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Color changing fibers help analysis of knot strength ObiQuiet at 11:23am 01.03.20 Ask All Sailors 3/477 Not in place of the tried and true, but a way to understand why those knots work best: A Knotty Prob
Combo deck and steaming light wiring (1) AndreInPortland at 11:11am 01.03.20 Catalina 22 15/4136 Hi all, While my C-22 is on the hard, one job on my winter to-do list is replacing the broken deck
Cut insert or not? Dr. D at 11:11am 01.03.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/1820 As our boat does not have the 50 gallon optional water tank in the bow, the boat has a large and unu
AC ground / DC negative connection on an outboard boat AaronD at 11:06am 01.03.20 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2560 I've been doing some reading in preparation for a small shore power installation. It's clear that I
Weld, Replace, or Scream and Cry? (1) ontherocks83 at 10:10am 01.03.20 Engines and Propulsion 34/2912 Apparently I like to take 2 steps forward and 1 step back whenever I am allowed the opportunity :ban
Structural? Replacing salon table. (2) william24424 at 9:17am 01.03.20 Ask All Sailors 14/2091 Hi folks, I took out the original salon table on my Cal 33, we seldom used it, the leaf to open the
Moving up to 27' gtg at 6:29am 01.03.20 Ask All Sailors 4/755 Hello and good day sailors. Moving from 22' Catalina to a 27' Catalina. Can I take my fancy new ti
B24 (1) Member 131497 at 11:09pm 01.02.20 Bristol 4/1309 Any with knowledge or have any experience with this AMAZON PAMICO 400W wind system?
3bladed prop Puddles at 9:38pm 01.02.20 Ask All Sailors 2/289 Tryin to to get what size prop 3blade is needed for 2GET 31 1984 hunter
Best Florida Boat shows for Sailboats mtlakejim at 8:26pm 01.02.20 Ask All Sailors 3/423 I know there are some really big boat shows in Florida (Like Miami show). Are there any that cater m
Looking at buying a used 30-38' Catalina mtlakejim at 8:14pm 01.02.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/2226 We are planning our retirement which includes buying a house on canal (most likely Port Charlott FL)
Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest matts997 at 5:06pm 01.02.20 Ask All Sailors 30/4891 I've got a Hunter that is woefully under-ventilated, so this has become one of my winter projects.
B24 (4) Member 131497 at 3:25pm 01.02.20 Bristol 1/2040 Hi Im in the process to rig this gadget on the mast but this company customer service is not too hel
Prop size for a 2009 Hunter 41 DS (with 54 hp engine) Dangerdrm at 3:11pm 01.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/458 I recently purchased a Hunter 41 DS. 2009 with the option for the larger 54 hp engine. It currently
Windlass for Hunter 380 tb_gb at 12:21pm 01.02.20 Big Boats 2/1037 My recently purchased 1999 Hunter 380 did not come with a windlass, (although wired for one, I am to
Fix or replace mast question (4) sasafil at 10:01am 01.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/3757 Hi all. I'm looking to get some opinions. I purchased the boat with some hurricane demage. Below are
Sail Conditioning/ Cleaning Jon Elliott at 8:58am 01.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1362 I'm looking for recommendations for a good sail shop that can clean and make minor repairs to my H27
New resolution (3) All U Get at 10:46pm 01.01.20 Ask All Sailors 16/1329 173443173444
A tale of two boats... Latitude42North at 8:54pm 01.01.20 Trailer Sailors 6/1562
Best 40ft+ Boat for Great Lakes Rjrufli at 7:14pm 01.01.20 Ask All Sailors 5/966 I am finally going to buy our first big boat. We hope to spend the next few years getting ready for

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Mobile navigation app Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 06.22.24
Blown exhaust not enough I guess Davidasailor26 at 2:21pm 06.22.24 yesterday was the first test of the repaired pump. I ran the motor for several hours and was surpr
Hunter 29.5 / 1996 - Bilge water flood PaulK at 1:55pm 06.22.24
Blown exhaust not enough I guess odaydokay at 1:19pm 06.22.24 yesterday was the first test of the repaired pump. I ran the motor for several hours and was surpri
Mobile navigation app dlochner at 12:51pm 06.22.24 I have used AquaMaps and like it. It is affordable and as easy to use as any other. Over the past ye
Life-Line Stanchions - Pulled Out - 2003 Hunter 326 Rick D at 12:21pm 06.22.24 You sure got a bunch of mixed and unhelpful replies to your post on FB. The only thing I'd add is to
Invest 92L capta at 12:04pm 06.22.24 We had some pretty violent unforecasted weather pass through Charleston one day when I lived there.
Could use some help! capta at 11:55am 06.22.24 IMO if the sheaves are frozen you should still be able to move the halyard, it will just be much mor
Head treatment rgranger at 11:21am 06.22.24 Please explain with links. This could be interesting. I can think of a few possibilites, but I'd li
260 trailer question rgranger at 11:19am 06.22.24
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 10:56am 06.22.24 Forgot ? Huh ? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast half the time. Oh, that's right, H
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 06.22.24 Maybe you forgot. Forgot ? Huh ? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast half the time.
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Muttondressedaslamb at 10:19am 06.22.24 Follow all details as reported above. I had to chime in here as I noticed you've changed your avit
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 9:59am 06.22.24 More Invest 92L Rain heading toward South Carolina Get out your umbrellas @Kermit , @smokey73 ,
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues morbidfollower at 9:52am 06.22.24 They are pretty sweet, just haven't been able to get over the cost. Nice setup
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing Ralph Johnstone at 9:48am 06.22.24 Follow all details as reported above. I had to chime in here as I noticed you've changed your avi
Strange alarm after installing a new battery?? David in Sandusky at 9:06am 06.22.24 The panel is option B.
Hunter 29.5 / 1996 - Bilge water flood PaulK at 8:36am 06.22.24 You are having problems with English boat vocabulary. A through-hull fitting is a seacock that allow
Could use some help! jssailem at 8:36am 06.22.24 Welcome @tomthrasher to the Sailboat Owners Forums. Congratulations on your new adventures in sailin
Strange alarm after installing a new battery?? (1) kloudie1 at 8:17am 06.22.24 Check the ground wire connections.. in the main harness.. especially where the grounds connect to th

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