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Asymetrical spiniker Mark at 11:43pm 09.02.02 Smaller Boats 5/846 Thinking about getting one for our 260.I see in the states you can order them of the shelf!The sai
Looking for help on buying an old boat Jeff Walls at 11:39pm 09.02.02 Bristol 10/2054 Over the Labor Day weekend I looked over a 1968 Bristol 29 Sailboat. This boat has been out of the w
How to install a solar vent on a 1981 Hunter 30 John Mutrux at 11:33pm 09.02.02 Ask All Sailors 0/996 I have a 1981 Hunter 30 that I would like to install a 4" Solar Vent on. I would like to put it for
Holding Tank Back-Up into Toilet Joe Gibbons at 11:28pm 09.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/15271 Peggy help, I have a new Beneteau 393 and this weekend I had a problem with the holding tank backing
How much rode for primary & secondary anchors? Tom at 11:23pm 09.02.02 Big Boats 7/1614 We have a Hunter 380 and are considering moving up to 100 feet of chain on our primary anchor (Bruce
Catalina Holding Tank Hoses Bill Potter at 11:17pm 09.02.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1578 Well - after doing my best to wrap in saran wrap I still could not get to the pumpout hose where it
L.I. Sound Web Cam Pete Peterson at 10:58pm 09.02.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1025 I don't know how long its been there, but there is a great web cam and current wind/weather station,
Aged Diesel Fuel Ed at 10:47pm 09.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/921 I don't know much about the aging properties of Diesel Fuel.I would say that the diesel fuel in my
Tiller or Wheel? John Perri at 10:01pm 09.02.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1362 We're new to sailing and looking at some 27's and would like some feedback on either. i was on a c25
Preferred Options for MacGregor 26x Sandra at 2:58pm 09.02.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1363 We are deciding on what options we want/need for the Mac26x we are buying. We will be doing sailing
How to install a stereo on a Mac26x Sandra at 2:55pm 09.02.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1143 My husband I are deciding which options we would like/need on the MacGregor we are in the process of
Internal mast noise Arthur Spector at 1:51pm 09.02.02 Smaller Boats 6/2004 Ours is 1989 C22 and the mast is wired for anchor, deck ' steaming lights, as well as coax cable for
Fueling problem Jim A at 1:08pm 09.02.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1081 Every time I fill up fuel spills out the overflow air vent. I have been putting a dipper under it t
Marine Spray Nine John at 11:54am 09.02.02 Big Boats 9/1427 For three years I have been rubbing, scrubbing and using every product imaginable to get the rub rai
P42-COVER OVER HATCH AND LINES. paul foster at 11:14am 09.02.02 Big Boats 3/821 I have a 1996 p42 and find that if I am sailing in a sea with the bow dipping and taking water over
Towing a C22 Mark at 10:31am 09.02.02 Smaller Boats 5/1076 Does anyone have any experience towing a Catalina 22 with an Chevy S10 Pickup. The truck has a V6 e
roller furling main failure - warren feldstein at 9:43am 09.02.02 Big Boats 21/2307 This weekend in about 15 - 20 knots of wind, I noticed that main's luff had come 6" loose from the m
Fuel Filter change on diesel Guest at 9:05am 09.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1479 Not any experience with diesels,so want to get info on fuel filter change.The engine is a 2GM20F on
Spiders,holding tank deck wash craig shaw at 8:14am 09.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/967 Number one does spider spray work? What is the best to kill the bugers? Number two how do you now wh
'78 Cherubini H27 Topping Lift question(s) Bob E at 7:44am 09.02.02 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1562 Questions arise for Cherubini H27, regarding the topping lift. Several comments, questions come up

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How can I keep it hard longer? Scott T-Bird at 5:31am 07.09.20 Something like these? https://shop.inflatableboatparts.com/product/bravo-in-line-inflatable-boat-p
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind jssailem at 5:26am 07.09.20 Tom. Are you sailing with a purpose or just wandering about? As an example - CRUISING: When I am
Beneteau 361 refrigeration problems361, RitSim at 5:24am 07.09.20 I did the LED lamp check and it was my controller that was bad but I couldn't find a reasonably pric
Autohelm recommendations smokey73 at 5:05am 07.09.20 I've never tried the clutch or tiller tamer but since it locks the rudder in a fixed position I woul
outboard tank fuel connector ID Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04am 07.09.20 Look up manual or parts list to see part number. Tohatsu part is different size. Former dealer
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller Crazy Dave Condon at 4:59am 07.09.20 I recommend as a dealer when steering in tight quarters such as docking for example backing into a d
Autohelm recommendations jviss at 4:52am 07.09.20 You can get a Raymarine ST1000+ tiller pilot, new, for under $400, free shipping, no tax, from one o
outboard tank fuel connector ID jviss at 4:43am 07.09.20 Can you measure the diameter of the connector on the can?
How can I keep it hard longer? Captain Larry-DH at 4:43am 07.09.20 How can I keep it hard longer? Yes, this is a question for the ages. Please let me know if you fi
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind Davidasailor26 at 4:18am 07.09.20
Insurance premiums sailme88 at 4:17am 07.09.20 In 1990 we acquired a 1973 Bristol 32. In 1993 we experienced a premium increase. Investigation sh
Sailing Backwards: splash day finally.... Gene Neill at 4:10am 07.09.20 Like a sailing treadmill! :biggrin:
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind (1) jon hansen at 12:07am 07.09.20 very simply, in a beat or a reach, the wind flows across the doing that 'lift thing'. in a run, the
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind jon hansen at 11:44pm 07.08.20 can't wait for the books. always set your jib first.
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind (1) jon hansen at 11:36pm 07.08.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sail-trim-with-don-guillette.17 buy don's book/ chart to ge
1984 Hunter 31 Thru Hull sizes peterwynndavies at 11:26pm 07.08.20 Having been in a similar situation with my hunter I asked the forum but got the wrong answer. My adv
Head Happiness (2) Terry Cox at 9:50pm 07.08.20 Those pics that I promised of the aft cabin head discharge hose here.
Autohelm recommendations Unremarcable at 8:38pm 07.08.20 I've taken a look at this thread and it seems people are pretty happy with the clutch. Obviously $10
How can I keep it hard longer? Rich Stidger at 8:16pm 07.08.20 My pump has a built-in gauge.
Autohelm recommendations Unremarcable at 8:10pm 07.08.20 Considering what you are saying about being in a small lake I would recommend a "Tiller Tamer" whic

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