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1GM -->2GM upgrade Fred at 7:23pm 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1511 We have a chance to change our 1GM Yanmar to a 2GM for our 81H27. I would appreciate any comments/id
Tiller Tamer or Stop on H26.5 mdacsmith@fuse.net at 1:20pm 07.20.99 Smaller Boats 6/1321 We want to add a tiller control to our H26.5 "Chessie III" but we are concerned that we will clutter
Can a Honda 9.9 work with a 260 pedestal? Bob Metz at 1:16pm 07.20.99 Smaller Boats 6/1446 Can a Honda 9.9 long shaft(20inch) with electric start be adapted to a H260 with pedestal steering.
New Sails Jim Walsh at 11:06am 07.20.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1458 I just bought my first boat,an'84 C27.The boat has what I think are originalDoyle sails (also conf
Spinnaker halyard Lee Tucker at 10:51am 07.20.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1553 I'm interested in knowing how other owners have rigged spinnaker halyards on the First 285. I'm inte
BIG BED for an old 27 Don Bodemann at 10:22am 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1512 I had to build a big bed for our 80 27 as I could not get a good nights sleep in the vee berth. I'm
Shroud tenion on H26 Michael Bell at 8:33am 07.20.99 Other Sailboats 5/1212
thanks again - roc john at 7:53am 07.20.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1125 thanks again - looks as if we may have now solved it all - yes, busy tomorrow with beaton's boatyard
Hunter 29.5 Bill C. at 7:07am 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 8/3345 Making an offer on a 29.5 Hunter, 1994 model. Any suggestions or help?
Osprey On The Windex Charlie Singmaster at 7:03am 07.20.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1308 Has anyone in Florida found a way to keep osprey from trying to roost on the windex? They've demoli
intermittent engine starting Seabelle 1 at 6:34am 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1447 On start up starting is not always onevery try. Must pull the start buttonat certain times several
Catalina 25 V-berth "skylight" Wright Sizemore at 6:16am 07.20.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2062 The Catalina 25 has a piece of plastic that fits flush in the foredeck and serves as a skylight for
NEEDED: SAILING COMMUNITY TO HELP CHARITY matthewpierson@hotmail.com at 5:56am 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1346 I need help from someone within the sailing community. Here's the deal: I am attempting to put a s
Jib Sail Kenny Kubiak at 5:35am 07.20.99 Destinations 1/3523 Looking for a used hank-on jib sail kennyk@nctimes.com
C-22 Bimini a tight fit Thom Cerwonka at 4:20am 07.20.99 Smaller Boats 0/1507 I recently purchased a 3 bow Bimini from Catalina direct for my 22 ft. catalina hull #13980. The top
Muriatic acid and holding tanks Jim Oursler at 2:23am 07.20.99 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3525 Thanks for help to date. I have 15 years of sludge in plastic tank and plan to use the muriatic a
Help! 1/2 spinnaker rigging Q's-29.5 Todd at 2:05am 07.20.99 Mid-Size Boats 5/1500 My father-in-law has a 29.5 Hunter and we bought him a 1/2 spinnaker through UK Sails. We have also
Reefing H31 Don at 11:48pm 07.19.99 Mid-Size Boats 5/1868 I need adivce on when and how to reef my 1984 H31. This weekend I got into what I consider to be s
Best unit for adding refridgeration? Richard at 10:49pm 07.19.99 Other Sailboats 2/1029 I have a 1981 Pearson 36 cutter (same layout as P365). What is the best unit for adding refridgerat
Problem/Bug with "My Forum"..... Derek Rowell at 10:17pm 07.19.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1340 Phil/Bly,When I read an article on "My Forum" and then try to go to "HOW Home" on the "Where To" me

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Looking at buying a used 30-38 Catalina mtlakejim at 9:02pm 01.02.20 It has been a couple decades now but I spent 14 years on the Texas Gulf Coast with a 28' swing keel
Fix or replace mast question Barnacle Bill at 9:02pm 01.02.20 If insurance covers the damage, then get a new mast and let them pay for it. If you are on a budget
Rebedding rear strapeyes and winches. Barnacle Bill at 8:59pm 01.02.20 First of all, it is called an eye strap and not a strap eye. First of all check to see if the faste
New resolution jssailem at 8:52pm 01.02.20 I saw you with Two BABES. Was not sure just what happened. You go jogging and you find a younger par
Solatek = Marinco-Nicro vent? jssailem at 8:48pm 01.02.20 wondering how effective solar vests are in the Pacific NW winters. They work some of the time... Y
Looking at buying a used 30-38 Catalina Barnacle Bill at 8:42pm 01.02.20 The first thing you wish to consider is draft. The water is skinny down there especially at low tid
Solar sizing help.... mm2347 at 8:34pm 01.02.20 How will you use your boat? If it's usually 1 or 2 days, or mostly day sails a couple of times a we
Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest jssailem at 8:23pm 01.02.20
Adding another battery Zinger88 at 8:11pm 01.02.20 Lazy 1...would you mind posting your energy calculation? It appears you and I are in very similar si
Shaft log hose stuck jssailem at 8:07pm 01.02.20
Best 40ft+ Boat for Great Lakes David in Sandusky at 8:05pm 01.02.20 If racing is a priority, listen to Jackdaw. Otherwise all four of the boats are fine cruisers - pick
Engines jssailem at 7:59pm 01.02.20 Tom. Best to try and pressure test before re installing. You have to systems. The raw water and the
Engines thwilson at 7:45pm 01.02.20 Thanks for all your replies. After taking off the end caps of the heat exchanger, I found one inlet
Found This Oil Changing Idea, Looks Useful sail sfbay at 7:34pm 01.02.20 To make this work suggest using an Intrinsicially safe wet/dry vac,
Anchor bow roller David in Sandusky at 7:08pm 01.02.20
Shaft log hose stuck ontherocks83 at 6:50pm 01.02.20 Not sure about your terminology -'overflow' tube. Not sure what going in reverse would have to do w
Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest PaulK at 6:50pm 01.02.20 We had a Nicro solar vent die on us. It must have been about 20 years old. So we replaced the batte
How to Fix Throttle Creep? Rich Stidger at 6:49pm 01.02.20 I remembered reading a recommendation to place the friction clamp at the pedestal end of the cable f
Sail Conditioning/ Cleaning Jon Elliott at 6:48pm 01.02.20 When I bought my boat it had sat unused for about a year and a half. It was stored with the main st
Sail Conditioning/ Cleaning Jon Elliott at 6:46pm 01.02.20 https://sailcare.com/site I've never used them, but sailcare has been recommended by other foru

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