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How worried should I be !?? (2) Cmp1110 at 2:40pm 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1149 we are in negotiations on a Catalina 350 two issues so far - I believe the damper plate is bad unive
Edson shift lever - on the side or the back? (2) druid at 2:25pm 03.14.16 Engines and Propulsion 12/2904 There are two versions of Edson engine controls: the 870ST-45 and the 816ST-45. The former is the on
Launching 26' issues/concerns Windtherapy at 2:06pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 41/5779 Will launch my new to me 26' this May and it always worries me that the launch might not have enough
6 gallon gas tank in cockpit lazarette Windtherapy at 1:52pm 03.14.16 Day Sailers 17/3233 Has anybody added a 6 gallon gas tank in the cockpit lazarette and of so, was it recent? I see gas
Swing keel problems TTC at 12:46pm 03.14.16 Catalina 22 7/3169 I have a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I purchased her a year ago and was able to lift and raise t
Fuel Gauge lens mechmike at 11:09am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1902 Hey Members ! I've got an annoying problem with my fuel gauge. I can hardly read it!! the sun has do
Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet P101?+ marchem at 11:05am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3297 Defender is selling a Raritan PH SuperFlush Manual Toilet with Slow Close Lid (http://www.defender.c
1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 "Air in Fuel Lines" Serendipitysailing at 10:24am 03.14.16 Big Boats 2/1649 I recently bought a 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 and on two occasions have experienced air in the fuel li
Couch roof removal snadd1s at 10:21am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/504 Hello Guys and Girls. I have a Bene 473 and i need to change the life-raft cradle. Its located just
Macerator and 1" Hose uncledom at 9:53am 03.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1112 I need to change the aft head toilet hose to the holding tank. It is a macerating head and starts o
TP-10 Protective Sleeve Bad Obsession at 9:10am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 15/1037 I have a Simrad Tiller Pilot TP-10. I have been thinking about how water may effect it, especially
Propane won't stay on... jbrudzinski at 8:58am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1228 I'm having a heck of a time with my propane stove on my H306. The propane lights but then stops afte
Practical Sailor magazine seeks Hunter owner input/photos Practical Sailor at 8:46am 03.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1770 Hi Hunter owners Practical Sailor magazine is working to update its archived reviews of the Hunter 2
New Simrad Chartplotters joker460 at 8:07am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 3/619 Has anyone been following the new GO Series XSE Chartplotter/Sonar units. They look interesting and
Looking to buy a Catalina 27 or 30 Mike Madeira Beach at 7:52am 03.14.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 28/4501 Would really appreciate any advice from current or past owners of either the 27 or 30. What to look
Kenyon shroud tang suppliers? kito at 6:47am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 4/622 Other than Rig-Rite? I need 4 lower shroud tangs. I got a nice quote for a set of swaged shrouds fro
ALUMINUM PORTLIGHT RESEAL AXEL at 6:45am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/568 I did this job once but it was a while ago. I bought the kit from Catalina Direct. I had to be a whi
Locating a Fuel Bladder on OC 41 Aitheria at 6:40am 03.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/451 I'm considering adding an ATL 25 gallon, above-deck fuel bladder to my OC 41. Anybody have experien
OOPS! (1) DannyS at 4:44am 03.14.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1003 10207434972739398 Well, fixing this mess is on my to-do list this spring. This happened last summer
Bigger water tank Matpearce at 10:39pm 03.13.16 Catalina 310 7/842 Hi has anyone put another water tank in the bow of a Catalinas 310 I was thinking about a triangle s

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Cockpit table material (2) Screen Saver at 10:01pm 03.22.23 If anyone is still remembers any tricks I'm all ears. When Screensaver was delivered the outside Cor
Rolling furler question about foil kloudie1 at 8:06pm 03.22.23 As dlochner says, typically the sail feeder is removed to allow the swivel to rest on top of the fur
Greywater discharge installation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:00pm 03.22.23 Just how old WAS that hose, Greg? --Peggie
H41 in mast furling glandry924 at 7:35pm 03.22.23 I'll make sure the vang and sheet are eased the next time I'm out. I just gat the sail back from Sa
Rolling furler question about foil dlochner at 6:39pm 03.22.23 The first question, is which track do I use? The second question is assuming there are two tracks
Steel Keel Pitting- fill or paint over? (time sensitive question) bonkle at 6:15pm 03.22.23
Paint and such on 26X Joe at 6:15pm 03.22.23 Gel coat can be restored pretty easily. Many products out there. I would try that before painting..
Time for a new outboard Joe at 6:12pm 03.22.23 First, check with outboardsonline.com. Great prices, free delivery, quick too. I've purchased two
Anchor Locker solutions Ralph Johnstone at 6:10pm 03.22.23 Search the archives for "windlass" and you'll find an excellent write up from a year or two back whe
Re-packed Stuffing Box, Unexpected Behavior (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:03pm 03.22.23 Not that unusual if you know what you're after. You must have a shaft with a mirror polish under th
Oven Repair (10) zinahewitt at 5:54pm 03.22.23 Hi All, To sum up the post. ENO 1975 ovens were bought by Force 10. You can use the site SVB marine
Oven Repair zinahewitt at 5:48pm 03.22.23 Please find the parts page at the site below. From the technical drawing and my own two burner ENO:
Oven Repair (1) zinahewitt at 5:45pm 03.22.23 You can probably do all the work with the oven in place. They are a PITA to take out. Ended up pr
Leaving Safe cove marina ggrizzard at 5:03pm 03.22.23 OK guys, thanks. I missed the 'box' entirely! :biggrin:
Anchor Locker solutions (1) Dan C&C 44 at 4:49pm 03.22.23 The issue
Re-packed Stuffing Box, Unexpected Behavior Tally Ho at 4:31pm 03.22.23 Should be good stuff. I would run it a bit, keep an eye on the temps (they seem cool) and see if i
Steel Keel Pitting- fill or paint over? (time sensitive question) Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 03.22.23
Re-packed Stuffing Box, Unexpected Behavior dkinzer at 4:22pm 03.22.23 I used the PTFE-impregnated flax packing. I'm pretty sure that's what was in there before since ther
Bed-IT Tape is back. For real. Right now. Phil Herring at 4:20pm 03.22.23 I just ordered 4 rolls from SBO. I noticed that some other online places are selling it ? Are they
Oven for 1985 H34 Tally Ho at 4:16pm 03.22.23 Thank you I'll check them out the next time I'm down that way. Happy sailing Check marine salvage

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