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Moving my 36 along (3) gomulti at 7:59am 01.25.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/22 I have had a lot of years (18) and a lifetime worth of fun with my 36 but i think its time to downsi
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Leeward Rail at 7:17am 01.25.21 Ask All Sailors 33/3986 What is the ugliest production sailboat ? :poop::poke: Post your photos !
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 6:10am 01.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1726 Hello everyone. I have sold my Hunter Passage 42cc Casper which lives in Scotland and I have the cha
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats AlastairLC at 5:45am 01.25.21 Ask All Sailors 121/14110
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343 swisssally at 4:50am 01.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3137 I have a 2007 Beneteau 343 - and the bathroom combination sink and shower needs replacement (just th
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? Lifeisgrand at 4:50am 01.25.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1325 Hello everybody, We've sold our 2005 Hunter 33 last year and it had an upgraded 29 HP Yanmar. Looki
Xantrex Echo with Lithium questions Tim22 at 7:37pm 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/1969 My current electrical system has an FLA house bank and an FLA start bank. All charging sources go to
prop shaft strut replacement for Cascade 36 (West Coast Portland Or Builder (70's-90's) Thalassios at 4:16pm 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 2/466 Have to replace a prop shaft STRUT on my Cascade 36. Strut was broken under sail and partially disin
Skill testing question (1) Hunter216 at 4:04pm 01.24.21 Sails Call Lounge 19/1315
oxolic acid fred1diver at 3:05pm 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 28/5739 hey everyone, spring is slowly coming about, that means getting the boat ready here in Ottawa Canada
San Diego maintenance contractor recommendations wanted: rigging, plumbing, interior detail Kim A at 11:37am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 2/336 I am looking for recommendations in the San Diego area for the following types of contractors for my
What transmission fluid for a Catalina 270 Perkins 18hp m20 eusjim1 at 11:23am 01.24.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1304 It is not in the owners manual. Any help much appreciated
Redesign Binnacle Pod (1) Marmalade at 11:22am 01.24.21 Big Boats 9/2246
Tartan 3700 Novis carbon fiber Mast Cape Woods at 8:55am 01.24.21 Tartan 3/2513 We own a 2007 Tartan 3700 with a Novis carbon fiber mast. We have been very happy with both the boa
42CC Cleat Relocation dslance at 8:43am 01.24.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/531 I have a 2003 42CC and looking to move the bow and stern cleats from the cap rail to the deck and th
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap?? xavierspl at 7:55am 01.24.21 Engines and Propulsion 23/3284 Hi All, Just picked up my first sail project (85 hunter 31) and I was planning on pulling and rebui
Introduction and salt water trailer question (5) AndyC at 7:53am 01.24.21 Catalina 22 8/1297 Hi All! I have been mostly lurking the forum over the last couple of years. My Wife and I have an
How to make your mask fit better Captain Larry-DH at 6:59am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/562 A friend who is an MD sent this to my wife. Just wanted to pass it on to the community 2TTg53aAP8Q
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator) Ken Cross at 6:15am 01.24.21 Ask All Sailors 21/1444 Is anyone sailing these days? We haven't been out in way too long. Pictures please.
315 in Newport Beach, CA? Skipper John at 7:46pm 01.23.21 Catalina 310 2/745 Greetings. I am a long-time Catalina 30 owner considering moving to a 315. However, not sure if it w

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Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:43am 01.06.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installati
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dmdiehl64 at 9:43am 01.06.25 We purchased our Beneteau 321 under very similar circumstances to you, many people do. No experience
Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:39am 01.06.25 Any semicompetent mechanic can do the bearings. Tires can be had at most any WalMart. My suggestio
Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:36am 01.06.25 Check the axle carefully if its been in salt water... We once had one give out in the middle from
Estimate?? Rxwoman at 9:33am 01.06.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installati
Part Identification Will Gilmore at 9:06am 01.06.25 It could be the cap end of a traveler track. Look for the same hole configuration on your deck hard
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dLj at 8:59am 01.06.25 Reading your response, a few things come to mind. I would suggest to not be in a hurry, if you have
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 8:36am 01.06.25 Hey everyone, lots of great advice - thank you! also some questions that I can answer, and some that
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 8:06am 01.06.25 A competent broker who has experience with importing boats can be of immense value in guiding you to
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? colemj at 7:58am 01.06.25 You will also need to make sure the boat is deregistered with Transport Canada. I think, but do not
Rust inhibitor dLj at 7:55am 01.06.25 Ospo and the TotalBoat Rust Primer are probably similar products. Both are Phosphoric acid which bo
Bluetooth Radar colemj at 7:38am 01.06.25 I'm just not sure how the connection at the deck level works; our mast is deck stepped. I haven't f
Oceanis 42 CC Fridge JoeDP at 7:34am 01.06.25 Coastal climate control website has a very good section on troubleshooting your fridge/freezer prob
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' Belzoni at 7:31am 01.06.25 This video from Edson shows details of how the shaft and brake system on a cable based system come a
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dLj at 7:30am 01.06.25 I bought my boat in the islands and imported it to the US. The import duty is only 1%. I used an i
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? shemandr at 7:20am 01.06.25 Lots of good advice here. All I'll add is that, yes your wife deserves a comfortable cabin. She's
Bluetooth Radar (1) jssailem at 7:18am 01.06.25 Danny. Take a picture of your mast at the deck. Include any wires that come out of the mast and plug
King Cnut the Great shemandr at 7:00am 01.06.25 I always read Jim's posts. They are always interesting. Cnut the great!
King Cnut the Great jssailem at 7:00am 01.06.25 That is a bit KNUTSE... The "K" is silent.
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' (1) JamesG161 at 6:57am 01.06.25 Your boat manual is here H340 From that Manual

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