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How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit? (2) brockfromwa at 3:26pm 06.23.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/337 On my '14 Beneteau Oceanis 55, the lower anchor roller needs replacing but I don't know how to prope
Looking for used bow pulpit for a 1983 CAL 35 MKII CAL35_RockHallMD at 3:01pm 06.23.24 Parts Search 6/363
Newbies beware LloydB at 12:36pm 06.23.24 Sails Call Lounge 0/548 There are fat fingered pirates who speak on only sentences ending in arr that try to use aeye. I can
Alternator Bracket for Universal M25XPB Final Setup (2) Afraal at 12:19pm 06.23.24 Catalina 310 5/1101 Hi everyone, I wanted to share a couple of pictures of the finished result of replacing the OEM alt
Noise between Mast and Boom KGarvey at 12:08pm 06.23.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/776 I'm experining a loud sqeaking noise that seems to coming from the area where the mast and boom conn
Hunter 260 Edson Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 9:31pm 06.22.24 Trailer Sailors 10/1037 I have the Edson steering pedestal and wondering if anyone has had this same problem. I was sailing
Looking for source for used roller furling and jib. Rich Karem at 5:15pm 06.22.24 Catalina 22 13/1040 My saliing guru insists that I need to convert my C22 to a roller furled jib. Am looking for source
Mobile navigation app NYSail at 11:55am 06.22.24 Ask All Sailors 23/1270 So I know there is much discussion in the files but like with all tech navigation apps keep changing
Invest 93L (1) JamesG161 at 10:07am 06.22.24 Weather and Forecasting 0/220 More needed Rain for Texas and Mexico. This storm is Following Tropical Storm Alberto into the Eas
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 7:01am 06.22.24 Engines and Propulsion 24/1370 I have owned a 2003 Catalina 310, equipped with the OEM Universal M25XPB diesel engine which is a co
Downsizing to a 260 rbyham at 6:25am 06.22.24 Smaller Boats 9/728 Is the 260 a good downsize move for me? Have owned numerous sailboats over the years and currently e
Hunter 29.5 / 1996 - Bilge water flood (1) Cricri546 at 11:02pm 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 9/575 Hello everyone, Firstly I apologize for the English. here is my problem, water is arriving at the bo
mast attach points Fly4rfun at 9:00pm 06.21.24 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/595 I have a older Mac 25 the lower part of the sail has two holes about 3 in apart for about 4 or 5 .
Could use some help! tomthrasher at 7:24pm 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 13/607
Strange alarm after installing a new battery?? David in Sandusky at 2:21pm 06.21.24 Engines and Propulsion 11/959 Arrived at our marina this morning to step our mast with a new Harken furler. Our battery was too lo
Legend 35.5 Seascapes at 12:50pm 06.21.24 Big Boats 0/349 Hello All I have a 1992 Legend 35.5 with the original Hood 810dl headsail furler mounted below deck
Torque settings for keel bolts on Hunter 41 Artoes at 9:17am 06.21.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/440 Can anyone tell me what the torque settings are for the keel bolts on a 2004 Hunter 41?
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop true love at 7:08am 06.21.24 C&C 5/644 I would like to replace my prop with a folding prop. The c'c manual recommends a 10 pitch. Has any
Invest 92L (3) JamesG161 at 6:53am 06.21.24 Weather and Forecasting 12/677 NDBC - Station 41117 Recent Data 225554 New warnings soon! Jim...
Head treatment NYSail at 6:05am 06.21.24 Ask All Sailors 24/1090

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Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. john renfro at 9:52am 11.04.24
Stuffing box wrench size question jssailem at 9:35am 11.04.24 Should I be worried about the graphite eating away my shaft? NO. (my opinion) Looking closely at t
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? jibes138 at 9:06am 11.04.24
Dammit, Jim (2) JamesG161 at 8:58am 11.04.24 This is how the 2 model compare on Vorticity or Intensification. ECMWF dels indicate Dammit Jim..
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out? paulheth at 8:44am 11.04.24 Update: As it turns out I only had to cut out one section of baseboard, and now have access to the u
Stuffing box wrench size question yelkenli at 8:26am 11.04.24 @dLj That is a great web page. :clap: Thanks for posting it. It does present a decision regarding
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat jssailem at 8:23am 11.04.24 I also get a few who have never sailed and dream of cruising. It is a waiting game. Don't be surpr
CNG Stove Alan Gomes at 8:21am 11.04.24 I still have my CNG stove on my Legend 37.5. I bought one of the adapters from Ebay to fill my own
Dammit, Jim (1) jssailem at 8:10am 11.04.24 @kloudie1, the winds for Monday through Wednesday all look to be East to West. So it is likely a mot
Dammit, Jim kappykaplan at 7:37am 11.04.24 Stay safe!
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. smokey73 at 7:31am 11.04.24 Next step would be to put a pressure gauge where the pressure switch is and read the real oil press
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. smokey73 at 7:21am 11.04.24 (Rickover trained) Believe your indications (until "proven" otherwise.) The oil pressure light (id
Dammit, Jim kloudie1 at 7:17am 11.04.24 Going out with a friend for a run along the coast starting Monday or Tuesday .. again depending on w
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. kloudie1 at 7:14am 11.04.24 Next step would be to put a pressure gauge where the pressure switch is and read the real oil pressu
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat teacherspet at 7:10am 11.04.24 It is about time for @teacherspet to provide an update on this post. Greg Sorry, Greg, today was
Sheet to steering (1) Joe at 7:03am 11.04.24 :plus: To the Tiller Tamer. I was out on the lake and after coming in another sailor who was out th
Dammit, Jim BigEasy at 6:57am 11.04.24 Strong W to E wind shear along northern Gulf Coast as well as cooler water temp in Gulf should limit
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk albakers at 6:51am 11.04.24 Project_Mayhem, you are likely correct. I was surprised at how low the keel is resting, and it is pu
oil pressure light beeping while engine running? yanmar 3JH4E. Don S/V ILLusion at 6:19am 11.04.24 Could be bad pump, could be low oil level, could be obstruction, could be corroded connection on sen
Stuffing box wrench size question dLj at 5:58am 11.04.24 Have you read through this? https://marinehowto.com/re-packing-a-traditional-stuffing-box

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