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how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds? danstanford at 5:31am 09.17.21 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/6598 This is kind of related to my post before about judging the line between more power and less drag, b
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch (3) SeaDogRun at 6:02pm 09.16.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1136
Beneteau 41.1 2017 autopilot compass failure intermittently Larrycadman at 5:44pm 09.16.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1353 I was just finishing a 2 hour sail in heavy winds and my chartplotter zeus 2 with h5000 autopilot sh
replacement of in-deck solar and of interior ceiling lights tadd5181 at 4:52pm 09.16.21 Big Boats 4/1196 I have a 2000 Hunter 420 and the induce solar panel (near the mast) which needs replacement as does
trailer extension Seascoutship501 at 4:45pm 09.16.21 Catalina 22 10/1898 can anyone help point me in the right direction for some videos that show how to use the trailer tou
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 1:35pm 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 24/10740 My very expensive dodger, bimini, and sail cover are badly faded. Assuming it's Subrella (no label
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing (1) skunther at 11:38am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 38/4311 Relatively new boat to me. My reef lines jam in the block at the mast step every time I try to reef.
Mystery line (figured it out, thanks!) JUUD at 7:19am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 4/741 Hello, everyone. I have a line that runs around a single block (starboard stern) then forward throug
Searching for a unicorn prop nut! hpholly at 6:48am 09.16.21 Engines and Propulsion 9/1016 Hi all, I am searching for an 11/16 UNF bronze nut for my propshaft and am having a nightmare, ca
1984 Hunter 34 roller furler Lusitano at 5:59am 09.16.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1321 Hello sailors, planning on replacing my hank on system to a roller furler on my hunter 34, any recom
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351 redege at 11:38pm 09.15.21 Ask All Sailors 13/2879 I decided to dive and take the prop off to re apply Prop Speed protection. I brought the prop to a p
Question about a racor230r2 and anti-siphon valve (vetus) cfflyboy at 11:24pm 09.15.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/696 Good Day, I recently purchased a 1992 Hunter 30T and wanted to upgrade my fuel filter as well as le
What is the refrigerator made up on original 1984 Cat 30 catalina30 at 6:29pm 09.15.21 Catalina 30 1/1026
Portable toilet additive chriscampbell at 5:26pm 09.15.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1525
under the floor TomJ at 5:15pm 09.15.21 Guppy 1/8024 New Guppy 13 owner here. The vessel was rough but I've steadily made fixes here and there. Most rec
In Mast furler won't stay reefed DH31 at 4:15pm 09.15.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/822 I have a new to me 2007 Hunter 31 with in mast furler. I was out last weekend with gusts of 20+, th
H41DS. What is a cut wire doing under galley? (1) Nachismo at 1:58pm 09.15.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/821
Hunter 33 - separation of upper structure from hull (7) woofetc at 12:49pm 09.15.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/5000 I am in a syndicate that owns a 2008 Hunter 33. We bought the boat off the original owner who bough
New owner of a 1965 Kittwake 23 Davidtroast at 10:08am 09.15.21 Kittiewake 4/2911 Just interested to see how many owners are out there and has anyone added a stern pulpit?
Looking for Hunter 50 CC 2011 Parts Oddvardm at 7:00am 09.15.21 Parts Search 3/881 Hi, Looking for a mast, gally stove, furler, aft AC unit ' sails. New or used. Thanks :)

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Jamestown/Newport RI Anchorages? dmax at 6:51am 06.30.25 On weekends the Newport anchor zone can get crowded, arrive during the week and you should be able t
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out Scott NIelsen at 6:25am 06.30.25 Sounds like a connector at either the masthead or back of Display. Since mast head is the one most
Hunter 260 Mast Stepping System h2o_snow at 6:07am 06.30.25 We recently purchased a Hunter 260 and the jin pool is bending when we attempt raise the mast. We'v
Shaft Seal (almost a fail) Scott NIelsen at 6:05am 06.30.25 Another option is the LASDROP seal. I replaced my PSS one at my last haul out and won't be messing
H280 Salon Sleeping Bed/Table h2o_snow at 5:56am 06.30.25
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. martensonpassingwind at 5:54am 06.30.25 Absolutely not. Slack is maybe 30 minutes and then the current builds up to 5 to 6 knots. Alright
Jamestown/Newport RI Anchorages? shemandr at 5:27am 06.30.25 We used to get a mooring in Jamestown without much trouble. I have to admit that it was 10 years ag
90's Hunter .5 Series Dining Table Stuck NoReverse at 5:22am 06.30.25 When my 94 37.5 weight first got stuck I was able to free it up with liquid wrench BUT the important
Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions twodzusfittings at 4:53am 06.30.25 Typical me....asking questions when the answers are right in front of me. Should have read the whole
Jamestown/Newport RI Anchorages? Rich Stidger at 4:49am 06.30.25 I vote for Jamestown. You can also get moorings at Newport, but demand is high. Anchoring at Newpo
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out Rich Stidger at 4:46am 06.30.25 Given my experience with my ST50 wind system, your issue sounds like bad or intermittent connections
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. dLj at 4:13am 06.30.25 dLj, you sent the tides for June 27th? July 4th it looks like low tide will be at 2:03pm. Yes. So
Shaft Seal (almost a fail) Morgan donor at 3:49am 06.30.25 PYI (lawyers) say you should change your bellows every 6 years. Mine was over 10 when I replaced it.
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out Captain Larry-DH at 3:35am 06.30.25 You can diagnose if the problem is in the masthead sensor. I have the following as a saved note in m
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out sailme88 at 3:27am 06.30.25 We have an i60 that has been acting up over the past 3 yrs. Recently it stopped displaying wind spee
RayMarine ST60+ wind instrument erratically cuts out Davidasailor26 at 3:00am 06.30.25 The electronics in anemometers sometimes go bad and cause that. Mine does it occasionally in strong
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. dlochner at 2:47am 06.30.25 Fun fact, I was backwards with my currents. We need the ebb to go down river and around Manhattan.
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. danm1 at 9:41pm 06.29.25 https://www.offshoreblue.com/cruise/east-river-timing.php This has always worked for me, and I did
Starting a 1999 28' Catalina Stu Jackson at 8:13pm 06.29.25 Welcome, nice boat. You should get to know these guys, too. All Catalina models have owners associ
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. martensonpassingwind at 7:56pm 06.29.25 Fun fact, I was backwards with my currents. We need the ebb to go down river and around Manhattan. W

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