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1974 Alden Dolphin 47 kj4fec at 1:08pm 01.29.22 Alden General Chat 5/8392 We purchased hull #9 and am going to restore her. We have created a Facebook page to follow thw pro
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket (1) John Marrone at 12:52pm 01.29.22 Catalina 22 30/3053 This Boat Design (New Design Dinette) we have incorporates a Fuel Compartment Box that is part of th
1987 Catalina 22 Companionway Screens (1) John Marrone at 12:14pm 01.29.22 Catalina 22 1/581 Looking for a manufacturer that is familiar with this boat that can provide a weighted perimeter and
Checking Rigging (1) skunther at 9:12am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1313 I noticed some discoloration on a shroud collar, and am wondering if it might indicate internal rust
Time to replace lifelines? (6) skunther at 9:08am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 18/3856
looking for a T120 wind instrument petrenyc at 8:17am 01.29.22 Ask All Sailors 1/431 The anemometer shaft bearings are shot on our venerable TackTick T120 wind instrument -- does anyone
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size hunter0838 at 6:59am 01.29.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2075 Hi everyone - We are in the market to purchase a dinghy for our Hunter 38, but really not sure what
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives. rhwins at 12:29pm 01.28.22 Ask All Sailors 5/690 I would like to replace the lower shives for the halyards. Access is to only one side of the axle s
Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary Hello Below at 11:49am 01.28.22 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/1498 As a paid subscriber I felt a tad slighted to learn that the PY magazine digital edition was accessi
Help with halyards at mast head (1) CatalinaforaMEa at 10:39am 01.28.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/4026 Hello! I have been having trouble with the halyard on the front side of my mast getting wrapped up
H240 Rudder Questions (3) patbratton at 6:52am 01.28.22 Smaller Boats 9/1479 After reviewing the Hunter manual drawings I examined my rudder and the controls are different. I as
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage fero at 6:28am 01.28.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1790 Hello, I have 160 ft of chain in the locker, usually use 50 to 80 feet for anchoring (in Caribbean,
Boat History Halvern at 11:58am 01.27.22 S2 6/1729 I am getting a 1979 S2 11A, and I am curious as to the title history. Is there a way to search boat
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck AndyL at 4:54pm 01.26.22 Big Boats 4/817 I noticed that my cockpit table was a bit loose and I had to retighten the big screws on both legs.
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon (3) Kyle Partain at 4:51pm 01.26.22 Day Sailers 4/1132 Forgive my lack of correct terminology here, but I'm hoping someone can help me resolve this issue.
H34 chainplate anchors ScottFreeRick at 12:32pm 01.26.22 Big Boats 7/1262 Winter is here in Nova Scotia, but so far has not prevented us from getting some work done on the bo
'76 Chrysler 15' Light air at 10:57am 01.26.22 Trailer Sailors 8/1875 I'm considering a small backup boat. It's a 15' Chrysler with a great mainsail but a wornout jib on
Oday Mariner 19 portlights Chris Jones at 10:52am 01.26.22 Day Sailers 5/1456 I am restoring a 1972 O'day Mariner 19 and need to replace the portlights on the sides of the cabin.
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Laid-back at 9:53am 01.26.22 Big Boats 11/1861 Could someone give me an idea how much bottom paint they used for a Hunter 49 or 50. I am getting it
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Tater at 8:36am 01.26.22 Ask All Sailors 7/904 Can anyone help with making contact for membership in Alabama? I have tried going through the nation

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Cal 40 "Wins" Transpacific dlochner at 11:31am 07.16.25 I didn't spend much time there. I lived on a motor boat in the Ala Wai, which I operated for a grou
Cal 40 "Wins" Transpacific capta at 11:25am 07.16.25 I didn't spend much time there. I lived on a motor boat in the Ala Wai, which I operated for a group
Survey before insurance will renew? capta at 11:10am 07.16.25 I think it's important not to conflate the discussion of liability insurance with hull insurance. F
What is your favorite anchor alarm app SV Temenos at 11:03am 07.16.25 Thank you for the thoughtful response. Sorry yes I did mean mobile app. These days I forget there
Cal 40 "Wins" Transpacific dlochner at 10:44am 07.16.25 Where did you surf? Wouldn't it be amazing if we'd met back then! It certainly would be amazing.
Cal 40 "Wins" Transpacific capta at 10:42am 07.16.25 I was in Hawai'i at that time and remember the TransPac being a big deal. As a 12 year old, it was
Beneteau 323 Battery Question (1) Beneteau323 at 10:41am 07.16.25 Kloudi 1 - I tried the quick test with the negative black switch on, with the red starter switch #1
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries dlochner at 10:28am 07.16.25 Over the past few years I have been deeply involved in the USCG Inspection process for commercial bo
Routing jib sheets aft Stu Jackson at 10:22am 07.16.25 If you draw a line from the mid point of the sail's luff down to the clew (back corner), then exten
Invest 93L JamesG161 at 10:21am 07.16.25 best spot to watch is here. nowCOAST Jim...
Invest 93L JamesG161 at 10:20am 07.16.25 Isn't it kind of weird for a storm system to move westerly in that area? Yes! The key is the cent
What is your favorite anchor alarm app Foswick at 10:07am 07.16.25 Assuming you mean "mobile app", I kind of have a (personal) problem with anchor alarm apps, in gener
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 10:00am 07.16.25 I must commend you on your hard work and dedication to accomplishing this task!!!! I have hired a f
Seaward Fox 19 manual online? Tranquil Soul at 9:57am 07.16.25 Kevin; Here's the manual. It's not much and obviously not sloop rig oriented. PM me if you want t
Invest 93L shemandr at 9:56am 07.16.25 Isn't it kind of weird for a storm system to move westerly in that area?
Yanmar 2GM20F - Upgrade Raw Water Intake Seacock from �" to �"? mermike at 9:55am 07.16.25 3GM30F owner here. When I bought Tosca the diesel survyor said the 1/2" throughhull was undersized.
Merit 22 owners RussC at 9:47am 07.16.25 To the keel slot leakers: I have a 1.5" fiberglass tube (McMaster Carr) that is slotted to fit the
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 9:40am 07.16.25 @Faster Horses I assume the way your track bolts were fastened is the same as any other larger O
Routing jib sheets aft shemandr at 9:38am 07.16.25 Upon reading Davidsailor26's post #10, I agree that the jib was meant to run inside the shrouds. I
Whisker Pole Part Sought Foswick at 9:35am 07.16.25 I think that damage will buff out. Or, maybe your friend won't notice. No ... but seriously ... I

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