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Super Lube Grease dlochner at 6:36am 07.15.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2603 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress often recommends Super Lube grease for the pump on Raritan heads and Rarit
Beneteau 331, Screw at rub rail? (1) sf34dtw at 12:18am 07.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1817 I have a screw at the stern rub rail (middle/bottom). It sticks down about an inch below the bottom
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? stickinthemud57 at 9:00pm 07.14.20 Day Sailers 19/2488 Having gotten the knack of furling the jib (run downwind with jib in the shadow of the main), I am n
Another Type Storm on the Water (1) JamesG161 at 3:20pm 07.14.20 Weather and Forecasting 5/1502 Just when you thought the Hurricane season was going to start, we this this near our boat.:yikes:
Vessel Assist hits my boat Brian D at 2:43pm 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 23/2079 My boat, in its slip, was hit today by Vessel Assist. The Dock Master notified my by email that Vess
H36 Remove Propane Locker - anyone ever done this? dipasqup at 11:03am 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 6/625 Hi, I am putting davits on my 2004 H36 and it look like I have to remove the propane locker to gain
Size Boat Name Decal - Beneteau Oceanis 36CC (1) DoubleDutch1962 at 10:25am 07.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1620 I'm in the process of buying a 36CC in a different country, which I have not seen yet. I will travel
Fresh Water Impeller Replacement Cycle and Challenge finding the part Ran-Dee9229 at 10:17am 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1503 I have an M-12 two-cylinder 10 HP Universal Diesel inboard motor in my 1984 ODay 28. I replaced the
Hunter 34 crack behind stove (1) Artey1 at 9:47am 07.14.20 Big Boats 8/1449 Well I found this little gem while cleaning and doing other refit related items... What does everyon
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question docsooner08 at 9:44am 07.14.20 Smaller Boats 11/1810 Just purchased a new to me 1999 Hunter 240 and got her in the water. I have a question on the swing
O'Day fresh water pressure loneshark64 at 9:42am 07.14.20 Bigger Boats 8/1904 Looking for any ideas here before I go tearing the boat apart (aaaagain). I have a 1985 O'Day 28. I
Pump out on Hunter acepilot123 at 9:20am 07.14.20 Big Boats 19/4266 In order to use a pump out station do you have to close the through haul valve after the Macerator ,
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? jviss at 8:06am 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 33/10025 I've seen some really nice, high-end yachts at anchor that have their mast and spars illuminated. I
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question. Justin_NSA at 7:53am 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 38/4451 I need to replace my old cockpit speakers anyway, but I wanted to check before I take my saw to it.
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ AlastairLC at 7:11am 07.14.20 Ask All Sailors 76/7005 https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-lake-electrocution-incident-lake-pleasant-scorpion-bay-brothers-k
1984 Hunter 34 lifeline stanchion problem Randy Church at 2:59am 07.14.20 Big Boats 3/966 The lower lifeline hole of my stanchions have a plastic snap-in pieces on both sides that protect th
Catalina 14.2 Expo Water in the Hold Ken Afloat at 8:32pm 07.13.20 Smaller Boats 4/1992 Hi. I got a nice used Catalina 14.2 Expo this season. After a sail yesterday I noticed that there wa
Controlling sail shape on a club footed jib Pagan Baby at 7:13pm 07.13.20 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 17/5444 My new to me boat has a club footed jib. When off the wind with the sheet eased the leach twists off
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake Sable Sailor at 7:08pm 07.13.20 Big Boats 25/3719 I've a 1986 Legend 45 that has had the shower sumps removed (don't ask me why). I'd like to replace
proper functioning vented loop Canonshooternb at 7:06pm 07.13.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/6945 I have a Jabsco Electric head that did not draw much sea water in during flushing. So my first fix

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Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? MFD at 10:17am 03.14.25 I didn't realize there were mooring buoys in Eagle Harbor. I have only been there a few times and us
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Terry Cox at 10:07am 03.14.25 We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet
Anyone Getting Out Much, Yet? Foswick at 9:58am 03.14.25 We're also planning on the second week in April - likely just to Eagle Harbor, but no set plans yet.
Towing a Precision 23 Benny17441 at 9:33am 03.14.25 The European Mazda CX8, version of the US CX9 powered by a 2.5L gas engine is rated for 4,409 lbs fo
Toilet Issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:08am 03.14.25 One day, I was working under my galley sink and moved the drain hose (that goes to one of the below-
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) quadrille38 at 8:52am 03.14.25 Even after editing, this is longer than I thought it would be. I think I'm just trying to organize
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:48am 03.14.25 Quite sure they were bronze but thanks for highlighting using bronze vs brass as that is important t
Kenyon alcohol stove burners azambella at 8:48am 03.14.25 Thanks Looks like they may have some parts will see....
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? jssailem at 8:42am 03.14.25 I found the water fitting was about to snap off due to corrosion. Just a heads up. This fitting wi
Is there a GPS / Fishfinder that is good for both Kayak / Jon Boat / Sailboat use? (fish finding + navigation)? jssailem at 8:37am 03.14.25 I had a Montgomery 15. I bought a Hummingbird fish finder on sale. It worked well in my pocket yacht
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? PNWE36 at 8:32am 03.14.25 Hello Shorinsean, If you look back at post #16 you will see a picture of this Volvo seal set up from
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend jssailem at 8:17am 03.14.25 Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I was
Squalicum Yacht Club jssailem at 7:51am 03.14.25 You would probably want a sailing/cruising club near you. The activities are where you boat. If yo
Headliner replacement JBP-PA at 7:29am 03.14.25 The previous owner of my boat used doorskin (thin plywood) varnished.
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Shorinsean at 7:19am 03.14.25 Thank you for the detailed answer and photos! And it figures that I should run into the ONE below-wa
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway JBP-PA at 7:17am 03.14.25 You definitely want the furling line led back to the cockpit. You often need to work the sheet with
Keel Bolts Don S/V ILLusion at 6:41am 03.14.25 Looks like that isn't where the keel attaches to the stub. Might be stress crack.
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.14.25 If ordering a CDI FF 2 furler, the manufacturer would supply the appropriate tangs for the hunter23
Kenyon alcohol stove burners danooxnard at 3:52am 03.14.25 I just bough parts for my kenyon stove from HOMESTRAND KENYON STOVE PARTS. They have a lot of the p
Keel Bolts (2) teacherspet at 3:47am 03.14.25 Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a

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