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1987 Cat 22 Sail Main Sail Maintenance: Boom Vang John Marrone at 12:08pm 07.01.21 Catalina 22 4/413 Well, the next project is removing the Main Sail form its bag, laying it on the yard and inspecting
Forward hatch hinges broken on Hunter P 42 (1) BBC16385 at 11:33am 07.01.21 Big Boats 7/1115 My 1997 Hunter 42 forward hatch hinges (3) broke recently. They appear to be plastic hinge pins. I
Smoke In Cabin - Fire Averted!!! Breaker Failure? flightlead404 at 11:00am 07.01.21 Big Boats 7/1233 Whilst sitting and eating lunch a few minutes ago my girlfriend commented on a funny smell. It was
Added a second battery and solar panel. (2) coreyjohnson99 at 10:25am 07.01.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1435 Finally added a second battery and solar panel to my 1979 Newport 28. The boat originally had one b
What weather forecast makes you cancel your trip? john6206 at 9:17am 07.01.21 Trailer Sailors 16/1785 The forecast is still 9 days out, so it will change several times before the trip - but - The plan
Captain's decision that destroyed a City... jssailem at 7:09am 07.01.21 Sails Call Lounge 12/1957 The Halifax Explosion... 1917 OSuX9RvLq54
Hunter B&R Rig tuning Gary Ryan at 4:43am 07.01.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2218 So we've stepped our mast and a local sailor helped setup our rig tuning. It was kind of a wing it
jib downhaul fred1diver at 8:08pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 5/3754 hey everyone, after a few outings I noticed I need a downhaul for my jib, now I know I need enough l
Galley Cabinet Removal: Rebedding Leaking Starboard sail track Closing Time at 7:52pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 16/2062
Occaisional Head Smell asalotto at 5:17pm 06.30.21 Catalina 310 33/6486 Hello all! I have a new 2021 Catalina 315. It has an electric head, fresh water flush, holding tank,
To go mll at 4:50pm 06.30.21 Catalina 22 2/565 I need to sell my cat 22 with trailer, 9.9 4cyl motor. To old to deal with it
C-42 replacement traveler SSAlexander at 4:14pm 06.30.21 Big Boats 3/1106 Replacement traveler for my 1993 Catalina 42
Best Anti-Seize for use on outboard and general use skunther at 2:51pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1683 I'm tired of battling seized bolts and am looking for an anti-seize that my future self will thank m
Speaker volume control (1) Appaloosa at 2:19pm 06.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/994 Does anyone know where to get replacements for the stereo volume control module? Mine looks like th
Retrofit Question Michaelminer at 2:15pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 17/1675 I just bought my third sailboat. It is a Catalina 25. It has a sink, no faucet. And no stove wher
Solar controller issue maybe (1) wyctoronto at 12:16pm 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 1/341
Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 Steverhnm at 9:03am 06.30.21 Big Boats 4/728 Has anyone modified their anchor locker to increase the deadfall so you can put an adequate amount o
Invest 97L ---> TS Elsa (1) JamesG161 at 9:00am 06.30.21 Weather and Forecasting 8/1382 Tracking models are on the map now, but differ. ____________________________ For Reference... GFS =
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 7:04am 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 18/3425
I just can't get no release! (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:49am 06.30.21 Ask All Sailors 45/4570 I have nearly the same setup as below for my mainsheet. It's incredibly difficult to release the lin

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Hunter 50 dusk to dawn anchor light Terry Cox at 10:40am 10.01.24 Good morning, Keith. Different model boat and not one to bet my life on it, but odds are that being
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane BigEasy at 10:36am 10.01.24 Just purchase a one year yacht policy for agreed value and be done with it. Never know what calamit
Oday 192 outboard bracket Sunbird22358 at 10:12am 10.01.24 I have a Mariner 19 (the original ODay 19). I have the stock outboard bracket (rated for 2 cycle o
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ward H at 10:01am 10.01.24 Stated differently, your premium already contains a discount for winter storage and consequently, y
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? BAD ORCA at 9:47am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many color
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? Calif. Ted at 9:35am 10.01.24 Some of the boat and car builders I knew used to be very fond of Cadmium plating, can be many colors
Mild weather is the start to October for the PacificNW WayneH at 9:24am 10.01.24 I've had enough DRY! The next time the PNW gets a little rain, please send it to Austin, TX. I'm nea
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:19am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer Same as every ot
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? dlochner at 9:08am 10.01.24 I have used a 2 part polyurethane on aluminum hatch frames and steering pedestals. Follow the manufa
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 9:05am 10.01.24 I have an estimated launch around May or June. It may be in the cradle for longer
Removing Treadmaster decking Project_Mayhem at 9:03am 10.01.24 839227838227839 Finally got around to removing and applying Kiwi Grip on two thirds of the deck. To
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 10.01.24 I'll switch back to full insurance when I launch Not sure you understand how underwriters determin
Aluminum mast/boom sections coat or leave unfinished? Project_Mayhem at 8:58am 10.01.24 I hate painted rigging because it always ends up looking beat up. Curious on anodizing to hear other
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane jssailem at 8:57am 10.01.24 I have had the BoatUS/ Geico policy for 5 years. I have never had a claim. Your query was a good one
Removing Treadmaster decking (2) FlimFlamII at 8:41am 10.01.24 227838227839227838227839 Finally got around to removing and applying Kiwi Grip on two thirds of the
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ralph Johnstone at 8:36am 10.01.24 Bite the bullet for full insurance. You'll be glad you did when somebody makes off with your boat i
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane dlochner at 8:36am 10.01.24 Exactly. Storage insurance exists for autos so why not for boats? There's very little market for
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Project_Mayhem at 8:33am 10.01.24 Are you particularly looking for a cheaper insurance for being only on the hard as opposed to the m
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 10.01.24 I have Progressive and don't think there is any clause that doesn't provide insurance when on the h
Advice on replacing standing rigging Project_Mayhem at 8:31am 10.01.24 Thanks for the comments. My question is not if I should replace. I am replacing. Just looking for a

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