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Well it happened (3) iSaint at 9:50am 06.15.20 Ask An Oday Owner 26/3012
Selden furling mast issue (2) DRhoads at 9:22am 06.15.20 Big Boats 15/2097 Having an issue with the furling system. The bottom of the sail will not extend fully and about one
Groco HE head part I can't find (2) fourwhitesocks at 8:07am 06.15.20 Ask All Sailors 17/1867 Hello, I have a 1986 Oday 28 that has the (prob) original head which is the Groco HE model. I just
New Owner Here... Rennsail at 8:00am 06.15.20 Catalina 22 11/1012 Hi all, I've been hanging around the "trailer Sailor" forum for a week or so and someone suggested
O'Day 34 Propane locker repair LouisMK at 7:51am 06.15.20 Bigger Boats 2/1192 Hello all- Wondering whether others have found a good fix- the flanges of my propane locker are shea
Sail needed Leerooker at 7:33am 06.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/974 I lost my 1983 Hunter mainsail in a storm last week. Does anyone have a used mainsail they would lik
Motor mount bracket (1) john6206 at 7:17am 06.15.20 Trailer Sailors 6/1639 I could probably get a better picture in a couple hours . . . .but I think you can see this. My mo
Hunter 41 - 41DS air conditioning install Tim Mills at 7:07am 06.15.20 Big Boats 15/2693 I am taking up the charge to install air conditioning in our 2006 41DS. The boat was built with an
Beneteau 36cc - boat manual frietti at 6:53am 06.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/617 I just became the owner of a 2000 36cc. Does a manual download exist? Also - what is the proper way
Traveler - 222? Waitewigmailcom at 6:49am 06.15.20 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1992
Barient winch retaining clips? azambella at 4:10am 06.15.20 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2201 Am I going to find the large clip that retains the winch body to the assembly?
Nagging leak in quarter berth Tom H31 at 3:25am 06.15.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1059 I have been chasing a leak for about a year now, and would love some advice - 1986 Hunter 31. Water
Yanmar starting problem bart at 3:13am 06.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1099 The Yanmar 4JH4AE in my Hunter sailboat is not starting easily due I believe to air getting into the
Solar installation SoSound at 11:23pm 06.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 25/4803 Has anyone installed solar charging on a 2009 or newer Beneteau? Where did you make the connections
O'day 222 power isn't working Unremarcable at 10:54pm 06.14.20 Day Sailers 1/474 Hi, I recently got an o'day 222 and while the wiring looks good, none of the electrical components s
Stock outhaul rigging for o'day 222 Unremarcable at 10:23pm 06.14.20 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1735 Does anyone have a photo of how the outhaul is rigged on a stock o'day 222? I just got an 84 and the
Hunter 34 Chainplate Anchor help (4) Artey1 at 8:34pm 06.14.20 Big Boats 35/7693 Oh boy... here we go. So I decided to rebed my chainplates. I undid the 4 bolts on deck, started uns
Hunter 26.5 Drinky Crow at 6:38pm 06.14.20 Racing 9/3485 Anyone racing one? Good, bad indifferent - against which other boats?
CDI Rigger 8/9 or replacement kit needed Mhkent at 6:38pm 06.14.20 Ask All Sailors 0/21 I am looking for a used CDI Rigger 8/9 furler or the replacement kit
"Helpful" little hands ontherocks83 at 5:57pm 06.14.20 Ask All Sailors 9/705 Today I was putting on a fresh coat of bottom paint and my children were helping me. As I was rollin

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Hunter 26/260 trailers SteveHughessails at 9:22am 11.10.24 I fear this happening with our 240. I may be fortunate though, I have all the import paperwork from
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 jssailem at 9:20am 11.10.24 I try to sail using the concept. Keep It Simple Sailor. Radio - with a mic at radio Remote mic f
New to me 78 C&C 35-1 shemandr at 9:09am 11.10.24 46 year old boat. You know better than us but my order of upgrades (Or at least what you'll spend m
Oceanis 42 CC Fridge RitSim at 8:32am 11.10.24 The thermostat and sensing bulb is usually in the cold area and visible- unless its been removed by
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area? SkiingSailor at 8:18am 11.10.24 https://www.granvilleislandboatyard.com/roton-industries I'd call these guys, they're the BC Espar
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? kappykaplan at 7:24am 11.10.24 unsure about how to attach the hydraulic arm to the rudder drive (?) wheel without having to buy an
Put-in-Bay and the Great Lakes Comment Kings Gambit at 5:43am 11.10.24 Is this your first time on the Great Lakes? The only Great Lake I haven't sailed in is Superior -
Lantern Advice Jim Legere at 3:52am 11.10.24 Better, heat with this: I built the original from scraps for free. Works great. Make damn sure you
Sewing bags for gear dlochner at 2:49am 11.10.24 For DIY sewing, checkout Sailrite. https://www.sailrite.com
Sewing bags for gear (1) zinahewitt at 12:34am 11.10.24 Toggles never fail. Cheap, easy and traditional. ing and attach a toggle to it. I could probably ev
Sewing bags for gear (1) garymalmgren at 12:26am 11.10.24 Toggles never fail. Cheap, easy and traditional.
Convert roller furling main to traditional ? VanIslandGuy at 11:02pm 11.09.24 The B&R rigs without furling mains have additional lower struts to support the mast. I'd either repl
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area? VanIslandGuy at 11:00pm 11.09.24 https://www.granvilleislandboatyard.com/roton-industries I'd call these guys, they're the BC Espar
322 Mooring lines don't clear anchor on roller Mickstr at 7:33pm 11.09.24
St Croix to Galveston Idaho Islander at 6:22pm 11.09.24 I usually went north of the islands, going west, as the wind is steadier and the seas more regular.
Scam Alert Idaho Islander at 6:15pm 11.09.24 Thanks for the heads up
HELP! Hull dents from cradle pads higgs at 6:13pm 11.09.24 I think the best approach is to make sure the weight is on the keel and the pads get moved off the d
Chart plotter issues (Raymarine L1250) jssailem at 6:05pm 11.09.24 The report of his adventurous spirit and love of the sea is epic.
What is this doohickey in the cockpit? higgs at 6:02pm 11.09.24 This is certainly a shift/throttle set up that is no longer in use. I'm wondering where the engine
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 11.09.24 2. Engine monitoring: I helped move a power boat from Chesapeake to Florida. I was on the boat for

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