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Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets AndyL at 2:44pm 02.15.21 Big Boats 26/6033 On a 2004 Hunter 36, I plan to replace one of the shore power inlets. I noticed a black plastic pro
Inverters and induction cooktop Tim22 at 1:25pm 02.15.21 Ask All Sailors 22/9001 I am in the process of updating my electrical and also thinking of adding a Xantrex ProWatt 2000 inv
New main sail knotatwork2 at 11:53am 02.15.21 Smaller Boats 10/1411 I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and I'm replacing the main sail. It currently has a foot that slides in a ch
1980 Renault RC8D Wiring (4) mkenneth22 at 11:47am 02.15.21 The Cherubini Hunters 5/994 Hi, I have the wiring schematics from the manual but they are extremely hard to follow. I put a new
410 Stern divider replacement chuck anderika at 10:34am 02.15.21 Big Boats 5/1091 The divider in between the two stern lockers is deteriorated due to the generator fuel filter being
Grounding plate porosity (1) sailhappy20778 at 5:43am 02.15.21 Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion 5/9439
soft area starboard fore deck Jason Whyte at 4:40am 02.15.21 Ask An Oday Owner 15/3009 Soft Foredeck Does anyone know if there is wood or foam in b
Sealing pedistal grab bar base Hayden Watson at 10:49pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1999 My Edson pedestal has a 1" grab bar that carries the wiring from an instrument pod down through the
Spring was so close (2) pclarksurf at 9:26pm 02.14.21 Catalina 22 12/925 190377
Spring Clearance Auction Coming March 8-11 (1) Phil Herring at 9:19pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 22/2984 Save the date: March 8 - 11 Instead of running the same old clearance sale on returns, overstocks,
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 lovelytsquared at 5:42pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 48/8398 Hi guys, I'm sure this has been asked for many times... But I've always been seeing youtube videos o
Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5 MHJ at 3:20pm 02.14.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/576 I broke the starboard ring off on mast foot, where pin slides through to secure it. Has anyone chang
Looking for a Halman Bluejacket 23 MS Patkalie at 2:24pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 5/3138 Just Lost the opportunity to buy a Bluejacket 23 MS. Apparently only 10 were ever made? Looks simila
Controlled chaos racing vs AC75 flying RussC at 2:21pm 02.14.21 Racing 2/890 Although I have been enjoying the AC races, the "traditional" boats sure were more fun to watch. I t
Quick Cruising Poll Yachtosopher at 2:09pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 0/3 Hey everyone, I've always wondered how people see cruising. So let me do a quick poll; will be fun!
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? La catboat at 1:13pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 15/2207 Need binoculars looking into Zeiss victory sf 10 X 32 with a 390 ft FOV @ 1000 yds and only weight 2
PCR TEST sailingsoon at 12:30pm 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 4/734 To enter the Bahamas and Caicos you need a negative Covid test result within 5 days of entry. 5 days
H26.5 anchor roller? (1) Orbweaver at 11:09am 02.14.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/620 Greetings all. When anchoring my little SJ21, I just used the bow chocks to guide the rode over the
Tuning stays rschwabach at 10:50am 02.14.21 Ask All Sailors 5/634 I recently mounted mast and need idea of tension for the fore and aft stays. I've got the mast strai
Exhaust elbow rust (1) Tom23300 at 9:07am 02.14.21 Engines and Propulsion 10/1987 So the other day, exhaust filled my cabin. It appears the the exhaust elbow has rusted. Has anybo

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Down the (New Design) Hatch! (2) ...3TacksontheWater at 6:51pm 05.20.25 Well, not to leave all of you hanging with bated breath, here is a pic of the new hatch installed. L
Catalina 23 Swing Keel dLj at 6:18pm 05.20.25 I looks like there may be wood under that surface fiberglass that has rotted out. You will have to o
Adding a boom vang ...3TacksontheWater at 5:26pm 05.20.25
Vanguard Volant 18 shemandr at 5:04pm 05.20.25
Is this boat bottom okay? newsailor72 at 4:55pm 05.20.25 What do you guys recommend for rust inhibitor, antifouling paint and do I need primer? Rust inhibit
Vanguard Volant 18 PaulK at 4:52pm 05.20.25 If you came across this in your Google search: https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/threads/1981-vangua
Adding a boom vang SteveHughessails at 3:56pm 05.20.25 Thanks Paul I had the same thought. Appreciate it. :)
Is this boat bottom okay? Foswick at 3:18pm 05.20.25 However, a point can be made that this boat has currently been sailing in salt water with no issues
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD Art12050 at 3:03pm 05.20.25 Have you considered having it hauled overland?
Beneteau 311 Cabin Lights JRacer at 3:01pm 05.20.25 If you haven't yet, I suggest you read the FAQ's on the Marinebeam site. Why Marinebeam? Etc. I repl
Sail is close to furler Max Luff colemj at 2:55pm 05.20.25 The closer the sail is to the furler's maximum hoist, the closer the top swivel is to the halyard ex
Is this boat bottom okay? colemj at 2:42pm 05.20.25 Where did they say that? Oops, he doesn't say that in his post. I think I got him confused with
Beneteau 311 Cabin Lights CapitalistSailor at 2:26pm 05.20.25 kloudie, The 2-way LED bulb on the Super Bright LED website shows a big capacitor on the back, so t
Bow Eye Project_Mayhem at 2:07pm 05.20.25 Their assumption is that water wouldnt get in. I suppose it's true if all fittings were rebedded eve
Sail is close to furler Max Luff Foswick at 2:01pm 05.20.25 I think I understand what you are asking: You have a furler that specifies its maximum luff length
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD flyingwaspsailing at 1:57pm 05.20.25 You will find your experience cycling distances to be invaluable. I have a similar background from
Thermostat Part Number Richard19068 at 1:50pm 05.20.25 I have a 2001 Catalina 310 with a Universal M25XPBX. I would like to know the Kubota model number
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD flyingwaspsailing at 1:49pm 05.20.25 Numquam Amissa - Semper Vagus - Never Lost - Always Wandering That's the spirit!
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD Foswick at 1:34pm 05.20.25 You will find your experience cycling distances to be invaluable. I have a similar background from m
Is this boat bottom okay? Foswick at 1:07pm 05.20.25 Just covering them with gelcoat isn't going to address any of the concerns raised here. Well, whil

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