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Invest 94L --> TS Nicholas --> Hurricane Nicholas (1) JamesG161 at 10:23am 09.11.21 Weather and Forecasting 4/1007 This Tropical Waves appears to be what I call a ... Coast Line Skimmer The Center of Storm stays i
1987 Cat 22 Through Transom cockpit deck drain leaks John Marrone at 10:17am 09.11.21 Catalina 22 5/980 Sleeves inside the drain openings at the aft transom causing leaks in the interior. Is there a part
1987 Cat 22 Aft through Transom Scupper Drain Leak John Marrone at 10:11am 09.11.21 Catalina 275 5/1253 Found the leak under the battery cabinet, The Port side cockpit floor drain that drains out the rear
sailboat wanted Capt Andy at 9:32am 09.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/27 I am looking to buy a hunter 41 or 45 DS. 2005 or newer. Must have bow thruster and genset. Please c
Sailboat wanted? Capt Andy at 9:26am 09.11.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1073 I am looking to buy a hunter 41 or 45 DS. 2005 or newer. Must have bow thruster and genset. Please c
Small dog Ramp/Step Recommendations for hatchway Catalina 27 Bertclay at 8:31am 09.11.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1446 I am looking for ideas and recommendations for ways to allow our 14# dog to have access in and out o
Teak seats and trim. sunlover at 7:54am 09.11.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 30/5585 What do people do for these seats and the trim? It looks like a plethora of products and how to's.
Self Tacking Jib for Sale? Souellette at 7:41am 09.11.21 Catalina 275 3/1084 Hello! I need to replace my self tacking jib. Sadly, mine unfurled during a storm and was shredded b
grinding sound starting?? Boomer2it at 7:01am 09.11.21 Ask All Sailors 27/3200 Heard a new sound yesterday while starting the engine, yanmar 2qm15. once started engine sounded and
Electra Scan Mixer Motor Overload teacherspet at 6:50am 09.11.21 Ask All Sailors 3/1421 A little bit of background information. The first prompt I received was Low Voltage. The batteries w
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :) HeatherE at 6:25am 09.11.21 Ask All Sailors 48/5660 Hi, new sailor here. Cal34. I just installed a new VHF and the antenna at the top of the mast need
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder HeatherE at 6:22am 09.11.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2174 Hi, I just bought a CAL34. I am new to sailing and am doing a lot of DIY projects getting my boat re
Catalina 22 gooseneck end cap scew removel LydieBP at 5:16am 09.11.21 Catalina 22 6/827 Hi everyone. It's great to find a forum of C22 owners. My Catalina 22 from 1976 is getting some need
O'Day 28 wheel and binacle. terry_buda at 4:28pm 09.10.21 Parts Search 9/1210 I'm dreaming of replacing my tiller with a wheel. I know there is a lot involved, but hoping someon
Dodger and/or Bimini for O'day 28 terry_buda at 4:25pm 09.10.21 Parts Search 4/1377 I have an O'Day 28 in need of some shelter from the sun and rain. If anyone knows of a source for u
Which westerbeke is this on my 2001 Beneteau 331? (2) Ryd at 3:52pm 09.10.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/1921 Hello Beneteau forum! We are the new owners of a grimey but generally very sound 2001 Beneteau 331.
Catalina 18 boom length? djletin at 12:29pm 09.10.21 Ask All Sailors 1/400 Anyone know the length of the boom for a Catalina Capri 18?
Looking for a good paint stripper Bon.Adventure at 11:50am 09.10.21 Ask All Sailors 5/759
Do you make a Wifi hotspot? Do you use a dedicated one? (1) Ken Cross at 11:26am 09.10.21 Ask All Sailors 30/3747 I ran into a couple this summer who raved about their wifi hotspot. It is a dedicated little box tha
Elvstrom Protest Tool? (1) dmdiehl64 at 8:41am 09.10.21 Racing 3/1600 Hello, Anyone have any idea what this little protest tool/aid might be called and where to find one

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Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 dlochner at 3:02pm 12.23.24 Thanks Dave. It has been a long time since I have frequented Slackers (aka Halifax). I now exist on
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hello Below at 2:59pm 12.23.24 Thanks Dave. It has been a long time since I have frequented Slackers (aka Halifax). I now exist on
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 dlochner at 2:42pm 12.23.24 The intent of my post was to make those that were considering a Starlink aware that it was now avai
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hello Below at 1:54pm 12.23.24 I love my Starlink. I got it before they offered the mini so it is the standard residential unit.
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? Crazy Dave Condon at 12:52pm 12.23.24 @kornacle First, I am a former Hunter dealer and very knowledgeable about the Hunter water ballast
Mooring from GA to NC David in Sandusky at 12:46pm 12.23.24 Internet search shows your draft at 9' 8". If that is correct, the ICW may be too shallow in some st
Fresh Water Tank Replacement MikeHoncho at 12:17pm 12.23.24 Ronco makes plastic tanks in a vast assortment of sizes and shapes. As for the purpose of a vent,
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 SkiingSailor at 12:00pm 12.23.24 We have a cell amplifier and are able to get cell coverage (Telus/Koodo) as far North as Cape Cautio
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hayden Watson at 11:29am 12.23.24 I love my Starlink. I got it before they offered the mini so it is the standard residential unit.
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Michael Davis at 11:21am 12.23.24 we normally spend the summers north of Caution and have never had a problem hearing/ talking to the
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 Hello Below at 11:17am 12.23.24 @SkiingSailor Yes of course, there are a number of alternatives to Starlink. The intent of my post w
New England Ropes VIPER line reviews? higgs at 11:16am 12.23.24 I have always like Cajun Ropes out of Canada: CAJUN ROPES
Fresh Water Tank Replacement higgs at 11:14am 12.23.24 Ronco makes plastic tanks in a vast assortment of sizes and shapes. As for the purpose of a vent, i
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 degas at 10:56am 12.23.24 The great thing about the Starlink Mini is that it runs on 12-48VDC, which the regular Starlink dish
Fresh Water Tank Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 12.23.24 Why use flexible tanks? You can buy custom heavy duty plastic tanks for a similar price that will l
Aqua signal series 33 Sailor Sue at 9:22am 12.23.24 Post a picture or two of your parts and I'm sure you'll get some suggestions.
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? JoeWhite at 9:21am 12.23.24 Pour water on it and see if water gets inside. If so, it will require to be fixed with an experience
Fresh Water Tank Replacement zinahewitt at 9:15am 12.23.24 I have some of your answers but also have questions: Why replace the whole tank when the top fittin
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? jssailem at 9:01am 12.23.24 On a serious note, inspection of the inside will help you understand the extent of the damage. Look
Don't Wait 'till 7 Jan 2025 (1) SkiingSailor at 8:57am 12.23.24 Well, VHF coverage is pretty good most of the BC coast (except for some inlets): inlets on the west

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