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Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? Marianaipf at 2:03pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 6/603
Locking the CB Tarkus at 1:41pm 06.20.20 Catalina 22 18/1917 Does anyone lock the CB when sailing?
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years JDE at 1:17pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 24/3907
Hunter Legend 45 alankeene at 1:00pm 06.20.20 Big Boats 5/1462 Im looking at installing a new prop on my 1987 Hunter Legend 45. Its powered by the standard issue
'81 Hunter 36 cockpit drain hose question (H37 similar?) tmjb at 8:10am 06.20.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/729 The hoses from the cockpit drains to the fiberglass tubes that serve as thruhulls on my '81 H36 appe
On Single-handing Kings Gambit at 8:03am 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 23/2242 Skippers should be prepared and able to single-hand their yachts, in my opinion, b/c they may unexpe
Coronado 15 traveler Removal. JsRodden at 7:15am 06.20.20 Trailer Sailors 3/535 Does anyone know if the C15 traveler pole installed across the cockpit is a structural member or can
Launch 2020 is just plain weird. (1) TomY at 5:03am 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 9/850 My boatyard has been proactive shutting down for a month and practicing prudent distancing, masks si
Thank you Lance Lordimpala at 8:17pm 06.19.20 Trailer Sailors 0/419 Just wanted to say thanks to Lance. Our family are new Oday 23 owners. Helped me out with rigging
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks JasonFromJersey at 7:08pm 06.19.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/2388 I've added the tide pod-like packets, put some baking soda in the head sink. got a little better. op
Bow thruster not working on 2015 Hunter Marlow 37 Pat T at 5:28pm 06.19.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1400 Helping a friend tomorrow. His bow thruster not working when he launched this season. Was working la
Boat Dreamin' Seasong67 at 3:30pm 06.19.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1112
sonichub 2 will not power on JasonFromJersey at 3:05pm 06.19.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 27/10845 I purchased a sonichub 2 to replace the original Sonic hub that came on my beneteau. after finding t
2002 Catalina 28 transmission JoeK at 1:42pm 06.19.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/659 So the transmission on my 2002 Catalina 28 died last week. The shaft would not turn in either forwar
New Sirius owner Kevin&Karen at 11:47am 06.19.20 Sirius 21/22 8/2309 Hello all my wife and I are new to this forum. We just recently purchased a Sirius 21. Does anybody
Don't Be This Guy (1) fstbttms at 10:45am 06.19.20 Engines and Propulsion 5/908 Almost two years since the last hull cleaning. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Pv
Hunter 30 AC load center question (1) tedheade at 10:00am 06.19.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/612
Beneteau Oceanis 350: Thinking of buying, what to look for sailinglife1248 at 9:16am 06.19.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/5234 Hi. Title says it all. Going to look at a Beneteau Oceanis 350 for sale in the USA. 1988 Seems well
Searching for 1992 Beneteau 310 Wiring Diagram rbzymek at 8:24pm 06.18.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1002 Losing power to the engine panel intermittently. I would appreciate a copy of the boat wiring diagr
Hunter 28.5 bilge question Dan Hunter 28.5 at 7:29pm 06.18.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/930 Hello, I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am currently in the process of cleaning the i

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Recaulking windows Georgedoyle at 5:09pm 07.23.24 We used this on our hatches when replacing the lenses. We wiped down the aluminum with alcohol Befor
H26 Roller Furler issues Crazy Dave Condon at 4:54pm 07.23.24 Which furling unit do you have? I suggest lowering the mast. A photo of the drum location would
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) Terry Cox at 4:42pm 07.23.24 Thanks for the very nice pics, Michael. Rock Inlet behind Namu (the old cannery) is a very nice anch
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base CrispyCringle at 4:34pm 07.23.24 The foot should definitly sit flat on the deck. If it doesn't its putting a tremendous stress on the
Couple found dead in life raft capta at 3:20pm 07.23.24 At least one source stated that the "amateur" conversion from traditional power to her "eco" system
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base capta at 2:56pm 07.23.24 It would seem that if the forward base of the mast step is going up it is possible that the aft area
Electric Winch on a 42 Passage capta at 2:41pm 07.23.24 12 years ago I would have blown off the idea of an electric winch on any sailboat but the big ones.
H26 Roller Furler issues JoeWhite at 2:37pm 07.23.24 No lubrication is used. Flush with fresh water. You do not have to lower the mast if you can climb t
Compartment under bow berth on 285 3GGG at 2:35pm 07.23.24 Loose objects on a sailboat easily become projectiles on a day of salty sailing. This thing has ab
Compartment under bow berth on 285 3GGG at 2:33pm 07.23.24 You should find the transducer in a small compartment just above the end of the flooring forward. M
Fresh Water Leak jviss at 2:27pm 07.23.24 To repeat what I've asked before, in posst #2: . If you decide to re-do all of the potable water p
Fresh Water Leak Rick D at 2:18pm 07.23.24 My 41DS has developed a leak in the pressurized water system and I am at a loss as to how to identi
O'day 20 Centerboard Project_Mayhem at 1:23pm 07.23.24 Use new screws and seal them with 4200. This should make them removable in the future. @twodzusfitti
Electric Winch on a 42 Passage Nauti Laopo at 1:06pm 07.23.24 I'd like to have at least one electric winch on the boat. A drill motor would just be in the way in
Fresh Water Leak Rich Stidger at 1:03pm 07.23.24 I will throw in my 2 cents...... You began with the premise that you had a fresh water leak. Have y
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35 SailingCal21 at 12:57pm 07.23.24 Thanks for the follow up.
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base (1) dlochner at 12:50pm 07.23.24 Here's the photo with a reference line added. There appears to be a subtle but definite curve to the
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base dlochner at 12:47pm 07.23.24 What caught my eye was the silicone sealant around the mast step. It suggests a Prior Owner had a le
Compartment under bow berth on 285 dlochner at 12:40pm 07.23.24 I noticed there is a compartment under the bow berth that has multiple screws holding it down and a
Fresh Water Leak dlochner at 12:38pm 07.23.24 The only way you will find the leak is to start at the water pump and follow the plumbing inspecting

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