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PacificNW Weather forecast for November 2021. jssailem at 12:39pm 11.05.21 Weather and Forecasting 7/920 We had a nice October sharing a variety of weather patterns that let us experience all of the types
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal ckreitlein at 10:05am 11.05.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/707 I need to remove the old Garmin chart plotter. Is it glued down? Underneath I see the points of fo
Advice for Priming Fuel Pump - Westerbeke 30B Jskosmo at 6:34am 11.05.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1730 This isn't a question - just informational. This forum has been so helpful for me - wanted to share
Catalina fuel tank, free! Windpilot at 7:38pm 11.04.21 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 4/1316 Great condition fuel tank. Neighbor repowered from atomic bomb to electric drive. I saved from dumps
C30 fuel tank Free!! Windpilot at 7:27pm 11.04.21 Catalina 30 0/2 Does anyone need a great condition fuel tank. Neighbor repowered from atomic bomb to electric. Saved
Propane storage replacement Richardwm at 10:57am 11.04.21 Bigger Boats 3/665 My 1984 34 footer has vented lockers for 2 liquid propane tanks. the plastic liners in the lockers
hunter49 keel bolt torque Zencra at 6:44am 11.04.21 Big Boats 4/1015 hi there, we've crossed to Europe where we are currently hauled out in Portugal. After noticing a ru
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997 Thaelia at 7:44pm 11.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1353 Hi everybody, would you know the estimate to replace the rigging on a Hunter 1997? Anybody to recomm
Is it wise to install a used mast? Maddogg at 7:34pm 11.03.21 Destinations 6/1788
cradle chas1188 at 7:15pm 11.03.21 Ask All Sailors 1/528 'i would like a cradle diagram for an O'day 302. I am hauling mine and would like to set borrowed tr
Bilge drain plug Arrgh at 4:20pm 11.03.21 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1583
Bimini Question hollyclouse at 4:17pm 11.03.21 Mid-Size Boats 1/958 HI Thanks for the propeller feedback - big help! With my27" Catalina being a tall model my boom mak
Anyone use a boat broker by name Knot10? tadd5181 at 4:05pm 11.03.21 Big Boats 5/1145 Anone use a boat broker with name of Khot10? What was your experience?
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy grgortiz at 3:28pm 11.03.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2202 I have a second halyard. I currently have the halyard holding up my dinghy (without motor) off the s
CE certificate for Hunter 466? Eleftherios G at 2:35pm 11.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1945 Hi, We are a family of sail enthusiasts and considering of buying a used Hunter 466. As we are loca
Replacement Speakers for Cockpit Arch on Hunter 320 littlesparky at 1:30pm 11.03.21 Mid-Size Boats 3/818 I need to replace one of the speakers on the cockpit arch for a Hunter 320 (2001). Are the speakers
Catalina 22 Anchor Chain John Marrone at 11:41am 11.03.21 Catalina 22 3/627 My pre-owned boat has only 6' of 1/4" Chain. Want to add 8'-0" to the existing is chain and not sure
Has anyone used short vertical battens on a Doyle Sail on a Hunter with an in mast furling main? Paltherr at 10:00am 11.03.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1450 We have a 2011 Hunter 36e ( e stands for extended swim platform) with a Seldon in-mast furler on a B
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve dkinzer at 8:50am 11.03.21 Big Boats 19/3138 One of the items on our pre-purchase survey referred to the water heater pressure relief valve. Acco
Col Thorne's Radio Sailing Web Site Tedd at 8:36am 11.03.21 Ask All Sailors 3/510 This morning I stumbled on Col Thorne's Radio Sailing Technology web site. I'm posting the link here

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Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 6:53pm 01.04.25 So far, my experience in U.S. boat yards has been that the guys actually doing the work are underpai
Estimate?? JoeWhite at 6:06pm 01.04.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installatio
Vision 32 Mast that could be for sale TangoXray at 5:56pm 01.04.25 So the salvage company took the boat out of the lake before we could buy it. The company is Cooper C
Vision 32 Mast that could be for sale Belzoni at 5:48pm 01.04.25 What was the outcome of this? Just coming to this a little late, but am very curious to know where t
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (4) Belzoni at 5:19pm 01.04.25 EDIT: The step ring you've pictured in the first post is similar to mine, but mine is raw aluminum.
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration Rxwoman at 5:11pm 01.04.25 Wow. I would love to know what kind of trailer it came with.
Estimate?? kappykaplan at 3:46pm 01.04.25 Calling @Crazy Dave Condon
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 3:12pm 01.04.25 one area new owners don't understand, I agree. Rigging and mechanical are in the same condition. I
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? Calif. Ted at 11:38am 01.04.25 When my rigger sold his boat he told me he was going to retire and travel around the country in a ca
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 11:10am 01.04.25 Thank you all for your comments. All are good advice & very helpful. Paul
Rotating Furling Drum jssailem at 10:47am 01.04.25 Sweet. That is where I would begin. It is very easy when assembling a forestay and furler not to al
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 10:45am 01.04.25 Rigging is very complicated - how to inspect? when to replace? what to look for? what to replace? wi
Rotating Furling Drum (1) BAD ORCA at 10:34am 01.04.25 I am clarifying the issue in my mind. Your concern is the drum furler at the bow. When you look at
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? FastOlson at 10:22am 01.04.25 Salt water exposure: ten years max. Fresh water exposure : twenty years. I have know several profess
Bluetooth Radar dlochner at 9:25am 01.04.25 Looking through the manual, I could see no reference to a wireless model. At least one model appears
Bluetooth Radar DannyS at 9:09am 01.04.25 Yes David, you are correct about the Wifi., thanks for your response. I'll revise my question to bet
Bluetooth Radar Davidasailor26 at 9:03am 01.04.25 No experience with Raymarine but from what I can see in their manual (and what I'd generally expect)
Rotating Furling Drum (1) jssailem at 9:00am 01.04.25 I am clarifying the issue in my mind. Your concern is the drum furler at the bow. When you look at i
Rotating Furling Drum BAD ORCA at 8:38am 01.04.25 Shouldn't the yard be the ones to correct this? Maybe for an owner who is not hands on or have DIY
Rotating Furling Drum BAD ORCA at 8:36am 01.04.25 On the home page, top of page, c.ick on "owner resources". Then click on "general downloads " Then

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