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Replacement front windows: RolfSail at 10:37am 07.14.25 Smaller Boats 6/819 Anyone know the source for replacing the front two forward facing windows for an H260? Also are they
ACR Wiring (1) moe_1200 at 10:13am 07.14.25 Ask All Sailors 15/1708 Working on a complete rewire of a 1981 Catalina 30 and I'm looking for some input on how to wire in
H410 Waste Vent Access (2) stackwalker at 9:44am 07.14.25 Big Boats 4/441 Trying to clear a clogged waste tank vent on my 410. It's extremely difficult to reach. I can see
3d printing for boats. Hayden Watson at 9:04am 07.14.25 Ask All Sailors 44/5310 Well, I ordered a 3d printer last night and now I need to come up with things to print with it. Any
Challenger questions SV Gutsy Lady at 4:06am 07.14.25 Alden General Chat 4/1023 Hello, Below are a few questions for those Alden Challenger, current and previous, owners. Thanks!
New LFP House Battery (3) SycloneDriver at 2:26pm 07.13.25 Ask All Sailors 48/3778 I just replaced two group 34 AGM batteries with one LFP. I saved about 20 pounds and have about 6 t
23.5 centerboard up haul binding jeddd at 1:29pm 07.13.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1130 Hello, I am in the middle of changing the up haul line on a 23.5 I recently purchased. The unit came
Alden Challenger: current and previous owners SV Gutsy Lady at 1:20pm 07.13.25 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/11 Hello, I am deciding about becoming the next steward of an Alden Challenger that has been with the c
Alden Challenger: current and previous owners SV Gutsy Lady at 1:17pm 07.13.25 Alden General Chat 0/610 Hello, I am deciding about becoming the next steward of an Alden Challenger that has been with the
For mast crutch h260, easy to use from Lowes 1 1/4 x 72 inch galvanized pipe and t-head joints. $70 and hour. Still tinkering. PICS. (10) Davenport at 12:31pm 07.13.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/575 For mast crutch h260, easy to use from Lowes 1 1/4 x 72 inch galvanize pipe and t-head joints. $70.
How we step our mast on the MAC25 (1) SteveHughessails at 9:50am 07.13.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/462 I thought I would post a picture of what we use to step our mast. It works so slick. Michelle cranks
Yellow Diesel Fuel Storage Can sailcapt340 at 8:01am 07.13.25 Ask All Sailors 8/906
Mastgate brad minda at 1:24am 07.13.25 Catalina 30 9/842 Info on mastgate please
yanmar 3gmf troubles bob45 at 6:24pm 07.12.25 Ask All Sailors 4/549 Hi all, I'm having a little trouble with my yanmar 3gmf and am hoping someone here may be able to h
Installing Keel cable clamps (1) newsailor72 at 3:30pm 07.12.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/384 Replacing my Mac 22 keel cable, I'm using cable clamps, anyone know how to tell it's tight enough? I
Haul-Out Tuesday: Looking For Ideas On My Old Thru-Hulls & Transducers? (1) testingthewaters91 at 2:35pm 07.12.25 Ask All Sailors 15/1213
Tachometer starts at 2000 then drops to zero, engine doesn't change. (3) bartpkelly at 2:30pm 07.12.25 Ask All Sailors 13/1349 I have a Yanmar 3HM, and the tachometer reads off the flywheel. The manual says about 700-900 rpm. I
Head filling with water while I'm away (6) travelinreid at 11:04am 07.12.25 Catalina 30 13/1449 Maybe someone here can offer some troubleshooting advice? Late last summer, I arrived at the boat i
Yanmar Post General Info from Practical Sailor kloudie1 at 8:43am 07.12.25 Engines and Propulsion 2/837 A quick note : Everything You Need to Know About Yanmar Sailboat Diesel Engines
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P (1) testingthewaters91 at 8:04am 07.12.25 Ask All Sailors 30/2704

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387 mooring bridle set up frenzy13 at 1:15pm 12.18.25 We keep our 320 on a mooring, We use swim noodles to prevent chafe. A little duct tape keeps them in
How to remove the ceiling paneling in the main salon ? Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 12.18.25 :worthless: ....................... and the year of the boat.
Need input. jssailem at 12:08pm 12.18.25 another question is that if the forestay fails will the mast come down? I am going to say yes. Fir
Lowering mast on a 240 Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 12.18.25 Most of my most impressive maneuvers and victories I'd attribute more to luck than skill. On the fl
Bad Weather for Sailboat Gene Neill at 11:57am 12.18.25 Watch for the GoFundMe page ;)
Bad Weather for Sailboat rgranger at 11:52am 12.18.25 The image of the boat shows that the mast and rigging were damaged. What is curious is that they a
Bad Weather for Sailboat jssailem at 11:44am 12.18.25 The image of the boat shows that the mast and rigging were damaged. What is curious is that they ar
Windlass for a Beneteau 323 (1) tewilso at 11:39am 12.18.25
How to remove the ceiling paneling in the main salon ? rgranger at 11:35am 12.18.25 :worthless:
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital SV Temenos at 11:31am 12.18.25 Wow thanks for sharing. This looks like a really fun project. I need to unbury myself so I can sta
Need input. kloudie1 at 11:20am 12.18.25 The keel hardware on the H-34 is really stout; I've not heard of problems. The attachment to the hul
Bad Weather for Sailboat BigEasy at 11:09am 12.18.25 As you are aware, we have had some nasty weather along the Gulf Coast with cold fronts moving thru e
Windlass for a Beneteau 323 BigEasy at 11:02am 12.18.25 Tewilso, I am familiar with the Beneteau 331, 343, & 393 layouts because I chartered these boats
Another what is this boat? capta at 10:39am 12.18.25 The booms on a 44 foot boat would need to be larger since they are made of wood. The boat is a lot
Recommend A Bottom Paint for my partially repaired swing keel? (current keel paint unknown) capta at 10:27am 12.18.25 The compatibility concerns I have are because I'm only repairing the 15% of the keel that was rusty
Lowering mast on a 240 Rick Webb at 10:19am 12.18.25 Good job Most of my most impressive maneuvers and victories I'd attribute more to luck than skill.
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital marcham at 9:44am 12.18.25 The code is mostly working, I'm trying to find exceptions that cause faults at this stage and will p
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 12.18.25 There are both galvanic and stray current possibilities. OK, we're on a little more solid ground
Lowering mast on a 240 Gypsy Legend at 8:59am 12.18.25 I'm glad to hear that trick worked. It sounds like you got it hooked faster than I did! More luck
Trolling motor for backup? Gypsy Legend at 8:56am 12.18.25 I was leaving the marina, just got through the entrance to the outer harbour when the Parsun 6hp die

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