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CENTER BOARD ON AN 1983 O'Day 30 CHALLENGE twodzusfittings at 2:11pm 05.19.19 Bigger Boats 5/1041 My Centerboard won't go down. I'm in the water. The Line which comes up the tube in the cabin is ful
Deck Fill Cap Opener dkerphunter at 1:03pm 05.19.19 Parts Search 10/1512 We have deck fill caps that require a winch handle (8 point star shaped) to open when tightly screwe
Fresh water anode question (hot water tanks) CADude at 12:49pm 05.19.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/598 Does shocking the fresh water system with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) destroy the magnesium anode(s
Catalina 18 Winch and Keel Questions Dron at 12:44pm 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 0/536 Hi - I just sold my Catalina 25 and am looking to buy a Capri 18. I have 2 questions: first, one b
Info needed on a 2001 Catalina 16 wing keel SoCalAngler at 11:48am 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 7/3056 Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
Lazarette padlocks (1) helmfam at 11:25am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 17/3693 Anyone found a decent padlock that wont rust out after 6 months in the salt air? An ongoing problem
New batch of racers hatched! (3) Jackdaw at 7:49am 05.19.19 Racing 13/1573 Every year WYC runs a month-long series of seminars and OTW training for new club members/racers. Th
Battery bank locations........ NYSail at 5:13am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 6/564 hello all! So thinking about upgrading batteries.... currently house is two 4d lifeline agms locate
what's wrong here... (1) rpludwig at 2:45am 05.19.19 Catalina 22 16/2033 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?attachments/p1020653-jpg.136765
Broken Spreader P-townSailor at 9:43pm 05.18.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/656 I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br
Display Engine Data LakeOntario270 at 4:07pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 3/923 I have a brand new Axiom Chart plotter that will display engine data as long as it's on a NMEA 2000
Fuel lines Voyager1 at 1:53pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1026 I have an ODay 302 with yanmar 2gm20f. Had to remove my diesel tank to run new hose for the head. Wi
Best diesel fuel additive? Clydo at 1:52pm 05.18.19 Catalina 310 13/4978 Any suggestions between Biobar JF and Bioguard Plus 6? Clyde Thorington C310 # 245 ILEAN TOO San Jo
Took the 170 out today for the first time. Shorefun at 1:34pm 05.18.19 Day Sailers 15/2237 So forecasted winds were 7-10 around 10am and reducing some in time to around 5. I get there the wi
Tachometer troubles Weasel at 12:56pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 7/2262 Hi everyone! I have a problem with my tachometer. The tach needle does not move when the engine is
Excessive knocking w/Yanmar 11hp Scope at 12:40pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 5/1397 I just bought a 1978 Catalina 30 with a Yanmar 11 hp motor. It has a pretty good knock in her and I
Next Gen Marine Genset BigEasy at 10:44am 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 25/3696 Anyone have any experience with Next Gen gensets as to quality, reliability, ease of installation '
Round Whidbey Race (3) jssailem at 10:34am 05.18.19 Racing 25/3998 Papillion is under sail sharing the breezes on the western edge of Whidbey Island as 11 boats attemp
For sale for the lowest price ever! $139k Need sold asap! YachtBrokerBVI at 6:24am 05.18.19 Sabre Sailboats 1/27 Good day All! I just wanted to let all the Sabre lovers know that we have a beautiful, exceptionally
transom reinforcement? rpludwig at 4:52am 05.18.19 Catalina 22 8/2168 I've asked this b4, but just getting around to it... Switching from 4.5 hp merc 2 stroke, to 6 hp To

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Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? danooxnard at 6:21pm 11.22.24 I found this video when I was replacing my sanitation hoses. The key is the pair of cutters that h
Why is there silicone in my furler? jssailem at 6:18pm 11.22.24
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea 4lane at 5:13pm 11.22.24 Thank you!
Cup holder cockpit table (1) Gmast at 5:00pm 11.22.24 FInally decided to have my own cup holder built. Holds beer cans, wine glasses, cell phones, and has
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 3:36pm 11.22.24 Second Star has a 6 gallon Raritan HW tank which can heat water through electricity (120vac, 12a) o
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dlochner at 3:09pm 11.22.24 I am very interested in learning about other ways to make hot water. Second Star has a 6 gallon R
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 2:39pm 11.22.24 OK, I see replies in the vein of, "This is normal" and "What's the problem, its always been done th
companion way overhead hatch dLj at 2:01pm 11.22.24 You can (and should if you DIY) get a table saw blade specifically for plastic. Works great. :plus:
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea dLj at 1:55pm 11.22.24 Thank you all for your comments. But a lot of assumptions going on here. I'm not going to change t
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:55pm 11.22.24 B) question #3: using the manual pump also engages a 'T', so what happens when the waste meets that
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea 4lane at 1:44pm 11.22.24 Thank you all for your comments. But a lot of assumptions going on here. I'm not going to change th
Extra hose clamps - good idea Project_Mayhem at 1:31pm 11.22.24 In some theory, yes. In over 100 years of practice, no, they are commonly opened and closed, includ
Replacement sink (1) kloudie1 at 1:11pm 11.22.24 Love my old original double on the H-34. Works when heeled on either tack. I have seawater plumbed t
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:59pm 11.22.24 This is why I don't generally post in forums. You could have said nothing or something helpful, as
Replacement sink thinwater at 12:39pm 11.22.24 I like the double on my PDQ. Fitted with a tiny drainer for silverware and used for rinsing and dryi
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? LloydB at 10:37am 11.22.24 Keep posting because you got me to be open to a plug and play solution that may be available. A thou
Replacement sink Dalliance at 9:44am 11.22.24 The small basins make it difficult to wash dishes and pans. I have never had water in the basin wh
Replacement sink (3) william24424 at 9:37am 11.22.24 Removed double, went to single, very happy.
Replacement sink Scott T-Bird at 9:21am 11.22.24
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? Mandack at 9:13am 11.22.24

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