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Spreader boots for Hunter 335 johnstreatfeild at 7:10am 07.26.21 Ask All Sailors 2/511 Does anyone know what size spreader boots I need for a 1989 Hunter 335? West Marine sells three siz
Surveyor in Seattle area? Tedd at 9:34pm 07.25.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/900 I'm looking at a boat that's for sale on Bainbridge Island. Can anyone recommend a surveyor in that
The Proper Prop Phil Herring at 8:24pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 15/2249 What factors did you consider when selecting the best propeller for your boat?
Boat mover BaC at 7:10pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1714
Sail repair advice? BOSSailor at 5:39pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 9/3500 Hey all, While out on the harbor the other evening my main developed a tear about six feet in length
What's the Best Additive to Help Boat Paint Flow? Plymouth Sailor at 4:51pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1722 Trying to get ideas for helping boat paint flow better. I need it to spread more evenly and get tha
1986 Fixed Keel Material hambonebrown at 4:44pm 07.25.21 Catalina 22 8/1460 New owner of 1986 fixed keel. What's the material of the keel, lead or cast iron? Many thanks --
what are these? (1) sunlover at 4:33pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 4/790 I found these under the stove. They have some carbon scorch marks. Any ideas?
Great weekend! Orbweaver at 4:08pm 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 1/626 We just got back from the lake, and we had a great time up there aside from all the smoke. I got the
Water stain in cabin next to bulkhead young_gray at 2:53pm 07.25.21 Catalina 30 6/1890
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement MFD at 1:48pm 07.25.21 Big Boats 8/1935 Hi All, Finally (I was wondering when it would happen) the engine room blower does not work anymore.
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis sunlover at 1:17pm 07.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 31/5149 I just returned from filling up my LP tanks. One was empty, but the other had some gas in it. An
Refrigeration lines HD74 at 11:33am 07.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/966 The refrigeration lines from my compressor to unit is sweating a lot. The water drops down off them
Refrigeration lines HD74 at 11:11am 07.25.21 Ask All Sailors 1/467 My refrigeration lines on my fridge are sweating and dripping a lot of water. This is causing a buil
H212 Centerboard raising rope broken timjneedham at 8:49am 07.25.21 Smaller Boats 4/1111 I ordered new Dyneema cord to replace the broken one, but I'm not sure how I'm going to attach it. D
Lewmar port lights Xstream at 7:22am 07.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2828 My 1996 Oceanis 281 has six older style Lewmar port lights. I have heard of other folks who have re
Chicago slip question Jimongee at 5:41am 07.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/530 we are on our 356 in Sturgeon Bay, WI awaiting parts. In 2 days we are departing for Chicago. We
Fresh water pumps NYSail at 11:44pm 07.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/1017
Lewmar folding wheel capseaquel at 5:45pm 07.24.21 Ask All Sailors 4/937 Lost one of the machine? Screws which connect the folding parts of the spokes to the standing parts.
Hunter 35.5 Legend back stay rigging. (2) FrKim at 3:39pm 07.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1196 Should the back stay be tight to the point of inducing an aft bend in the mast between the fore stay

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Replace Crib Boards With Hinged Doors dLj at 3:43pm 06.23.25 A good locksmith can make a replica. All it means is there are no standard blanks that fit the pro
A blessing or a curse? shemandr at 3:42pm 06.23.25 Edit: I didn't see the trailer. Keep it if in good shape and has registration. Sell it and donate
A blessing or a curse? shemandr at 3:40pm 06.23.25 Donate it to a local youth sailing program and move on.
How to tell gelcoat was damaged by paint remover dLj at 3:39pm 06.23.25 It's usually pretty evident. Gell coat is gone in places - or worse.... dh
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island dLj at 3:38pm 06.23.25 For sure updates will be most appreciated! May you have an amazing trip! dj
How to tell gelcoat was damaged by paint remover shemandr at 3:37pm 06.23.25 Did you apply it to the bottom or topsides?
Halyard keeper Joe at 3:20pm 06.23.25 The elastic line used will degrade quickly, especially if exposed to sun and weather. I liked the
Fuel tank removal? Steve_Catalina at 3:13pm 06.23.25 Cowboyway, most (I always assumed all) tankage on Catalina's can be removed without cutting the tan
A blessing or a curse? stickinthemud57 at 2:55pm 06.23.25 This reminds me of a plakard my Dad kept in our Columbia 22 - "Like a woman, the rigging costs more
Halyard keeper capta at 2:54pm 06.23.25 Defender. https://defender.com/en_us/barton-line-tamer?utm_id=146308134413&utm_campaign=19735474070&
Halyard keeper (1) Tally Ho at 2:53pm 06.23.25
Raspberry Pi Boat Monitoring American_Mainsail at 2:50pm 06.23.25 Hi @Davidasailor - where are you currently at with the monitoring system? This thread came up on a G
Diesel Fuel Additives... Necessary? PaulDaniel at 2:33pm 06.23.25 Thanks everyone for the input! I have decided to use Biobor JF and Startron Enzyme treatment.
Musing on DC Electrical Changes Intrepid-II at 2:13pm 06.23.25 Since you have space constraints, why not go with a FLA start battery and house bank consisting of
A blessing or a curse? Tally Ho at 2:00pm 06.23.25 My wife still holds a grudge against the friend who took me on his sailboat the first time! So I a
Identifying suitable ramps for keelboat launch Crazy Dave Condon at 1:43pm 06.23.25 Is the fixed keel a wing bulb keel or just a straight keel? I will ask for several more poctures.
Mast Rake or PreBend Rleiby at 1:28pm 06.23.25 I'm only going on what the sail folks thought who repaired it.
Hunter 170 Spinnaker Install stickinthemud57 at 1:24pm 06.23.25 You are welcome. Just to clarify the hole-stopping-the-crack thing, the proscribed method is to dril
Step-in (hands-free) boat shoes? RussC at 12:35pm 06.23.25 I recently purchased a couple pair of Olukai (moku pae) no-tie boat shoes. so far there working grea
Identifying suitable ramps for keelboat launch pgandw at 12:31pm 06.23.25 There are 2 state ramps on either side of Edenton, both on the west side of bridges. Both are good

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