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Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? (2) Gillfowdy at 1:41pm 12.28.24 Big Boats 10/852 We installed a new winter cover on our hunter 376 today. It is the type with a full frame of a spine
Need help refinishing interior wall (1) Salvonight at 12:13pm 12.28.24 Ask All Sailors 5/695 I have a 1978 Columbia 32' sailboat. The port lights were originally attached interior to the boat,
Fraudulent Website Warning Ted at 7:06pm 12.27.24 Ask All Sailors 4/1401 I just came across a website that is selling boating related items at ridiculously low prices. After
Galley . . . comforts of home? john6206 at 2:14pm 12.27.24 Ask All Sailors 66/3934 Hey Everyone - I'm really just starting a conversation. Even though it's been a super mild winter
Anyone heard of or planning to follow the Mini Globe race for 20 foot boats! LakeShark at 12:14pm 12.27.24 Racing 1/336 Just found out about a new round the world race in a 20 foot or 5.8m one design self built plywood c
How to remove Whitlock/Lewmar engine kill switch handle (1) FulmarCT at 10:57am 12.27.24 Ask All Sailors 2/250
Ok to Remove Inner Forestay? (1) Fernweh_Hunter37 at 9:53am 12.27.24 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1490 Hi all, I am pondering removing the inner forestay on our 1981 Hunter Cherubini 37, simply to make t
Back stays on my 26d Von Clipper at 8:45am 12.27.24 Trailer Sailors 6/1483 Stepped my mast for the first time the other day and the 2 stays for the back are approx 6 ft to sho
1984 Hunter 27 - Looking For Pictures/Measurements of OEM Emergency Tiller Hunter Enthusiast at 8:19am 12.27.24 Ask All Sailors 5/375 Merry Christmas to all sailors!! I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 27. After a thorough search of
Packing hose vs exhaust hose Project_Mayhem at 5:48am 12.27.24 Engines and Propulsion 21/1502 Whats the difference in construction between packing shaft hose and exhaust hose? Has anyone torn bo
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (2) SeaDogGo at 8:53pm 12.26.24 Mid-Size Boats 13/1042 Looks like I have cracks in the mast step ring. Am looking for a new or salvaged ring, or the dimens
Puerto Rico (1) rgranger at 1:10pm 12.26.24 Ask All Sailors 5/396
fisher 30 1976 ketch needs mast track gates and any building yard technical manuals. Chief Jim at 9:15am 12.26.24 Ask All Sailors 2/222 Ahoy Fisher folk. Any system or layout drawings would be highly appreciated. Internal tank arrangeme
USCG Documentation Services dlochner at 7:19am 12.26.24 Ask All Sailors 0/319 A reminder for all who have USCG Documented boats, documentation can be renewed online at: https://
DC To DC controler (1) Voyager1 at 2:46pm 12.25.24 Ask All Sailors 11/503 229094 Not that familiar with DC to DC controller, verifying the solar will charge both batteries
Cleats for docking and windows for Hunter 23 (2) Newhouse1969 at 1:15pm 12.25.24 Smaller Boats 8/2021 Hello, I was finally able to get my new to me Hunter 23 into Claytor Lake in Virginia earlier this y
Hunter 290 Tater somewhere at 9:21am 12.25.24 Mid-Size Boats 7/681 I am completely new to the idea of sailing so please be kind. I have a ton to learn. When I retire I
Santa Cruz pier JoeWhite at 4:46pm 12.23.24 Hurricane Season 2/893 150 feet of far end of Santa Cruz Warf broke away and fell onto the ocean. It was being repaired. It
Replacing Furlex Tack Ring (2) Ken13559 at 4:26pm 12.23.24 Ask All Sailors 2/252 My Furlex 100S Tack Ring broke at where the Jib tack is mounted. I had bought a replacement Tack Rin
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hello Below at 8:08am 12.23.24 Pacific North West Cruisers 20/1752 Twice in the last 5 years we have found ourselves sailing in areas where there was virtually no comm

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Yanmar Engine Kill cable (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:47pm 05.28.25 Got my replacement at my Yanmar dealer for $87.12 back in 2020. You can also probabaly find it at a
Hunter 29.5 - Loose footed? Michael Davis at 7:59pm 05.28.25 So I'm wondering... does the 29.5 have a loose footed main sail or does anyone sail with the main l
Purchasing a B-373 BigEasy at 6:15pm 05.28.25 I offered in the 80s...thanks for the advice. Contingent on the findings of a new complete survey o
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point Drinky Crow at 5:22pm 05.28.25 Are you flying that inside the pulpit? Looks like you could route it outside. Some lash a ring to th
Is this gelcoat on the bottom jssailem at 4:53pm 05.28.25 Total Boat products are high-quality items, sourced from Jamestown Distributors.
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point jssailem at 4:48pm 05.28.25 Yes, Greg, the block is better than a bolt. Running the line over the threads of a bolt is a quick w
Purchasing a B-373 Dadawada at 4:44pm 05.28.25 Exactly! That is the type of owner who should be eager to negotiate with and you should be capable
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point (1) Tally Ho at 4:37pm 05.28.25
Motor mount for a small outboard? (2) FDL S2 at 3:44pm 05.28.25 We have these 3 fittings which we're wondering if they are for mounting an outboard. We don't have
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Dalliance at 3:05pm 05.28.25 Seems like a very fair price - you might want to mention the mechanic's name so others in the area
Purchasing a B-373 dlochner at 2:00pm 05.28.25 @BigEasy is spot on with his advice. There is a recent survey, why was the survey done and who paid
Is this gelcoat on the bottom kappykaplan at 1:47pm 05.28.25 I don't think you can go wrong with west system 610.
Is this gelcoat on the bottom newsailor72 at 1:32pm 05.28.25 If I fill the gouge now and fiberglass it later, what's a good filler for the job, west system 610 o
Purchasing a B-373 BigEasy at 1:07pm 05.28.25
Selden in mast question Believe H46 at 12:59pm 05.28.25 I managed to get them aligned and get the sail reinstalled for our trip. I'll have to go back and f
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? thinwater at 12:33pm 05.28.25 The problem with Sperrys is that the sole goes slippery in 2-3 years. I have some old pairs that are
Purchasing a B-373 NYSail at 12:33pm 05.28.25
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 05.28.25 It's very sensitive; no wrench needed to completely stop the water. Assume that means I did a good
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? shemandr at 11:36am 05.28.25 I just bought 3 pairs go Sketchers Slip On shoes. They had a buy 2 get 1 sale last week, It may st
overheating 1985 oday 35 odaydokay at 11:34am 05.28.25 Westerbeke has these exhaust risers for sure. I replaced one a couple years ago that I got from them

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