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Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 4:55pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 34/2651 Hi all, I've been searching for a larger sailboat for a couple months now. I currently have a San Ju
3D printed ship's propeller garymalmgren at 3:19pm 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 2/481 The future just keeps coming. Here is a corrected link https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/la
Reglazing the front or main cabin window HD74 at 3:02pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/448 Has anyone ever had to rechaulk the main cabin window on a 1999 hunter 340. It is not leaking yet bu
recaulk the main cabin window HD74 at 2:59pm 02.07.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/720 Has anyone ever had to recaulk the main cabin window on a 1999 hunter 340
First 38 deck light JuanMarcos at 2:54pm 02.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1087 Does anybody know what kind of bulb goes on the deck light underneath the steaming light on an early
Performance with a keel sandpiper10471 at 10:49am 02.07.21 Smaller Boats 4/1428 I will in the next couple of years be looking for a smaller sport boat with a keel, one in which in
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... DJ Ambrose at 9:19am 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1879 I am sincerely one of those guys who can honestly say, "if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have an
Need some offbeat advice DJ Ambrose at 8:53am 02.07.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2767 Hi all, I'm secure in my manliness so I have no problem asking for help, but for personal reasons I
Top Down Furler Azure at 7:57am 02.07.21 Catalina 275 6/2228 I am starting to have a little problem unfurling, as a few other owners have noted. It seems that th
Seeking used C&C 35 Mast tmtomp at 7:08am 02.07.21 C&C 6/2100 I have a 1973 C'C 35 which needs a replacement mast. New is very expensive; any suggestions for wh
Mast painting Randy Church at 5:40am 02.07.21 Big Boats 7/5214 Factory finish paint on Kenyon mast from my 1984 Hunter 34 is really showing its age. Mast is on saw
lifepo4 battery installation Beneteau 373 mishka at 4:53am 02.07.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/918 I am in the process of installing a lithium battery on my boat. My old house battery was installed u
hatch lock gary16188 at 4:47am 02.07.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1852 Has anyone installed an inside hatch lock. How did you do it. Thank you....Gary
Hunter 37 legend mast head question (1) riversloth at 6:17pm 02.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1146 Attached photo. Do any other hunter 37 owners mast head look like this. It does not look like eith
H36 Battery Charger replacement dph123 at 4:42pm 02.06.21 Big Boats 11/1800 I have a 2004 H36 and am looking to replace the battery charger with a newer model. I am looking fo
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 1:48pm 02.06.21 Ask All Sailors 16/4069 I have never been able to trigger the bilge switch on my new to me Beneteau Oceanis 31. It looks to
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26 timlho at 1:22pm 02.06.21 Ask An Oday Owner 22/3543 I have a 1985 O'Day 26 and aftr buying new 150 furling genoa decided I need to correct the bad trim
Goiot Manual Windlass georgetheleo at 1:14pm 02.06.21 Ask All Sailors 6/2543 I bought a used Beneteau 1990 41s5. ANchor locker is a mess! There is a Goiot manual windlass-- th
Bow damage repair Chris Carpenter at 12:14pm 02.06.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1108 I have a small bit of damage on my 1999 Hunter 260 probably from hitting the trailer or beaching pri
Stern tube hose alvy at 11:27am 02.06.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1076 Hi all - I'm in the process of replacing my stern tube hose on my 84 O Day 26.After removing the cou

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Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F Davidasailor26 at 8:42am 05.19.25 Separate question, the only potential issue I see with the keyed power switch is that the pump will
Is this boat bottom okay? newsailor72 at 8:36am 05.19.25 If I have someone bottom clean it every month, do I still need antifouling paint?
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper Urban Hermit at 8:31am 05.19.25 I didn't say I didn't like the Catalina. I've never sailed or crewed on one and know nothing about
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD jssailem at 8:16am 05.19.25 As you pass by Mount Vernon, be sure to signal Washington standing high on the bluff.
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F jssailem at 8:14am 05.19.25 Is there a reason to run the pump without the engine? Is fuel polishing possible? Then, you might wa
Changing masthead bulb rs1sensen at 8:14am 05.19.25 Push up on the metal part and it pops right out. That said, I always replace mine as the lens gets
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD flyingwaspsailing at 7:57am 05.19.25 @dlochner gsve you good advice. I suggest waiting till good weather comes back and allow 6 days to
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 7:36am 05.19.25 So am I to wire directly from the keyed starter switch, or is there a more accessible power source i
A little help with parts... jssailem at 7:28am 05.19.25 I should be good for another 40 years. We should all be so lucky... 40 years would push me beyond
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Scott T-Bird at 7:18am 05.19.25 Joe's post above is spot-on. Replace the lines with smaller diameter, higher strength line. That d
A little help with parts... Rkelly44 at 7:09am 05.19.25 Thank you - order all four so I should be good for another 40 years.
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing Joe at 6:39am 05.19.25
Can't expel my dark/brown water tank. (2) dlochner at 6:15am 05.19.25
Is this boat bottom okay? dlochner at 6:02am 05.19.25 An area of hull with gelcoat removed will not have a higher probability of water intrusion than the
Is this boat bottom okay? colemj at 5:43am 05.19.25 There seems to be a misconception that gelcoat protects underlying fiberglass from water and osmosis
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing jssailem at 5:36am 05.19.25 5/16 polyester reef line on a 35 ft boat is not a problem. That is what I am using on my 252 sqft ma
Can't expel my dark/brown water tank. Plymouth Sailor at 5:29am 05.19.25 Are you dumping it into a garbage can or something? If you are talking about a thru hull, I assu
Can't expel my dark/brown water tank. Plymouth Sailor at 5:27am 05.19.25 is it designed to discharge through a macerator or a suction pump-out or gravity? Not sure, I usua
Changing masthead bulb Rick Webb at 4:11am 05.19.25 It has two bulbs One is the steaming light and the other is the anchor light. to get the 360 degree
Quick electrical question, inv. to shore sailme88 at 2:59am 05.19.25 There are a multitude of 12v coffee makers on the market....That'a the simple solution...

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