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Seaward 24 centreboard pin rob mcguffin at 2:39pm 03.06.24 Trailer Sailors 0/412 My Seaward 24, Free Spirit, was on her trailer for 2 years. On launching last summer the centreboar
Hunter 376 main halyard electric winch broke (1) jcrewser at 10:42am 03.06.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/225 The top disk is loose and I've removed the ring with the self-tailing arm because it doesn't engage.
Black water seacock jcrewser at 10:26am 03.06.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/551 Suppose the seacock on the discharge of the macerator was stuck. How would you go about freeing it u
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS! jssailem at 7:07am 03.06.24 Ask All Sailors 30/1325 For many of us it is that time of year when the Chart Renewal notice pops up in our email. "Your c
Dinghy hoisting from solar arch with winch (1) xavpil at 6:01pm 03.05.24 Ask All Sailors 9/343
Hunter Legend 240 Ian Robinson at 1:35pm 03.05.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/607 I've owned a 1997 Hunter Legend 240 for the last 10 years, it had one previous owner. It has a bead
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! dlochner at 7:04am 03.05.24 Ask All Sailors 24/1587 An interesting SCOTUS case involving marine insurance. Note, mention is made of the Lochner Law Firm
Lewmar VX series of windlasses Hayden Watson at 4:30am 03.05.24 Ask All Sailors 0/190 Anyone using one of the new Lewmar VX series windlass? I would be interested in what you like or di
Boat transport higgs at 8:19pm 03.04.24 Ask All Sailors 3/305 I am considering buying a Mystic 20 in FL that has no trailer. Asking price is very attractive. I
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump? xavpil at 3:51pm 03.04.24 Ask All Sailors 6/340 instead to taking the newly made fresh water line to the water tank, my installer recommended to tak
9.2C relocation Chris Cockcroft at 10:24am 03.04.24 S2 4/599 I am currently in very early stages of relocating my 1984 9.2C. I am looking at a company that will
Hunter Propeller Anode FShab at 8:56am 03.04.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 33/1663 Hi all, I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 and I am told my propeller is missing an anode. but when I look at
Electrifying my small sailboat? Clause8897 at 6:55am 03.04.24 Ask All Sailors 12/744 Grateful for thoughts on the idea of using this as a "house battery" for my 19' West Wight Potter. I
Linings cleaning (2) Yann85 at 1:44am 03.04.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/496 How do you clean the linings on your Hunters? Our Hunter is from 1991, the linings are made of a ma
Hunter 170 quiggers at 6:26pm 03.03.24 Trailer Sailors 15/1385 Hello, I have been looking for quite some time for a daysailer to get my avid youngsters more time
sadly disappointed in Weems and Plath . . MitchM at 2:48pm 03.03.24 Ask All Sailors 10/1592 over the past 48 years since 1976, each one of my sailboats has been equipped with 'life
Replace keel Bolts on B 41S5 1990 georgetheleo at 2:31pm 03.03.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/567 Im thinking of replacing the keel bolts on my 1990 Beneteau 41S5 wing Iron Keel. ANY info here on si
Old AC compressor used for Refrigerator? (3) Anchor Lady at 10:53am 03.03.24 Ask All Sailors 2/267 Hello all- I may have one for you: My old 1980 Oday 30 once had a compressor hooked up the the frid
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:51am 03.03.24 Ask All Sailors 26/2001 I am very new to sailing and am very seriously considering buying a Hunter sailboat. For my MOST LI
How to convert to tiller steering from wheel steering for Catalina 250... johnv4 at 10:09am 03.03.24 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/380

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Stuffing box dry running, drips when engine is off? Ralph Johnstone at 11:10am 10.19.24 This may be affected by how long it's been since the packing was changed and the type of packing whi
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 10:59am 10.19.24 You most likely lost it when backing down So NOW you tell us where it's sitting. We were able t
New sailor, new boat, new concerns CrispyCringle at 10:03am 10.19.24 Nice setup. I agree, looking forward to getting her all setup. On another site a gent informed me
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Kings Gambit at 9:57am 10.19.24 Waiaat Bay looking toward the Octopus Islands is very crowded in the middle of summer as seen here.
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode (1) Michael Davis at 9:50am 10.19.24 Waiaat Bay near the Octopus Islands Waiaat Bay looking toward the Octopus Islands is very crowded
New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 9:45am 10.19.24 Nice setup. I agree, looking forward to getting her all setup. On another site a gent informed me
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Kings Gambit at 9:41am 10.19.24
New sailor, new boat, new concerns (1) CrispyCringle at 9:24am 10.19.24 I dont think it came from the factory with the curve in the mast like that. But I may be wrong. I kn
Lazy Jacks ? (7) Hayden Watson at 8:52am 10.19.24
Lazy Jacks ? Hayden Watson at 8:35am 10.19.24 That is true. Mine were custom designed by a super duper engineer. Installed by a gurus. And worked
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Terry Cox at 8:28am 10.19.24
Fiberglass crack by winch Project_Mayhem at 8:10am 10.19.24 If you look at the line stripper it indicates that the load will be on the opposite side so I agree
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode Kings Gambit at 8:09am 10.19.24 BC waters are not "Pacific Northwest"... They are the SW of Canada and the NE of the Pacific Ocean
Strap marks on hull while trailering? Project_Mayhem at 8:07am 10.19.24 When towing my motorboat with its cover on, Ive been known to use a bungie or strap to pull the cove
Universal 25 Overheating and Diesel leaking jibes138 at 8:03am 10.19.24 Not to offend but make sure the raw water sea cock (or valve if not a sea cock) is open.
Universal 25 Overheating and Diesel leaking jibes138 at 8:00am 10.19.24 A couple things you can try. Heat the thermostat in hot water, make sure it opens at 160 or so. You
Iphone Sat-phone feature? jssailem at 7:20am 10.19.24 Apple is all about "Cool" features. This is another new one. While upgrading is always an opportuni
Stuffing box dry running, drips when engine is off? jssailem at 7:04am 10.19.24 :plus: with @Davidasailor26. Best detailed description I have read is from @Maine Sail. Here is the
A Fall adventure for a Sailor and his wife (7) jssailem at 6:59am 10.19.24 One of my newfound experiences while traveling is looking out over the woods of New Hampshire and wa
Stuffing box dry running, drips when engine is off? Davidasailor26 at 5:48am 10.19.24

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