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Converting H27 to Portapotty mmlspace at 8:09pm 11.26.20 The Cherubini Hunters 16/2098 I'm looking to buy a 1978 Hunter 27, but I've found that despite the law in 1978 and the original pl
New Owner ScottFreeRick at 5:16pm 11.26.20 Big Boats 11/1521 So we are the new owners of a 1983 Hunter 34, just finalized the deal a couple of weeks back. As we
Happy Thanksgiving sailme88 at 4:18pm 11.26.20 Ask All Sailors 4/402 Hoping that everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving.
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner SSO at 1:40pm 11.26.20 Sails Call Lounge 17/3810 We started off with a plan to acquire a Porsche Carrera GT this past summer and ended up with a Bene
Which Hunter 25 is this? Electricboater45 at 12:02pm 11.26.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1108 I like the looks of this: Marketplace - Hunter 25ft sailboat \| Facebook I want to get online draw
Creature Comfort Enhancements on O'Day 26 (8) Castrilper55 at 11:52am 11.26.20 Day Sailers 13/2705 Over the Covid-19 summer of 2020 my O'Day 26 stayed on the trailer in my driveway. I took the oppor
Reattaching Flotation Foam - 1982 O'Day 19 GerryG at 11:49am 11.26.20 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1762 So I have a bunch of projects due for the winter. I'm varnishing and sealing, etc. I'm also changi
out of curiousity- how many others on here used to be on the Woodenboat forum? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 11:04am 11.26.20 Ask All Sailors 4/353 I'm one and was just wondering
do you sail in the fog? jon hansen at 10:51am 11.26.20 Sails Call Lounge 61/7294 i hate fog, scares me https://www.yachtingworld.com/weather/sailing-in-fog-top-tips-128706
Of sailing ships jssailem at 10:45am 11.26.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/502
Wishing a safe and happy Thanksgiving to all here. Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 6:53am 11.26.20 Ask All Sailors 3/308 Many of you have become friends over the years and I want to see you for a long time to co,me- be sa
Thanksgiving Aboard? Kings Gambit at 6:02am 11.26.20 Ask All Sailors 24/1509 In southern climes, such as in Florida and southern California, Thanksgiving weekend, being four day
Help identify old wide stern sailboat? Electricboater45 at 5:51am 11.26.20 Ask All Sailors 6/566 I saw this sailboat and was struck with how wide and flat the stern is. Anybody know what it is? h
Beneteau 343 to mold part off. board.paul at 5:21am 11.26.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1096 I have an interest in a 2006 343 with hull damage to the port side stern quarter and sugar scoop. In
Winch maintenance Mhkent at 9:59pm 11.25.20 Ask All Sailors 21/2270 I need to service my winch. It is a Barient 17. Do I need a special tool to open it up?
s2 9.2 questions SailingLoto at 6:56pm 11.25.20 Ask All Sailors 16/2682 I am going to look at a 1984 s2 9.2 tomorrow. Boat was used for 2 seasons, then stored indoors unti
OK, I'm mean (1) Brian D at 6:20pm 11.25.20 Sails Call Lounge 4/680 187568
Keel bolts or rods for Beneteau oceanis 400 vitaliy at 6:00pm 11.25.20 Parts Search 2/497 Hi everyone. Does anybody know where i can order bolts or roads for beneteau oceanis 400? Thanks.
H33.5 Engine lifting hoist mounting ? MarkSails21 at 4:26pm 11.25.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/967 Looking for ideas for the best place to locate an engine mounting bracket and and an engine lifting
Replacing shrouds and stays mmlspace at 3:18pm 11.25.20 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2669 I'm looking at some Hunter 27s from the 70s and most have not had standing rigging replaced in the P

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A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Kings Gambit at 8:07am 10.20.24 As I said I might increase the scope beyond 2:1 in 90 ft if I sense the need. That ultimately means
Winterising Davidasailor26 at 7:50am 10.20.24 Quite a bit on this in the archives. A good place to start for both the water and sanitation systems
Macgregor 1995 26C keel stuck up stickinthemud57 at 7:48am 10.20.24 This is the only really difficult maintenance/repair issue with my 26S (or C if you prefer, same thi
Winterising Don S/V ILLusion at 7:40am 10.20.24
Merit 22 owners Jnovva at 7:33am 10.20.24 I purchased Sweet Jane in early September of this year, fixed a few safety issues and put her in the
Fiberglass crack by winch FastOlson at 6:45am 10.20.24 Deferred maintenance is a death sentence for old boats. I wonder how many owners of boats built ov
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Kings Gambit at 6:33am 10.20.24
Vendee Globe dLj at 6:19am 10.20.24 The Vendee racers will use proprietary weather information that we mere mortals cannot afford to ac
Spin-Tec furlers jssailem at 5:42am 10.20.24 A 2004 article in Practical Sailor mentions the Spin-Tec furler. My attempt to reach the website fai
Vendee Globe shemandr at 5:33am 10.20.24 In past editions of the race I used the tracker from the Web Site with satisfactory results. I'm ju
mainsheet block change jssailem at 5:26am 10.20.24 is 6:1 that much easier to control? I suppose that i could just run the 5:1 back, but i feel like i
Teak black spots ? jssailem at 4:59am 10.20.24 :plus:Water beneath the sealed surface. I use the same prescription as @BigEasy has provided. I find
Looking for advice on buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321 jssailem at 4:46am 10.20.24 Perhaps the current owner knows it has been getting cold and windy. Maybe the very reason the boat
Catalina C445 Roger Hinsch at 2:17am 10.20.24 Thanks guys I will spend more time poking around the aft cabin bulkhead and see if I can find a way
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Terry Cox at 8:48pm 10.19.24 Not much room anywhere in False Bay now Terry. It has turned into a permanent mooring field for loc
Macgregor 1995 26C keel stuck up Justin_NSA at 8:42pm 10.19.24 1995 would be a swing keel correct? 26S? Could be gunked up in the slot it tucks into. Or maybe the
Lazy Jacks ? Tally Ho at 7:08pm 10.19.24
Vendee Globe dlochner at 6:41pm 10.19.24
Dodger and Bimini features you love? PNWE36 at 6:29pm 10.19.24 Hi Paul, A couple things to add. I see you are in Vancouver as am I and we do end up in the rain at
Vendee Globe Hello Below at 6:19pm 10.19.24 The Vendee racers will use proprietary weather information that we mere mortals cannot afford to ac

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