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42CC Cleat Relocation dslance at 8:43am 01.24.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/406 I have a 2003 42CC and looking to move the bow and stern cleats from the cap rail to the deck and th
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap?? xavierspl at 7:55am 01.24.21 Engines and Propulsion 23/2322 Hi All, Just picked up my first sail project (85 hunter 31) and I was planning on pulling and rebui
Introduction and salt water trailer question (5) AndyC at 7:53am 01.24.21 Catalina 22 8/987 Hi All! I have been mostly lurking the forum over the last couple of years. My Wife and I have an
How to make your mask fit better Captain Larry-DH at 6:59am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/482 A friend who is an MD sent this to my wife. Just wanted to pass it on to the community 2TTg53aAP8Q
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator) Ken Cross at 6:15am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 21/982 Is anyone sailing these days? We haven't been out in way too long. Pictures please.
315 in Newport Beach, CA? Skipper John at 7:46pm 01.23.21 Catalina 310 2/490 Greetings. I am a long-time Catalina 30 owner considering moving to a 315. However, not sure if it w
Delrin Sheaves (2) Joe Blizzard at 6:26pm 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1531 One of my little projects for the winter was to make new sheaves for my masthead which I hope will b
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar CapitalistSailor at 4:35pm 01.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1472 Hello Forum, Has anyone set up or seen a way to set up an emergency rudder for a Beneteau 311 or si
CNG Tank + Gas cstats at 1:27pm 01.23.21 Catalina 30 23/4422 My 1987 C-30 came to me with a compressed natural gas stove and oven, but without a CNG tank. Does
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail scrawley at 11:32am 01.23.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2025 I usually leave my topping lift attached to the boom while under sail. Is this a good idea or not? I
Pulley pullers (1) Scott T-Bird at 9:22am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 16/1365 On my Yanmar 3GM30F I am removing the pulleys and shaft couplers to gain access ' remove the timing
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Randy at 8:57am 01.23.21 Mid-Size Boats 18/3199 Planning trip up the Tennessee River to bring 1991 Hunter 30 up to Lake Guntersville from Pickwick.
Port hole missing (5) Member 131497 at 8:30am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 9/649 Hi again mates... Well the deck paint is almost done just the non skid is to be done tomorrow since
4" Round radio/bluetooth units, fit in datamarine holes azambella at 6:41am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 0/265 Has anyone used one of those radio/bluetooth units that fit into the old 4" holes left behind by the
Boating License/Towing NJ Berkay at 5:44am 01.23.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1112 Good Morning, I was looking to get information from those with experiences on the stated topic. 1. M
Sandblast kit..... NYSail at 11:51pm 01.22.21 Ask All Sailors 5/476 Hello all I see these sandblast kits you can buy that work with a pressure washer. Cheap and look l
Electric Panel Gizmos Ziggler at 10:50pm 01.22.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1248 Imagine you have a blank, brand new Blue Sea Systems 360 degree panel. Other than the obvious circui
Sailing, Climbing, swimming, and the study of physics.. Leeward Rail at 7:24pm 01.22.21 Sails Call Lounge 5/358 :beer: wcCSknYj728
Considering a 26X Orbweaver at 5:41pm 01.22.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1702 Hi all, After two fun summers sailing my SJ21, I'm seriously considering upsizing. I've been cruis
Buying a boat (1) FBD at 3:25pm 01.22.21 Ask All Sailors 19/749 I just wanted to say hello. I am purchasing a 2005 Hunter 456. It will be my first boat. The boat n

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Espar hydronic heating system (2) Bob S at 9:48am 01.17.24 Matt, I installed the same unit last season. I believe the manual says not to shut it down while it'
Bottom Streaking Justin_NSA at 8:17am 01.17.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
Windshield H430 Leaking Crazy Dave Condon at 7:58am 01.17.24 @ivieto your windshield was originally one piece. There is a picture showing individual acrylic s
Insurance question George Braun at 7:31am 01.17.24 any marina or yard that doesn't insist on being an "additional named insured" and boats having $500K
150 genoa vs 135 Scott T-Bird at 7:09am 01.17.24 Anybody ever replaced their 150 genoa with a 135 ? Considering a 135 to gain a little more visibil
Insurance question Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54am 01.17.24 As a sailboat dealer I had every marina and yard names on an insurance rider which is required for a
Leroy Somer Windlass PhantomBJ at 5:19am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? Jimongee at 5:19am 01.17.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? RoyS at 4:24am 01.17.24 Here is a simple trick that will cost you nothing. Layout your open end/box wrenches in a row by siz
Bottom Streaking Capt Robbie at 3:59am 01.17.24 that looks like the water line or hull has been cleaned with on-off hull and bottom cleaner. It is
Leroy Somer Windlass (1) jssailem at 3:50am 01.17.24
Leroy Somer Windlass (1) PhantomBJ at 3:17am 01.17.24
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? dLj at 3:15am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show? I've never
Leroy Somer Windlass jssailem at 2:54am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh

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