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Got the boat raised and the keel off of my "new" 1971 Catalina 22..Repaired keel and now its time to put it back on. Now what? Owner passed away in 2022 so I have no info about what he did or didn't do, unfortunately....If you could give specific materials and step by step directions that...

Hello All, I am looking for a used Hunter 216 roller furling jib to purchase. It does not have to be in perfect condition. If anyone has one I would be interested. Lost mine in a gale recently. I am in the Long Island area of New York Thank you. Andrew

Hello all! I just want to start off by saying that I am brand new to the sailing community. I was gifted the Clipper as a project boat and I am trying to do what I can to get it respectable again. I have almost no experience with boats, but I have casually worked on old cars and I feel like...

I recently bought my first sailboat, a Columbia 27 that has been sitting on cradle for 2 years. As a result, there’s some significant hull deflection where the cradle pads are (and some surface level crack in the anti fouling) Based on what I’ve read, this means that too much weight is resting...

Hey everyone, I am new to this forum so I hope I am doing it right I have a 98 West Wight Potter 19 and I recently got the motor(2005 Tohatsu 6hp 4stroke) Tuned up. Unfortunately, I did not take any video while I removed it so I am at a bit of a loss as how to reattach the motor. Anybody have...

I am in a pickle right now so please read and send viable suggestions. I bought a boat 3 1/2 hours away from me. Upon pickup and inspection I noticed the boat was too far back in its trailer. I went through with the purchase not thinking moving it would take more than a little leverage. I was...

My girlfriend and I found and purchased a well-kept Kent Ranger 26 this past January with the idea of learning how to maintain, sail, and cove-camp in Southeast Alaska. We recently have completed a long list of projects and upgrades to her, and have finally begun to use her as more than an extra...

This boat is new to me. Most of the equipment is approximately 18 years old (see photo attached) I cannot identify the purpose of the dome and swirl antenna on this tripod. I’m also not sure why there is 2 gps antennas. One being a Raystar and the other I’m not sure. I’ve tried to follow the...

I own a 1982 Hunter 27. I need to replace some hardware (including spreaders) and can not for the life of me find the make of my mast. Any help is appreciated!

Hi all! My wife and I bought a Catalina 30. We've spent the last 2 months cleaning it up, completely refitted the plumbing, redid a bunch of the electrical wiring, fixed the ignition, replacing the bilge pump, replacing the starter motor, and fixing other parts of the diesel. We got the genoa...

Hello, Hoping to get some help regarding repacking the stuffing box on my new-to-me '85 O'Day 28'. I'm trying to repack and no matter what I do I cannot seem to get the lock nut loosened. I'm attempting from the port lazarette if that's helpful. Things I've tried: Loosening with 14" heavy...

Good Evening, I hope everyone is doing well. I need some major assistance with a 1979 Venture 22 that i am about to purchase. Too good of a deal to pass up. It does not have any rigging. The anchor is not attached. The tiller is not attached. I do not know how raise the mast nor how to prepare...

hello all, I am looking for feedback on a boat I am looking to purchase tomorrow. She is a 1978 hunter 25 in fairly good condition. Specifics; No soft spots or blisters Servicable main and jib Bow and stern rails intact Interior needs some tlc and re-cushion Boat is dry, bilge dry Needs...

I've been racing crew for the last 18 years. I've never owned my own boat outright (helped a buddy out with a 1/3 "ownership" - he did everything, I just bought a bunk for long-distance races). I'd like to BE handy, but if pressed, have to admit I'm not. The boat I'm looking has been on the hard...

Hello, Due to an accident in the marina, i need the length of the baby ( fore ) stay on a Bene 473 performance mast. The length from the "ball" attachment in the mast, to the end of the 1/2" male end turnbuckle in the end. Obviously im not close to my boat, and i need to get it fixed ASAP...

I have a hunter 37c under offer in the UK. It's been given a Cat 'C' CE rating (see photo .1) on entry to the UK in 2007 because the owner at the time didn't pay for a full RCD assessment. I'm trying to build a case for reclassification as this is obviously a miss-classification as a Cat 'C' CE...

Hey folks, thanks for reading- I just purchased a 1994 Seaward 23 and one of things that is going to keep me up at night is replacing the little plastic fittings on the mast where internally run halyards come out as well as the mainsail track entry fitting. All three of these pieces are broken...

I have a 1993 hunter 37.5 I would like to install an air conditioner in the boat this year. After doing lots of research and finally finding one with good reviews I realize it won't fit in the area that I was intending on using. (under the couch near the nav station) is there anyone out there...

Any one have or know where i can get a v25 swinging keel replacement? Original is completely rusted out at the pivot hole as shown in the photos. i jabbed at it with a screw driver to find all that is rusted out to consider a repair but it seems she got cancer a long time ago.. We just got...

Dear sailing community, Trying to source help as my friend's father, Richard Carr, is lost at sea, single-handing from Mexico to French Polynesia, since Sunday night May 28th at 9:30 pm PST. We have the US coast guard helping us and they are enlisting boats to search but I am trying to get the...