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Line Bags (1) Tedd at 11:57am 04.28.22 Ask All Sailors 31/6951 I've never had line bags but I'm thinking about getting some for my next boat (which I'm in the proc
1995 Hunter 29.5 Tach issue shanker at 11:28am 04.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 1/699 just purchased a 95 Hunter 29.5 and learned that the tach is not accurate. PO said had very confusin
Anchor roller Daryl V at 11:07am 04.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 4/793 Good day all I have a hunter 23.5 and was wondering if anyone has installed a anchor roller on there
Galley sink drain leak (1) New Horizons at 8:40am 04.28.22 Catalina 310 5/1548
Not sure what I need (2) Hgproks at 7:39pm 04.27.22 Trailer Sailors 12/1297 Hello, I have an American Fiberglass 16 that I'm getting ready for the season. I was going over the
Ammeter replacement questions (3) jonelli at 7:25pm 04.27.22 Catalina 30 25/4532
Hose adapter for Hunter's 1 5/8" water fitting bmohr at 1:22pm 04.27.22 Ask All Sailors 5/836 I've been looking for an adapter so I can attach a water hose to the deck water fitting on my Hunter
Entryway Hatch Panels Edging (2) sailcapt340 at 12:45pm 04.27.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/954 On my 2000 340, I need to replace the PVC Bottom Drip Edge molding that holds the Entryway Hatch Pan
Harken MKII (or MKIII) furler foil connector repair rakos at 12:43pm 04.27.22 Ask All Sailors 1/779 This item (Westmarine Model # 345017 \| Mfg # 810 ) needs to be replaced. It is the lowest one. The e
What kind of wood??? EdWard3 at 11:27am 04.27.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1258 I purchased a 2003 Catalina 36 mkii late last season. I assumed the wood thoughout the boat is teak
Fuse or Breakers? BAD ORCA at 9:42am 04.27.22 Musings With Maine Sail 26/6128 I would like to put my navigation lights, deck lights, chartplotter, wheel pilot and a couple other
install a mast from a hunter 340 on a hunter 376 Nicolas at 8:58am 04.27.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/740 Hello, Does anyone know if it is possible to install a mast from a hunter 340 on a hunter 376? I'm t
Pearson 30 live aboard cruising? CaliBro860 at 8:54am 04.27.22 Pearson 16/5201 I am in process of purchasing a 1973 Pearson 30 and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations
Block size for 84' 31 - Mainsheet ShawneH at 8:16am 04.27.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/852 Hey all, I am wondering if anyone knows the block size for the 3 blocks on the boom for the mainshe
Mast wiring access bil1215 at 8:03am 04.27.22 Newport 5/2075
Problem untensioning adjustable backstay (backstay jack) anastas at 7:47am 04.27.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/854 Hi all, I am the new owner of a Beneteau First 310 1992 and we are getting her ready for shipping f
Diesel heater install on Hunter 45CC Bogart at 12:49am 04.27.22 Big Boats 3/991 G'day all I'm looking for some advice about installing a diesel heater in our 2007 Hunter 45CC. Whi
Replace mechanical rotary autopilot drive unit (ST4000Mk2) with linear drive unit? skunther at 3:59pm 04.26.22 Ask All Sailors 15/1855 Is it possible to replace my RayMarine ST4000Mk2 mechanical rotary unit with a linear drive unit? Is
H410 distance prop shaft to rudder sailing gal at 1:47pm 04.26.22 Big Boats 3/742 Anyone know the distance from end of prop shaft to rudder on an Hunter 410?
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related Sailor Sue at 12:13pm 04.26.22 Ask All Sailors 17/1503 We're in the process of applying new SN-1 ePaint over existing SN-1. The roller was lifting the old

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All Storm Action is currently in the Pacific (1) garymalmgren at 3:33pm 07.28.25 Thanks for the warning. John. We get around 6 typhoons a year in Japan. Only 2 or 3 reach up north w
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22 AaronD at 3:02pm 07.28.25 I did a Dyneema system - analogous to the adjustable one CD sells; total cost was ~$190 at the time
Furler line on a 1994 35.5 Hunter Legend. BrianQ at 3:01pm 07.28.25 Here is a link to the manual. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Oday_gen_80882234.pdf
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22 (2) GeeDee at 2:33pm 07.28.25 OK, I found this on CD Adjustable Backstay Replacement BlocksC-22, C-25 This is apparently what it
Mud dauber wasp idea rgranger at 2:26pm 07.28.25 I use moth balls (not the flake style) in small bags I make from cheesecloth. A few in each bag,
Furler line on a 1994 35.5 Hunter Legend. Dream Chaser 1993 at 2:20pm 07.28.25 Hi Cheryl/Brian, Could I trouble you in getting a copy of the manual for the Hood 800 SL Furler? I
Mud dauber wasp idea thinwater at 1:28pm 07.28.25 I have an extra halyard. It might be worth a try. Especially for the top of the mast. The top of
catalina 315 solar panels and suggested places for drilling deck for wiring? (1) Tim Murphy at 1:11pm 07.28.25 currently I use a single 100 watt panel with a Victron controller MPPT 75/15 when anchored for a day
News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue? Foswick at 1:08pm 07.28.25 I try to avoid armchair debriefing. I only know what I saw in the news video and the news frequently
News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue? shemandr at 1:04pm 07.28.25 I'm thinking that familiarity breeds complacency. I agree.
Mud dauber wasp idea kloudie1 at 12:51pm 07.28.25 I have used the No Pest Strips for 10 years or so and they keep the daubers and other bugs out. Love
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22 shemandr at 12:49pm 07.28.25 Dave is correct about the adjuster but something is out of wack (An engineering term) too. It look
catalina 315 solar panels and suggested places for drilling deck for wiring? Project_Mayhem at 12:47pm 07.28.25 Where and how are the panels being mounted? How many watts gives a rough estimation of physical size
News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue? Scott T-Bird at 12:36pm 07.28.25 Wow! 10 on a J24? What were they thinking? I'm thinking that familiarity breeds complacency. A
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. Scott T-Bird at 11:56am 07.28.25 Thanks for following up with your account of the trip! It's great to read a success story! You wil
Hull number vs. sail number GeeDee at 11:55am 07.28.25 I'm not sure what your sail number has to do with conversing at the dock but if you want your hull
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22 GeeDee at 11:50am 07.28.25 There should be a block and tackle arrangement between the ring on the backstay and a strong point
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22 dlochner at 11:36am 07.28.25 There should be a block and tackle arrangement between the ring on the backstay and a strong point o
News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue? Richard19068 at 11:25am 07.28.25 Wow! 10 on a J24? What were they thinking? I thought 10 on the 28 foot power boat that capsized on
Hull number vs. sail number Richard19068 at 11:13am 07.28.25 I'll just go with what's on the hull, 3003 and I bet a 1 could be added later if required. I'm no

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