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MainSheet Magazine Alansails at 9:13am 07.31.19 Catalina 310 2/743 To support all Catalina owners and including 310 Owners, MainSheet magazine Goes out quarterly to su
Replacing Windless for 2000 Hunter 460. Looking for recommendations drtsr1 at 9:01am 07.31.19 Big Boats 3/548 Looking for quality, ease of replacement and price.
Rigging a Coronado 23-2 Help! (1) judgeyoung at 8:31am 07.31.19 Trailer Sailors 6/1762 Hey all, Sophomore sailor here needing help from seasoned pro's! I have a Coronado 23-2 that has the
Water in compartment below Anchor Locker 2000 Hunter 460? drtsr1 at 8:28am 07.31.19 Big Boats 18/2046 I seem to have water in a compartment below the Anchor Locker. Not sure how to get the water out wi
What's the worst thing that could leak onto your sails? Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 29/1374 I think I found the answer to that question last night when the head leaked onto my spinaker! Wow! T
Universal M-12 Wiring fhujber at 6:14am 07.31.19 Bigger Boats 5/4043 I'm reinstalling my Universal M-12 two-cylinder diesel in my O'Day 272LE and coming up with extra wi
Chartplotter question? Bob S at 5:10am 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1304 My boat icon is 90 degrees offset from the direction I am moving. I have a Garmin 7612 that is not
HAND HELD RADIO WITH GPS VS STANDARD MARINE RADIO WITH MAST MOUNTED ANTENNA Breaux at 9:07pm 07.30.19 Ask All Sailors 23/1689 Is a hand held marine radio just as effective and covers the same distance as a marine radio with a
38ft Hunter Headboard Removal pumpkinpie at 7:11pm 07.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/357 I removed the headboard tonight on our 2009 38 Hunter. Anyone else ever done this to give more space
Activities between Sailing (3) jssailem at 6:20pm 07.30.19 Sails Call Lounge 115/7072 While I wish I could sail non-stop every day, I know that it is not possible. So I settle for blocks
St. Martin Bay, Lake Huron john6206 at 5:14pm 07.30.19 Destinations 0/588 Hello All - Just got back from this year's trailer adventure, and already thinking of next year.
Salish Sea sailing? Ken Cross at 3:12pm 07.30.19 Destinations 104/8413 For those who don't know it includes Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and Canadian waters We are plan
Weight pumpkinpie at 3:10pm 07.30.19 Ask All Sailors 40/2852 .
Rudder Shaft/Rudder Tube Noise Ward H at 2:57pm 07.30.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/570 When I bought my 93 C30 in Nov 2017, the surveyor pointed out a little play in the rudder. He felt i
Did this seriously just clog my carb!? Project_Mayhem at 1:51pm 07.30.19 Engines and Propulsion 23/2011 I topped off all the jerry cans and inboard tank before heading out this weekend. I have a 12 gallon
Decoding Beneteau Hull number (HIN) unroadrunner at 1:11pm 07.30.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/7005 I am very close to buying a Beneteau boat in the US, and I am Canadian. One of the thing I need to
mast and boom Big Mikey at 12:05pm 07.30.19 Day Sailers 7/1072 Have an old day sailor on a trailor with everything but a mast and boom. Can anyone help me out one
Yanmar 4230-0100 Filter Cross-Reference? jviss at 11:56am 07.30.19 Engines and Propulsion 10/4342 My boat yard doesn't stock this filter, but they stock Racor. Anyone know the Racor part number for
"shroud covers"? rpludwig at 10:53am 07.30.19 Catalina 22 30/6412 Here's a question I've not seen discussed....boat came with what I would call shroud covers, small,
1992 Hunter 335 interior... calvin at 10:20am 07.30.19 Mid-Size Boats 4/1040 In the process of purchasing a 1992 Hunter 335. Think I have a pretty good handle on most of the wor

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Bottom Streaking Justin_NSA at 8:17am 01.17.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
Windshield H430 Leaking Crazy Dave Condon at 7:58am 01.17.24 @ivieto your windshield was originally one piece. There is a picture showing individual acrylic s
Insurance question George Braun at 7:31am 01.17.24 any marina or yard that doesn't insist on being an "additional named insured" and boats having $500K
150 genoa vs 135 Scott T-Bird at 7:09am 01.17.24 Anybody ever replaced their 150 genoa with a 135 ? Considering a 135 to gain a little more visibil
Insurance question Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54am 01.17.24 As a sailboat dealer I had every marina and yard names on an insurance rider which is required for a
Leroy Somer Windlass PhantomBJ at 5:19am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? Jimongee at 5:19am 01.17.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? RoyS at 4:24am 01.17.24 Here is a simple trick that will cost you nothing. Layout your open end/box wrenches in a row by siz
Bottom Streaking Capt Robbie at 3:59am 01.17.24 that looks like the water line or hull has been cleaned with on-off hull and bottom cleaner. It is
Leroy Somer Windlass (1) jssailem at 3:50am 01.17.24
Leroy Somer Windlass (1) PhantomBJ at 3:17am 01.17.24
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? dLj at 3:15am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show? I've never
Leroy Somer Windlass jssailem at 2:54am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh
Insurance question Crusty Ol Salt at 4:59pm 01.16.24 I am beginning to think it is an issue the availability of insurance with an international rider. Th

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