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Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water asalotto at 9:23am 12.27.20 Ask All Sailors 26/4663 Over the winter, if water accumulates in the bilge and then freezes around the bilge pump and/or flo
Military Sail Boat? (1) JamesG161 at 8:25am 12.27.20 Sails Call Lounge 24/2793 We saw this boat pulled up to the Restaurant Pier at our Marina.
Battery Switch Query ChrisHunter at 7:56am 12.27.20 Mid-Size Boats 8/1567 Several of the boaters on my dock were up a couple weeks back. A new boat owner moved to our dock a
Coax connections at the mast Gene Neill at 4:27am 12.27.20 Trailer Sailors 7/1520 What do my fellow trailer sailors use? We have PL-259 connectors joined by a double female. It seems
Alternator belt tension Clydo at 10:25pm 12.26.20 Catalina 310 11/3310 Is 1/2" acceptable amount ie., press down on belt at longest point and if depress 1/2" ok for tight
Winter Sailing Cowpokee at 6:29pm 12.26.20 Other Sailboats 7/2250 So I went down to the marina this afternoon to pressure wash off the boat since the forecast was for
Windows - really? PGUTIERREZ at 3:47pm 12.26.20 Ask All Sailors 20/4762
Nordex Nord 12 (1) sdillonjr at 2:13pm 12.26.20 Ask All Sailors 2/1208
Hunter 33 rudder split (4) Mike16211 at 10:59am 12.26.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2848 I found a split in my rudder today while doing a winter bottom inspection. I need advise on repairin
New Self Tailing Winches LeeandRick at 9:31am 12.26.20 Ask All Sailors 22/4218 The arthritis is getting bad enough we've decided to put self tailing primary winches on the old (46
Drifter vs asymmetrical spinnaker (1) Voyager1 at 8:33am 12.26.20 Ask An Oday Owner 5/4289 Looking to add a light weight sail. Was thinking asymmetrical spinnaker (see previous post) but have
H26 Rudder CaptainRan at 8:17pm 12.25.20 Smaller Boats 8/1024 Is the rudder on a 1998 H26 solid and can I drill into it? My boat is in a slip and I like to lift t
Partially malfunctioning fuel gauge panel \| help! (2) jdd01257 at 4:38pm 12.25.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/584
Cabin entrance cover leaks (1) sailnoproblem at 8:43am 12.25.20 Ask All Sailors 3/505 My cabin entrance cover leaks during heavy rain. It did once before but I traced it to the front of
Beneteau First 41s5 1991- Owner Manual HolaOla at 5:54am 12.25.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/919 I recently bought a beneteau First 41s5 1991 and I am looking for the owner manual, can you help me
halmatic / alden / hulls jon hansen at 8:00pm 12.24.20 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/2351 does anyone know what resins were used the build these boats. epoxy or polyester? i don't have a
Merry Christmas everyone... sailme88 at 6:00pm 12.24.20 Ask All Sailors 5/810 T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house.. There were empties and butts left
EZ Steer Hunter 260 rs1sensen at 1:24pm 12.24.20 Smaller Boats 4/1579
S2 22 Wing Keel Drawing (1) rs1sensen at 12:05pm 12.24.20 S2 2/951 Hi - I wanted to see if anyone had a line drawing of the S2 22 Wing Keel (similar to the attached)?
asymmetrical Spinnaker Voyager1 at 10:07am 12.24.20 Ask An Oday Owner 13/2129 Any Oday 302 owners have asymmetrical spinnaker or other light weight sail. Looking for any informat

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Looking for ideas on galley remodel fred1diver at 9:19am 05.10.25 We do have a board that goes over it
Looking for ideas on galley remodel BigEasy at 9:08am 05.10.25 I would have placed the sink on the starboard counter area to keep it clear of companionway. A slip
Luff Extrusion length for hunter 23.5 Dzzz at 8:50am 05.10.25 Thanks much Dave!
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses shemandr at 7:39am 05.10.25 Have an ample supply of diapers on hand to block the residual hose contents from running into crevic
Looking for ideas on galley remodel jssailem at 7:33am 05.10.25 Fred. Have you considered how you will stop the crew from stepping into the sink as they enter the b
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses jssailem at 7:27am 05.10.25 recommended hose is Raritan Saniflex. Agree wholeheartedly. Welcome @Dappledawnfarm to the forum.
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses dlochner at 6:04am 05.10.25 Conceptually removing the hose is easy. Remove the hose clamps, pull the hose off the fittings, and
No reverse? dlochner at 5:55am 05.10.25 It would be helpful to know if you have a single handle for throttle and transmission or a dual hand
Mast Raising Jig Hunter 23 (and maybe others) Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54am 05.10.25 Stabilize the mast sideways?
Luff Extrusion length for hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:51am 05.10.25 @Dzzz if you have pot the FF2 together and have any questions, feel free to ask.any questions. Rem
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper Crazy Dave Condon at 5:35am 05.10.25 @boulevardtalonman Post som more photos of the trailer pleass. Doo you know when the bearings and
Looking for ideas Joe at 4:53am 05.10.25 Gas?
No reverse? sailme88 at 3:23am 05.10.25 Check the linkage....
Tight furler skunther at 11:08pm 05.09.25
Hunter 36 mast strut damaged - anyone had this issue? chuckwayne at 10:18pm 05.09.25 So we appear to have a credible answer as to why this bent. When the strut was removed and inspect
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses Ralph Johnstone at 10:11pm 05.09.25 More flexible than competitors Trident hose. Yes, I used Trident hose in my replacement and got t
Sailing Tender (1) MFD at 10:08pm 05.09.25 231449
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses BigEasy at 10:02pm 05.09.25
Hunter 376 Hatch Gaskets-Hatch Part Numbers BigEasy at 9:54pm 05.09.25 Try HatchMasters.com, they are the go to source for parts & repairs. They can also help you identi
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses Ralph Johnstone at 9:50pm 05.09.25 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress will tell you to remove all of the blackwater hoses at a minimum and ideal

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