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It's Curtains! patbratton at 5:12am 07.18.21 Smaller Boats 10/1636 The Wet Dog's, H240, previous owner did not have the privacy curtains from the original owner. I can
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner (1) JackOlsen at 4:59pm 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 110/10568 196330 I have a huge amount to learn, but I think I'm ready to attempt a trip out to Catalina in ab
Bock Boat Builders Toledo Ohio (5) SailorDwayne at 3:18pm 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 1/935 I have a boat that I have very little information about and would love to find out more information
Needed: Pic of a Hunter 19 mast raising gin pole (1) Wilco at 2:30pm 07.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/931 bought a Hunter 19 and the gin pole is broken. See attached. I have a friend who can fabricate a ne
ST4000+: RIP (5) jaysweet at 11:07am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1636 Took my folding wheel (w/autopilot) off and brought it home last weekend. It's a 2004 vintage Raymar
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? (3) sailnski at 11:02am 07.17.21 Engines and Propulsion 5/2978 I disconnected the fuel lines (at secondary filter and fuel return line) on my Universal M25 this p
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 AlliGrace at 10:38am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 5/2518 I received a replacement push button latches from Amazon for one of the cupboards. Removing the cup
Reef rigging / outhaul rigging (10) coreyjohnson99 at 10:30am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 7/4356 I would like to add a simple reefing system on my Newport 28. The sail looks to be set up for 2 ree
What is this? (1) SailingLoto at 9:44am 07.17.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1122 What is the metal hook on the bottom of my mast? 1984 c25
How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? Ben16737 at 9:24am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1777 Apologies if this question has already been asked ad nauseum, but I did a search and didn't come up
External shore power connection. patbratton at 6:54am 07.17.21 Smaller Boats 6/886 I was thinking of installing an AC port, NACO GCP2, in the fuel well at the stern. I am thinking tha
hunter 49 power in the UK Zencra at 6:27am 07.17.21 Big Boats 9/1820 Hi all, I'm in the Azores after recently crossing from Bermuda, we've been cruising and living aboar
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 6:01am 07.17.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1233 Hi, were currently in the Azores and are soon to sail up to the UK where the shore power is 220v and
So we did it... NLPete at 5:20am 07.17.21 Tartan 20/3079 Accepted offer on a 1997 Tartan 3500! Our first boat and we are super excited. Sea trial and closi
Swim ladder (2) OdayAhoy at 3:12am 07.17.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1842 Good morning. Although I am very adverse to doing this, my wife and kids want a swim ladder attache
Bayview Mac Race? Jumpstart at 7:26pm 07.16.21 Racing 9/1723
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance (1) sail sfbay at 4:17pm 07.16.21 Ask All Sailors 9/615 Ever use google earth to scope out a berthing spot for at a new marina? I frequently do for my 50 ft
H34 buy or not... DeniseO30 at 10:48am 07.16.21 Big Boats 8/1236 Looing at a H 34 on Monday 7/19 Discoverd they have a secret bilge! ( doesn't scare me I know how t
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sparkschris at 9:27am 07.16.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/663 Howdy All! Thanks for helping a rookie here. Just made the jump to a 26' Hunter and am learning as I
Hunter 30-2 Fuel Shutoff ChrisHunter at 7:36am 07.16.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/906 It's time to replace by Racor and Yanmar fuel filters on my 1992 Hunter 30. Was looking through th

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TD 14 kappykaplan at 3:32pm 10.05.24 Almost all paper products were gone when I hit my grocery store Thu afternoon - because of the Longs
TD 14 shemandr at 3:26pm 10.05.24 What's that "M" about? There was a rush on the grocery today in Jensen Beach. Some say it's the s
TD 14 kappykaplan at 3:16pm 10.05.24
TD 14 Tally Ho at 3:15pm 10.05.24
TD 14 (1) kappykaplan at 3:09pm 10.05.24 Now TS Milton and forecast to hit Florida as a Cat 2 on Wednesday.
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard David W at 3:03pm 10.05.24
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard kappykaplan at 3:01pm 10.05.24 Am I looking at another big project, or could I patch this up and wait until spring? Probably okay
Deck Core Repair ShawnL at 2:59pm 10.05.24 From what I've seen on Boat Works Today (youtube channel, you should definitely check out). Gelcoat
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard (1) aftica_1 at 2:38pm 10.05.24 227875Hey everyone! I think the odd encounter last week with my hull being sanded/ground unexpectedl
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? Marmalade at 1:40pm 10.05.24 On our '87 Legend 37, the exhaust hose was zip-tied to the grid. They used one of those zip-ties wi
HELP! with outhaul line replacement smokey73 at 12:06pm 10.05.24 @shemandr Thanks for the detailed response. That was excellent info and advice. I had pulled out t
Repairing a cutlass bearing/not replacing. Tally Ho at 11:59am 10.05.24
First sail... first trip... Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:45am 10.05.24 @Shacklepin I base my responses based on knowledge but mostly experience having sold 20-25% of the
CNG Refill or Exchange? Richard19068 at 10:00am 10.05.24 Video showing use of NCBREW's type of fill adapter: I7yite0TmXE
Repairing a cutlass bearing/not replacing. ggrizzard at 10:00am 10.05.24 Where did you get the idea that the engine/tranny must be removed?
HELP! with outhaul line replacement LloydB at 9:29am 10.05.24 not sure I would care if the standing loop between the forward and aft pully looked ratty or not but
Merit 22 owners RussC at 9:04am 10.05.24 @Jnovva it's a 1989
Deck Core Repair LloydB at 8:55am 10.05.24 lost memory of years ago but advise was to make deck repair from inside where cabin liner would not
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? stickinthemud57 at 8:40am 10.05.24 Mud Hen? r design! If I remember correctly, the Admiral has voiced the desire to have a head.
Insulation jssailem at 8:19am 10.05.24 What do you want to insulate against? You need to ask, what is the R factor of 1/4" styrofoam? What

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