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When is diesel fuel too old? shank at 11:32am 09.28.21 Ask All Sailors 51/7977 I have a small sailboat with a Universal 5411 that uses only about 1/4 tank per summer. I fill the t
Yet another LiFePo4 query LeslieTroyer at 10:31am 09.28.21 Musings With Maine Sail 14/4867 If I switch to Lithium chemistry and charging profiles, and have 2ACRs feeding the start and windlas
Got my Cat 30 5 weeks ago. glory30 at 9:35am 09.28.21 Catalina 30 4/1148 I just wanted to say hello. I just got Hull 46 w original a4 I love when people say they must have d
Honda BF50 constantly dies anduff at 7:48am 09.28.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/1558 Just purchased a MacG 26x with a Honda BF50 outboard. Took it out a few times motoring only while we
H326 Boom Bag blues stuendan at 10:21pm 09.27.21 Mid-Size Boats 4/702 How on earth are you to unzip/zip up the boom bag at the arch end of the boom, from within the cockp
Hunter 376 cracks around chain plates? (2) TheFinn at 9:35pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/992 Hello forum! I'm new with Hunter and was looking to buy a used 376 from 1997. As I was inspecting th
Found out why my alternator wasn't putting out current ... (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:35pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 7/812 198719 Disconnected the ring from the stud and the cable just slid out without any resistance. Und
Adding kayak to sailboat (3) jssailem at 6:00pm 09.27.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 22/2718 Getting ready for my Fall PacNW sail. Moved the kayak up from the house. Installed a pair of holder
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? (8) Scuppers at 5:24pm 09.27.21 Day Sailers 18/3350 Happy Sails to All ... new to the forum as of yesterday ... because I recently purchased a 1999 H170
Indoor/Outdoor marine speakers HeatherE at 4:36pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2640 Hi, does anyone have suggestions for mid range in/outdoor marine speakers? Mid range, nothing too fa
1994 Hunter 40.5 price new BigDawgz at 4:20pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1203 Does anyone know what the 40.5 Legend sold for new, back in 1994? I'm trying to identify the deprec
Water system hoses and connectors (2) Udi at 2:30pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/739 Recently I replaced the drinking water pump in my Hunter 45. I have to connect an accumulator to the
Panda 6 KW generator / Yanmar 4JH4E oil grade wyctoronto at 11:56am 09.27.21 Big Boats 6/1904 Hello The PO has been using 15/40 oil. We are on the Great Lakes (Ontario). What do others use for t
Difference between Tohatsu 6hp Sail Pro vs Non-Sail Pro AndreInPortland at 11:09am 09.27.21 Catalina 22 8/6766 Hey all, I purchased a new Tohatsu 6hp long-shaft outboard a year ago (Model MFS6CL, 20" shaft). I
mast separated from hull Susanesposito at 8:12am 09.27.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2516 When taking our '82 DS out of the water for the season this weekend (in NJ), the mast popped up/out
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? billder99 at 8:04am 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 30/7598 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
Lovin the Restore (2) RockynHilda at 7:27am 09.27.21 Smaller Boats 26/2477 Been at for a while and have done a lot to "Udershe" our 25.5 Hunter, painting now and should be goo
Furling main replacement pk104 at 7:10am 09.27.21 Catalina 310 16/3124 I need to replace my furling main this winter. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what sail maker di
Furlex Type A, for Pearson 26 (1) Jim Fink at 6:50am 09.27.21 Parts Search 1/1062 Hi All, so, I had an anchor rope com loose and tear through our Furlex Type A set up. We need some o
Fresh water pump noise (1) ricksoth at 9:59pm 09.26.21 Ask All Sailors 9/3890 Hello all, I have flushed and sanitized the fresh water system in the old Cal, but the noise of the

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Ok to Remove Inner Forestay? Johnb at 2:55pm 12.28.24 I note that the running back stays connect to the mast right opposite the inner forestay and therefo
how many more years can I get out of her? john6206 at 1:56pm 12.28.24 I've put a fair amount of time and money into the Capri 18 that I bought for a couple thousand bucks
Galley . . . comforts of home? (1) JBP-PA at 1:19pm 12.28.24 Here is my recipe for Rye bread.
Galley . . . comforts of home? JBP-PA at 1:14pm 12.28.24 How do you bake fresh bread without a oven? I frequently bake pan bread on the stove top. Use a p
Ok to Remove Inner Forestay? Jim Legere at 1:10pm 12.28.24 There's nothing new under the sun... cutter versus sloop rig for the H37C has been discussed ad infi
Need help refinishing interior wall dlochner at 1:02pm 12.28.24 Use some fairing compound like Interlux watertite or Total Boat Total Fair, then prime and paint.
Need help refinishing interior wall Ralph Johnstone at 12:52pm 12.28.24 Can you get a shot from further back ? I'm thinking along the lines of light oak planking which is
Fraudulent Website Warning Project_Mayhem at 12:10pm 12.28.24 The stealing of your money and credit card info part is real!
Packing hose vs exhaust hose Hayden Watson at 12:04pm 12.28.24 I like the simplicity of the Volvo seal but I can guarantee you that myself or someone else is goin
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 12:03pm 12.28.24 What!?!? You don't appreciate rail meat? I must have forgotten about that function as I have no ne
Galley . . . comforts of home? Hayden Watson at 11:57am 12.28.24 appreciate rail meat?
Packing hose vs exhaust hose Project_Mayhem at 11:54am 12.28.24 @Project_Mayhem, Dave, Ou are putting a lot of money into your new boat and upgrading things as y
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 11:52am 12.28.24 Thanks for all the input everyone! yes, my wife and I both love to cook, and we love to eat good f
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 11:48am 12.28.24 sumption of bad food... dj
Back stays on my 26d Von Clipper at 11:19am 12.28.24 Thank you everyone. Looks like I have a split back stay with a block and tackle going to port and s
Galley . . . comforts of home? kappykaplan at 11:04am 12.28.24
Galley . . . comforts of home? john6206 at 10:58am 12.28.24 Thanks for all the input everyone! yes, my wife and I both love to cook, and we love to eat good f
Back stays on my 26d (1) JBP-PA at 10:55am 12.28.24 229121
Back stays on my 26d JBP-PA at 10:49am 12.28.24 The other could be a topping lift but it came with a hard boom kick and there are 2 chain plates on
Mooring from GA to NC pacenavy at 10:44am 12.28.24 Thank you, Dlockner, Shemandr, Capta and David! I appreciate your thoughtful input. This is very h

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