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Hunter 19 (91-94) Floating Centerboard Steve-in-VA at 7:51pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 5/767 I purchased a 1993 Hunter 19 last August and in two times out could not get the centerboard to lower
Bow Pulpit and stern rail for a Hunter 28.5 Dan Hunter 28.5 at 7:27pm 06.24.20 Parts Search 5/1527 I am looking for a bow pulpit and stern rail for a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. Any information will b
Looking for help with installing a Raymarine EV-200 on a 2006 Hunter 33 gmiller131 at 6:21pm 06.24.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1106 I am trying to install a Raymarine EV-200 on my 2006 Hunter 33. I initially purchased a EV-100 to m
18.5 outboard shaft length TomTira at 6:11pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 3/666 I just got a Hunter 18.5 and need to pickup an outboard motor. Do you know what shaft length I need?
DPDT wiring question (2) Team118 at 5:12pm 06.24.20 Catalina 30 9/2310 Hello everyone. I did some major rehaul on my 77' Catalina 30. One of the things I had to do was tr
Mounting a Magma in the curved taffrail Quasimotor at 4:52pm 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 6/927 I recently got a swell deal on a rectangular Magma Catalina grill, but it only has one, 1" pipe clam
1990 35s5 Engine Model (2) thetone at 3:59pm 06.24.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2152 Does anyone know which model 28 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine is in this boat? I'm looking for oil an
New to the MacGregor 25 lifestyle Lost Hannah at 3:16pm 06.24.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1563 I'm happy to say I'm a new convert to the boat life! I'm taking some sailing lessons but I can't wai
Schaefer 2100 furling line BC Bernie at 2:01pm 06.24.20 Catalina 310 11/2130 For our boat, does anyone know what is the line length and diameter for the furling line for the Sch
Lateral stability when raising or lowering the mast? A-frame? ScubaGuy2 at 1:57pm 06.24.20 Catalina 22 8/5039 I would like to build an A-Frame type system to help steady the mast while raising and lowering. Th
Hunter 26 toilet MySong at 1:37pm 06.24.20 Smaller Boats 11/3410 I have a 1994 Hunter 26. The toilet is a Camco model, looks on the small side and maybe the original
Venture 24 swing keel Lemont at 12:42pm 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/475 Anyone know of a swing keel for a Venture 24 available? Or if one from Venture 22 will work? I als
1995 beneteau 321 walk-through transom seat (1) David321 at 11:23am 06.24.20 Parts Search 2/679 I lost my seat during some high winds and Beneteau will no longer make one. Does anyone know of a sa
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jim01 at 9:55am 06.24.20 Mid-Size Boats 14/2210 I just purchased a C27 for a pretty good price and the boat is in overall good condition but while c
battery size for autohelm 1000 steve fd at 8:35am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3050 I sail a Cal 21. I' installing an autohelm 1000 I bought used. I wonder what battery I need to run j
May have solved portlight leaks Brian D at 7:39am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 1/448 While working on my failed steaming light (fixed now) I found out why my portlights were leaking. It
Excessive wiring Brian D at 7:29am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 44/4893 Do you have excessive wires running every which way in your boat? Seems I have too many wires that h
MMSI agent..... NYSail at 3:38am 06.24.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1379 So looking to get an MMSI number for international use in case we step to the Bahamas. Going to the
Hunter 456 Passage - Fuel sender (1) henric at 3:02am 06.24.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/666 Hi, The fuel sender in my 456 Passage (2005), has stopped working. The signals seems to OK. I did
Cover for steering assembly / cables? (1) CowboyWay at 10:49pm 06.23.20 Catalina 310 16/2537 The C310 I have is missing the cover for the steering linkage that is exposed in the aft cabin area.

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Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Urban Hermit at 2:17pm 03.15.25 OP is new to all this. Give him a break about his post, links, etc. OP, you did well to withdraw
Squalicum Yacht Club Foswick at 1:41pm 03.15.25 PSCC looks like about my speed - just a bit far south for us. I like CYC folks, but have no interest
Bimini ideas kappykaplan at 1:19pm 03.15.25 Photos of your cockpit and boom will help us help you. Do you have a sail loft nearby?
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend Foswick at 1:06pm 03.15.25 Bear in mind that the MOB happened, in large part, because they were racing in strong conditions.
Could i cut halyard exit near deck? (1) BAD ORCA at 12:55pm 03.15.25 actually, i think i might be good to go running them externally. i just found some pictures i took
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend thinwater at 12:50pm 03.15.25 Bear in mind that the MOB happened, in large part, because they were racing in strong conditions. Ye
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice LloydB at 12:48pm 03.15.25 Based on the OP 1st post I think they did not sign a contract with a buyers broker and is working wi
Hunter 240 owners here? MrEd at 12:33pm 03.15.25 We have enjoyed our 240 for nearly 25 years. (Grandson in the thumbnail is now a Marine Corps office
Could i cut halyard exit near deck? BAD ORCA at 12:33pm 03.15.25 That might work, but the issue is the line is not going to lay flat over two sheaves separated by t
Early 80s H36 Strut (2) chichiflys at 12:17pm 03.15.25
Could i cut halyard exit near deck? colemj at 11:17am 03.15.25 Hey thanks for all the advice. What about running it externally over two sheaves like pictured in
Electric brakes - wiring sesmith at 10:52am 03.15.25 Yes, those scotchlocks suck. I prefer to use good marine crimp connectors with the heat shrink ends
Electric brakes - wiring danooxnard at 10:13am 03.15.25 I solder all of my trailer wiring. I then wrap it with 3M rubber splicing tape and the top layer of
Could i cut halyard exit near deck? BAD ORCA at 10:01am 03.15.25 Hey thanks for all the advice. What about running it externally over two sheaves like pictured in #
Toilet Issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:42am 03.15.25 Sending sink and shower water into the bilge is a good way to have a stinking bilge because galley
Squalicum Yacht Club MFD at 8:40am 03.15.25 Yes, The Puget Sound Cruising Club has a lot of activities. A friend of mine was a commodore there f
Wilcox Crittenden to Raritan PhII Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:27am 03.15.25 I should have included that you can re-use the HM bowl...all toilet bowls that mount using a 4 bolt
Squalicum Yacht Club jssailem at 8:24am 03.15.25 It is seridipity. I just got a message from the folks at Waggoners Guide about a yacht club. I do
Could i cut halyard exit near deck? David in Sandusky at 8:12am 03.15.25 One reason it's OK to put halyard exit holes near the bottom of the mast is that bending forces appr
Wilcox Crittenden to Raritan PhII richrsd14 at 8:08am 03.15.25

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