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PHarmon1 at 4:44am 07.14.21
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Which is a better buy? Buying a composite hull and dealing with the cracks or fiberglass?
icysails at 10:00pm 07.13.21
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Hello, I bought a mariner this season and have been racing it with the fleet at my local sailing as
OdayAhoy at 7:03pm 07.13.21
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jyjohnson at 6:34pm 07.13.21
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I have an ~'85 Hunter 25.5, deck has the non-stick diamond pattern. Boat is in freshwater lake (not
John Marrone at 5:30pm 07.13.21
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About to install a Marinco 1000 Mini Solar Vent Fan 7" Diameter into the forward hatch on my 1987 Ca
punahougirl84 at 4:46pm 07.13.21
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Would anyone have a guide to tuning the rig for a Beneteau First 38? We have the original mast, but
choche at 2:47pm 07.13.21
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I'm looking for a used trailer for a Capri 22 wing keel version. I'm located in Ontario Canada, need
patbratton at 2:35pm 07.13.21
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We moved the "Wet Dog" off the trailer and into the water Monday. Moved her under Honda power to the
Artey1 at 2:15pm 07.13.21
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Does anyone have any tricks or suggestions they have used to get better access to the starboard side
sblaylock at 1:00pm 07.13.21
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Hi, We have a '79 Yamaha 33 and I'm trying to find a replacement bulb for the shore power panel. It
Flying Jay at 9:20am 07.13.21
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Our mainsail has grommets for a 2nd reef, and from what I've researched we are able to rig jiffy ree
Philly2DC2LBI at 8:15am 07.13.21
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Hi all, still new to the site. Sorry for the long post but looking for help: bought a '68 Javelin, m
mike311 at 7:39am 07.13.21
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I have a 2006 Hunter 41DS with Raymarine autopilot p70. Everything worked fine but recently the whe
whudatt at 6:23am 07.13.21
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Good morning all, can someone please tell me if the spreaser end caps on my Mac 25 are supposed to
Roadking Larry at 6:18am 07.13.21
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This neglected example of classic plastic showed up in the boat yard at the marina over the weekend.
phmoell at 4:29am 07.13.21
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Hi! my new to me 26M is missing the traveller car and a replacement from BWY is 6 weeks out. does
SirMichael at 7:59pm 07.12.21
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The head on our 1978 Hunter 28.5 stopped working, the nut on the bottom of the pump valve came off (
CaptainRan at 6:23pm 07.12.21
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There was a bit of lightning here in Vegas and it occurred to me that some sailboats have a ground f
jwittlin at 5:17pm 07.12.21
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I think either my tube is leaking or the retainer bolts are loose/missing/damaged. I'm taking on ab
Tim22 at 4:19pm 07.12.21
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The shore power at our club is a 15a GFCI receptacle. If I turn off my all my onboard AC loads and p

Recent Replies

A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Urban Hermit at 1:05pm 01.15.25
no need to separate and glue. Crimp the two soft pieces together I don't understand. The method
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Urban Hermit at 1:03pm 01.15.25
I think you've been sniffing too much glue. Move out of your cabin immediately and get some fresh a
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Rick Webb at 12:22pm 01.15.25
no need to separate and glue. Crimp the two soft pieces together
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
sailboatracer at 11:44am 01.15.25
I think you've been sniffing too much glue. Move out of your cabin immediately and get some fresh ai
Unknown water infiltration
jssailem at 9:31am 01.15.25
It is a boat, and water wants to get into it. The primary purpose of a boat is to keep the water out
Unknown water infiltration
Urban Hermit at 8:12am 01.15.25
If your boat has a liner and there is space between the liner and the hull, water can accumulate in
Centerboard lifting mechanism broke. Thoughts on leaving centerboard down full time?
Joe at 7:58am 01.15.25
Unless your design is a verifiable improvement, fix the centerboard lifting mechanism as was constru
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28   (1)
Sailor Sue at 7:52am 01.15.25
Another option, probably simpler and maybe less expensive, get rid of the car, and track if possible
New Malabar IV Build
dlochner at 7:27am 01.15.25
Dave, you seem stuck in the 20th century :) Most of my life was in the 20th Century, what do you
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47.
Concordia at 7:07am 01.15.25
I had no idea that Ericson dabbled in that aesthetic. Very Stone-Horse-ish.
New Malabar IV Build
dmax at 7:05am 01.15.25
Dave, you seem stuck in the 20th century :)
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47.
FastOlson at 6:57am 01.15.25
Lovely boat! Also... newer owners are regularly restoring the two Bruce King "traditional on top an
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass
buddybear at 6:39am 01.15.25
Mark, Yes, I used the original wire. So far it has worked fine. Jeff Great I thought that would
Unknown water infiltration
shemandr at 6:23am 01.15.25
If your boat has a liner and there is space between the liner and the hull, water can accumulate in
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation
dlochner at 8:12pm 01.14.25
You will need to do more than just remove those wires and the ground stud. Those wires are part of s
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation
Ralph Johnstone at 7:59pm 01.14.25
Follow Maine Sail's post #11. If he says it's a ground and hence easily moved, it couldn't come fro
Ross
jackhart at 7:19pm 01.14.25
Ross
Davidasailor26 at 7:17pm 01.14.25
PNW Summer Cruise 2024
Terry Cox at 5:36pm 01.14.25
Thanks, John. Nothing like a good sail to scratch that itch.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation
Brinky63 at 4:40pm 01.14.25
A longer belt would give you more clearance. I would move it away from the oil filter ASAP. That a

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