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Hello 310 crew! I've been on your forum threads for a few nights now, as there's a 310 I've got my
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Went to adjust the turnbuckles on the shrouds and they sieze up after a few turns. Any ideas on how
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Good evening folks, Was just wondering what this piece of the boat was called and whats the use as
MFD at 5:53pm 04.21.21
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Hi All, I was wondering if anybody has had to replace, or knows where to source - the little overhea
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Does anyone have the part# or link to Led Anchor and Steaming light bulbs on a 87 272 LE?
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How many gallons will it take to do at least two coats of bottom paint for a Vision 32? Also for top
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Hello. I'm upgrading my 1987 272 LE to a PSS Dripless. I know its a 1" shaft.. Does anyone know the
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Been studying this for a while..need some advice. I need to drop my centerbaord 14-16 inches to repl
Souellette at 2:27pm 04.21.21
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Hello. I'm starting to do some maintenance on the Yanmar on my 2016 Catalina. The engine has about 6
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I have a 1999 Hunter 380, and have a question. Does anyone have any idea how much weight the anchor
Serenity on Hudson at 1:15pm 04.21.21
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I got one some 3 years ago and have been sailing Boca Ciega Bay, FL mostly in July (ugh!!) and Decem
Keel is gone   (3)
Eleven at 12:51pm 04.21.21
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Found out yesterday my 2004 Beneteau 311 has lost it's swing keel portion. First clue was when I was
skisil at 12:20pm 04.21.21
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Need to remove the stern pulpit on my Cat 320. I have the 3 stanchion model. How are the aft two s
Wm. Gill at 11:20am 04.21.21
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Just joined the forum, and this is both a valid discussion question, and a test that I am doing this
Osprey44 at 9:18am 04.21.21
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I removed the section that covers that sliding companionway hatch to clean and re-bed everything. Th
JohnRichard at 9:06am 04.21.21
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I am 99% set on installing a composting toilet in my Newport 27. The original flush unit was remov
sailor5017 at 9:00am 04.21.21
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hoping someone can tell me what kind of grease to use in variprop..
YVRguy at 7:14am 04.21.21
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Our Hunter 34 has stern and bow cleats but no cleat at midships. As a result, we normally fix two
Mast setup   (3)
Scraigward at 6:31am 04.21.21
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Hi there, I am completely new to Sailing and just bought a legend 240! plan to have lesson before go
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SPRING BREAK - Weather
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! But do you have any wind?
Ellebogen Isolators
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Great update. Thanks for letting us know how they turned out.
Cliffside sails
SailingLoto at 6:33pm 04.02.25
Thank you everyone! Contact has been made! All is good!
Ellebogen Isolators   (2)
Clutch Cargo at 5:48pm 04.02.25
Update regarding my isolator replacement project. As mentioned before, Aitor Ellebogen was most hel
SPRING BREAK - Weather
kappykaplan at 5:17pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! :thumbup:
SPRING BREAK - Weather
Ralph Johnstone at 5:15pm 04.02.25
Sorry Ralph! Bah, humbug :cuss: !
SPRING BREAK - Weather   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:14pm 04.02.25
I can not see it because of the moss that has been growing over the past 50-plus years. Yes, afte
Keel Bolts
heritage at 4:51pm 04.02.25
Have you visually checked the broken bolt for signs of crevice corrosion?
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel   (1)
SteveHughessails at 4:40pm 04.02.25
I was at a store today, I came out and the truck beside me had a hitch extension. I thought to mysel
Bolt for pop top support strut
heritage at 4:40pm 04.02.25
It's common for builders to embed an aluminum plate in areas where winches and stanchions will be sc
SPRING BREAK - Weather   (1)
Tally Ho at 4:01pm 04.02.25
You have got to be kidding. It rains year 'round here with maybe a little more in the Spring. The
SPRING BREAK - Weather
jssailem at 3:22pm 04.02.25
I do not know about toe webbing. I can not see it because of the moss that has been growing over the
Bolt for pop top support strut
Johnb at 2:56pm 04.02.25
Google "bolt insert" and you will find a wealth of possibilities - sizes and materials. The good new
Keel Bolts
Tally Ho at 2:10pm 04.02.25
On the Legend 40.5, the boat has only three bolts. Trying to find information on how long the bolts
SPRING BREAK - Weather   (1)
Tally Ho at 2:07pm 04.02.25
SPRING BREAK - Weather
Foswick at 12:02pm 04.02.25
All you really need to predict the weather around here is ask me my sailing plans. We will be out al
Aqua Lift muffler C310
dlochner at 11:18am 04.02.25
There won't be that much water to worry about. Just climb down and drain it, It can't hold more than
Lithium cold storage question
jssailem at 10:55am 04.02.25
How far South are you willing to go? :biggrin: Out of the COLD zone and into the HURRICANE zone?:yi
Lithium cold storage question
ice breaker at 10:54am 04.02.25
I think the best solution is to move the boat south!
1986 Hunter 23 mast crutch alternatives?
Brian M H23 at 10:45am 04.02.25
It's been a while, but my mast crutch for the trailer was essentially a 2x4 rectangle that sat on th

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