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Helm Seat (cockpit aft) for a Catalina 320/ chaswg at 5:12pm 06.13.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1453 I am looking at buying a 2001 320. It is missing the removable seat in the cockpit aft of the wheel
Help Identifying another O'Day (1) apell at 1:48pm 06.13.23 Ask All Sailors 5/318 Hello. I have come across what the owner says is a 1980 O'Day 15. I'm trying to pin down date of ma
Schafer Outrageous Pricing kloudie1 at 1:38pm 06.13.23 Ask All Sailors 30/1914 Ya know how some things get under your skin? My current one is with the Schaefer blocks people. I ha
Alden 44 - 1984 Windlass Model Number Tim Alden44 at 1:32pm 06.13.23 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 11/1170 All, My 1984 Alden 44 Windlass gave out on my last week. The make is Nilsson, which I know was purc
Engine raw water thru hole location Capt_Andy at 10:23am 06.13.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/1316 Hi: I have a 1979 Catalina 30 which I purchased last year. When going over the boat at purchase, I
Edson wheel size and leather cover? CowboyWay at 6:41am 06.13.23 Catalina 310 8/1402 On my 2000 C310, the leather cover is torn and in need of replacement. Looking at the Edson website,
Centerboard Repair and access drgbanks at 5:07am 06.13.23 Day Sailers 4/1187 Hello everyone, Any words of wisdom working on the center board? It seems as if the lines are not
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Dave96734 at 7:46pm 06.12.23 Catalina 30 25/2908 Hi, My 1984 C30 has a universal M25 that won't start. It cranks just fine. Steps I've taken so far:
Need Mainsail mast slide fitting size. georgetheleo at 7:20pm 06.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/393 Im planning on installing Bainbridge " Allslip" sail slides . On First 41S5---- come in diff
What colour Drinky Crow at 3:55pm 06.12.23 Racing 3/666 should spinnaker sheets be? buddy say red, but....:what:
What is this piece and how do I replace it? (2) AllAboardTahoe at 12:57pm 06.12.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1041 Hello, first time poster here. I recently purchased a new-to-me 1983 Catalina 30 and I've been enjo
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator V&J at 8:33am 06.12.23 Musings With Maine Sail 10/1369 We have a 1991 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25XP engine. The OEM 51 amp alternator output now goes
Transducer troubles Scott T-Bird at 7:36am 06.12.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1172 I called the B ' G number but they are closed today inexplicably! I finally networked my chartplott
Topping Lift drgbanks at 6:42am 06.12.23 Day Sailers 9/1933 Hello everyone! How close to the top of the mast and on which side should I place the cheek block w
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 5:59am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 18/1860 I just purchased a 2016 Catalina 310. One week after purchase, the transmission went bad. I had a
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 5:38am 06.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1579 I was having problems deploying and furling my in mast main on our 2002 386 since we purchased her l
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? Afraal at 4:22am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 16/1612 Hello Forum! Every time I go to the boat I come back with more questions for you: 1. Is there a we
Keel position from winch view Mike25 at 7:38pm 06.11.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/898 If you have a Venture 25 and the keel winch is just inside the companion way how do you monitor the
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-614 Regulator Issue (1) DayDreamer41 at 7:07pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 19/1453 Hope I can get some insight into the issue I am experiencing. A couple of seasons ago I upgraded ou
S2 8.6 Hardalee8.6 at 6:32pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/649 Does anyone know where I can find an owners manual for a 1986 S2 8.6?

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Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 Captain-Will at 7:36am 09.19.24 Regarding the wood: yes, wipe down the wood with alcohol to remove dirt and oils. If you see mold,
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? gr8lakes at 7:12am 09.19.24 Thank you for the great advice, will check.
Westerbeke 18 kloudie1 at 7:00am 09.19.24 Welcome to the forum.. I wouldn't worry too much about a rebuild if the engine has been maintained w
Raritan Fresh Head or Masterflush Dometic Orbit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:55am 09.19.24 Which to choose depends on whether you want to stay with a manual toilet or switch to macerating ele
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 dmax at 6:52am 09.19.24 Regarding the wood: yes, wipe down the wood with alcohol to remove dirt and oils. If you see mold, y
2005 Hunter Rudder measurements JamesG161 at 6:36am 09.19.24 A lot of info is needed. I will send you a Private Message with my phone number. Jim...
Adding a Bimini dlochner at 6:09am 09.19.24 The easiest and most expensive way is to hire a canvas shop to make one. If you use a shop that deal
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard garymalmgren at 5:59am 09.19.24 Simple question. Where are you? gary
Rudder Removal American_Mainsail at 5:27am 09.19.24 Thank you. I'm going to start removing mine today. Great advice. Hoping all goes smoothly!
1982 Tartan 33R Diesel Filter Schwarz633 at 5:26am 09.19.24 A quick search tells me the engine is a diesel so I am confused about a flame arrestor which I asso
Rudder Removal james2034 at 5:25am 09.19.24 226587 The first time I removed my rudder, the stainless pin was seized into the aluminum tiller an
2005 Hunter Rudder measurements james2034 at 5:15am 09.19.24 What detailed info do you need and Why? Jim... all measurements . I'm having a new rudder built.
Engine Compartment Blower Ralph Johnstone at 1:04am 09.19.24 I've booked everywhere except under the aft cabin berth. That's exactly where I installed mine af
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Ralph Johnstone at 1:02am 09.19.24 Exactly where are you on the Wet Coast ? The idea of not being able do your own work on your boat i
Thoughts on locating Battery switch Ralph Johnstone at 12:45am 09.19.24 But the factory wire path is already through those storage compartments and, though it's technicall
ROLL UP DINGHY Ken13559 at 12:35am 09.19.24 West Marine RU-3 is PVC. Have mine for 17 years now. It see the sun only couple days a year. It need
Engine Alignment (3) Ralph Johnstone at 12:28am 09.19.24 After looking at Catalina's drawing for using hardwood for shims under the mounts, I can tell you t
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard aftica_1 at 11:10pm 09.18.24 I see you are from Canada. Most of us are US so our laws are different. Many US yards allow one
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner Rich Stidger at 8:38pm 09.18.24
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? artboas at 8:21pm 09.18.24 Help: 50' 2012 Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? I don't have power to the bow thruster -

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