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1989 Catalina 30 Hot Water Heater Removal
Smunkey at 9:39am 11.01.19
Would it be possible to remove the transducer temporarily and stick a plug in or something? I am no
Mast Raising System with a Roller Furler
Justin_NSA at 9:38am 11.01.19
Yep, I was thinking about that, but I was worried that I'd pull up the railing or the cleat. I'll
Odd behavior during pump-out
Smunkey at 9:34am 11.01.19
If you decide to replace the stanchion vent, there is an excellent thread located here: https://for
autopilot install on an H280
Pizzazz at 9:22am 11.01.19
A couple of points, the EV-100 is SeatalkNG only, while ST60 is Seatalk only. Check to see if your M
autopilot install on an H280
Tally Ho at 9:10am 11.01.19
Yes, the motor tube hole was on the starboard side of the pedestal. yes, my AP was also tied in wi
Pearson 28 scuppers flood cockpit with slight heel.
Mr Fox at 8:47am 11.01.19
The entire drain industry (including rain gutters) make their products attract any type of leaf. I r
Mast Raising System with a Roller Furler
the_land_of_the_ice_and_snow at 8:32am 11.01.19
Yep, I was thinking about that, but I was worried that I'd pull up the railing or the cleat. I'll g
Lifting my Seaward 17 off the trailer   (1)
RussC at 8:29am 11.01.19
I use the method referred to by @dlochner and it works great. the beam needed for the front doesn't
autopilot install on an H280
matts997 at 8:26am 11.01.19
Yes that's what I'm planning to get---the box pedestal fit kit. I was just wanting some confirmati
Mast Raising System with a Roller Furler
Justin_NSA at 8:22am 11.01.19
I had a similar setup on my 26S. I connected the mast raising line to the bow railing. In general, r
Battery Charging System - Am I Correct?
jssailem at 8:20am 11.01.19
Alec. I think @dlochner has given you some good points. I glanced at your diagram and am not sure th
Lifting my Seaward 17 off the trailer
FastOlson at 8:18am 11.01.19
Several decades ago we owned a 20 foot trailerable sailboat for 5 years. It weighed just under 1600#
Non-swimmers and life jackets! How to choose one?
jssailem at 8:05am 11.01.19
Hot and active use in cold temps is good. Need the baby powder around the rubber neck gasket like an
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
jssailem at 8:00am 11.01.19
Well "Time keeps on Tick'n, tick'n, tick'n... into the future..." Let us know.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Justin_NSA at 7:53am 11.01.19
I would love to visit the PNW again someday, and I want to experience a real sailboat show. In all t
Non-swimmers and life jackets! How to choose one?
Jackdaw at 7:50am 11.01.19
I understand your point and agree. I was just suggesting, without directly stating it that "scan y
Lifting my Seaward 17 off the trailer
dlochner at 7:48am 11.01.19
Excellent idea. Headers are placed with the 10" dimension vertically. My jacks won't support a beam
Windlass Problems
Steverhnm at 7:47am 11.01.19
Two words, "Voltage Drop". Measure the voltage at your windlass. If you have poor connections or n
Non-swimmers and life jackets! How to choose one?
jssailem at 7:47am 11.01.19
I understand your point and agree. I was just suggesting, without directly stating it that "scan yo
Cat 34 for near-coastal/short offshore trips? vs Ericson
jssailem at 7:44am 11.01.19
@Scandium Sounds like you are investigating. I have sailed on both and have found both Catalina and

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