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Cockpit Flooring Project (2) Rick D at 11:46am 02.18.20 Ask All Sailors 17/2838 So, after decades sailing with small dogs, we got used to having some carpet in the cockpit which al
Date my O'Day airolasp at 9:24am 02.18.20 Ask All Sailors 4/731 I have inherited an O'Day Javelin 14'. Trying to determine what year it is. Hull No. 3227, Class No.
Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion - Resources. (1) Will Gilmore at 7:53am 02.18.20 Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion 0/1190 Tagged participants: @Will Gilmore @DArcy @mermike @jssailem @dlochner @dLj @JamesG161 @ontherocks83
Centerboard question Drexel at 7:30am 02.18.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1539 When my 23 Oday was pulled in the fall, I was informed that the centerboard is gone. Now trying to
Forestay tensioning on a 423 Jeffinjax at 7:03pm 02.17.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1814 There is a small bit of masthead "hook" rearward on our boat. We have a roller furling jib and main.
Beneteau First 24 Anyone? zoya at 6:57pm 02.17.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/602 Does anyone own/sail a First 24 in the US?
2006 Hunter 33 Steering Maintenance LVGS at 6:46pm 02.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 4/1463 I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to locate a steering maintenance guide for the rack and pinion s
Jetman Hunter216 at 5:56pm 02.17.20 Sails Call Lounge 15/1803 Not really sailing oriented but pretty interesting... nj-Iwv5NJKg
Mounting the backstay flicker and what stove SteveLKN at 12:52pm 02.17.20 Catalina 275 10/4055 My boat arrived at my marina last week and I've been getting to know it. It's on the hard to get a
How old is my Javelin? airolasp at 12:07pm 02.17.20 Day Sailers 6/3444 I have inherited a Javelin. Trying to figure out what year it is. Plate inside stern says: Hull No.
Electrical Panel Manufacturer Stephen M at 11:56am 02.17.20 Big Boats 13/1706 We have a 2001 Hunter 420 passage. Our AC Voltage meter is not reading correctly and I want to repla
93' 37.5 Owners Manual hj5150 at 11:44am 02.17.20 Big Boats 15/2340 Does anyone have a copy of the Owners Manual for a 1993 Legend 37.5? We just purchased this boat bu
Camera Lens Scratched? (1) JamesG161 at 10:06am 02.17.20 Sails Call Lounge 6/765 What happened? d I pick up some meteor showers? Jim...
C30 Rudder Removal (1) doublebuffle at 8:37am 02.17.20 Catalina 30 20/5630
Bbq differences between brands fred1diver at 8:14am 02.17.20 Ask All Sailors 14/5521 hey everyone, looking at Bbq's for next season, I found a used Magma catalina for 250$can but I can
Galley Shelf (3) BillyK at 8:03am 02.17.20 Catalina 310 5/2577 Anyone know where to find this hanging galley shelf? or is it something we have to build..?
420 passage forward head odour Seaclusion at 7:49am 02.17.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1238 420 passage front head odor, advice! 2004 Hunter 420 passage, has anyone replaced the venting syst
Good lead for hydrohoist info gtg at 6:44am 02.17.20 Ask All Sailors 3/802 Slim picking so far on hydrohoist info. So far all I can find on this mobile device are demos. Look
Stern bearing change Secret sail at 6:25am 02.17.20 Big Boats 3/659 Hello everyone Id like to change my Stern bearing and dripless joint on my H356. I have already Take
Hull reinforcement turk397 at 6:17am 02.17.20 Ask All Sailors 14/2558 Has anyone had any need or experience in reinforcing some sections of hull. I have located a sectio

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Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:26pm 03.07.25 The engine started up easily, and as I checked for leaks I noticed a drop of water, one drop every
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 jssailem at 4:51pm 03.07.25 If you attempt it, be certain you have fully functional bilge pump or two in place. Maine sail has s
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Tally Ho at 4:18pm 03.07.25
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Davidasailor26 at 3:26pm 03.07.25 Also, before replacing you could just try tightening it a bit. You could also give it some time to s
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15 Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 03.07.25
Have you noticed disruption of your GPS location? PaulK at 11:22am 03.07.25 Maybe they're worried about drone attacks? If they can make a drone miss by 100 feet it would be fai
Hunter 240 owners here? SteveHughessails at 9:43am 03.07.25 Thanks guys Everyone must be shy.
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? thinwater at 8:52am 03.07.25 Another trick some folk use is to carry 500-1000 ml in a Sig-type hiking fuel bottle. Small, enough
Underfunding the US Coast Guard jssailem at 8:51am 03.07.25 Such issues are often based on years of senior management priorities. The DOD has learned that it
Stern Tube Rotated 180 Degrees After Fishing Line Incident (Beneteau 393) Crazy Dave Condon at 4:36am 03.07.25 @BigEas i know WARD but it has been many years ago. He is a gentleman
Underfunding the US Coast Guard justsomeguy at 4:29am 03.07.25 Hey, it'll be like the good ol' days.
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation Indysailor at 3:36am 03.07.25 I have a line connected to a shackle on the underside of the gooseneck that leads to a track cleat.
Aft cabin shelf bradm at 5:30pm 03.06.25 My 309 has the large folding table. When stowed in the aft berth, the white strips in the shelf capt
engine shaft length Johnb at 3:57pm 03.06.25 I had a 23 foot sailboat with an outboard on the back for 15 years and am adamant that the deeper th
Stern Tube Rotated 180 Degrees After Fishing Line Incident (Beneteau 393) BigEasy at 3:56pm 03.06.25
Oday 22 structural question Project_Mayhem at 2:55pm 03.06.25 On my 25, the compression post was glassed into the keel. I don't know much more about the port bulk
Hunter 240 owners here? kappykaplan at 1:06pm 03.06.25 Here's the link: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?task=model&mid=12
Stern Tube Rotated 180 Degrees After Fishing Line Incident (Beneteau 393) Crazy Dave Condon at 1:04pm 03.06.25 @BigEasy just a thought. Although production of Beneteau sailboats ceased years ago , I was advis
Yet Another Docking Challenge Captain Larry-DH at 12:41pm 03.06.25 First thought that came to mind was to get a 10 foot easy to handle flexible sanitary hose that you
Hunter 240 owners here? Crazy Dave Condon at 11:42am 03.06.25 There is a list of Hunter 240 owners found in boat information, Hunter resources and under 240

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