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Fresh water anode question (hot water tanks) CADude at 12:49pm 05.19.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/437 Does shocking the fresh water system with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) destroy the magnesium anode(s
Catalina 18 Winch and Keel Questions Dron at 12:44pm 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 0/423 Hi - I just sold my Catalina 25 and am looking to buy a Capri 18. I have 2 questions: first, one b
Info needed on a 2001 Catalina 16 wing keel SoCalAngler at 11:48am 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 7/2137 Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
Lazarette padlocks (1) helmfam at 11:25am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 17/2623 Anyone found a decent padlock that wont rust out after 6 months in the salt air? An ongoing problem
New batch of racers hatched! (3) Jackdaw at 7:49am 05.19.19 Racing 13/970 Every year WYC runs a month-long series of seminars and OTW training for new club members/racers. Th
Battery bank locations........ NYSail at 5:13am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 6/355 hello all! So thinking about upgrading batteries.... currently house is two 4d lifeline agms locate
what's wrong here... (1) rpludwig at 2:45am 05.19.19 Catalina 22 16/1464 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?attachments/p1020653-jpg.136765
Broken Spreader P-townSailor at 9:43pm 05.18.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/471 I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br
Display Engine Data LakeOntario270 at 4:07pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 3/696 I have a brand new Axiom Chart plotter that will display engine data as long as it's on a NMEA 2000
Fuel lines Voyager1 at 1:53pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 7/902 I have an ODay 302 with yanmar 2gm20f. Had to remove my diesel tank to run new hose for the head. Wi
Best diesel fuel additive? Clydo at 1:52pm 05.18.19 Catalina 310 13/2975 Any suggestions between Biobar JF and Bioguard Plus 6? Clyde Thorington C310 # 245 ILEAN TOO San Jo
Took the 170 out today for the first time. Shorefun at 1:34pm 05.18.19 Day Sailers 15/1409 So forecasted winds were 7-10 around 10am and reducing some in time to around 5. I get there the wi
Tachometer troubles Weasel at 12:56pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 7/1672 Hi everyone! I have a problem with my tachometer. The tach needle does not move when the engine is
Excessive knocking w/Yanmar 11hp Scope at 12:40pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 5/870 I just bought a 1978 Catalina 30 with a Yanmar 11 hp motor. It has a pretty good knock in her and I
Next Gen Marine Genset BigEasy at 10:44am 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2180 Anyone have any experience with Next Gen gensets as to quality, reliability, ease of installation '
Round Whidbey Race (3) jssailem at 10:34am 05.18.19 Racing 25/2603 Papillion is under sail sharing the breezes on the western edge of Whidbey Island as 11 boats attemp
For sale for the lowest price ever! $139k Need sold asap! YachtBrokerBVI at 6:24am 05.18.19 Sabre Sailboats 1/27 Good day All! I just wanted to let all the Sabre lovers know that we have a beautiful, exceptionally
transom reinforcement? rpludwig at 4:52am 05.18.19 Catalina 22 8/1495 I've asked this b4, but just getting around to it... Switching from 4.5 hp merc 2 stroke, to 6 hp To
for sale (1) Hayden Watson at 10:35pm 05.17.19 Catalina 30 0/34 Asymm spinnaker and #3 jib for sail. I have an acquaintance who has sold his C30 tall-rig / bow spri
To generate or not to generate? Wife's dilemma... pumpkinpie at 6:27pm 05.17.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/1188 We have found 2 separate boats that we really love! One is a 41' with a generator, and the other is

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Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rick486 at 8:41am 09.08.23
Adding second reef to main sail? Kings Gambit at 8:38am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced t
Adding second reef to main sail? jviss at 8:37am 09.08.23 219669 Greg Greg, I'm not really following what you're doing here, and why. Why all the hardware
Adding second reef to main sail? Kings Gambit at 8:32am 09.08.23 I would certainly reef my head sail some when I reef my main to try and balance things out. If eit
Cal T2 27' Keel height (1) jssailem at 8:23am 09.08.23
Learning about my Kells 23 - Swing Keel Bearing Blocks? jssailem at 8:09am 09.08.23
Adding second reef to main sail? (2) Tally Ho at 8:01am 09.08.23 I would certainly reef my head sail some when I reef my main to try and balance things out. If eith
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:53am 09.08.23 I did it a few years ago during the winter. Here are a few shots of what you'll find . Nice w
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:49am 09.08.23 I used a gun cleaning bore cleaning tool with a 22 caliber brass brush attachment. Fit perfectly an
Looking for new sails?? danooxnard at 7:48am 09.08.23 I bought a new jib for my C- 22 when I installed a new furler two years ago. It is an awesome sail
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 7:42am 09.08.23 You may find new sails will help. But that is a but of a bite in the wallet. You have discovered sin
Hunter Gel Cote? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:41am 09.08.23 The forum store use to sell a smaller supply for small projects. You may want to call and ask
Riding sail at anchor? Bill England at 7:39am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) dlochner at 7:20am 09.08.23 Thanks, Dave. I wouldn't claim to know how to create an official schematic. This drawing was just
Riding sail at anchor? jssailem at 7:14am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Rudder counterbalance? HeelBoy at 7:06am 09.08.23 I really appreciate the input, everyone. I especially like being instructed to do more sailing.
Adding second reef to main sail? CowboyWay at 7:04am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced th
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 6:55am 09.08.23 Your inquiry seeks sail build guidance. In of the Quantum Sails resource sites they posted this inf
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 6:54am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult
Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rich Stidger at 6:41am 09.08.23 West harbor on Fishers Island. Stonington just inside the breakwater. Watch Hill- good but 30 minut

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