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Selling dj2210 at 5:34am 06.17.16 Catalina 30 4/1482 We have decided to sell our boat due to health, financial issues and other interests. I have enjoyed
JAVA Crazy Dave Condon at 3:37am 06.17.16 Ask All Sailors 3/533 I spoke with Joan yesterday and she is in good spirits. She was taking JAVA out for the last time a
1976 Catalina 22 Genoa Car smic322 at 7:29pm 06.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1608 I recently bought a 1976 Catalina 22. I noticed that one of the Seaway Genoa Cars is broken. From
Jaded by positive information ....... woodster at 5:44pm 06.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/2367 ....I have had the displeasure of witnessing two attempts at a motor mount and shaft alignment in th
Stainless Steel Ports for "79" Hunter 30 Robert1224 at 5:27pm 06.16.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/669 Ahoy, Has anyone installed stainless steel ports on their Hunter 30? If so what brand and type did
2nd Happiest day in a boat owners life?? Rich M at 4:59pm 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1021 As the title suggests last week I sold Harmony my 1985 28.5 that we sailed for the last 26 years. G
C30 Throttle & Trans Controls Replacement HELP!!! lpbosch at 3:55pm 06.16.16 Catalina 30 12/1626 I have a Universal Atomic 5411 (1981). It has the duel controls. One for transmission one for thrott
Why we do this thing called sailing.... (2) rgranger at 2:58pm 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 4/497 These were taken a few weeks ago at Smith Mountain Lake, VA Post-um if you got-um
Any clue what this is....? (2) rgranger at 2:21pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1660 I have this clamp on my stern rail that has a cylindrical recess and a set screw to hold something i
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast (1) Flakeypuff at 1:47pm 06.16.16 Smaller Boats 13/1076 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has cos
1981 Hunter 22 broken mast Flakeypuff at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/582 We just fractured the bottom of our mast tube lowering it. It was just a stupid mistake that has co
Plastic Laminate alfaguy at 12:19pm 06.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/781 I am replacing the face frames in my 90 Hunter 27-2 head (the doors are fine), but cannot find any s
Time for new standing rigging Lee Scott at 10:58am 06.16.16 Big Boats 6/988 I'm beginning to get some broken strands on my standing rigging, so it's time to think about replaci
Too much presure on Raritan PHII manual head AlexEngelsman at 10:40am 06.16.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/1484 Following Peggie's advise, I installed a raritan PHII over 2 years ago. It has been working great an
Center Cockpit Cracked Fiberglass Around Edges Skullrider at 10:35am 06.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/421 I'm looking at a 1993 Catalina/Morgan Center Cockpit. The Cockpit appears to have been formed separa
Hunter 260 standing rigging adjust Tim Gunderson at 9:49am 06.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1634 Hi, I bought a Hunter 260 (2001 vintage) in 2004 and for the first time, I am preparing to tune my
Check out my new $50 faux cabin sole (3) kito at 9:17am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 22/4200 Still not finished but thought I would snap a few pics. I am very pleased with the results although
Anyone replaced stanchions on an O'day 23? Advice needed James19955 at 8:05am 06.16.16 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2208 Notice that one of my stanchions has a crack near the base so I want to replace. I looked at the 4
Updating Software for Raymrine e series GWG at 8:04am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/612 Has anyone upgraded the software on an e series Raymarine MFD for the new dock to dock autorouting?
Does anybody know the hard over time for a catalina 30 ChrisCall at 7:49am 06.16.16 Ask All Sailors 16/3658 I'm setting up my raymarine ev100 autopilot. Does anyone know the hard over time for a catalina 30?

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Water Line (1) dlochner at 7:42pm 03.16.24 I just redid my plumbing using Pex A. Pex A is more flexible and can be used with crimp rings or wit
Water Line jssailem at 7:39pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:12pm 03.16.24 I find this site offering on-line courses to be excellent. BTW, I sold my old marine SSB and replac
Water Line redlegmsg66 at 6:36pm 03.16.24 I was looking at the PEX, but it seems very stiff and likely hard to bend.
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? Rick D at 6:35pm 03.16.24 I find this site offering on-line courses to be excellent. BTW, I sold my old marine SSB and replace
Aftermarket arches for sailboats for mainsheet traveler FastOlson at 6:18pm 03.16.24 Thanks for the clarification. We like our bridge deck traveler. When under sail the loaded-up mainsh
Water Line (1) jssailem at 5:45pm 03.16.24 Two basic approaches. PEX A or B. I like A but they require a tool to make the connections. Here is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina rdmerhar at 5:05pm 03.16.24 I sounded the hull and just repaired where needed. Pole was rubbing higher and water ran in thru bal
Venting Battery Compartment pgandw at 4:56pm 03.16.24
Bad Layered Fiberglass? shemandr at 3:11pm 03.16.24 I've sailed quite a bit on Tartan 33's - actually two of them. It's a very good boat with an S&S de
Venting Battery Compartment Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 03.16.24 Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Battery has no AMP flow. S
Venting Battery Compartment dlochner at 2:37pm 03.16.24 Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Battery has no AMP flow. S
Venting Battery Compartment JamesG161 at 2:32pm 03.16.24 Actually it's both. Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Batter
Venting Battery Compartment dlochner at 2:27pm 03.16.24 No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
Venting Battery Compartment JamesG161 at 2:24pm 03.16.24
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES JamesG161 at 2:21pm 03.16.24 I guess I have a ways to go. Not really ! You are the Best in giving Electrical Information. Me,
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Dave at 2:21pm 03.16.24 SBO does a great job moderating and running the site. Thank you. It's an easy job because the mem
Venting Battery Compartment Davidasailor26 at 2:20pm 03.16.24 No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase David in Sandusky at 2:17pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? dlochner at 2:16pm 03.16.24 This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... My Dad was K2ROG and KH6DYX

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