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Bow Anchor Roller for Macgregor 25 Lemont at 10:56pm 05.28.21 Trailer Sailors 4/1157 Having trouble finding room to mount a bow anchor roller on my Macgregor 25. The tang for the fore
Help me Understand Batteries (1) MikeHoncho at 3:58pm 05.28.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1711 I'm having issues with understanding battery specs and discharge rates, SOC and DOD, specifically AG
Don't want to sink my boat! (1) justsomeguy at 1:53pm 05.28.21 Ask All Sailors 17/1883 I've a Perko sea cock that's got a slight leak from the handle when open. ea cock closed, of course.
Disappointed in Beneteau (1) Dr. D at 1:42pm 05.28.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3650 This only applies to the Oceanis 35.1 and 35. I'm not sure which years besides my 2018 35.1. To red
H23.5 joetr1955 at 1:10pm 05.28.21 Smaller Boats 1/595 Some play in the spreader bar connection to the mast spreader bar bracket normal or not ??????
A windlass near accident that happened to another sailor WayneH at 12:28pm 05.28.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1264 Friends of mine had a very nice boat. Well maintained and a real beaut. Not giving the brand because
My Boat has a blog rlongfield at 12:20pm 05.28.21 Catalina 22 3/579 I decided to start recording my restoration efforts so I setup a small little blog. I'm just playing
Sail Track Lubricant shemandr at 12:07pm 05.28.21 Ask All Sailors 32/9492 I'm looking for something to spray in the sail track and lugs of the Flying Scot I've been sailing.
C310/315 IA Webmaster SawyerCurt at 8:33am 05.28.21 Catalina 310 5/1001 Good morning, fellow C310/315 owners! I am currently the C310/315 International Association Secreta
Tender 315 Bill Russell at 7:54am 05.28.21 Catalina 310 13/1877 I just took our new (to us) 315 out for the first sail. It was very quick in 10 knots of breeze, bu
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues WrangelliaGeo at 7:07am 05.28.21 Mid-Size Boats 8/1605 Hello All, First Post - Please tell me if I do anything wrong!* First time sailboat owner here. Boa*
Bimini jroon at 6:38am 05.28.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1418 OK, I am probably opening myself up to ridicule, so I bow my head in shame, right off the hop. Anyw
oh, oh, oh that O-ring! odaydokay at 5:48am 05.28.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/631 Filled the water tank as usual, started the Shurflo pump, all good. Cam back a few days later and n
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Fred at 4:24am 05.28.21 Mid-Size Boats 21/1896 My boat is on the hard with the mast up. The main halyard has completely come out of the mast. How d
Ahoy sailor folks capta at 9:45pm 05.27.21 Ask All Sailors 3/881 We are seeking help finding a year 'round slip for a 53 foot sailboat, somewhere in or around Narrag
Water inside the bench seats of Javelin 14? Philly2DC2LBI at 6:42pm 05.27.21 Ask An Oday Owner 0/414 I bought a '68 Javelin, had hardly been used in years, getting it ready and noticed small water leak
Rule gusher pump Cypressman at 6:38pm 05.27.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1324 I have a Rule emergency gusher pump on a 1985 Pearson. I cant find any info about this pump. does an
prefrontal jon hansen at 5:04pm 05.27.21 Weather and Forecasting 2/785 big spring weather event coming in, strong easterlies winding up, lots of rain due over the lower la
Adding a microwave to a Beneteau 37 kodiak1120 at 4:37pm 05.27.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1465 Hi, I put an offer in on a 2009 Beneteau 37 that doesn't have a microwave. Does anyone how difficul
Water Pump Gasket shank at 4:36pm 05.27.21 Engines and Propulsion 9/1759 I'm going to be putting in a new Oberdorfer water pump on my Universal 5411 to replace a Sherwood pu

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Non skid cleaner issue thinwater at 5:07am 09.23.24 I used up a bottle over a period of years. I can't say that I ever had a problem rinsing. Didn't sh
Lubricating outhaul car/track Morgan donor at 4:58am 09.23.24 Disassemble, clean, and Mclube the turning block sheave and pin at the back of the mast as well. The
info on catalina 22 LakeShark at 4:41am 09.23.24 @fishingaz there is a ton of information out there but for the history I would start with the book i
Looking for Procedure to change Engine Coolant on Yanmar 4JH4E marcham at 4:34am 09.23.24 Do you have a water heater? If so, all the coolant in those hoses also need to be flushed. I use 2
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard marcham at 4:31am 09.23.24 To the OP: Sorry for your troubles, but welcome to boating. Surprises are part of the game. 1. Do
Hunter 376 holding tank discharge Terry Cox at 4:23am 09.23.24 Hi, Yes. I can see the hose. There is also some wire hanging, not sure if its 10 gauge but i will t
Non skid cleaner issue Robert Strickland at 4:09am 09.23.24 Following.
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard sailme88 at 3:29am 09.23.24 Scott-T-Bird refers to sandblasting.... DON"T do that.. either soda or glass bead...there is an op
Engine Compartment Blower senang at 3:13am 09.23.24 We have a 2005 H38 owner version, engine extraction fan is under berth in aft cabin. This is a Hunte
Upgrading and Bedding Chainplates Not Too Shabby at 10:18pm 09.22.24 Hey George! Great question. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up replacing the rigging within the fi
Fan inside fridge/icebox marcham at 9:29pm 09.22.24 It's a pretty good setup actually.... just one compressor and evaporator plate instead of two. When
Fan inside fridge/icebox jmarty32 at 9:26pm 09.22.24 I can capture some photos tomorrow when i am at the boat. Yes, it's the fan between the freezer and
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard jmarty32 at 9:19pm 09.22.24 Hi, I am also a new boat owner and work for the world's largest marine paint manufacturer. Whoever t
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Hunter 376 holding tank discharge jmarty32 at 8:57pm 09.22.24 Hi, Yes. I can see the hose. There is also some wire hanging, not sure if its 10 gauge but i will te
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Would loose outhaul lead to weather helm? Davidasailor26 at 7:26pm 09.22.24

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