in Alabama? I have tried going through the nation

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Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 7:34pm 01.17.25 Don't underrate solar. Once installed it is cheap and efficient. And don't cheap out on solar. Any
Dorade covers? capta at 7:24pm 01.17.25 Our dorade boxes had bronze screw in caps where the funnels screw in, for when we went offshore. Whe
Larger genoa for B323 Barnabas at 7:16pm 01.17.25 Thank you for the feedback. I have an asymmetrical spinnaker for the down wind legs.
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. capta at 7:11pm 01.17.25 Beautiful boats. An older woman acquaintance of ours cruised a very similar boat around the Antilles
Wiring Diagram Question. dlochner at 6:51pm 01.17.25 Don't underrate solar. Once installed it is cheap and efficient. And don't cheap out on solar. Any s
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 6:42pm 01.17.25 Our boat is set up similar to what you want to do. Here is how it works for us: A single shore po
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 6:36pm 01.17.25 The case ground is for a DC fault, not AC. It has nothing to do with GFCI either. A DC fault (int
Wiring Diagram Question. BAD ORCA at 6:30pm 01.17.25 How about a more holistic conversation about what you have for sailing plans and onboard systems?
Sailing courses in Thailand dlochner at 5:47pm 01.17.25 I'm currently above the Arctic Circle. Not dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis. But I'll post
Unknown water infiltration Urban Hermit at 5:37pm 01.17.25 So far no sea spray, cooler leaks, drink, spills, or wet bathing suits, and I haven't washed the boa
Sailing courses in Thailand Will Gilmore at 4:30pm 01.17.25 I'm currently above the Arctic Circle. Not dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis. But I'll post a
Wiring Diagram Question. colemj at 2:54pm 01.17.25 Our boat is set up similar to what you want to do. Here is how it works for us: A single shore pow
Wiring Diagram Question. colemj at 2:40pm 01.17.25 I believe the inverter also needs a case ground for GFCI to work correctly when inverting and for d
Hunter 26/260 trailers Crazy Dave Condon at 2:05pm 01.17.25 You are correct as the first 26 was picked up by me. After that I had the trailers modified to incl
Who designed the 23.5? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:51pm 01.17.25
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? dLj at 1:28pm 01.17.25 This is one (originated 14 Jan 2014): https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/where-to-locate-sho
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? kappykaplan at 1:11pm 01.17.25 What posts are you referring to? This is one (originated 14 Jan 2014): https://forums.sailboatowne
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Benny17441 at 12:58pm 01.17.25 Hi All. I was able to move the small screw back more and out of the way which gives me the room to
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? TimFromLI at 12:26pm 01.17.25 it appears that the user "Urban hermit" is responsible for the 2 that I saw.
I'm seeing posts made today with with posting dates and answers dating back a few years. ???? dLj at 12:23pm 01.17.25 What posts are you referring to? sj

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