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Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 rcoleman67 at 7:08am 12.04.24 Ask All Sailors 6/408 I'm installing a 10" chart plotter on my Catalina 25. I have wheel steering but am going to mount th
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core (1) Reunion at 2:31pm 12.03.24 Ask All Sailors 11/604 The C'C landfall 42 has several stainless steel brackets (photo enclosed), that connects the fibergl
What is this mystery line? (1) nightowle at 10:59am 12.03.24 Ask All Sailors 30/1498 I've had this nicely made mystery line from the previous owner aboard and can't fathom what it's for
Wet upper deck on Catalina 22 Sport? (3) lestersails at 1:40pm 12.02.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/423 Hi All, In decomissioning my boat (2016 Catalina 22 Sport) for the winter I noticed something concer
Dominic escapes the social calendar garymalmgren at 3:55am 12.02.24 Ask All Sailors 4/401 jitrS5ee03I
P42 engine sump HoosierSailor at 3:35am 12.02.24 Big Boats 11/895 So I have the normal stuffing box and it drips a few drops a minute as it is supposed to. However th
Hunter 356: leak from drinking water system Musetta at 2:51pm 12.01.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/409 Our 2004 Hunter 356 has developed a leak somewhere in the non-pressurized part of water supply syste
Just picked up a super nice 2003 Precision 165 but I have a lot of questions I haven't found answers to online. (4) Boanerges at 7:27am 12.01.24 Precision 18/2366 I've been learning to sail on a Catalina Capri 14.2 for several months now so I felt it was time for
Hunter 49 Swim Platform (2) Georgedoyle at 6:17pm 11.30.24 Big Boats 14/911 After imagining for years how much better our Hunter 49 would be with a proper swim platform, we fin
What is the black plastic/rubber screw on ball ? (1) ImaFirstMate at 12:49pm 11.30.24 Ask All Sailors 11/981 What is this black ball on the starboard stern of this boat? It unscrews and comes off. It's just a
Changing from a 9.9 to 18 HP motor seadreamers2 at 7:18am 11.30.24 Ask All Sailors 12/803 Hi everyone, The 9.9 hp that came with the Hunter 26.5 doesn't work, and we can't seem to find a us
Parts compatibility between raw water cooled and freshwater cooled Volvo MD11D FulmarCT at 9:13am 11.29.24 Engines and Propulsion 1/387 I have a 1983 freshwater cooled MD11D; as any vintage Volvo owner knows, spare parts are unavailable
Battery reconditioning? The_Sailing_Pelican at 8:11am 11.29.24 Ask All Sailors 22/1266 Hello again! I hope that every single one of you had a better Thanksgiving than i did(serious, mine
Existing 30 amp main panel upgrade to 50 amp panel Straycat22296 at 9:32pm 11.28.24 Ask All Sailors 29/1595 Hello, I have a 1999 Catalina 36 with a OEM 30 amp main panel. When I have the battery charger, he
Monoceros sailed today! (1) monocerosin at 3:26pm 11.28.24 The Cherubini Hunters 3/521 228728 Everyone here has been so helpful, just wanted to share the joy of a first sail after almost
replacing portlights sailor832 at 9:16am 11.28.24 Big Boats 3/573 Does anyone know the thickness of the fixed portlights on a hunter passage 42
Happy Thanksgiving to All kappykaplan at 6:51am 11.28.24 Sails Call Lounge 3/647 Hope everyone has a bountiful celebration with family and friends! :beer:
Hunter 50 - brand and model of refrigerator Gianni65 at 5:27am 11.28.24 Big Boats 4/425 Hello. Does anyone knows brand and model of the refrigerator installed on H49/50 in year 2007? I'v
Need a good Saildrive Mechanic in Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles circa1971la at 4:19am 11.28.24 Engines and Propulsion 0/362 I believe my SD20 prop shaft seal is bad and am in need of a good Saildrive Mechanic in Marina Del R
Catalina 27 Forward fiberglass hatch seals. (1) Dazmainian at 1:30pm 11.27.24 Mid-Size Boats 7/861 Hi, I have a 1978 Cat27 that has the fibreglass forward deck hatch (just forward of the mast). My q

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new water heater (3) sailcapt340 at 2:33am 05.29.25 On my 2000 Hunter 340, it came with a Seaward S600 heater, I have replaced it twice and always with
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point (1) Hayden Watson at 10:03pm 05.28.25 This is how I have rigged mine for the past 17-years and have had no problems.
Yanmar Engine Kill cable (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:47pm 05.28.25 Got my replacement at my Yanmar dealer for $87.12 back in 2020. You can also probabaly find it at a
Hunter 29.5 - Loose footed? Michael Davis at 7:59pm 05.28.25 So I'm wondering... does the 29.5 have a loose footed main sail or does anyone sail with the main l
Purchasing a B-373 BigEasy at 6:15pm 05.28.25 I offered in the 80s...thanks for the advice. Contingent on the findings of a new complete survey o
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point Drinky Crow at 5:22pm 05.28.25 Are you flying that inside the pulpit? Looks like you could route it outside. Some lash a ring to th
Is this gelcoat on the bottom jssailem at 4:53pm 05.28.25 Total Boat products are high-quality items, sourced from Jamestown Distributors.
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point jssailem at 4:48pm 05.28.25 Yes, Greg, the block is better than a bolt. Running the line over the threads of a bolt is a quick w
Purchasing a B-373 Dadawada at 4:44pm 05.28.25 Exactly! That is the type of owner who should be eager to negotiate with and you should be capable
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point (1) Tally Ho at 4:37pm 05.28.25
Motor mount for a small outboard? (2) FDL S2 at 3:44pm 05.28.25 We have these 3 fittings which we're wondering if they are for mounting an outboard. We don't have
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Dalliance at 3:05pm 05.28.25 Seems like a very fair price - you might want to mention the mechanic's name so others in the area
Purchasing a B-373 dlochner at 2:00pm 05.28.25 @BigEasy is spot on with his advice. There is a recent survey, why was the survey done and who paid
Is this gelcoat on the bottom kappykaplan at 1:47pm 05.28.25 I don't think you can go wrong with west system 610.
Is this gelcoat on the bottom newsailor72 at 1:32pm 05.28.25 If I fill the gouge now and fiberglass it later, what's a good filler for the job, west system 610 o
Purchasing a B-373 BigEasy at 1:07pm 05.28.25
Selden in mast question Believe H46 at 12:59pm 05.28.25 I managed to get them aligned and get the sail reinstalled for our trip. I'll have to go back and f
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? thinwater at 12:33pm 05.28.25 The problem with Sperrys is that the sole goes slippery in 2-3 years. I have some old pairs that are
Purchasing a B-373 NYSail at 12:33pm 05.28.25
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 05.28.25 It's very sensitive; no wrench needed to completely stop the water. Assume that means I did a good

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