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My 1986 Catalina 22 (24) brockway at 6:59pm 09.23.16 Catalina 22 28/3866 My Catalina, a 1986. Sail number 13,290. Really like it, got it off Craigslist for a great deal.
Propeller maintnance (1) Ken Cross at 6:35pm 09.23.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1046 I have our Hunter 30 on the hard right now for a new bottom job and I am wondering: What (if anythin
Shroud location Kokanee at 6:06pm 09.23.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/597 Catalina 22 Mk2: measured the distances from the stem to the various shrouds. The cap shroud was e
Fully battened main and racing markwbird at 2:43pm 09.23.16 Ask All Sailors 7/944 I read an article recently to the effect that a fully battened main is basically immune to adjustmen
Beneteau 393 draft Larry737 at 2:09pm 09.23.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2817 I am considering the purchase of a 2005 Beneteau 393. The broker's specs show the boat to have a 5'1
Hunter 31 Traveler Sheaves (1) pateco at 1:14pm 09.23.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/883 My sheaves are starting to disintegrate in the doubles at each end of the traveler. Just shedding bi
to sail or not CapnGL at 12:30pm 09.23.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 61/5788 We are looking to take the boat out for the first time next weekend. Maybe just use the kicker....bu
Some sailboat Kite Aerials from my ICW passage from Mcclellanville to Charleston (6) dgreen1991 at 12:19pm 09.23.16 Smaller Boats 15/1481 128393 128394 128395 128396
Sailing to Cuba JeffSwans at 10:15am 09.23.16 Destinations 2/892 Hello all, I have a navigation question regarding going to Cuba. The gulf stream runs between Key W
Evidence of the swing keel cable breaking at some point in the past? (1) Megaro76 at 10:04am 09.23.16 Catalina 22 12/1297 My 76 Cat 22 appears to have a new keel lockdown installed as evidenced by fiber glass work around t
Is this centerboard ruined? (1) PropellerHead at 5:18am 09.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/2806 Recently acquired a 'fixer upper' 23.5. The inspector warned me about a crack in the centerboard but
Lubrication for Outhaul Track KZW at 6:04pm 09.22.16 Catalina 310 1/1370 For those 310 owners with Charleston Spar in mast furling: Do you lubricate the outhaul track on th
Rehabilitating a sailboat stored outdoors for 10 years Don Rudisuhle at 5:07pm 09.22.16 Ask All Sailors 50/3921 We are trying to decide whether it is worth trying to fix up a 1985 Lancer 30 that has been stored o
Replacing mainsheet blocks marchem at 4:11pm 09.22.16 Catalina 310 6/1217 Anyone replaced the mainsheet blocks on their C310? After 16 years a few of them are getting a litt
Reefing line being cut near gooseneck (1) SEMPERAVANTI41 at 4:00pm 09.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/491 I have replaced the 2nd reefing line twice on my Hunter 50 Tall Rig with single line reefing. The fi
Fuel Supply Line on 3GM30F Steverhnm at 3:48pm 09.22.16 Big Boats 7/1160 I have never been able to figure out the line size for the fuel supply and I can't get to my boat, i
Jib Too Tall (1) Dana Shields at 2:43pm 09.22.16 The Cherubini Hunters 16/1816 I recently purchased what was described as a standard rig jib for a Hunter 27. I confirmed the measu
older sails whitecap26w at 1:15pm 09.22.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1092 My sails are 6 or 7 New England seasons old. t hey are starting to look a little tired. some stretc
H216 Jib Block Placement Ranger Paul18578 at 1:00pm 09.22.16 Smaller Boats 5/1077 I recently installed a seat to seat traveler on my 2003 H216. I need to move the jib block as my ji
Festoon LED's MSN-Oday at 12:42pm 09.22.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1442 Anyone recommend a festoon LED replacement bulb? What is your best recommendations for lumens / wat

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So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jssailem at 7:10am 05.16.24 just where the holes are, :plus: That's the spirit. :thumbup: Waste not want not. :biggrin:
out haul cleat (3) jssailem at 7:07am 05.16.24 Several options are availabe to the sailor. If this is what "locking stopper cleat" means: ul. It
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? JamesG161 at 7:06am 05.16.24 My Xantrex does this. 1) Set as default "Invert off" 2) Control the Battery Charge, which is progra
Removing caulk.... (1) dLj at 6:49am 05.16.24 A tool shaped like this is what is what I had in mind. Typically wood working chisels do not have th
End of Times Terry Cox at 4:37am 05.16.24 Dennis!? Please don't abandon us for a stink potter. Well, anyway, good luck with your new boat. Gla
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump Terry Cox at 4:28am 05.16.24 Your Comments?? Good morning, Claude. No refrigeration expert here, but just wondering, would it r
Removing caulk.... rgranger at 3:58am 05.16.24 How hard would it be to remove the toe rail?
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 3:01am 05.16.24 @rgranger well said but if you go gas, please use ethanol free gas as ethanol can clog the jets in
Can't find the fresh water leak ... Crazy Dave Condon at 2:49am 05.16.24 Much was written on the Hunter 36 by Jim Seaman and his boat was called JAVA. Not sure if that topi
Bilge Pump in Keel? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:39am 05.16.24 Assuming you are talking about the Precision 18, manufacturing by Precision has ceased but parts are
Time to sell the Schock 23.2 Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27am 05.16.24 As a former sailboat dealer, you have been given some good advice. Look into donating the boat to
looking to buy a new (to me) boat Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22am 05.16.24 As a sailboat dealer now retired, look at the Precision 15. I only sold one Catalina 14.2 Expo lo
12v breaker panel wiring question BAD ORCA at 11:33pm 05.15.24 john , since the "dc neg" and "grounding buss" as labeled on the panel bars are isolated, i will ju
Removing caulk.... NYSail at 10:23pm 05.15.24 Can you run a razor blade down each side? I've found that helps often. I've taken a scalpel and cut
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 9:07pm 05.15.24 Does that mean asexual should also be included? Or is that neither here nor there? -Will
End of Times Ralph Johnstone at 8:33pm 05.15.24 We are moving to the dark side and are buying a 2007 34' Mainship Pilot. And now people will be s
End of Times Nodak7 at 6:55pm 05.15.24 We will be lost without you!!! Enjoy your new adventure!!!
End of Times shemandr at 6:48pm 05.15.24 It happens. Don't go away - you still have experiences that can benefit readers. And enjoy your ne
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? quadrille38 at 6:29pm 05.15.24 I have on my 38. The old felt was still present so I used needle nose pliers and an awl to work it
Removing caulk.... dLj at 6:22pm 05.15.24 The ones she is using fit perfectly into the groove to scoop the caulk out. And extremely sharp. Wo

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