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MOB System Heads Up Rick486 at 9:28am 01.28.21 Ask All Sailors 31/2774 Hi all: Well, I had a very unpleasant surprise today that I thought you might benefit from, particul
More on Red Tide shemandr at 7:17am 01.28.21 Ask All Sailors 1/416 I letter from my Congressman, Brian Mast, led to look online regarding toxins from algae blooms. In
Replacing The centerboard line on a Hunter 19-2 Panotaker at 6:05am 01.28.21 Smaller Boats 6/933 I bought a used Hunter 19-2. All the lines where dry rotted. Especially the line going to the center
Mast Height and Rigging Letta at 7:35pm 01.27.21 Sirius 21/22 6/2414 Hey guys! Soon to be joining the Sirius 21 club! The issue is that the not have no mast and no ri
Hunter 34 parts Randy Church at 4:39pm 01.27.21 Big Boats 1/635 All, I own a 1984 Hunter 34, hull #610. 2020 was active year for things breaking and need the follo
Hunter 49 Staysail T J Furstenau at 4:35pm 01.27.21 Big Boats 21/3263 Curious whether any of the H49 owners here have a staysail rigged on their boats? I know it was an
Universal M-25XP Question cstats at 11:12am 01.27.21 Catalina 30 13/3421 So when I start my engine, I turn on the key, hold the glo-plug button down for about 30 sec. (for a
Are you Bi? rgranger at 10:50am 01.27.21 Ask All Sailors 57/3267 Bi-boater I mean....(Okay that was click bait... ) :biggrin: I am wondering how many of us on this
Catalina 22 bottom paint dilemma langfordja at 8:38am 01.27.21 Catalina 22 7/2264 Background : I have a decades old 22, currently trailered in my garage. I want to move it to a wet s
Sanitation question Steve760 at 7:36am 01.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/2947 Hello all. It's time for me to do the job we all love of replacing my sanitation lines on my 450. I
Xantrex Freedom Marine Charger/Inverter issue Captain Mateo at 7:28am 01.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/767 I currently have a Xantrex Freedom Marine charger/inverter on my Hunter 460. Periodically when AC po
Looking for a C250 for sale NINEv2 at 12:30am 01.27.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2298 Good morning all. I've been kicking around on the site here for a few months now, mostly lurking, tr
Wallas Diesel Heater help westcoastjack at 7:39pm 01.26.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/3311 I had a nice working Wallas Heater (think a 3000d) that all of a sudden packed it in. Keeps blowing
Forum List Question Ward H at 6:58pm 01.26.21 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/690 Hi Phil, I use the Recent Activity button to bring up threads to read and I also use the "Forum List
A good first sailboat? knightinnc at 5:32pm 01.26.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/2289 I am going to look at a 1993 Hunter 23.5 this weekend. It is currently docked at a lake here in NC.
C350 in mast wiring re & re Bob&Cherie&CM at 4:54pm 01.26.21 Big Boats 7/1525 Hello, I am undergoing a number of replacements and improvements on our new to us Catalina 350. Not
American Magic dLj at 3:22pm 01.26.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1088 is back in the water! they are looking to sea trial it now. dj
Looking at buying a 295 - A few questions BarnegatBobby at 11:10am 01.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 6/1021 Hey all, I'm looking at buying a 1994 295 and have a few questions on things that I've noticed in
Barbecue Beefs (1) YVRguy at 10:36am 01.26.21 Ask All Sailors 51/3963 Is there any consensus on what is the best boat barbecue brand? I have tried the two most prominent
Hunter 310 help (1) Tim22 at 10:33am 01.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 1/648 My Hunter 310 is all wrapped up for the winter so I am hoping that another Hunter 310 owner can help

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Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk dLj at 9:34am 11.01.24 I don't know for your boat, but other boats I've seen on trailers similar to that have a pan welded
Eastern Michigan rigging inspection dLj at 9:23am 11.01.24 Hello, my insurance company is requiring a rigging inspection for my boat. my rigger, Ferd, is bas
Surveyor in the Brunswick Georgia area dLj at 9:18am 11.01.24 My boat is only 36', so I'm good there! Yeah, it makes me think of downsizing... Naw, I love my bo
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk (2) albakers at 8:23am 11.01.24 I do have photos of the keel support but will have to head back to get photos of the cracks. Regardi
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area? Hello Below at 8:11am 11.01.24 "Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area?" Yes without hesitation
Full enclosure questions marcham at 7:59am 11.01.24 I don't think there's anyway to have a bimini (top) with a traveller / mainsheet in that location. G
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk dlochner at 7:59am 11.01.24 Some photos of the trailer keel support and the keel showing the cracks would be helpful and necessa
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 7:50am 11.01.24 One of the reasons my Jeanneau Tonic is the best boat ever is that everything is cheaper, yet it is
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 7:42am 11.01.24 Rigging Only says $122 for a pair of long studs. Hi-mod would more as they don't make a long stud b
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:36am 11.01.24 I sent you a private message. Did you get it?
Full enclosure questions Joe at 6:55am 11.01.24 Mid boom sheeting or an arch with traveler mounted above. If I was desperate for full enclosure I'
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. Joe at 6:44am 11.01.24 I'll chip in my 2 cents regarding the sailpro... I replaced my 90's era 9.9 tohatsu, modified to 15
Source for Metric turnbuckle dlochner at 6:41am 11.01.24 I was hoping to avoid replacing the studs, which means replacing the wires, probably the spreader b
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? thinwater at 6:34am 11.01.24 Lining diesel tanks is accepted practice by standards. However, the usual procedure involves a very
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 6:26am 11.01.24 Or just replace the wires and the toggles with swaged fittings. Which boat is this for? I was hop
Surveyor in the Brunswick Georgia area dlochner at 3:28am 11.01.24 Geico won't insure a boat over 20 years old if it's 40 feet or over IIRC - as in, they won't insure
Source for Metric turnbuckle jssailem at 7:50pm 10.31.24 Try https://www.mcmaster.com/products/turnbuckles/system-of-measurement~metric
Full enclosure questions jssailem at 7:38pm 10.31.24 How often should one look to keep watch? All the time. We have a variety of hazards. Logs, ell gra
Full enclosure questions PaulK at 7:03pm 10.31.24 Using a slit - perhaps with double zippers so the opening for the sheet can be moved to accommodate
Full enclosure questions thinwater at 6:51pm 10.31.24 ... It also is not that hard to unzip a panel to go our look out. Not to be snarky ... How often

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