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Help to ID this type of windlass (1) cmachlan at 3:06pm 02.02.22 Big Boats 3/831 I've looked and can't seem to find an answer. This isn't a pic of my windlass, but, mine looks just
SBO Free Classified Adv's Service Don Guillette at 12:13pm 02.02.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/2724 In all the years I've been involved with SBO, and there have been many, I've never once visited that
Main Sheet line holder (1) lmddmc at 11:21am 02.02.22 Day Sailers 11/2599 Hello I have a 1965 widgeon that has a standard Horn cleat tie off for the main sheet that sit on t
salon window leaks in a 2007 373 Gold70 at 9:46am 02.02.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3894 Anyone have issues with leaks on the main salon overhead windows. Thanks in advance...
Fuel tank Hunter 28 (2) Growl at 8:04am 02.02.22 Mid-Size Boats 1/945
To oil or varnish?! (2) Growl at 6:48pm 02.01.22 Mid-Size Boats 16/1991 My teak is looking very weathered! After sanding I am afraid there might not be a lot left would you
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated (2) Thomas Meade at 2:59pm 02.01.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1426 I have not been able to find a supplier for a new, used or place to repair hatch cover for 23 ft oda
Hunter 35.5 Dingy Davits shawanaga at 2:42pm 02.01.22 Big Boats 3/2530 Has anyone installed davits on their 35.5? What do you recommend? Did you have any issues with the d
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) fjcattleco at 10:43am 02.01.22 Parts Search 23/5395 I have a 1981 Macgregor Venture by Newport (23). The pulley wheels for the mainsail on the masthead
Aft head shower tiffricco at 8:53am 02.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/631 Hello. I have a Hunter 41 DS. Has anyone taken off the door to the aft head shower and replaced with
2022 Apostle Islands Cruise! Want to Come? LakeShark at 8:34am 02.01.22 Catalina 22 4/1082 Hello my fellow Catalina 22 sailors. This year I am working with the Catalina 22 National Sailing A
beneteau spare parts Mike8193 at 8:19am 02.01.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1280 I searched the archives and this was addressed before. I can not sign in to the beneteau spare parts
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 8:12am 02.01.22 Mid-Size Boats 19/1961 My forward port lights (4) are leaking, I was thinking about opening them all and cleaning the black
Tiller (1) Tater at 4:45am 02.01.22 Day Sailers 10/2467 I wanted to pretty this up before sharing, but who has the time? Some think I am cheap. I prefer "
Hunter 336 mast cable runs Techstyle at 8:07pm 01.31.22 Mid-Size Boats 0/439 I have a 1996 Hunter 336 and I am wondering if anybody knows how easy would it be to run a cable in
"Forum Search" is Dead Ralph Johnstone at 7:32pm 01.31.22 Forum Help (Site Talk) 14/2206 Is it just me, or does anyone else have problems when accessing "Forum Search" ? When I click on it
Ceiling lights RNC725 at 6:08pm 01.31.22 Mid-Size Boats 2/751 Looking for affordable replacement lights for salon. Any thoughts?
Waste Halvern at 5:04pm 01.31.22 S2 8/1815 I had PM'd Mark Malden a question about Holding Tank on my 1979 S2 11A, and I apologize to all, it
Jumping Cursor Tater at 4:45pm 01.31.22 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/1017 Does anyone have an unstable cursor? Mine jumps around while I type. I'm using Edge on Win11.
H49/H50 Cockpit Steering Quadrant Cover (2) T J Furstenau at 12:01pm 01.31.22 Big Boats 19/2212 For those that have, or have been on, a H49/H50, you're probably aware of the rear part of the cockp

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Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 6:04pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: C
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 6:03pm 05.17.25 Well, I finally found a scan of the book that I could make out. Made a set of bridals up and they w
Visual Distress Signal Alternatives and Disposal of Pyrotechnic Flares BAD ORCA at 5:59pm 05.17.25 According to some testing (I forget who), distress flares work for decades past their expiration da
Capri 14.2 owners? dbk0630 at 5:33pm 05.17.25 I suggest you post your question on the Capri 14 Forum available on this website: Capri/Catalina 14
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 4:57pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: Ca
Add fluid into my compass Foswick at 2:12pm 05.17.25 I rebuilt my old compass on my previous boat. Completely restored the dome - looked brand new. It wa
Paint Rollers (Covers) (1) sailcapt340 at 1:35pm 05.17.25 Oh Happy Day! Finally was able to get the recommended paint roller cover you all have suggested. I
Add fluid into my compass Rick Webb at 1:15pm 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 when
Hunter 45cc AC Issue Swooperf16 at 12:22pm 05.17.25
Funny/odd Practical Salor video Hunter 27-2 Calif. Ted at 11:36am 05.17.25 There are manuals available for various models here on this site. Hunter resources, by model About
Shower Sump Pump Woes dlochner at 11:26am 05.17.25 Whale makes a low profile bilge pump that might work. It is a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm pump w
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD dlochner at 11:10am 05.17.25 We came up the bay last week to Annapolis. The route you're planning is pretty ambitious for a small
Hunter 45cc AC Issue jssailem at 11:08am 05.17.25 I agree. For many, posting a query seems easier. Hoping the answer resolves the problem. Perhaps t
Shower Sump Pump Woes Davidasailor26 at 10:40am 05.17.25 Here is a picture of my shower sump(s). I will look at the gulper pump again. But I still don't u
Shower Sump Pump Woes Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:16am 05.17.25 A simple inexpensive solution: Raritan only markets their C.P. (part of the product line they bough
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing skunther at 9:47am 05.17.25 I believe your problem stems from the lines not leading in at the proper angle. You want a fair lea
Hunter 27-2 SteveHughessails at 8:35am 05.17.25 There is a large resource section here with a ton of information. I see a few manuals that start wit
Shower Sump Pump Woes colemj at 8:11am 05.17.25 That picture is helpful. I'm not sure you can fit a diaphragm pump in there, but I also can't tell
Considering buying a boat with aftermarket mast David in Sandusky at 8:03am 05.17.25 First, I think your calculations are in the ball park, and my conclusion from them is Negligible - i
Shower Sump Pump Woes (1) Rich Stidger at 7:51am 05.17.25 Here is a picture of my shower sump(s). I will look at the gulper pump again. But I still don't un

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