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Mounting new radar dome question (1) Pat T at 11:58am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1070 I want to purchase a new RayMarine Quantum 2 radar to replace my old analog Autohelm radar (see pic)
Ruddercraft systems Rltgold at 10:17am 05.21.19 Catalina 22 17/2010 Hi Everyone, I thought I'd try and start a discussion about Ruddercraft rudder systems. I converted
Hunter 260 port window D Renard at 10:09am 05.21.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3046 I have a 2001 hunter 260 and I need to replace the port window in the lav compartment. Can someone g
Great White deep in LI Sound! Justin_NSA at 8:42am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 56/3451 These scientists drive me nuts sometimes. This beast is cruising the LI shoreline and they say "That
H240 B&R rig diagonal contacts lower shroud question? 2bysea at 7:29am 05.21.19 Smaller Boats 10/1107 On my recently purchased 1999 H240,,, the lower diagonal actually 'was rigged' to lay against the lo
Cal2-29 Boom Macmanjams at 6:41am 05.21.19 Cal 1/1179 Boom broke on the SF Bay, Looking for a used boom, general info or info on getting a new one. 3 yea
Is Halyard Latch Adjustable? (1) SirMichael at 5:56am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1577 I have an 88 Hunter 28.5 and yesterday I replaced the main halyard with a 7/16 line, replacing the o
Sacrificial Anode Plymouth Sailor at 5:43am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 3/1069 Dear Fellow Sailors: I've never had an anode on my 25' sailboat (lead keel). I don't believe I've
1987 Hunter 31 B&R rig cost thelilnauti at 10:13pm 05.20.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1291 Hi all, I'm just trying to get a ballpark cost for replacing all the standing rigging on a 1987 Hunt
Venture 222 keel lock bolt (1) MaxWell905 at 7:12pm 05.20.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1511
What type of keel is this? (1) pumpkinpie at 6:35pm 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/480 I noticed this keel on a 38 hunter and was wondering if anyone knew what type of keel this was? And
Question about prop (1) Will423 at 6:12pm 05.20.19 S2 8/1686
Where to buy spreaders? LadyHawk at 5:36pm 05.20.19 Catalina 22 7/701 We are getting very close to launch on our Cat 22 project boat. This past weekend we tackled the ma
H26: Hatchboards/washboard dimensions (1) rgranger at 3:58pm 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 42/3484 By chance? Anyone have the measurements of the bottom most hatchboard on an H26? My boat is an ho
Newer Models (1) JudgeFudge at 3:32pm 05.20.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1716 Is it worth it to upgrade to a newer model? I have a 2004 Catalina but for a while now I've had my e
INTERIOR PLASTIC CAPS (2) twodzusfittings at 2:52pm 05.20.19 Bigger Boats 3/1202 As I slowly remove rotted shelves, old faux wall panels and nasty crud from this new to me boat, thi
Rustoleum Plymouth Sailor at 2:31pm 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1428 This post is more of a review than an ask for feedback however feel free to do so. I just painted m
Info needed on 2001 Catalina/Capri 16 wing keel SoCalAngler at 2:09pm 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 1/857 Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
Alden 44 tthanrahan at 2:07pm 05.20.19 Alden General Chat 1/4893 I am seriously considering making an offer on a 44 from 1977. I am being told it is hull number one.
Lower Gudgeon Access pastormb at 2:01pm 05.20.19 Catalina 22 21/2643 I've been able to gleam a lot of helpful information from the forum, and appreciate the wealth of kn

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Ellebogen Isolators NYSail at 10:57am 11.23.24 I am familiar with the mounts and have spoken to the owner several times. Know many satisfied custom
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:56am 11.23.24 How precise do you really need to be? It will aid in getting tension equal from shroud to shroud a
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:55am 11.23.24 Let me attach a photo - this shows it very well. essing really... Always appreciated the "tar
Ellebogen Isolators BigEasy at 10:46am 11.23.24 It appears that the mounts are original so I have decided to replace them. OEM mounts are crazy
Bilge pump install location Project_Mayhem at 10:23am 11.23.24 At the aft end, is the lowest section of the bilge. You can get a small pump in there or a 500-750 i
companion way overhead hatch Project_Mayhem at 10:19am 11.23.24 Oddly enough, Skil is a local Chicago company so you'd think I would've heard a circular saw referre
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes thinwater at 10:05am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Ellebogen Isolators (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 11.23.24 "Age is just a number" is a faulty premise When combined with a lack of annual inspection, yes, a
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes SteveHughessails at 9:50am 11.23.24 Unless you have reason to disengage your rigging on a regular basis, such as trailering your boat..
Thinking about getting a smaller wheel for our 36 mk ii. Thud at 9:14am 11.23.24 Thanks for all the ideas. I'm passing the information on to Santa. One by one to prevent sticker sho
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? Project_Mayhem at 9:07am 11.23.24 I found this video when I was replacing my sanitation hoses. The key is the pair of cutters that
Replacement sink Hello Below at 9:02am 11.23.24 Scott, we have a kitchen sink at home made of quartz sand. The black material does need some attent
Chesapeake Bay Area. Possibilities jssailem at 8:29am 11.23.24 A summary of local observations will help future research.
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes dLj at 7:50am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes LakeOntario270 at 7:15am 11.23.24 I have 2 gauges, no big deal.
Bilge pump install location Tally Ho at 7:10am 11.23.24 I find that my Rule pump leaves a fair amount of water in my bilge. Mostly after the pump shut off
Bilge pump install location GreggS at 6:49am 11.23.24 Thanks, Tally I guess that sounds like a good idea. I'm just trying to do my best to keep odors and
Ellebogen Isolators Clutch Cargo at 6:44am 11.23.24 If you ever have a failure on the engine involving cracking, Yanmar may be dis-inclined to honor any
Cup holder cockpit table Gmast at 6:44am 11.23.24 What are the zig zag cutouts on the bottom for? Wine glass stems? Yes the zig zag cut outs lets y
Bilge pump install location Tally Ho at 6:37am 11.23.24 If it were me, I would put one in either side (no preference that I can see). My thinking is that

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