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Painting the deck of a Catalina 22 Erbardy at 5:42pm 10.04.19 Ask All Sailors 10/2015 I am a new owner of a Catalina 22. This winter I am going to paint the deck of the boat. I am planni
Piles of black smoke Yanmar 3GM30 Tim Mills at 4:47pm 10.04.19 Engines and Propulsion 12/1910 My boat has been sitting for about 2 months. I went to run the Yanmar 3GM30 tonight and this is what
Propane stoves & tank Tjbsailorman at 4:42pm 10.04.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2095
Outhaul to cockpit JRT at 4:29pm 10.04.19 Catalina 310 18/4036 Has anyone brought the outhaul to the cockpit? Any pics and part list would be appreciated.
Rudder Work / Replacement Jimbeaux at 4:25pm 10.04.19 Ask All Sailors 15/3332
Cockpit table leg JRT at 4:12pm 10.04.19 Catalina 310 10/1659 I fixed my table leg today but whenit is folded up seems too long and the table doesn't sit flush to
Steering issue on 2009 Hunter 34 Jim A at 3:57pm 10.04.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1650 Can someone point me int the right direction, please. In the cool of the morning, steering wheel tur
Replacing autopilot Wheel Drive on 1995 Hunter 29.5 jcela at 2:47pm 10.04.19 Mid-Size Boats 3/784 Good afternoon I am trying to replace an Autohelm ST4000 Wheel Drive autopilot (the one black with t
OC 41.1 Anchor storage B-to at 2:39pm 10.04.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/841 I have an Oceanis 41.1 and there seems to be no easy way to remove the anchor from the bow roller an
Holding tank vent filter (1) DArcy at 11:08am 10.04.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/3318 I am tracing plumbing in my new boat and came across a "big orange filter" in the vent line Big Oran
Hunter 33-2 wire chase from aft cabin to panel? buddy0 at 10:55am 10.04.19 Mid-Size Boats 17/3656 I've spent quite a bit of time looking for the best way to run wire from the aft cabin/transom to th
A Beautiful Boat ... (1) shemandr at 10:30am 10.04.19 Ask All Sailors 6/755 Check out this Hanse 52 I found in Cutchogue Harbor on my recent visit. Local friends say the boat
Pole height Jacomo Sailor at 7:48am 10.04.19 Catalina 22 1/829 Looking to add a fixed ring to mast for spinnaker pole. How high above mast step should it be mo
Anchor Locker Conversion Popps at 5:55am 10.04.19 Pearson 4/1370 has anyone done a conversion to the shallow anchor locker on the P39-2. Looking to add a windless,
M 25 bilge pump location? whudatt at 4:33am 10.04.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2585 Good morning folks, i am getting ready to install a 800 gph bilge pump in my 1985 Mac 25 ' would rea
Newbie question about roller furling head sail Tedd at 8:00pm 10.03.19 Ask All Sailors 7/2477 I've never used a roller furler but I'm thinking about getting one for my boat. My question is about
Distance and time from Powell River to Sidney BC Richard19068 at 3:19pm 10.03.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2613 Greetings, Can any of you PNW guys give me an estimate of the nautical distance and average travel
Racing a Hunter 23 Michael Alan at 2:34pm 10.03.19 Racing 10/1817 I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 23. I would like to race it occasionally. I could use advice on the b
Accessing the Yanmar fuel filter on a B331 Bluenose at 12:58pm 10.03.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/709 Hi all, I went to change the Yanmar secondary fuel filter (3GM30F) today and it is very close to the
Motor and mounting gtg at 11:52am 10.03.19 Smaller Boats 2/1021 Hello! I have a new motor, long shaft. Old motor was a short shaft and on a motor mount. Can I di

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Osmosis dlochner at 1:17pm 09.20.24 I read the thread that John mentioned and the consequence was not more blisters but the insurance c
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Leeward Rail at 1:08pm 09.20.24 I'm with @dlochner Get the bare fibreglass/blisters sealed with something waterproof, and get it ou
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Leeward Rail at 1:07pm 09.20.24 Me, I'd get a contractor to come in and do it right. Let the boat yard scream... At $2000/month on
Adding a Bimini dlochner at 1:07pm 09.20.24 I'm wondering why everyone is saying use stainless over aluminum. Aluminum has a higher strength to
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Leeward Rail at 1:04pm 09.20.24 If you repair it will you have more into the boat than you will ever get out? Seems to me it is tim
Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 12:40pm 09.20.24 I read the thread that John mentioned and the consequence was not more blisters but the insurance c
how many more years can I get out of her? Davidasailor26 at 12:32pm 09.20.24 Good points , and I guess enjoyment does have a price. You really think I can get 20 years out of
Boat Transport. If looking to transport please read this... JRacer at 12:27pm 09.20.24 Did the email you a customer satisfaction survey and a "Like us on Facebook" request? :biggrin: Wha
how many more years can I get out of her? Captain-Will at 12:24pm 09.20.24 :laugh: Ask yourself, "What if this was a car, not a boat?" Would you collect it? Would you spend
Starter motor burned up? BTC1984 at 12:23pm 09.20.24 Update: I did a really bad job explaining this last time so here we go. 1984 Catalina 27 with unive
Angled Engine Control Enclosure Ralph Johnstone at 12:22pm 09.20.24 If you've got a hobby woodworking shop, I would think 1/4" King Starboard would be the ideal materia
Boat Transport. If looking to transport please read this... Ralph Johnstone at 12:15pm 09.20.24 Now THAT is a nightmare. I'm sure many people will thank you for that bit of info.
Osmosis LloydB at 12:11pm 09.20.24 I read the thread that John mentioned and the consequence was not more blisters but the insurance co
Adding a Bimini jssailem at 12:10pm 09.20.24 I would choose Stainless Steel on a 33-foot Cal, especially if you sail the boat in greater than mod
Adding a Bimini Justin_NSA at 12:05pm 09.20.24 Stainless steel is stronger than aluminum, but aluminum has a better strength-to-weight ratio. For e
how many more years can I get out of her? jssailem at 11:56am 09.20.24
Adding a Bimini dLj at 11:54am 09.20.24 I'm wondering why everyone is saying use stainless over aluminum. Aluminum has a higher strength to
how many more years can I get out of her? Captain-Will at 11:52am 09.20.24 Go for it!. You won't get your investment back when you sell the boat, but you'll enjoy YOUR boat
how many more years can I get out of her? kappykaplan at 11:46am 09.20.24 will it be worth it for me to invest a few thousand dollars into it to restore the cabin , and to h
Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 11:25am 09.20.24 Cheeky? Again, what kind of boat are you talking about?Very few boats and fewer still of that vinta

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