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Hello everyone last fall I refinished all the woodwork on my boat. I removed all the woodwork from t
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I have a 1996 H280 to which I'd like to add a spinnaker halyard. It will be done under my guidance b

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Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
dkinzer at 6:05pm 02.05.22
you should bleed the injectors beginning with the first one. That was going to be the next thing
Magazine subscription renewal alert
Ken13559 at 6:03pm 02.05.22
Same thing happened for this side of world with Practical Boat Owners magazine auto renewal. Differe
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
dkinzer at 6:01pm 02.05.22
I do make it a point to fill the new filter and bowl with fresh fuel before closing. Yes, I would h
beneteau spare parts
Jackdaw at 5:38pm 02.05.22
I asked a Beneteau dealer I know about this a few days ago.. As for parts, due to sales tax issues
It just keeps going...   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:33pm 02.05.22
This project is coming along nicely. I've gone over to the yard a few times to remove all the filler
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:28pm 02.05.22
the most likely cause after changing the secondary filter is air in the line between the secondary a
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
Terry Cox at 5:20pm 02.05.22
I've never had a starting problem with our 4JH2-TE after changing the filters. I do make it a point
mast raising
Tedd at 5:05pm 02.05.22
Hi @MacBeane , I see from the photos that the Venture has walkarounds, which the 26S lacks, so my m
Genoa question
nightowle at 5:02pm 02.05.22
Had a drifter with my 27' footer and used it a lot. Particularly downwind. Performed as well as an
mast raising
MacBeane at 4:55pm 02.05.22
Yes, the mast foot bracket on our Venture has similar attachment points, and that's what I'm using,
mast raising   (2)
Tedd at 4:48pm 02.05.22
Okay, we've made progress getting the mast to go up... But then it tips to starboard and falls onto
removing fuel tank
SJN at 4:02pm 02.05.22
Thank you all for your very helpful information. I plan to do the work this spring and will add inf
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US)
Stu Jackson at 3:22pm 02.05.22
We're coming from Vancouver so no need to cross the Juan de Fuca. What route are you planning? cl
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic
Jacktar at 2:54pm 02.05.22
Like getting to carnegie hall, practice practice practice!!
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?   (1)
twodzusfittings at 2:41pm 02.05.22
@Alan2210- Thanks for that info. My original bolts on the strut were Phillip's head flat head bolts.
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value?
fstbttms at 2:35pm 02.05.22
Not sure Vivid is a good choice for salt water Vivid is not a good choice for any place where in-
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value?
Justin_NSA at 2:19pm 02.05.22
I'm shocked at the cost of bottom paint today. I was planning on Petit Vivid to get a dark blue bott
Seek Advice 1980 Hunter 37C: Do I need to add another halyard?
sail sfbay at 1:45pm 02.05.22
1: Do I need to install a 3rd halyard? Only if you plan to fly a staysail or spinnaker OR require a
New owner!
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A hearty Welcome! This is the place to be!
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value?
fstbttms at 12:11pm 02.05.22
I've used Trinidad Pro (~65% Cu) as long as I can remember (a low bar admittedly) but I was informe

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