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Tow Boat US sailnoproblem at 5:01am 07.01.19 Ask All Sailors 21/2772 Yesterday I was helping a friend with a new to him purchase of a 1988 Pearson 27'. We decided on a e
Replace Jib Traveler Blocks (1) dgottfeld at 4:04am 07.01.19 Mid-Size Boats 3/1064 I have a 95 Hunter 27. The jib travler blocks are cracked and beyond useable now. They are Shafer br
fuel guage problem brad minda at 12:30am 07.01.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1250 85 Catalina 30. My fuel gage always reads full. It has worked in the past. when the key is off th
Looking for a Furling Jib for a Catalina 30 Newbie3 at 10:48pm 06.30.19 Parts Search 3/841 Anybody have a spare furling jib they're willing to part with? Or know where to source a used jib wi
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79 h37c soft deck spot by starboard cleat Jaxg at 6:45pm 06.30.19 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1542
Horizon GX1700 Meriachee at 5:46pm 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 7/588 The GX1700 manual states that the radio outputs "dsc" data, and it would seem that it would output r
Line Configuation on Garhaure Boom Vang rpwillia at 5:36pm 06.30.19 Catalina 310 15/2995 All, I took off my lines to clean them up and figured it would be so simple I did not need to make n
Amp hour use emergpa1 at 4:27pm 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 6/861
bimini for cherubini 30 1976 Desertrc1 at 3:59pm 06.30.19 The Cherubini Hunters 2/524 Is there a factory. Built bimini frame or do I need to have one made
cherubini 30 1976 Desertrc1 at 3:54pm 06.30.19 The Cherubini Hunters 3/812 This is my first sailboat is there a manufactured bimini or do I need to have one built
MacGregor 25 Trailer! Capt.Black at 2:32pm 06.30.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/702
Question about function of push/pull button in 1980 Hunter 33 head dmmlyons at 2:20pm 06.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/684 I purchased an 1980 Hunter 33 in what I think is pretty good condition despite being on jacks for a
Mac 25 standing rigging question (1) whudatt at 10:47am 06.30.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/649 166551 Hello again folks,can anyone out there tell me if these button type wire stops on each side o
Inflatable PFD replacment CO2 cartridges... DIY Captain Larry-DH at 9:07am 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 7/4178 The inflatable PFD makers recommend cartridges and bobbins be replaced annually, but I inspect and n
Reefed sail shape not so good ... (3) Scott T-Bird at 8:23am 06.30.19 Racing 54/6654 166545 I pulled a few photos from the facebook page that illustrate our problems in Race 2 :( We're
Trojan T105 expected Lifespan. (1) Genesis V at 7:55am 06.30.19 Big Boats 16/10104 How long should a house bank of 4 Trojan T105 wired in series/parallel last. I got 6 summer seasons
M18 Water Pump And Hose Size (1) Loose Ends at 5:36am 06.30.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1160 166543 Looks like my water pump has given out after 34 years. Any recommendations on a supplier? For
An interesting boat at the docks, The HAWK. (3) TomY at 5:07am 06.30.19 Ask All Sailors 4/1681 New, old? Wood. Hmmm,....Serious racing intent, but she looks dated yet brand new at the same time.

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porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 (4) jssailem at 8:29am 08.31.24
Catalina 16.5 mast support (2) Oldskoolguy at 8:18am 08.31.24 Bungees
Catalina 16.5 mast support Oldskoolguy at 8:11am 08.31.24 Thank you, Dave. Yeah, I figured it out that I needed to lash the mast at both supports, and also
Catalina 16.5 mast support Oldskoolguy at 8:10am 08.31.24 @Oldskoolguy please post a photo how the mast is supported at the transom. @pgandw gsve you advise
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario David in Sandusky at 7:57am 08.31.24 I, too would recommend a GPS, and/or app like Navionics on your smartphone. But I made my first, 40+
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario kappykaplan at 6:38am 08.31.24
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario kloudie1 at 6:23am 08.31.24 This is a great general reference for sailing : Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition (Chapman
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 jssailem at 6:17am 08.31.24
Cascade Yachts - Robert A. Smith jssailem at 6:08am 08.31.24 Yes Cascade Yachts are still building yachts. Founded in Portland, Oregon ( the other Portland for y
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario shemandr at 5:54am 08.31.24 I second the suggestion of some "Power" Squadron training. Among other benefits you will develop an
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario (2) jssailem at 5:51am 08.31.24 Hello @shaant01 and welcome to SBO Forums. Simple is fine. It is called dead reckoning. Canada expe
Lubricate exterior through hull ball valves BC Bernie at 5:47am 08.31.24 Marelube for the Marelon valves
Boom is twisting, advice please? Joe at 5:41am 08.31.24 Disconnect the sail from the boom at all points, you can just leave the sail hoisted, but if it star
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Joe at 5:02am 08.31.24 Forget the magnetic, analog compass. It's nice to have for watching your apparent wind angles or ke
What kind of propane regulator to use? (9) sailcapt340 at 4:53am 08.31.24
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario dlochner at 4:43am 08.31.24 There are no tides on Lake Ontario. There is a general west to east current, however on most days it
Lubricate exterior through hull ball valves kappykaplan at 2:27am 08.31.24 I've used a marine bearing grease. :plus:
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Foswick at 1:40am 08.31.24 You've got the right idea. I will say that, if you intend to sail by magnetic compass, you can roun
Tank Sensors JamesG161 at 11:31pm 08.30.24 The old sensor had a problem when the float became waterlogged. I replaced mine. :biggrin::biggrin:
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 servechilled at 11:18pm 08.30.24 I just saw another Cal29, and it has the exact same portlights as mine, so now I think they are orig

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