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Options for new main halyard AndyL at 2:01pm 01.17.22 Big Boats 8/3401 My 2004 Hunter 36 has a traditional main and currently has a very stiff main halyard that I'm guessi
Automatic Rudder Line Release patbratton at 11:13am 01.17.22 Smaller Boats 5/1526 I was looking for a cleat to replace the standard 4" one on my tiller that keeps the rudder in the d
This PhotoShop feels wrong. jssailem at 8:30am 01.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 11/1972 We all do something to make our boat look and feel her best. But what goes on in this video makes
YS Pedestal Part (1) Galind at 7:49am 01.17.22 Parts Search 3/969 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder/hub (1) Galind at 7:36am 01.17.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/447 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
YS Pedestal throttle cable holder (1) Galind at 7:31am 01.17.22 Parts Search 0/9 Has anyone sourced the cable hub or made a modification to hold the throttle cable on a YS pedestal?
FUTURE PRICE OF EXISTING BENETEAU BOATS Bluenose at 5:26am 01.17.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1764 I wanted to get your thoughts on the impact, if any, on the closing of Beneteau in the US, both part
Sad Day RisingXphoenix1 at 12:53am 01.17.22 Ask All Sailors 3/1203 http://chryslersailing.lizards.net is Down
Seeking Tips for a Bareboat Charter Company in Southern California dkinzer at 7:16pm 01.16.22 Ask All Sailors 3/609 I'm wanting to charter a sailboat (probably monohull but possibly a catamaran) in the 35-40' range s
Water level Halvern at 5:33pm 01.16.22 S2 13/2662 I believe I found the water tank on my 11A, under the long berth across from setee. Where is the Wat
Yanmar 3GM raw water pump upgrade (2) Charlie98117 at 5:08pm 01.16.22 Engines and Propulsion 14/4566 I saw some others here who used the YM series raw water pump bracket to reverse the orientation so t
Slinging A 170 (1) Tater at 5:04pm 01.16.22 Day Sailers 2/953 When I bought my house it's potential was the main selling feature. The very large, framed attic wou
Ground up redesign of 1986 Catalina 34 sanitation setup lexatola at 3:32pm 01.16.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1122 Hello all - I have a 1986 Catalina 34 which at some point had major sanitation system modifications
Hi from new 23.5 owner waterman30 at 11:50am 01.16.22 Smaller Boats 4/813 I just closed deal on an early 23.5. She will be a project. I've had keel boats before but this my f
Tillerarm radius for linear drive autopilot installation Stuermer at 8:23am 01.16.22 Ask All Sailors 14/3305 Hi All; I am about to install a new Raymarine Type 1 linear drive autopilot system on my Beneteau 33
Mercury 7.5 1982 Starting problem Light air at 7:42am 01.16.22 Engines and Propulsion 20/2707 The motor came with my Catalina 22 of the same year - probably the original motor. When we went to
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') C'EST BON at 2:34pm 01.15.22 Ask All Sailors 44/5915 What sort of generator do I need to run my AC and other equipment on my Hunter 326? Is it practical
Fixing cracks (1) Papafuego at 11:10am 01.15.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3571
Tsunami warning Phil Herring at 10:18am 01.15.22 Ask All Sailors 26/4260 I got a text this morning about a low-level tsunami warning for the west coast from California up th
HATCH COVER. 1981 O Day 23 ft Thomas Meade at 9:38am 01.15.22 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1463 I need to replace the Hatch cover for my 1981 O Day 23 ft. Dimensions are about 26.5 inches across

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3d printing for boats. Hayden Watson at 8:45pm 07.14.25 Boat hook holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7091667 Stanchion clamp for mounting .75" tube
New LFP House Battery SycloneDriver at 6:54pm 07.14.25 I presume you have either a 60A or 80a alternator? I have the 80A and routinely see 40A going into
23.5 centerboard up haul binding Crazy Dave Condon at 6:20pm 07.14.25 I got your email but having issues with my computer and cell phone. Check your private message here
Head filling with water while I'm away travelinreid at 6:01pm 07.14.25 Clean the valve at the top of the anti-siphon. Been there, done that. If it's blocked with "gunk"
O'day 302 bow piece. Ryan R at 5:47pm 07.14.25
Installing a Lewmar D1 Rope Clutch AaronD at 5:46pm 07.14.25 My distant memory is for an 1981, so perhaps not relevant to your New Design. And it is a very dista
Picking up a mooring ball. danm1 at 5:26pm 07.14.25 You need a Kong mooring hook https://www.amazon.com/Kong-Docking-Hook-201-Glossy/dp/B01N75KASR/ref=
Hunter 29.5 CurtisC at 5:14pm 07.14.25 Double purchase? Halyard runs thru swivel block at sail headboard then back to mast head? Get rid o
3d printing for boats. (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:11pm 07.14.25 Placards: When a label maker won't quite cut it, even a very modest 3D printer can make some pretty
Replacement front windows: (2) caverun at 5:03pm 07.14.25 Couple of files that should help- I'll put these in the download section for 260's.
Haul-Out Tuesday: Looking For Ideas On My Old Thru-Hulls & Transducers? (4) testingthewaters91 at 4:59pm 07.14.25 What brand? Photos of the display heads? Photos of the paddlewheel and transducer? Here are the
Replacement front windows: caverun at 4:51pm 07.14.25 The front windshields are available from the HunterOwner's store here. I have not replaced them, but
Picking up a mooring ball. Don S/V ILLusion at 4:41pm 07.14.25 Having a CC boat, picking up a ball can be an interesting experience. After having a few misses, I f
Routing jib sheets aft kappykaplan at 4:41pm 07.14.25 So no tracks for jib sheets/jib cars going down port and stbd? Some photos will probably help us he
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? TJSmith at 4:37pm 07.14.25 @TJSmith: I started with a large Philip's head on a ratchet tool. I wanted to make sure I did not
ACR Wiring Scott T-Bird at 4:29pm 07.14.25 Also, when you install a buss bar and connect the charger to it, you do not need to use individual f
Survey before insurance will renew? Foswick at 4:25pm 07.14.25
ACR Wiring Scott T-Bird at 4:21pm 07.14.25 Maine Sail's DCP Wiring Diagram Operating the House/Start battery selector Stu makes a valid poin
ACR Wiring Stu Jackson at 4:11pm 07.14.25 (There is no purpose or reason to install an ACR with a 1+2+B switch). Sure there is. You could u
Routing jib sheets aft BillyBud at 4:11pm 07.14.25 The jib sheet goes through a traveler attached to the top of the cabin with a cam cleat on either si

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