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Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang jviss at 6:00am 07.23.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2655 I have an Offshore Spars rigid boom vang. It squeaks! I can't identify the component that is causi
Covid-19 warnings from Cuttyhunk Island in Buzzards Bay. (1) TomY at 5:20am 07.23.20 Destinations 3/684 https://www.townofgosnold.org/home/news/important-announcement-masks-mandatory
Solar Vent on a head hatch. Cat36Amoore at 8:42pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 29/3362 I would like to install a solar vent on my head hatch. Is it possible to drill the hole using a hol
Help with hydraulic autopilot [pics attached] (1) khanman22 at 7:08pm 07.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/633 Hey folks, hoping you can help me understand a bit more about my AP system in more detail as a means
Oh snap! It snapped! (2) Project_Mayhem at 5:33pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 16/1508 I'm convinced this boat is cursed but that's a topic for another day. One of the stays got caught wh
Shoutout to Raymarine jrussnogle at 3:53pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1049 The ACU-100 unit on my Raymarine autopilot recently quit working. I sent to it to Raymarine via UPS
O'Day 39-40' Whisker Pole? LouisMK at 2:36pm 07.22.20 Bigger Boats 6/921
any Nonsuch cat owners out there? MitchM at 2:06pm 07.22.20 Trailer Sailors 9/1430 considering a small cat boat, the only ones i see are from 86. any comments about w
manual bilge pump CLSailor at 1:55pm 07.22.20 Precision 1/1682 Just purchased a Precision 18 in excellent condition. But...I guess the former owner did not realiz
Outhaul car for inmast furler. ronper at 1:49pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 1/309 Have an O'day 26' with an mast furler the car on the boom needs to be replaced any suggestions where
Replacement for spectra mag vane pump discovery at 1:40pm 07.22.20 Big Boats 0/609 Looking to see if anyone on the forum has found the part number for the procon mag vane feed pump on
WANTED - main for E30+ PZovic at 1:21pm 07.22.20 Ericson 3/1809 Hello We are looking for a replacement mainsail for our Ericson 30+ We've checked many used sail lof
Beneteau First 38 deadlight leaks JuanMarcos at 1:12pm 07.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/849 The deadlights on my Beneteau First 38 have over time developed a few leaks that I would like to sto
Gearbox oil change frequency and tips please. Guan at 12:52pm 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1978 Just remembered that I've NOT done any oil change to the gearbox for umpteen years!!! Please kindly
Cruising Guide to Western Florida 7th Ed. (1) rgranger at 11:53am 07.22.20 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/862 182733 I recently discovered that I have two copies of this book. If someone wants my spare, it i
Beneteau O-40 removing headliners? Yahtahey at 11:10am 07.22.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1189 I ripped the traveler cheek block out. One of the bolts was a through bolt, the other was a lag. Ne
CUBA! Member 131497 at 10:36am 07.22.20 Ask All Sailors 27/2431 Anyone knows about nowadays going there?, are still being welcome, ect? Thx C
New Victron Smart Shunt vs. New Balmar SG2000 Swoosh1210 at 10:27am 07.22.20 Musings With Maine Sail 6/2878 Anyone with knowledge of the new Victron Smartshunt and how it might compare to the SG2000? I know B
Ranger 23 (1976) Boom gooseneck (1) KrisShera at 10:22am 07.22.20 Parts Search 4/1100 I moved to WA from KY and settled in near a marina on the South Puget Sound. Came across a good dea
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Owners Manual Panama Jack at 9:04am 07.22.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3344 Two comments: I just bought a 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5. 1) the wheel lock does not hold tight...i

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7 Years no haul out (4) william24424 at 7:58am 03.20.25 Good luck. Post some photos, even though we can all look up a 1979 Hunter 33, it helps to have your
Mast step adhesive Project_Mayhem at 5:38am 03.20.25 Use Bed IT if possible followed by 4000 (has UV inhibititors, assuming this part is outside), 4200 o
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack dlochner at 4:59am 03.20.25
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack 4lane at 4:57am 03.20.25
Mast step adhesive colemj at 4:51am 03.20.25 To be clear, 5220, 4200, and 4000 are not silicone products they are polyurethane products. 3M 3000
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack (1) dlochner at 4:39am 03.20.25 The strut casting are slightly imprecise, so the well for the strut base is a little oversized. This
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack colemj at 4:37am 03.20.25 The bronze strut is installed in a hull recess, then fairing compound is put over it to make everyth
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack 4lane at 4:24am 03.20.25 @Davidasailor26 @dlochner The strut is solid, bolted down, and not leaking. It does seem like compou
7 Years no haul out Urban Hermit at 4:17am 03.20.25 The condition of standing rigging has been mentioned. Be particularly attentive to the wire termina
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack dlochner at 4:08am 03.20.25 The crack is probably caused by the use of polyester putty/fairing compound to close the gap. Over t
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack Davidasailor26 at 2:27am 03.20.25
Have others installed heat shield on Racor primary fuel filter? john2 at 1:47am 03.20.25 i was more concernd about the missing exhaust heat shield. and we have a delphi filter.
Mast step adhesive dlochner at 5:38pm 03.19.25 If you want to use the 3M Silicone it will work but my choice would be the Bed-It Tape. I hope this
Mast step adhesive ...3TacksontheWater at 5:17pm 03.19.25 Hey folks, I'm reattaching my mast step. Which 3M product do you recommend, 4000/4200/5200? Thanks
Mast step adhesive dlochner at 4:43pm 03.19.25 I believe the mast step is through bolted or screwed into the deck. As such it needs a sealant, not
Beneteau 373 parts BigEasy at 4:36pm 03.19.25 Are you saying you were you looking to get a dog out of this salvage operation :p? Just trying t
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau BigEasy at 4:31pm 03.19.25
Squalicum Yacht Club MFD at 4:29pm 03.19.25 btw - just got an e-mail. BYC is doing a spring membership drive, starts tomorrow. Initiation fee is
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau BigEasy at 4:23pm 03.19.25 .I used the original finish that Hunter put on which is Daly's Seafin. Here is a picture of my refi
Mast step adhesive justsomeguy at 3:48pm 03.19.25 4000/4200/5200 Certainly not 5200.

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