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Emergency Tools Bill19233 at 6:05am 02.02.21 Ask All Sailors 17/2540 I'm way behind on "January sailing in Texas" videos. We left the dock for 10 races in January, only
OYE ! sailme88 at 5:05pm 02.01.21 Ask All Sailors 5/650 Yesterday I get word that my Hurth tranny isn't too bad. Needs a gasket and bearing kit. Today marke
How Many Galvanic Isolators sail sfbay at 4:59pm 02.01.21 Ask All Sailors 2/1378 New 1984 boat to me has two (2) 30 amp and one (1) 50 amp shore power connections and NO galvanic is
Catalina 22 canin cushions Bowleys Quarters Catalina at 1:04pm 02.01.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1625 hello working on a rehab Cat 22. need a bunch of things. mast plate, rudder tiller assy, cockpit cu
Fortress anchor on 331 (1) sf34dtw at 10:19am 02.01.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/2775 I currently have this anchor on my 2002 Beneteau 331 (see picture). It is a great anchor and I do no
Cat Tails? CherylZZ at 7:09am 02.01.21 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4650 In response to Don's message on fractional rigs and tell tails, I would like to know your opinion on
Hunter 430 Mast Future Boat Owner at 9:58pm 01.31.21 Parts Search 14/2192 Looking for a complete mast with standing rigging for a Hunter 430
Does anyone know the total length of sanitation hose required for C30? snoopy_ at 7:11pm 01.31.21 Catalina 30 6/1061 Does anyone know the approximate length of sanitation hose required if I wanted to replace it all?
Repair or replace SH depth gauge/speed indicator (1) WDS at 1:50pm 01.31.21 Catalina 22 0/14 This unit was bulkhead mounted on my recent purchase, think I must replace... Suggested options, thi
Newly designed outhaul deployed (1) CaptainRan at 10:37am 01.31.21 Smaller Boats 6/1239 I installed my new outhaul design and took it out yesterday. I really like it. The blocks give a 3:1
Oceanis 37 loose stanchion JimmyB57 at 10:27am 01.31.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1743 I've seen several posts regarding loose stanchions, but can't seem to find an answer. Beneteau tech
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch? Rob Benson at 9:40am 01.31.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1337 There are two screws that are seated on top of what appears to be a small teak base about 1.5' aft o
Forward head will not stop filling Roger Holloway at 9:39am 01.31.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1505 Hello all. I have a 2008 Hunter 45 DS. My forward head keeps filling as if I have the fill switch
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa Rob Benson at 9:32am 01.31.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2289 I'm the new owner of a 1986 Hunter 28.5, shoal draft, 4' keel. I will be replacing the jib, which I
Fall Sailing 2019 ShotgunSlim at 7:33am 01.31.21 Catalina 22 1/633 Just a little inspiration for all us working on our boats and waiting for good weather: 9IlduhUWR0c
Dufour 40E Performance BarryL at 5:57pm 01.30.21 Dufour 2/3104 Hello, Is this forum still active? I am interesting in learning more about the 40E Performance. Thi
M-25XP Running Too Cold? Sail Savannah at 5:51pm 01.30.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/1112 First post, long time reader. Learned a ton from you all! I bought an '88 Catalina 30 MKII 2 months
Compass Mount for Hunter 30 shaun12345 at 5:31pm 01.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1740
Hunter 35.5 #2 and #3 foot length shawanaga at 2:42pm 01.30.21 Big Boats 8/1190 Hi all, was a wondering if anyone knows the foot length of a #2 and #3 35.5 sail Thanks Floyd PS whe
Davit on H25.5 kco at 1:08pm 01.30.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/564 Hello someone have picture of a davit installed on H25.5... I would like to install one on mine, any

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Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 6:04pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: C
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 6:03pm 05.17.25 Well, I finally found a scan of the book that I could make out. Made a set of bridals up and they w
Visual Distress Signal Alternatives and Disposal of Pyrotechnic Flares BAD ORCA at 5:59pm 05.17.25 According to some testing (I forget who), distress flares work for decades past their expiration da
Capri 14.2 owners? dbk0630 at 5:33pm 05.17.25 I suggest you post your question on the Capri 14 Forum available on this website: Capri/Catalina 14
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 4:57pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: Ca
Add fluid into my compass Foswick at 2:12pm 05.17.25 I rebuilt my old compass on my previous boat. Completely restored the dome - looked brand new. It wa
Paint Rollers (Covers) (1) sailcapt340 at 1:35pm 05.17.25 Oh Happy Day! Finally was able to get the recommended paint roller cover you all have suggested. I
Add fluid into my compass Rick Webb at 1:15pm 05.17.25 I've not tried it; it may be an old wife's tale. If you put your compass and oil in the freezer when
Hunter 45cc AC Issue Swooperf16 at 12:22pm 05.17.25
Funny/odd Practical Salor video Hunter 27-2 Calif. Ted at 11:36am 05.17.25 There are manuals available for various models here on this site. Hunter resources, by model About
Shower Sump Pump Woes dlochner at 11:26am 05.17.25 Whale makes a low profile bilge pump that might work. It is a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm pump w
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD dlochner at 11:10am 05.17.25 We came up the bay last week to Annapolis. The route you're planning is pretty ambitious for a small
Hunter 45cc AC Issue jssailem at 11:08am 05.17.25 I agree. For many, posting a query seems easier. Hoping the answer resolves the problem. Perhaps t
Shower Sump Pump Woes Davidasailor26 at 10:40am 05.17.25 Here is a picture of my shower sump(s). I will look at the gulper pump again. But I still don't u
Shower Sump Pump Woes Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:16am 05.17.25 A simple inexpensive solution: Raritan only markets their C.P. (part of the product line they bough
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing skunther at 9:47am 05.17.25 I believe your problem stems from the lines not leading in at the proper angle. You want a fair lea
Hunter 27-2 SteveHughessails at 8:35am 05.17.25 There is a large resource section here with a ton of information. I see a few manuals that start wit
Shower Sump Pump Woes colemj at 8:11am 05.17.25 That picture is helpful. I'm not sure you can fit a diaphragm pump in there, but I also can't tell
Considering buying a boat with aftermarket mast David in Sandusky at 8:03am 05.17.25 First, I think your calculations are in the ball park, and my conclusion from them is Negligible - i
Shower Sump Pump Woes (1) Rich Stidger at 7:51am 05.17.25 Here is a picture of my shower sump(s). I will look at the gulper pump again. But I still don't un

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