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How Is the Bobstay Tang Secured? (1) Mark O at 7:20am 04.24.25 Catalina 30 4/760 The boat: 1991 C-30 Tall rig. The issue: The bob stay tang bolts appear to be coming out, and the t
PNW Pirates Bash 2025 Poulsbo Aug 22-24 MFD at 5:42am 04.24.25 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1163 Just a head-up for those that do not know about it. This is a fun boating event every summer in Poul
Well that was close (2) Timm R Oday25 at 5:31am 04.24.25 Ask All Sailors 3/460 There had been a growing crack in the mounting block where the outboard bracket attached to for seve
Hunter 36 mast strut damaged - anyone had this issue? AndyL at 5:12am 04.24.25 Big Boats 14/1247 Our 2004 Hunter 36 (with conventional mainsail) has somehow suffered damage to the starboard mast st
1985 Catalina 40 Standard Rig - What furler to use with Hayn Hi-Mod fittings OS2Dude at 4:34am 04.24.25 Ask All Sailors 3/356 I have a 1985 Catalina 30 Standard Rig with Hayn HiMod fittings on the lower ends of the shrouds and
Garmin Chartplotter Mount in Cockpit (3) kim4995 at 5:47pm 04.23.25 Ask All Sailors 5/773 I have a new to me Bayfield 29. I want to mount a Garmin chartplotter in the cockpit that has a whee
2000 Hunter 380 stanchion rebed question Velorosa at 3:49pm 04.23.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/462 Hi all, Just purchased a 2000 Hunter 380 and the surveyor said the deck was wet aroubd the boarding
Point No-Point Marina (1) Foswick at 3:47pm 04.23.25 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/433 I just saw this on my chart. It is labeled "Hansville and Point No Point Marina". Is this like the F
Proposed Removal of USCG Navigational Aids Dave at 1:17pm 04.23.25 Ask All Sailors 14/2032 The USCG is considering the removal of a large number of navigational aids in the NE and perhaps oth
Roller Furling Upgrade - ODAY 272 topstom at 6:33am 04.23.25 Ask An Oday Owner 2/470 I must replace the CDI roller furling on this 1986 vessell. Cruiser - no racing or heavy winds. An
Newbie Intro and Q's about CNY Machine Shops and the Mainsail Shackle (1) TrapperJohn at 9:30pm 04.22.25 Ask All Sailors 8/803 I'm a newbie here and looking forward to a lot interaction here with my questions. A little backgro
Rudder draft BWsailaway at 7:06pm 04.22.25 Smaller Boats 2/483 Does anyone know the exact rudder draft depth of a Hunter 260?
Legend 40.5 windlass fero at 5:10pm 04.22.25 Big Boats 0/311 Hello again, It looks that my windlass (Anchorman) is jamming, I am guessing in the gearbox. I have
Looking for a sailboat junk/salvage yard azambella at 2:40pm 04.22.25 Ask All Sailors 14/1159 Does anyone know of a sailboat junk/salvage yard?
C&C 32 john6206 at 1:54pm 04.22.25 Ask All Sailors 30/3003
11.0 battery wiring mbefus at 10:37am 04.22.25 S2 5/1149
11.0 battery wiring (1) mbefus at 10:25am 04.22.25 S2 0/6
Rudder stuffing box gmarch85 at 6:26am 04.22.25 The Cherubini Hunters 2/653 So I found that my stuffing box for the rudder was leaking a little bit. I was able to get to it and
M25 or M26S? me262 at 7:40pm 04.21.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/622 Currently own a M19. Wanting a little more room. Looking at a M25 and a 26S. Both in decent shape. D
Adhesive for rope clutch? yelkenli at 3:38pm 04.21.25 Ask All Sailors 9/853 I removed a rope clutch recently and need to reinstall. The clutch was screwed into a metal plate gl

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Painting Boat Bottom.....Copper Free Ablative Paint?? thinwater at 11:46am 09.17.25 The fishermen told me that the commercial stuff is cheaper than paint marketed for the yacht market
AC power tripping ShawneH at 9:54am 09.17.25
Winterizing the Jabsco Manual Toilet DaveJ at 9:51am 09.17.25 I winterize my head with a different method. This assumes you are on the hard. I find the thru hull
Stinky hot water Stu Jackson at 9:49am 09.17.25 This is the 2nd time this week this subject has come up. Fresh Water System Recommissioning 101 - Pe
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 9:45am 09.17.25 That storm band = 1000 miles long :facepalm: Dammit Jim...
Stinky hot water Davidasailor26 at 9:19am 09.17.25 starting after the first time I attempted to drain the tank, the water pump never achieves enough p
Lithium Batteries Johann at 8:20am 09.17.25
New 1988 oday 240 owner, first boat Project_Mayhem at 8:15am 09.17.25 I picked up a sunshade off of amazon for $40. It blocks out 90% of the light and 50-90% of rain depe
Invest 92L (1) JamesG161 at 8:07am 09.17.25 234408
Main Sheet Block O'day DS 1972 DelVel at 8:04am 09.17.25 Thanks guys. Point is, I'd like to find an "original equipment " Main Sheet Set- up. Anyone know wh
Invest 92L (2) JamesG161 at 7:52am 09.17.25 234406 A very wide storm! Note the Zone is Wide too! 234407 Dammit Jim...
Looking for Boarding Mat Suggestions FastOlson at 7:23am 09.17.25 We have an off-n-on membership at Camping World, and every year or three spend some shopping time th
New 1988 oday 240 owner, first boat oday240ny at 7:19am 09.17.25 Thank you for the reply Project_Mayhem. There's a lot to learn as a first time boat owner. We will
Painting Boat Bottom.....Copper Free Ablative Paint?? Leeward Rail at 7:18am 09.17.25 There is no special sauce. The fishermen told me that the commercial stuff is cheaper than paint m
Stinky hot water john6206 at 7:12am 09.17.25
Stinky hot water john6206 at 7:04am 09.17.25 @Don S/V ILLusion Thanks for the heads up on that. In the manual it says to open the drain and also
PSS Shaft Seal....Salt Scale forming jssailem at 6:46am 09.17.25 Looks normal. You might contact ShaftSeal with any questions. The salt may have come from some spray
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 6:42am 09.17.25
Looking for Boarding Mat Suggestions (1) jssailem at 6:32am 09.17.25 We have one of the Olanly dog mats at our back door. Based on the listed criteria, I believe it woul
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Arrgh at 6:30am 09.17.25 Congrats!!! Let's see a picture of the deck...

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