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Catalina 34 genoa car size Jay Sawyer at 2:10pm 09.03.19 Parts Search 6/1177 The sheeves in our gennoa car are shot. What is the width of the gennoa track? I think that is all
Mast Rigging Tensions Concerto at 1:44pm 09.03.19 Catalina 310 17/3064 When the mast was pulled and stepped for maintenance this summer, the yard told me they "dock tuned"
Horse shoe buoy cb32863 at 1:23pm 09.03.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/1417 I have one I had on my old O'Day and for some reason kept when I sold it. Free plus shipping. Ping m
O'Day 20 transom chainplate (1) Nightowl415 at 12:10pm 09.03.19 Trailer Sailors 1/627 Are these fiberglass stress cracks on each side of the chainplate a problem. See picture. They are n
Cockpit shower tom.p.brown at 11:30am 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1015 I just tried to use my cockpit shower on my 2004 Hunter 306 . the water pump and pressure to the gal
Removing pin stripes from fiberglass Dave Montgomery at 11:14am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1457 Hi, I am restoring a 1993 H23.5, any tips on removing the stripes and graphics? Thanks, Dave
Non-pressurized alcohol stove options now that Origo is gone? Matt White at 10:18am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 10/16309 My S2 has CNG, which is next to impossible to refill/exchange so am looking for other options. I imm
Question about survey/Inspection dfp51 at 9:54am 09.03.19 Ask An Oday Owner 22/3289 Hello to all. I apologize for being wordy in my first post, but I am facing something of a conundru
1988 Catalina 22 Rudder stevejexpo at 9:18am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 0/375 Looking for a used, aftermarket rudder for 1988 Catalina 22, preferably the Ruddercraft version.
ODAY 27 Compression block tigerjohn10 at 7:48am 09.03.19 Ask An Oday Owner 1/656 Does anyone know what type wood was used for compression block in the ODAY 27 ( 1978 )?
Inspection of sheaves on a 1993 benteneau 370 SailingM at 6:31am 09.03.19 Ask All Sailors 3/363 How do you Inspect and replace the of sheaves under the cover on a 1993 benteneau 370
New Chartplotter asilverman at 5:30am 09.03.19 Racing 8/1374
Need advice: reinstalling under deck wood panel (starboard side H33). Maurice Doran at 5:25am 09.03.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/472 I am trying to reinstall the wood panel that has the grab rail moulding. It's screwed into the deck
Leaking oil thwilson at 10:42pm 09.02.19 Catalina 30 12/2063 Somehow oil from engine is leaking into the bilge. What to check first? Thanks
Hunter 460 Diesel Tank Capacity barunal at 9:33pm 09.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/802 Manual on my Hunter 460 states 100 gal of diesel tank capacity. When I go in and measure the tank si
How to set up a Macgregor 26C to a mooring ball in a lake? nickl1218 at 8:17pm 09.02.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1146
HUnter 460-466 Bow Sprit Trogear Waterwindsail at 6:28pm 09.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/599 Has anyone mounted this bow sprit on their boat? If so how did you do it? Thanks Ralph Sperry Gyps
Honda 10 hp powerhead in Honda 8 hp frame ignition problem foretopman at 5:51pm 09.02.19 Engines and Propulsion 2/684 Honda 10 hp powerhead in Honda 8 hp frame ignition problem I "rescued" an 8 hp Honda outboard, pre
LEWMAR WINDLASS configuration (2) Rome�s Legacy at 3:17pm 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 4/422 Does this look correct? New to us boat (Hunter 41DS) has the anchor road/chain wrapped around the wi
A different ( I think) dinghy/davit solution sailme88 at 3:10pm 09.02.19 Ask All Sailors 11/1998 Greetings all, I wanted to share with you my latest brain storm that works ( for me) . After havin

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Funny Friday!!! dmax at 6:51am 11.09.24 Yeah my experience with AI leaves me less worried about it taking over the world. Ever do one of t
Vendee Globe 2024! LakeShark at 6:21am 11.09.24
Vendee Globe 2024! shemandr at 5:57am 11.09.24
Vendee Globe 2024! LakeShark at 5:25am 11.09.24 @shemandr here is the tracker https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/tracker it sure would be nice if the
Monoceros 37c 1979 yanmar 2qm20 monocerosin at 4:44am 11.09.24
Monoceros 37c 1979 yanmar 2qm20 Tally Ho at 4:41am 11.09.24
Monoceros 37c 1979 yanmar 2qm20 monocerosin at 4:38am 11.09.24 Sounds great! :beer: Awesome. Sometimes you don't know what you don't know! I've not listened to m
Monoceros 37c 1979 yanmar 2qm20 Jim Legere at 4:37am 11.09.24 Those are beasts, those old Yanmar QM series engines. Treat it well and it will (hopefully) serve yo
What must be a silly steering question Tally Ho at 4:17am 11.09.24 I also use the brake when docked or anchored in rough seas. Keeps the rudder and wheel from moving
What must be a silly steering question jssailem at 4:16am 11.09.24 Congrats on your new Catalina. Welcome to the forums.
Monoceros 37c 1979 yanmar 2qm20 kappykaplan at 2:54am 11.09.24 Sounds great! :beer:
What must be a silly steering question Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 11.08.24 I do use my brake pretty often despite having an autopilot. The AP is good for locking things in, bu
Funny Friday!!! (1) Davidasailor26 at 6:49pm 11.08.24
What must be a silly steering question max_sailing at 5:44pm 11.08.24
St Croix to Galveston capta at 5:30pm 11.08.24 I usually went north of the islands, going west, as the wind is steadier and the seas more regular.
Funny Friday!!! shemandr at 5:15pm 11.08.24 Yeah my experience with AI leaves me less worried about it taking over the world. Ever do one of th
Funny Friday!!! (2) Captain Larry-DH at 4:45pm 11.08.24 I took some pictures of my new anchor chain. Apple tries to use AI to identify items in pictures. I
Lantern Advice Skipper J at 4:38pm 11.08.24 Hi Everyone - one followup note: Weems and Plath does sell replacement gaskets for these lamps! This
What must be a silly steering question heritage at 4:36pm 11.08.24 As Calif.Ted said, you will probably never use the friction brake. If you do need to lock the whee
322 Mooring lines don't clear anchor on roller (1) Tally Ho at 4:04pm 11.08.24 Does your stem fitting and roller look like this?

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