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Ziggler at 10:50pm 01.22.21
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Imagine you have a blank, brand new Blue Sea Systems 360 degree panel. Other than the obvious circui
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Orbweaver at 5:41pm 01.22.21
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Hi all, After two fun summers sailing my SJ21, I'm seriously considering upsizing. I've been cruis
FBD at 3:25pm 01.22.21
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I just wanted to say hello. I am purchasing a 2005 Hunter 456. It will be my first boat. The boat n
miketcook at 9:37am 01.22.21
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Have two 64' lines in very good condition, and each has a SS Snap Shackle. Too long for my jib, and
Mark15171 at 8:56am 01.22.21
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Hi I am interested in adding Davits with solar panels to our Hunter 410. Does any owner have exp
jmce1587 at 6:46am 01.22.21
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I'm trying to remember the time of year (if there was one) for WM to have its BOGO winch sale? Real
mbertsche at 6:09pm 01.21.21
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Greetings all. I have an offer accepted on this boat and waiting on survey next week. My gf ' I love
georgetheleo at 4:14pm 01.21.21
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Does anyone know about it??
Boom Bolt?   (1)
BigDogg11 at 4:14pm 01.21.21
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Rookie Question. What is this bolt called that attaches the boom to the Mainsheet? Mine seems loose
swshogren at 3:55pm 01.21.21
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For those owners with a1980s vintage Hunter 34 had anyone exploited the well the fuel tank sits insi
Degs at 3:23pm 01.21.21
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Can any one tell me how to date my Catalina 22/Jaguar, I pressume it was made in the UK as thats whe
AndyL at 1:51pm 01.21.21
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Hi All, We bought a 2004 Hunter 36 last summer. I have the Hunter owners manual and the Yanmar Ser
drdanj at 12:18pm 01.21.21
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I have my account and my boat and model listed in my account, but I don't show up in the owner list.
Chiriqui at 10:47am 01.21.21
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I discovered that port side bottom edge where there is a battery hatch of that plywood laminate has
Future Boat Owner at 9:50am 01.21.21
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I'm interested to know if anyone on this forum has any information about this boat. I'm thinking of
Brian D at 8:15am 01.21.21
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For my fellow California sailors... Do you have your CA Boating Card yet? I have a few more years (I
Drinky Crow at 8:32pm 01.20.21
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With the roller stripper like this one. ..any issues? Smaller two speed for 250cdn each, good deal?
2005Hunter33Francesca at 1:39pm 01.20.21
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Can anyone direct me on where to buy a brand new, complete instrument panel for my Yanmar 3YM30 on m
shank at 1:05pm 01.20.21
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I had a winter cover made for my Catalina 27 by Ship Shape Canvas out of Duluth, MN and it really ca

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Cockpit table crowding resolved!
H30sailor at 4:03am 03.17.25
Removed the flip up table on the chrome ubar that is always in the way. Finally, easy in and out o
Hydro of CNG tank - HELP
Will Gilmore at 12:30am 03.17.25
A Google search revealed this company. CNG Fuel System | Technician Jacksonville
What is name of a block's attachment point?
Foswick at 9:59pm 03.16.25
That's a "D" shackle.
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
shemandr at 8:00pm 03.16.25
Years ago while crossing the approach lanes to New York Harbor we used Securite to alert shipping of
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
jssailem at 7:54pm 03.16.25
Down here on American waters. Pan pan means there is a state of urgency. The boat is not sinking. Li
Hydro of CNG tank - HELP
smokey73 at 6:53pm 03.16.25
Bump to put this one at the top. Don't respond to the other thread with a similar title.
Hydro for CNG tank
smokey73 at 6:50pm 03.16.25
Just posted another thread but River Marine Services didn't reject the tank but they wouldn't test i
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
dlochner at 6:50pm 03.16.25
MayDay, Pan Pan (pahn, pahn), and securitie are the 3 warning calls. All of them connote a sense of
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Tally Ho at 6:37pm 03.16.25
And it seems to me that the nipple placed where it was, would not let most of the air out. On my
7 Years no haul out
dlochner at 6:37pm 03.16.25
For reference, it is 680 sm from Norfolk to Brunswick Georgia. 50 sm days are very doable on that se
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
Foswick at 6:32pm 03.16.25
Down here, in America, an emergency is defined as a situation that requires urgent action. Not sure
7 Years no haul out
smokey73 at 6:05pm 03.16.25
Make sure you have tow insurance that will handle towing from the distance you are anticipating to b
7 Years no haul out
smokey73 at 5:50pm 03.16.25
I don't think I heard you say what amount of sailing experience in "larger boats" you have and the o
Pearson 303 Cutlass Bearing Help   (1)
SVKraken at 5:49pm 03.16.25
230317 This is a zoomed in picture so I apologize for the quality
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
SkiingSailor at 5:46pm 03.16.25
Up here in Canada, pan pan is certainly not reserved for emergencies. Urgency yes. Interesting is t
Pearson 303 Cutlass Bearing Help
jssailem at 5:45pm 03.16.25
Most likely there are set screws that serve to holster the cutlass bearing in place. What is your s
Winter wet storage in Massachusetts North Shore
jssailem at 5:34pm 03.16.25
I was skeptical that you'd get to use the boat much I suspect this will vary from one year to the
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
jssailem at 5:31pm 03.16.25
Hey, I am 100 yards outside the marina and need a gallon of gas." Suppose I was just outside the b
7 Years no haul out
Foswick at 5:03pm 03.16.25
Rather than "no such thing as a free boat", I prefer, "All boats are a debt that must eventually be
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain?
Foswick at 4:58pm 03.16.25
PAN PAN is not for emergencies... Yes, it is. It is for emergencies where there is not an immediate

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