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Newly designed outhaul deployed (1) CaptainRan at 10:37am 01.31.21 Smaller Boats 6/1147 I installed my new outhaul design and took it out yesterday. I really like it. The blocks give a 3:1
Oceanis 37 loose stanchion JimmyB57 at 10:27am 01.31.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1553 I've seen several posts regarding loose stanchions, but can't seem to find an answer. Beneteau tech
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? Rob Benson at 9:40am 01.31.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1139 There are two screws that are seated on top of what appears to be a small teak base about 1.5' aft o
Forward head will not stop filling Roger Holloway at 9:39am 01.31.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1230 Hello all. I have a 2008 Hunter 45 DS. My forward head keeps filling as if I have the fill switch
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 9:32am 01.31.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1858 I'm the new owner of a 1986 Hunter 28.5, shoal draft, 4' keel. I will be replacing the jib, which I
Fall Sailing 2019 ShotgunSlim at 7:33am 01.31.21 Catalina 22 1/569 Just a little inspiration for all us working on our boats and waiting for good weather: 9IlduhUWR0c
Dufour 40E Performance BarryL at 5:57pm 01.30.21 Dufour 2/2741 Hello, Is this forum still active? I am interesting in learning more about the 40E Performance. Thi
M-25XP Running Too Cold? Sail Savannah at 5:51pm 01.30.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/914 First post, long time reader. Learned a ton from you all! I bought an '88 Catalina 30 MKII 2 months
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 shaun12345 at 5:31pm 01.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1478
Hunter 35.5 #2 and #3 foot length shawanaga at 2:42pm 01.30.21 Big Boats 8/1021 Hi all, was a wondering if anyone knows the foot length of a #2 and #3 35.5 sail Thanks Floyd PS whe
Davit on H25.5 kco at 1:08pm 01.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/502 Hello someone have picture of a davit installed on H25.5... I would like to install one on mine, any
Stuck SS Fastener Terry Cox at 12:40pm 01.30.21 Engines and Propulsion 15/1726 Need some advice. Our Maxwell windlass has a flathead slotted machine screw that secures the winch a
Bomar Hatch in main cabin Richardwm at 12:20pm 01.30.21 Bigger Boats 6/950 I have a 1984 34 ft and want to replace the lens on my Bomar hatch above the main cabin. I haven't t
Boot Size for Spreaders on Hunter 42 Passage? Sailingbum at 11:49am 01.30.21 Big Boats 1/389 I'm having some post-Zeta and post-lightening strike work done on my boat...(yes $45k worth)...and w
new to sailing i seek experience M.Hoffman at 10:43am 01.30.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1364 long time power boater seeks experience sailing before I buy a boat. I am a good handyman and impro
Hull/Keel repair (1) craigjames at 10:04am 01.30.21 Smaller Boats 13/3473 I m looking at buying a 1973 Northern 24. The condition is average for its age but it has one major
magma kettle 3 grill cover fred1diver at 8:35am 01.30.21 Ask All Sailors 5/1642 hey everyone, has anyone made a cover for their grill, looking for a basic pattern to make one. my g
Beneteau 35S5 Hatch kleinlax at 6:28am 01.30.21 Ask All Sailors 6/540 Lewmar front birth hatch seal size and where to order?
B&G Vulcan Drinky Crow at 4:53pm 01.29.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1122 Anyone with experience using one of these? Thinking of pairing w/a WS320 wind unit to go clutter fre
Mainsail for Catalina 36 Mark 1 standard mast Traimbo at 4:48pm 01.29.21 Big Boats 3/1406 I'm looking to buy a used main sale for a Catalina 36 Mark 1 1984 standard mast probably 39 on the h

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Stuffing box wrench size question (1) Project_Mayhem at 9:17am 11.02.24 If your shaft is out, then I would look at FWD axle sockets which can be rented for free from Autozo
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings? SteveHughessails at 8:54am 11.02.24
Full enclosure questions (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:50am 11.02.24 Here's an elaborate idea if the owner is really determined. The main sheet goes through a small sect
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Sailfanatic at 8:07am 11.02.24 I have a boat for sale and was contacted by a gentleman who wants to open up an Escrow account to h
CNG Stove dlochner at 7:41am 11.02.24 Nor I! On a boat I am considering purchasing but this could be a deal breaker. The orifices may
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:37am 11.02.24 @Slowboat314 There is a lot to discuss which is why I sent you a private message asking for your p
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Sailfanatic at 7:30am 11.02.24 Ralph's right. IIRC, BoatUS should have a "How to sell your boat" procedures and recommendations r
CNG Stove sandpiper10471 at 7:23am 11.02.24 The replacement gas orifices may still be available,, we don't know the make/model of your stove.
Black tank overboard discharge.... JBP-PA at 7:12am 11.02.24 ...and no Y valve either. Are you saying you don't have any Y-valve at all? It is always direc
Source for Metric turnbuckle Caboteur at 5:59am 11.02.24 Us stainless M10 toggle
Turnbuckle lubricant? JBP-PA at 5:18am 11.02.24 What is the connection between Sailkote and ruining two turnbuckles? Did they seize? They galled
Source for Metric turnbuckle Jim Legere at 3:47am 11.02.24 If the rest of your rig is metric, don't start putting SAE into the mix. I'm finding some metric on
Turnbuckle lubricant? Jim Legere at 3:28am 11.02.24 LanoCote or Permatex Anti-Seize (nickle for SS turnbuckles, copper for bronze). Its all about lubric
Full enclosure questions Captain Larry-DH at 8:01pm 11.01.24 FYI - On my third trimaran I had a full cockpit enclosure we would use only when at anchor and a pro
Turnbuckle lubricant? jssailem at 7:13pm 11.01.24 I believe in the use of Corrosion Block.
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk Project_Mayhem at 7:00pm 11.01.24 I don't think this trailer was made for this boat. I would try to raise the boat and bunks to provid
CNG Stove kloudie1 at 6:40pm 11.01.24 The replacement gas orifices may still be available,, we don't know the make/model of your stove.
DIESEL TANK GAUGE NOT WORKING - HOW MUCH DIESEL DO I HAVE? danm1 at 5:58pm 11.01.24 Filling my tank is a two person job. It's a plastic tank and while someone pumps diesel I put a flas
Replacing/Repairing Hatches 1981 Hunter 27' Calif. Ted at 4:56pm 11.01.24 The portlights in your last 2 pictures look like they are Beckson, measure them for size. They used
Replacing/Repairing Hatches 1981 Hunter 27' ggrizzard at 4:48pm 11.01.24 Two of the items you show in your post are "Port Lights", not hatches. The first pic you posted is a

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