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Newport 27 Hatch Badfishtoo at 4:51pm 12.15.20 Newport 5/1442 We are looking to repair or replace our companions way hatch. We are in the SF Bay area.
Oceanis 38; Calibrating fuel sending unit Uppiano at 3:42pm 12.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1252
Hunter 216 Bungee Chord On Rudder Pod (1) Mike216 at 2:29pm 12.15.20 Smaller Boats 11/2056 Does anyone know what is the purpose of the blue bungee chord on the rudder pod? Mine is missing on
picking a new sail - help Dil at 9:02am 12.15.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2616 I am looking to purchase new sails for my Hunter 30T, I am a weekend cruiser for now I dont race hav
Escrow service for personal boat sale? Sailfanatic at 7:57am 12.15.20 Ask All Sailors 15/8531 Has anyone had an actual experience using an escrow service, whether an attorney, title company, ban
Beneteau 331 Replacement Bow Pulpit Wright59 at 7:43pm 12.14.20 Parts Search 2/787 Where can I locate replacement a replacement bow pulpit for my Beneteau 331 ?
Moving chainplates outboard Angus Fleming at 1:53pm 12.14.20 The Cherubini Hunters 17/2861 Hi all, I was reading the replies to joe28532 's leaking chainplates problem and don't want to hijac
Finding Beneteau 473 / Documentation Number Kay Cee at 9:46am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/985 Some years ago, we chartered a Beneteau 473 in Antigua. It was a lovely boat and trip. Now, trying t
Prop shaft zinc 321 Wesleymi at 9:27am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 44/5583 Has anyone put a zinc donut on prop shaft on 321 with Yanmar. I know that one goes on the nut (25mm)
Guide-on assist for trailer.... (2) MikeJB at 9:27am 12.14.20 Catalina 22 16/2004 Now that the refit is nearing "completion", I am starting work on a trailer I picked up for $500. An
Packless Shaft Water Pick-up Babette04 at 8:59am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/606 Broke my water pick-up for my packless shaft winterizing at the propeller shaft " fiberglass sleeve"
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 10:40pm 12.13.20 Trailer Sailors 58/7008 How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that th
COVID Testing Brian D at 9:23pm 12.13.20 Sails Call Lounge 12/1135
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31 jrmellin at 9:15pm 12.13.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1380 I was looking to repair some spider cracks in the non-skid lazarette covers on our 1984 Hunter 31 wi
Opinion on Keel Crack (2) Berk at 9:03pm 12.13.20 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2078 Hi, I would appreciate it if you can share your opinion on this keel of 302. I can't visit the boat
Got a new sailing dinghy Davidasailor26 at 7:22pm 12.13.20 Ask All Sailors 100/15518 A couple months ago @Captain W asked for some opinions about good choices for a tender, and @TomY m
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Monterey385 at 6:33pm 12.13.20 Ask All Sailors 9/866 Meguires, Fleetwax, 3M, or other for Sailboat fiberglass and stainless steel? Go
Universal Kubota water pump failure. Skipper at 3:55pm 12.13.20 Ask All Sailors 19/3945
Jabsco Compact Electric Head John AL at 1:33pm 12.13.20 Smaller Boats 5/1219 Hello! I'm the new owner of a Catalina 250 Wing Keel. I need to know if the Jabsco Electric head wit
B323 roller main Ron20324 at 9:52am 12.13.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1671 A new member has a problem with his roller main. Does someone on here have one that can offer "trick

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Galley . . . comforts of home? BarryL at 7:27pm 12.29.24 Hello, Thanks to all for great comments and advice. Just a few comments from me. I do day sails,
Tach rpm sender location on engine (1) LydieBP at 6:47pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year a hint, a clue, a suggestion, maybe a
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 6:46pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
Tach rpm sender location on engine dlochner at 6:23pm 12.29.24 The reason you are getting confusing answers is engine manufacturers have different methods of obtai
Tach rpm sender location on engine Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year and HP of your engine before we can ev
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (1) SeaDogGo at 5:03pm 12.29.24 Hi All, Was able to get a good pic of the fwd mast bolt coming down thru the glass with a boroscope.
Galley . . . comforts of home? madmax at 4:59pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Drinky Crow at 4:58pm 12.29.24 With that little main I'd go with an all purpose 135 and reef to keep the boat on it's feet. Remembe
Anyone heard of or planning to follow the Mini Globe race for 20 foot boats! danooxnard at 3:37pm 12.29.24 The boats are in the water, and there way in the qualifier part of the race , so far it is pretty in
Bimini tubing chafe twodzusfittings at 2:54pm 12.29.24 I use a piece of "Noodle" like the ones kids use in the pool. In my attempt to learn how to use my w
Differing shroud tensions affect sail? jssailem at 1:48pm 12.29.24 Based on your boat being a Mariner 36 masthead sloop designed by Philip Canning. Your sailing rig
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? Gillfowdy at 1:27pm 12.29.24
Mini Globe Race 2025 Drinky Crow at 1:27pm 12.29.24 The qualifier begins..... SNOGaKErepY
Differing shroud tensions affect sail? dlochner at 12:29pm 12.29.24 Just curious. when i removed shrouds i noticed forward lowers were equally tensioned but tensioned
Galley . . . comforts of home? FastOlson at 11:20am 12.29.24 I feel the 30 foot size to be about perfect. There seems to be almost a quantum leap from under 30
Need help refinishing interior wall Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 12.29.24 I have the same issue as you for my VHF radio at the pedestal. Now THAT is the perfect solution.
Clogged engine intake thru hull - Thank you Roland Gendreau!! jonelli at 9:37am 12.29.24 Courtesy of Stu Jackson, I have used the inflatable pump to blow out clogs - surprisingly powerful.
Galley . . . comforts of home? JBP-PA at 7:33am 12.29.24 I quite like rye bread and have lost my recipe - this is great! dj Many Rye recipes call for a pr
Clogged engine intake thru hull - Thank you Roland Gendreau!! dmax at 7:33am 12.29.24 Courtesy of Stu Jackson, I have used the inflatable pump to blow out clogs - surprisingly powerful.
Clogged engine intake thru hull - Thank you Roland Gendreau!! Don S/V ILLusion at 7:23am 12.29.24

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