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Potentially dangerous forestay situation (3) artboas at 3:23pm 04.25.22 Big Boats 6/1209 Ok, sorry to post something worrysome, but I felt it was the most responsible thing to do. I just ha
Paddlewheel Protection lehighsail at 2:33pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 25/2363 I'm looking to see what others coat their transducer paddlewheel with to prevent marine growth. Min
No flow of hot water (1) Colin Campbell at 2:13pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 5/657 204776 On a friends Hunter, we can get no flow of hot water from the tank. All plumbing was remove
How do I update the 'About' Section in my profile drm1 at 1:53pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 4/632 We changed the name of the boat and location but having some challenges figuring out how to Update t
2005 Hunter45 CC (1) Jeff Jellick at 1:43pm 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/856 On our 2005 Hunter45 CC in the aft bathroom / shower, there are two access wood drawers, covered wit
2002 Hunter 260 Raymarine Instrument work Gina at 11:48am 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/538 Some of my Raymarine instruments on my boat are not working. My anemometer has never worked per prio
2002 Hunter 260 chain and cable maintenance Gina at 11:41am 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/484 When I turn my wheel it makes a noise. I am not sure if this is how it sounded originally (3rd owner
Merriman Pedestal Steering Shifter cable gjward63 at 10:29am 04.25.22 Pearson 3/1624 On my Pearson 33-2 Merriman pedestal, I have reverse but no forward therefore I know the cable isn't
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments Stargazer79 at 7:06am 04.25.22 Bigger Boats 9/3038 Refitting a 1984 34' O'Day: all new wiring, plumbing, deck repair, engine referb. Now it is time to
Hunter 34 Port Light Shroud Length (1) david21837 at 6:43am 04.25.22 Big Boats 5/855 Hello all, I am replacing some of the portlights and have noticed the new grey enterprise shrouds ar
PHRF racing on an Oday 302? compared with others. sidw at 7:10pm 04.24.22 Racing 5/2525 Any opinions on this? Pointing? downwind with a whisker pole? anything else? Or do I not buy it?
Question on ODay 302 crack (2) sidw at 6:52pm 04.24.22 Ask All Sailors 5/873 I am looking at an Oday 302, and noticed some cracks at the forward corners of the cockpit seats. I
So I found this bolt ... (2) rpwillia at 6:20pm 04.24.22 Catalina 310 14/2414 in my engine bilge. It is a flat top socket bolt that is M10 x 1.25. It had to have come off the eng
Annual Waxing Routine drm1 at 5:46pm 04.24.22 Big Boats 20/4973 Hi. I have a 2005 Hunter 36. Had it professionally cleaned and waxed last year. It's still pretty sh
Need new deck surface patrickfarley at 3:47pm 04.24.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1260 Gel Coat missing
Mooring ball pickup - single handed ricksoth at 9:00am 04.24.22 Ask All Sailors 9/3289 Hey all cruising experts, I need some guidance on technique or gadgets to help me secure my sailboat
C34 deck flex over sliding companionway top Banooma at 4:45am 04.24.22 Mid-Size Boats 8/1681 I'm looking at purchasing a 2001 C34. I'm sure there is a term for this, but I've not used it. The d
Holding Tank vs Portable MSD Steve Groh at 8:08pm 04.23.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/4723
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ? (2) Leeward Rail at 6:31pm 04.23.22 Ask All Sailors 28/4183 I need to build a new wood mast step for our C'C. The original is a rectangular solid piece of oak a
O'day 222 manual kbetzy at 5:08pm 04.23.22 Ask All Sailors 3/1194 Does any one have a manual for an O'day 222? Or location of printed information for purchase? Than

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Starting a 1999 28' Catalina Stu Jackson at 8:51pm 06.30.25 and it does depend on the engine, boat year, location of the fuel pump, and the type of fuel filter
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Ralph Johnstone at 8:50pm 06.30.25 sediment from the bottom of the tank was stirred up and clogged the filter on the pickup tube. Th
Electric Outboard Motor for Cat22? Zinger88 at 8:44pm 06.30.25 Thanks for your response, Fred. I'm currently researching all the available options on the market an
Peggy god bless you but raritan is horrible Tally Ho at 8:20pm 06.30.25 Booo raritan Want to explain? I have a Raritan manual PHII and think it is the head I have ever h
A blessing or a curse? higgs at 8:14pm 06.30.25 Truth is that unless he is racing the boat he could probably just use a 1x6 pine board cut off at an
Seeking a whisker or spinnaker pole for an O'40? LouisMK at 8:00pm 06.30.25
Deck scupper size DinghySailor at 7:47pm 06.30.25
Deck scupper size MFD at 7:42pm 06.30.25 For some reason I thought you were referring to cockpit scuppers. If these are on the deck and just
Deck scupper size DinghySailor at 7:32pm 06.30.25 Where is this fitting draining from? Deck? Cockpit sole? As mentioned, these are on deck intended
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. martensonpassingwind at 7:31pm 06.30.25 Yep, thats what i used to take a look at the time I need to be at throggs neck. Now that we have our
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. TimFromLI at 7:25pm 06.30.25 https://www.offshoreblue.com/cruise/east-river-timing.php This has always worked for me, and I did
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. danm1 at 7:14pm 06.30.25 Saturday you will want to pass under the Throgs Neck Bridge around 6:25 a.m.
Deck scupper size MFD at 6:21pm 06.30.25
Starting a 1999 28' Catalina Lori14619 at 5:41pm 06.30.25 Welcome, nice boat. You should get to know these guys, too. All Catalina models have owners assoc
Anchor PAC3142 at 5:22pm 06.30.25 Seahawk, Have you had issues with the Bruce anchor? We use one, not sure of the weight, and it has
Solar controller overcharging batteries PAC3142 at 5:14pm 06.30.25 I bought everything from custom marine products (custommarineproducts.com). I may have to do that.
In modern age do people use their big water tank or go to bottled water, tank seems health risk? Removing front h26 tank would free up room. - D dlochner at 5:12pm 06.30.25 We've lived aboard for a total of 2 years now always use the water tanks. Filter the water going in,
Experience Organizing Regatta or Similar? dlochner at 5:08pm 06.30.25 All this discussion is about a pretty speculative venture. Is there space for another R2AK or WA360
Cover for cubbyholes Rick Webb at 5:03pm 06.30.25 We always had canvas covers that snap on and off
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. dlochner at 5:03pm 06.30.25 NOAA puts high tide at the Throggs Neck Bridge at 06h07 on 05JUL. Tide Predictions - NOAA Tides & C

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