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New owner! (1) JrzSailor at 3:30pm 02.04.22 The Cherubini Hunters 20/2131 Hi all. Proud new owner of a 1982 30. Looking forward to participating in the discussions here.
EasyLock Midi Rebuilds? (2) Mestelmr at 7:23am 02.04.22 Ask All Sailors 5/1031 Hi everyone! My Pearson 31-2 EasyLock Midi clutches are not holding very well. Does anyone have any
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US) YVRguy at 6:49am 02.04.22 Destinations 50/11321 Greetings; From my home in Vancouver I have spent the last 10 years sailing the the cruising ground
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? acudavid at 7:05pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 31/5805 I bought a Catalina 30 two days ago without a survey and got stuck with a Catalina Smile. The boat
Question about water in forward bilge Erbardy at 5:11pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 7/826 I have a 1978 Chrysler 26 that I recently fully restored. The boat is on a trailer it has been in a
Some Help for An Italian Owner 40.5 Rick D at 4:38pm 02.03.22 Big Boats 2/577 See this exchange from an Italian owner of a 40.5: Anyone have an answer(s). HOW, please do weigh in
Shower drain (1) Growl at 3:53pm 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 16/2099 Why is the drain up by the head and not at the low point?
Genoa question Light air at 2:25pm 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1004 My Catalina C22 came with 2 150 genoas. The seller said that the blue and white striped one was cal
Replacement Generator for Beneteau 411 VCristi at 12:47pm 02.03.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1396 I need to replace the generator on my 2001 Beneteau411. It had a Next Ben 8.5kw that powered everyth
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. hollyclouse at 11:56am 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 14/3025 So wise Catalina 27 owners...in restoring her, I have discovered that the strut shows a lot of elect
Magazine subscription renewal alert Cest La Vie at 11:46am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1699 I have been a long term subscriber to a number of sailing publications for many years. While review
Why some boat owners should never attempt DIY repairs (1) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:08am 02.03.22 Sails Call Lounge 2/736 202318
Swim ladder (1) FlimFlamII at 7:23am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1973 any suggestions for a swim ladder now that I mounted an engine on the stern?
M-25 engine issues celticray at 3:21am 02.03.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/839 I have oil leaking around speed control plate on my Universal M25 engine. Has anyone experience this
ZF 12m 2:1 Question CYQK at 3:00am 02.03.22 Ask All Sailors 3/518 Need a new gear for our boat.Problem is no one has a gear with 2:1 ratio available because of supply
Haul out the water V.Carter at 10:37pm 02.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2042 What's the average price to have your vessel taken out of the water? I'm in the Freeport Florida are
Hunter 216 Centerboard sailtec hydraulic ram boardman74 at 6:40pm 02.02.22 Smaller Boats 8/1328 Just purchased a 2004 Hunter 216. I am currently working thru a few small issues with the boat. Fi
Throttle controls for First 28 Cap'n Dave at 6:16pm 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/817 1982 First 28. Need to replace or repair throttle control/shifter in cockpit. Anyone got an idea whe
1985 Hunter 34 Winch Backing Plate Question (3) c07chrisjohnson at 5:08pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 18/2195 Hello Everyone, I'm in the middle of replacing the Maxwell winches on my 1985 Hunter 34 with new Le
Oh My the Moorage Costs Hello Below at 3:15pm 02.02.22 Ask All Sailors 8/1487 I think he would have some real issues transiting the ICW. Bezos Sailboat

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Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 8:08am 05.18.25 I used to own one of these. The keel bolts have nuts on the inside. On ours, these had rusted pre
Compass Glare Hood Joe at 7:43am 05.18.25 Search "compass binnacle functions" Housing: .Opens in new tab The binnacle provides a protective
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD thinwater at 7:05am 05.18.25 I would plan on four days. That's a long run for a small boat. Additionally, a good four-day window
Hunter 45cc AC Issue artboas at 6:43am 05.18.25
Changing masthead bulb Crazy Dave Condon at 6:25am 05.18.25 Call thr forum store on this site and ask Al or Mike how to do this as they are former Hunter employ
Hunter 27-2 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:15am 05.18.25 Look for Hunter 27 with mfg of year of the boat under boat info on this site. In addition, this fo
What to use to seal windows Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 05.18.25 Dow 795 was and still is the sealant preferred by the marine industry
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49am 05.18.25 @dlochner gsve you good advice. I suggest waiting till good weather comes back and allow 6 days to
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 colemj at 5:43am 05.18.25 I used to own one of these. The keel bolts have nuts on the inside. On ours, these had rusted pret
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD flyingwaspsailing at 4:37am 05.18.25 Thank you so much for this insightful answer. This is very helpful in planning this passage out!
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 east coaster at 4:13am 05.18.25 PC blaster is available in Canada at home depot, Canadian tire, home hardware, princess auto, any au
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 Davidasailor26 at 3:29am 05.18.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: C
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 10:33pm 05.17.25 I am going to guess that bringing in a pro may exceed the value of the boat. I would remove the nu
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 10:31pm 05.17.25 Sounds like you got a chance. I assume you on the hard? With the boat resting on the keel you can
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 8:42pm 05.17.25 I'm envious. Years ago I had a Chrysler 20, previous experience being only a 14' homebuilt catboat
Add fluid into my compass Tally Ho at 8:01pm 05.17.25 I've not tried it; it may be an old wife's tale. If you put your compass and oil in the freezer whe
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 7:35pm 05.17.25 Heat the nut not the shaft. But give the penetrating oil a chance to work. PB blaster may work but
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks ...3TacksontheWater at 7:20pm 05.17.25
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 higgs at 7:20pm 05.17.25 I am going to guess that bringing in a pro may exceed the value of the boat. I would remove the nut
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 6:59pm 05.17.25 Sounds like you got a chance. I assume you on the hard? With the boat resting on the keel you can

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