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need to replace the block on my mainsheet RMilavsky at 11:06am 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1516 One of the sheaves is cracked on my block that I use for my mainsheet (attached to the traveler)Doe
need a new block for my mainsheet Raymond Milavsky at 10:58am 07.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/954 one of the sheaves is cracked in my block that I use for my mainsheet. I probably have to replace th
Removing and Replacing Daysailer Swing Keel George16771 at 11:19am 07.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1906 My son and I decided to attempt resurrecting a 1984 O'Day Daysailer. No doubt we'll have numerous q
Custom made galley for Catalina 22 tegwilym at 9:29am 07.22.07 Catalina 22 5/4034 Yes, I know....the galley that comes with the Catalina 22 is a cumbersome, space taking, heavy beast
Yanmar Question 1983 H31 Greg W at 11:32am 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1108 What model Yanmar engine came with the 1983 H31? I wish to purchase some replacement belts and need
Backwards! Harry at 11:39am 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1208 Headed out today and, according to my Raymarine chartplotter, our boat was going backwards. Quick gl
sloppy rudder Jeff at 11:28am 07.22.07 Smaller Boats 0/1166 I'm looking for some help. 1980 Catalina 27 has slop in the rudder. Any advise or digrams of rudder
ATTN Jamboo Brian M H23 at 12:30pm 07.22.07 Trailer Sailors 0/1408 Sorry I never got back to you about the link plates!! I just saw the little piece of paper with the
Burst, Main Sail Clew Dave at 1:18pm 07.22.07 Big Boats 6/1596 I have a 2002 H-356 with the original UK sails. Today while sailing in 18kt winds, the mail sail cle
Just purchase 1987 23' need solo sailing rigging i Joelle Dupont at 1:04pm 07.22.07 Smaller Boats 10/1341 Greetings,Today I purchased a 1987 Hunter 23'. I've been sailing a smaller daysailer solo and want
Ericson 39 flush deck hull to deck connection (1) Bill at 5:11pm 07.22.07 Other Sailboats 3/3114 The only hull to deck connection appears to be the tabbing on the inside of the hull and deck. The
Spring Lift Part Van737 at 4:22pm 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1406 The Spring Lift Part # SL 3-35 that holds the refrigerator lidof my 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5 is no lo
Feeling a little Dinghy? SailboatOwners.com at 2:40pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 37/3612 Most of us use tenders, or dinghies, to transport ourselves to shore and back if we anchor out. Wha
Has anyone seen the blue whales off Palos Verdes caguy at 2:34pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1139 this weekend? Tried to get out there on Friday but unable. Expert said they may hang around until th
I know a place Chris at 8:32pm 07.20.07 Catalina 310 0/1181 I know a place,Its just a short 45 minute ship ride out to the Channel Islands, then,You have a k
mushy deck Todd Larson at 10:00pm 07.20.07 Day Sailers 3/1164 I'm considering the purchase of an Oday 22. It will be a project boat. I plan to refurbish her. My
Running/cabin lights DPT at 10:08pm 07.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1108 Just wondering if anyone has any experience with replacing their running lights/ cabin lights with m
Request for Nissan Outboards Opinions/Reviews BrianW at 10:03pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1272 I am having to re-power my Hunter 26. I'm looking at a Nissan 9.8 4-stroke for $2020 online. I would
Buying Outboard Motors Online Opinions/Experiences BrianW at 10:10pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 22/13703 I am thinking about buying an outboard motor for my Hunter 26 online. A couple of the sources seem O
BVI Bareboat Ken at 11:02pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1261 We will be booking a bareboat charter in BVI for April 2008 next week. Are using Conch. Getting a 38

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Near Miss in Port Huron Stu Jackson at 6:13pm 08.23.21 Whew, hard to tell what really happened. Could be the carrier thought he'd turn to avoid the sailbo
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? fstbttms at 6:06pm 08.23.21 I've used Petit Trinidad Pro for decades, 2 coats with a third at the waterline and leading edges,
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? (1) fstbttms at 6:02pm 08.23.21 And Matt (@fstbttms ) thanks again for your help back in August 2016 when I was marooned off Sausal
Alternator problems murrayabbott at 5:45pm 08.23.21 If the alternator was cooked, I believe that the output diode (rectifier ) failed into dead short.
Alternator problems murrayabbott at 5:43pm 08.23.21 We'll need more information.. How big is the battery bank (Ah capacity)? 600 amp How low do you d
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? Calif. Ted at 5:30pm 08.23.21 I've used Petit Trinidad Pro for decades, 2 coats with a third at the waterline and leading edges, i
Alternator problems murrayabbott at 5:30pm 08.23.21 Check all of you main leads from your battery. Tripping the main battery breaker/fuse is a signific
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? Stu Jackson at 5:28pm 08.23.21 Sorry I'm late to the party here, but had been asked for my input. I moved here in 2016. We left S
NOT buying H34 (2) DeniseO30 at 5:27pm 08.23.21 197604 197605 I'm back on the boat today, tomorrow I'm headed over to Delaware to stay with friends
South and middle Puget Sound MikeHoncho at 5:22pm 08.23.21 Gig Harbor now has a new public doc they call it. It has power and water on the dock and it has sho
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! shank at 5:15pm 08.23.21 Congratulations on the new boat. I have a Catalina 27 and really like it. We just finished a long d
CUBIC MINI WOOD STOVE 1988 CATALINA 36 MKI Tally Ho at 5:12pm 08.23.21 There were a couple of YouTubers who did various types of heaters that required putting a whole in t
CUBIC MINI WOOD STOVE 1988 CATALINA 36 MKI shemandr at 4:50pm 08.23.21 Don't go diesel heater so fast. I think GOB had an article several or many years ago about wood sto
CUBIC MINI WOOD STOVE 1988 CATALINA 36 MKI Prestonrockstar at 4:27pm 08.23.21 We did some pretty extreme freezing trip last year, and the Catalina 36 is really just a plastic she
New cabin table? KristineDC at 4:18pm 08.23.21 Thanks!
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? (1) fstbttms at 4:12pm 08.23.21 I know your thinking. But keeping a person in work feeding his family seems like a worthy action ti
Xantrex trucharge2 40 amp charger problem CYQK at 4:11pm 08.23.21 Thks
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Mechone at 4:07pm 08.23.21 Thanks @BigEasy and @Mechone , We have wondered about balancing issues. I put a dial gauge on the
Thistle main sail Seaswood at 4:04pm 08.23.21 Looks like you have to join become a member from what I can tell. looks like there is a loft in Rhod
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? jssailem at 4:04pm 08.23.21 I know your thinking. But keeping a person in work feeding his family seems like a worthy action til

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