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End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 7:10am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 16/2439 I learned a "new" trick this fall when removing the main in very strong winds the day before crane-o
Wood Battens install (2) william24424 at 6:52am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1566 I'm looking to rip out the fabric in the bow berth and install a similar light colored wood strips t
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? (1) mesmith1122 at 6:08am 10.25.21 Big Boats 7/1787
H280 (1996) Survey Questions Keel Bolt Torque and Inspection Crusty Ol Salt at 7:29pm 10.24.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/845 Prior to purchasing the Prometheus I had a survey completed. I have completed all the "A" items th
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 5:11pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1105 I'm thinking that I should have known a little bit more about basic plumbing. Last winter, I replac
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? dlochner at 3:17pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/3268 The topic heading says it all. There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl.
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? (2) rcompton at 2:28pm 10.24.21 S2 1/989 Recently got a 1978 S2 Yachts 8.0b and the harbor requires that I install an automatic bilge pump.
Thanksgiving and Christmas (1) Brian D at 12:42pm 10.24.21 Sails Call Lounge 13/1472 199491
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 12:24pm 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 14/2147 I saw this originally on Twitter, but now a story from one of our local TV stations about problems o
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank WasabiRush at 9:03am 10.24.21 Big Boats 5/968 How do you drain the hot water tank? I have a hose to connect to the drain, but I don't see how to r
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... (1) VT Fitz at 7:36am 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1099 Earlier this season, the DC light fixture in the head on our '07 Hunter 27 got a little finicky. So
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:10am 10.24.21 Big Boats 26/3320 In my new to me 1986 Hunter 34 owned about 2.5 months now. Happy and Bummed.. out for the day with
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C D_Bosh at 6:38am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/948 Our boat has been on the hard of two years as we have been planning to replace the prop shaft (drive
Propeller shaft - 1984 H37c D_Bosh at 6:08am 10.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/662 Hello, I was wondering if anyone on here happens to know what the length of the propeller shaft is f
What is this? (1) Rabe at 8:15pm 10.23.21 The Cherubini Hunters 15/2479 Saw this today as I was removing my batteries. The center is a negative cable, but the other termi
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail John Marrone at 2:55pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 13/2112 I sear at these Lazy Jacks every time I try to raise the Main wail. I go to wind, roll the Furling o
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip (2) John Marrone at 2:46pm 10.23.21 Catalina 22 6/2448 Well, it has taken many trips to mechanics, dealers and the internet to finally find a device that d
Port leaks CliffM at 9:36am 10.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2202 I have a 2000 311 and one of my Lewmar opening ports is leaking when it rains or I hose off the boat
finding a new guard rail on the helm. (1) FOLLOWING SEAS at 8:00am 10.23.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1154 I am looking to replace this rail with an larger one to accommodate a NAVPOD like component. I have
New Outboard on Order (7) patbratton at 5:42am 10.23.21 Smaller Boats 11/2077 I have decided to pull my Honda 8 hp outboard and work on it at home. I am getting a Mercury 5 hp pr

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Electric Furler Foswick at 10:39pm 07.04.25 Yeah, it isn't really a practical addition. For us, it is really about MOB response when only one cr
Ratchet block recommendation. jssailem at 9:47pm 07.04.25 On my 390sqft foresail I use the Harken a 57mm ratchet block that was included with my MKIV 1 furler
Release outhaul when not using boat? FastOlson at 9:45pm 07.04.25 Regarding the reef ties, with a loose foot it's easy to tie them properly (to reduce harm to the sai
Solar controller overcharging batteries FastOlson at 9:41pm 07.04.25 I guess the lesson is buy a reputable brand from a dealer who will handle warranty issues without a
Electric Furler jssailem at 9:17pm 07.04.25 If I was sailing a 60 footer with massive sails, maybe such an expenditure might be considered. But
the 4Th jssailem at 9:08pm 07.04.25 Thanks Mark.
the 4Th Mark Maulden at 7:45pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? shemandr at 7:26pm 07.04.25 On another thread I suggested keeping the outhaul all on for a blown out sail. I'll stick with that
Tropical Depression 3 Kermit at 7:11pm 07.04.25 Happy Forth Kermie Happy 4th backatcha!!!
Ranger 12 - rescue (1) rhsc912 at 6:38pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? BAD ORCA at 6:01pm 07.04.25 Thanks Kappy. I assumed there is more to keeping the sail on the boom. I have cringles across the
Release outhaul when not using boat? BAD ORCA at 6:00pm 07.04.25 There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Release outhaul when not using boat? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:58pm 07.04.25 Same as one that isn't loose-footed. There are reefing points on the leach and the luff. Ease the
Tropical Depression 3 jssailem at 5:48pm 07.04.25 Happy Forth Kermie
No priming after filter change on M25XPA DaveJ at 5:38pm 07.04.25 Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers
Ranger 12 - rescue Michael Davis at 5:23pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? kappykaplan at 5:05pm 07.04.25 Off topic so I apologize in advance but have never had a loose-footed main so - how does one reef i
Tropical Depression 3 Kermit at 5:01pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:59pm 07.04.25 There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Merit 22 owners Digger1 at 4:55pm 07.04.25 Sadly sold the Merit 22 on May 16th....but bought the Catalina 22 two spots down from mine on the 22

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