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Modern Design Anchors senechals at 7:16am 02.22.21 Catalina 310 38/6654 We are researching anchors for our new Catalina 315. We had a Delta on our Catalina 36 but never an
Hypalone Fabric and Glue jdhohmann at 6:51am 02.22.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2202 Hey Folks, I am looking where to purchase some Hypalone Fabric and Glue for a new to me Brig Inflata
SV Panope. 100 anchor videos jssailem at 6:29am 02.22.21 Ask All Sailors 15/9317 One of the best anchor testing video bloggers has crossed the threshold and posted 100 videos. I lo
Marking anchor rode DianaOfBurlington at 9:34pm 02.21.21 Ask All Sailors 40/10605 Looking for the best way to mark anchor rodes as to feet paid out. Could mark it by water depth; but
Odd Offset Shackle; For What? (1) Rick D at 7:48pm 02.21.21 Ask All Sailors 3/697 I was recently given this offset shackle. Nice piece, unused, but I have no idea what the intended a
420 passsage exhaust Stephen M at 7:06pm 02.21.21 Big Boats 3/505 Has anyone changed out the exhaust piping on a Hunter 420?
1979 Columbia 28 Roller Furling sronsonet at 4:50pm 02.21.21 Ask All Sailors 2/426 Can anyone recommend an fairly inexpensive jib roller furling system for a 1979 Columbia 28?
size of Hunter v berth cushions john1234 at 8:41am 02.21.21 Ask All Sailors 10/2091 I need to purchase a mattress topper for a 1982 Hunter 33. I need to find out whether I need a Quee
Screws that attach swim platform not holding on 1999 hunter 340 HD74 at 2:55am 02.21.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/600 The screws that attach the swim platform to aft of hunter 340 1999 are not holding well. Looking for
Swim platform HD74 at 2:44am 02.21.21 Ask All Sailors 0/81 On my 1999 hunter 340 there are 2 holes on each side of the swim platform that attach to the boat. T
Caulking Guns LeeandRick at 8:40pm 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 12/1723 I'm sure that I'm the last one to figure this out after 67 years, but caulking guns have different t
Prop choice Rjm st.petersburg at 5:03pm 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 18/2700 I am trying to decide between a MaxProp or an AutoStream prop for my 41 Hunter DS with a 54hp Yanmar
Are you ready for the wind to pick up. jssailem at 1:06pm 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 17/1618 Reading the ASA website I reviewed this 5 tip quick list. It contained all good ideas. https://asa.
Catalina 22 Structural Fiberglass Repair Info Needed (3) C_Level at 10:56am 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 10/3665 Hello, I am new to sailing and purchased a swing keel 1975 Catalina 22 with trailer in September of
making space for a driversaver (1) wsconner at 10:49am 02.20.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/1288 I'm replacing the running gear and want to install a Driversaver, but am out of space. See enclosed
"Three Bells in the Forenoon Watch" Kings Gambit at 8:02am 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 19/2106 Still reading in the Macomber Honor Series first mentioned in another thread. Into book #4 now, An A
H30T (93) Rainwater in swimming platform lockers Moodymike at 7:37am 02.20.21 Mid-Size Boats 10/1671 I did originally post this problem last December but I now have an update. My original thought was t
Sailboat Heaters SailMaster at 7:35am 02.20.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1232 Good Morning all, When I did a refit of our old 1970's era boat, I had the yard remove the old dies
Polars Hobgoblin at 4:36am 02.20.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/564
VHF antenna problem dleckenby at 9:41pm 02.19.21 Ask All Sailors 30/6161 My VHF radio has good reception, but weak transmission (based on multiple radio checks with our loca

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Hunter 290- leaks between hull & floor sole H290 owner at 11:03am 03.23.25 Thank you for the tips. I did plug the drain holes from the stuffing box so that is not it. The tran
1982 H33 - boom vang rigging questions kappykaplan at 10:58am 03.23.25 efair, you may be able to find what you seek on this site - see below links: https://hunter.sailboa
Main Rigging Upgrades BigEasy at 9:45am 03.23.25 Have you ever done a complete rigging inspection done (aloft)? Might be a good idea to have an expe
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? jssailem at 9:12am 03.23.25 Last September, I posted this message wondering how long it would be before AI intruded on my sailin
Bowsprit Protection from Chain JoeWhite at 8:47am 03.23.25 I realize that the vessel is new to you. I am pretty sure you mean momentary button for the windlass
Mast step adhesive kclancy at 8:41am 03.23.25 Thanks gang!
Play in Volvo Penta Folding Prop dLj at 8:27am 03.23.25 Huge thanks for all the replies.. these have all been super helpful so far. colemj, that's what
Engine Overheating Feo23 at 8:12am 03.23.25 I seem to have an added modification to the connection between the HE and the mixing elbow. There i
Launching/Recovering Sailboat billjoye at 7:50am 03.23.25 A note about transom straps: much debate about this one. I've done it both ways (including 1100 mile
Launching/Recovering Sailboat billjoye at 7:35am 03.23.25 I'm responding from personal experience. I have a 89 Catalina 25 with wing keel, road king trailer w
Spreader blocks location colemj at 7:10am 03.23.25 I just replaced our Jacks.. The coated cables had sun damage that would catch the threads on the ma
Spreader blocks location colemj at 7:08am 03.23.25 There is no problem with lazy jack lines mounted out on the spreaders a bit. If mounted completely
Spreader blocks location sailme88 at 6:17am 03.23.25 I just replaced our Jacks.. The coated cables had sun damage that would catch the threads on the mai
Bowsprit Protection from Chain Captain Larry-DH at 4:50am 03.23.25 but our short-term plan was to set the anchor, then attach a cleated line to the chain so that the
Bowsprit Protection from Chain dlochner at 4:06am 03.23.25 For some mysterious reason, the windlass is wired independent of the distribution panel, The load
Main Rigging Upgrades (1) garymalmgren at 2:13am 03.23.25 Topping lift looks like you have a spare halyard wrapped around the boom acting as a topping lift (
Main Rigging Upgrades (2) garymalmgren at 2:05am 03.23.25 Reefing line next Looking at the different fasteners used on the mast (rivets, phillps head screws a
Main Rigging Upgrades (2) garymalmgren at 1:45am 03.23.25 I will tackle the outhaul first. There is no way that what you have will give you tension. I would m
Spreader blocks location bartpkelly at 10:28pm 03.22.25 I attached my lazy-jack blocks to the sides of the mast beneath the spreaders. I drop the lazy-jack
7 Years no haul out Foswick at 9:36pm 03.22.25 Most people have seen this video, or something like it. I wouldn't do this if the bridge was closed

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