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swisssally at 7:42pm 11.04.20
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What is the mattress size of the Beneteau 343 in the aft cabin and what size sheets fit?
Carwrecknc at 5:36pm 11.04.20
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Does anyone know where I might be able to locate a gooseneck fitting for a C'C 34? The piece on the
Team118 at 10:56am 11.04.20
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The one measurement I cannot find. I want to get estimates to truck a Catalina 380 to me. They need
JamesG161 at 10:27am 11.04.20
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My boat floated ashore after a 14 foot surge snapped 2 Hurricane lines and un-spooled 2 others from
Dan Wray at 8:18am 11.04.20
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I am trying to strip all hardware to paint and re-bed. I am thinking about cutting a bigger opening
S/V Honu at 7:54am 11.04.20
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Wondering if there is a way to be able to play music into cockpit speakers, but have the VHF/SSB ove
cb32863 at 6:02am 11.04.20
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186873 And that's the end of the 2020 season. We didn't race at all this year due to my underlying
Captain W at 3:08pm 11.03.20
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Unfortunately, one of the weather boards fell and a piece of varnish chipped off. Do I need to take
DinghySailor at 12:37pm 11.03.20
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We took our new-to-us 37 out for sail#1 last weekend. In sea trials, we'd sailed with a 90% headsail
Nunyadamn at 12:20pm 11.03.20
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Hello - this is my first post. I just purchased a 1974 24ft Laguna Windrose and now I need to learn
NINEv2 at 12:07pm 11.03.20
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Howdy everyone. After much thought and discussions with the missus, we decided that our best, easies
Ziggler at 12:04pm 11.03.20
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1984 Morgan 323. Yanmar 3GMD 20 HP. OK, the question: Which intake strainer is best? A 2-piece thr
DinghySailor at 11:55am 11.03.20
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The Barient 28 winches on our new-to-us C'C 37 are in great shape but lack winch covers. My Lewmar h
malyea at 11:46am 11.03.20
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Woodrowbr at 10:57am 11.03.20
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When I purchased the boat (at great discount) the old yanmar Ysm12 would not start. After struggling
azambella at 9:57am 11.03.20
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No matter what I do, both belts (alternator ' water pump) on my 1981 Yanmar 2GM go loose shortly (a
Rogerfern at 9:46am 11.03.20
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Purchasing a Catalina 38 , looking for owners manual, any suggestions? Thank You
JamesG161 at 9:16am 11.03.20
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Yes folks, even though November 1 ends December 1st the official end 2020 Hurricane season, it aint
Winches   (2)
SailingLoto at 4:43am 11.03.20
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My South Coast 22 has winches on the sides and tracks with blocks for a head sail. I assume these
smokey73 at 5:25pm 11.02.20
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This boat is at mooring field near me and I think the owner is going to put it up for sail but I can

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Upgrading Inverter/charger
colemj at 3:54am 03.03.25
I thought this was a recommendation, and not a requirement? And also a fairly new recommendation at
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?!
dlochner at 3:50am 03.03.25
This is why split couplings were invented. Replace the coupling with a split coupling is the easiest
Upgrading Inverter/charger
colemj at 3:49am 03.03.25
I actually opened a thread over on Sailing Anarchy asking why 7" was decided on in a few different
Upgrading Inverter/charger
colemj at 3:35am 03.03.25
Can we get an all owners electrical section?
MFD at 10:04pm 03.02.25
Understood, thanks.
Bareboat Tahiti?
Baja bash at 9:57pm 03.02.25
Hi, chartered with Sunsail 2 years ago. 45 foot cat. Service was great and friendly crew at Sunsail.
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
smokey73 at 8:22pm 03.02.25
Thanks all for the discussion and input. If I have to build something to allow putting something in
Yanmar 2GM Engine Questions
MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 03.02.25
might be worth pulling the front cap on the heat exchanger to a look. What does the old impeller lo
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
MikeHoncho at 7:50pm 03.02.25
Although all charging batteries produce hydrogen, the real issue is with confined spaces and/or exce
Main Sail for HC37
shemandr at 7:28pm 03.02.25
The plastic sail slides deteriorate from UV exposure. It's not a big job to replace them. As for
Main Sail for HC37
Davidasailor26 at 6:14pm 03.02.25
Can we get an all owners electrical section?
Davidasailor26 at 6:10pm 03.02.25
Although not explicitly limited to electrical and electronics, the Musings with Maine Sail sub-forum
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance.
Urban Hermit at 4:26pm 03.02.25
I just bought a Compac 16 and am making mods, haven't stepped the mast yet -- but I did order a long
1 gallon portable fuel tank...?
Urban Hermit at 4:11pm 03.02.25
I looked on line for, and found, a one-gallon gas can but it wasn't set up for a hose and I can't at
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation
dlochner at 3:58pm 03.02.25
Sails do not normally go all the way to the top, they are typically a few inches lower to accommodat
Bareboat Tahiti?
capta at 3:20pm 03.02.25
I haven't bareboated down there, but I have sailed my own boat down there. The Society Islands run s
Chain splice
Hayden Watson at 3:17pm 03.02.25
In 6 knots current a kellet would be totally ineffective at preventing a keel wrap, even with heavy
Bareboat Tahiti?
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:14pm 03.02.25
Our kids recently chartered from Tahiti Yacht Charters which I think is a Sunsail affiliate. No pers
Chain splice
Captain Larry-DH at 3:00pm 03.02.25
Some nights, you are just not meant to get any sleep.:yikes: :facepalm: Yep! :huh: And with 2 hull
Hunter 306 Tank Sending Units
dlochner at 2:32pm 03.02.25
Thanks. As much as I can tell with a bright torch, while the waste tank sides have become quite opa

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