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Drill and Fill for Transom Holes? sreidvt at 6:55am 05.22.20 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1374 I've searched the forums here but have not yet seen an answer to this specific question. I'm wonderi
Arlington... rpludwig at 6:18am 05.22.20 Sails Call Lounge 3/539 no words for this...thank you Trace Adkins..... rJO7lJIxG10
New (for us) 1973 Catalina 22 and basic mast tuning (2) flipwalker at 9:19pm 05.21.20 Catalina 22 27/3875 Good evening! My family and I just picked up a Catalina 22 that's in pretty good(as far as we can t
Man Over Board... While Motoring! Project_Mayhem at 8:58pm 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 27/2458 One of my favorite spots on a boat is the bow. I've always been hesitant to let people sit up there
Change the antenna coax for the Radio in my Mast SirMichael at 8:21pm 05.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/493 I have a 1988 Hunter 28.5. I took my antenna analyzer to my boat to measure the antenna match on th
Plexiglass (acrylic) or Lexan (polycarbonate) for replacement lens for fixed portlights Hayden Watson at 7:59pm 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 12/6381 I was watching this Youtube video on Choosing Lexan or Plexiglass for new fixed portlights. I will
1994 Hunter 29.5 railings kamyk at 5:32pm 05.21.20 Parts Search 2/591 Where i can find new deck railing for 1994 Hunter 29.5 On a hardware layout its call Bow Rail (mfg:
Do all O'Day 34/35's have the mast fittings to run a spinnaker? DAWR at 4:31pm 05.21.20 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1159 We are seriously looking to buy an O'day 34/35. One concern we have had is that many of the boats t
1989 Catalina 30 Jac123 at 3:22pm 05.21.20 Catalina 30 16/2817 I have a 1989 Catalina 30 with a faded interior. Any suggestions on the best product to spruce up th
Main plexiglass hatch storage Offpiste at 3:22pm 05.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/566 Hello H240 owners. I have my 2003 H240 and busy customizing as we all do. Where do you store the 3
A Memorial Day Story Brian D at 2:52pm 05.21.20 Sails Call Lounge 11/863 For all my Facebook friends who happen to be proudly associated with the United States Armed Forces.
Marinco/Nicro Solar Vent new model (1) HMT2 at 1:43pm 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 6/3534 My boat came to me with two Nicro solar vents. I replaced them five years ago and they have worked w
Disconnecting/Removing mainsheet while motoring? (1) tosolar57 at 1:05pm 05.21.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 19/4744 Hi all, new sailor here, so first, thank you for any insights. Taking all the help I can get and tr
Rib on foredeck Mike in Maine at 12:52pm 05.21.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/599 Hello all. I am purchasing a Catalina 30 III, and was wondering whas size rib will fit on the forede
Furler identification help needed Mhkent at 12:26pm 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 6/666 I have a sailboat furler that I am trying to find parts for. The drum or spool has bolt on sides and
New tide info (old tide tables going away) Ken Cross at 11:33am 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 8/840 NOAA is doing away with its printed tide tables. The electronic version can be found here: https://t
APS is going out of business Justin_NSA at 10:16am 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 27/5059 First they dropped all of their marine hardware and focused on wearables. The pandemic has killed th
Installing Turning Blocks fhujber at 8:00am 05.21.20 Bigger Boats 4/2431 In the interest of running all control lines to the cockpit, I need to install turning blocks on or
Snap Shackle rather than locking halyard shackles NYSail at 7:45am 05.21.20 Ask All Sailors 9/2708 I am getting ready to replace halyards..... Often I see the jib has a snap shackle rather than a loc
Hunter New White Gel Coat Match P12nash at 7:29am 05.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2255 Hey Guys, I'm trying to fix some cracks on the transom where the swim ladder is attached that are s

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top side handrails sailmandan at 2:01pm 09.03.24 Mermike...I removed the overhead panels and found the bolts do not go all the way through cabin top.
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast cdenno1 at 1:33pm 09.03.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
DC Three wire deck light question. BAD ORCA at 1:21pm 09.03.24 I can see times when a down facing foredeck light might be useful to be dimmed. I would not want to
top side handrails kappykaplan at 1:11pm 09.03.24 You have rails installed inside the cabin. I think I remember looking at their orientation. Right a
Need Bronze bushing for Mirage 26 rudder post kappykaplan at 1:10pm 09.03.24 cptakeda, welcome to the forum! :beer: David hasn't been seen here since he posted his question in F
DC Three wire deck light question. jssailem at 12:47pm 09.03.24 I can see times when a down facing foredeck light might be useful to be dimmed. I would not want to
Hoping to start traveling with the boat :) Rick D at 12:43pm 09.03.24 I've been blessed to have my boat in a slip for the last 3 years. Sadly while it has been nice to
DC Three wire deck light question. BAD ORCA at 12:23pm 09.03.24 I kept searching a bit more...not the identical product, but probably related... https://cdn.shopi
top side handrails Riptide33 at 12:22pm 09.03.24 Mine (Yami33) are bolted with washers and nuts on the inside. The nuts are located just behind the
Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 12:21pm 09.03.24 I did not try that A- frame mast raising design so can't comment. Don't underestimate the tendency t
Need Bronze bushing for Mirage 26 rudder post cptakeda at 12:18pm 09.03.24 Reply to: Hello there! I am currently dealing with a similar issue. We're you able to find a new o
I may buy listing 5 degree H26, can water collect in hidden spots??? Davenport at 12:12pm 09.03.24 yes this hunter 26 is water ballast. it was in narrow slip during hurricane due to cheap owner but
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Foswick at 12:10pm 09.03.24
top side handrails jssailem at 12:03pm 09.03.24 I may just drive up there to check it out. I am in Salem working on the steps. Trying to finish shap
3M 5200 Richard19068 at 12:01pm 09.03.24 I just Googled 5200 & California.. The information available indicates that California has indeed b
Is my foresail too big? (1) Bill19233 at 12:00pm 09.03.24 I don't know if you've done anything with your genoa yet, but IMO a genoa works nicely on a fraction
DC Three wire deck light question. BAD ORCA at 11:56am 09.03.24 I kept searching a bit more...not the identical product, but probably related... https://cdn.shopi
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Captain Larry-DH at 11:54am 09.03.24 My only point in this thread was to give people some insight on what dead reckoning is, those folks
top side handrails mermike at 11:36am 09.03.24 Can't remember. I'm heading out tomorrow for the PTWBF. I'll check in a couple of days.
DC Three wire deck light question. duck21 at 11:31am 09.03.24 I kept searching a bit more...not the identical product, but probably related... https://cdn.shopif

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