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Any feedback/opinions on a dripless shaft seal TidesMarine vs PYI PSS? ArkadiyS at 3:25pm 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 2/1303 I am looking to replace my shaft seal, and wanted to know if there are preferences between TidesMari
Southco latch for C&C 44 engine access hatch ~ 3" x 1 3/8" (1) Dan C&C 44 at 3:21pm 10.06.21 C&C 2/1482 Looks like a great forum! I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time here! I am in need of what I
Can't Imagine How This Would Feel DayDreamer41 at 2:21pm 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1587 Sailor misses a turn on the way to the Bahamas https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/boaters-rescued-af
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil (2) Nichole340 at 1:34pm 10.06.21 Engines and Propulsion 10/3734 A while back, I had a problem with getting oil into the lower unit of my 2000 3.5 HP Mercury Outboar
Deck paint for a Hunter 380 tb_gb at 10:04am 10.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/647 Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but the deck of my 1999 Hunter 380 is mostly white, w
Merrimack snatch block (2) George Jarvis at 9:20am 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 3/675 Is it possible to replace the pulley on a Merriman snatch block. See photos.
Northern Lights Generator billyt14607 at 9:10am 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 4/731 Have a Northern Lights Generator on our Hunter 410. When i start it up and run it it no longer seem
B 311 bilge pump float switch CliffM at 8:48am 10.06.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1802 Hi All Recently purchased a 311 and can't believe Beneteau did not install a auto float switch for t
What do You know about Rudders? markwbird at 8:41am 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 14/3385 I am considering building a better, faster, more high performance rudder for my Hunter 34. This tho
recharge freezer/ fridge (2) dehler25 at 8:15am 10.06.21 Big Boats 7/3010 My freezer would not cool after being shut down for several months, worked well before that. The com
1987 Mk II Lower Shroud U-Bolt Failure (1) jonelli at 8:00am 10.06.21 Catalina 30 8/1511 Had a different failure first... Mainsheet traveller block snapped in heavy winds during a small jib
Water Heater hoses (2) Gary Ryan at 7:23am 10.06.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1684 Hey Guys, I have 2 hoses that run from our Water Heater tank to our engine. Note 2 pictures. What
What charger for 12v AGM 660 Amp hour bank? Nachismo at 6:04pm 10.05.21 Ask All Sailors 5/702 Any suggestions? My Xantrex charger/inverter crapped out and I stupidly bought the next gen version
More on Maine Sail Phil Herring at 5:52pm 10.05.21 Ask All Sailors 52/11178 I got a call from Rodd himself, which I wasn't expecting and managed to miss. But he did leave a voi
Southco push-lift-pull flush compression latches 62- series 3"x1 3/8" Dan C&C 44 at 4:47pm 10.05.21 Parts Search 2/802 Looking for a pair
Wiring new TV spadaforaj at 4:42pm 10.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/591 Hi - I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with the stock TV setup and want to replace the small Aquos TV. I see
Catalina 320: Mystery Motor near Shower Sump Pump (1) Bash at 3:33pm 10.05.21 Mid-Size Boats 13/3273 Hello All. I recently purchased a 1994 C320. Trying to get the brand new shower sump pump to work bu
Anyone out there with a 2017 Beneteau 41.1? Larrycadman at 2:58pm 10.05.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/743
Where is my echo charger on 2008 H41DS? Nachismo at 10:46am 10.05.21 Big Boats 2/528 That Xantrex Freedom Marine 20 has finally fried. Was gonna buy a Magnum but I thought I read somew
What is this? (2) Damnskippy at 8:53am 10.05.21 Ask All Sailors 34/4318 Just bought this from an individual, and he knows nothing about it. I can find a name plate, hull nu

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Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dLj at 2:49pm 03.13.25 Did you apply lanacote over propspeed? If so, how will you know if the lanacote did anything more
Bottom paint question barney17 at 2:10pm 03.13.25 Thank you all I really appreciate it
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main Hayden Watson at 1:43pm 03.13.25 30 seconds to put in a reef without leaving the cockpit. Less than 1 minute from full trim to full
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Foswick at 1:42pm 03.13.25 I want to be careful not to express anything that could be construed as advice. Recreational boats a
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main (2) Hayden Watson at 1:36pm 03.13.25 Our single line reefing for two reefs is just like the diagram @Hayden Watson posted, with the exce
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) David in Sandusky at 1:20pm 03.13.25 A Catalina 30 was the alternative to the Hunter 27 we bought in 2000. (Went for the shoal keel on th
Kenyon alcohol stove burners MitchM at 1:16pm 03.13.25 back in the 80's I seem to recall buying a particular part for this alcohol stove from Ke
Headliner replacement Foswick at 12:51pm 03.13.25 I replaced my vinyl wrapped masonite with wainscoting (bead board) panels painted white & solid tea
Cabin Top Winch Advice... ...3TacksontheWater at 12:40pm 03.13.25 Just a quick reminder, it's West Marine's Lewmar BOGO time. George
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) shemandr at 12:36pm 03.13.25
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable. Project_Mayhem at 12:25pm 03.13.25 It looks like there's a slot in the plastic for a zip tie
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Project_Mayhem at 12:21pm 03.13.25 That does look like a volvo which does need to be manually burped. Since bubbles travel up, I'm gues
Swing Keel ODay 25 CAS_O'DAY25 at 12:20pm 03.13.25 It's 5 or 6' tall with a large steel plate inside of it. This might be much more expensive than buy
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dlochner at 12:19pm 03.13.25 In addition to Crystal Prop I have used Pettit prop paint. The issue with the spray on paints is use
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa fred1diver at 12:14pm 03.13.25 Like Greg said, better to just get it sewn back and save money for a new one, who knows, the sail mi
Dodger+ Solution for Ketch Rig fred1diver at 12:12pm 03.13.25 I think a California dodger is the way to go. First step is figuring the frame, that will show how e
Headliner replacement Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 03.13.25 If you're going to use cloth (I'd advise against it), make sure it has some stretch to it. It's real
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Project_Mayhem at 11:41am 03.13.25 Wait for the survey before debating further. Don't react until there's information to react to
Dodger+ Solution for Ketch Rig Foswick at 11:36am 03.13.25 I hadn't even considered the mainsheet but, no, I don't think it is an issue. I would only ever sail
Swing Keel ODay 25 Project_Mayhem at 11:34am 03.13.25 It's 5 or 6' tall with a large steel plate inside of it. This might be much more expensive than buyi

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