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Looking for a used Swing Keel for a Catalina 22 Michael15721 at 1:29pm 02.26.16 Catalina 22 18/8518 Started to re-furbish the swing keel on my 1976 Catalina 22. Way overdue!!! Unfortunately, the kee
Hunter 33 Carrier Bearing carbonrobot at 12:02pm 02.26.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/520 I had a tech leave a note on my last service stating: "At low rpms there is a slight growl, possible
St. Croix Customs Ken Prichard at 11:11am 02.26.16 Ask All Sailors 4/1339 Has anyone cleared US customs in St. Croix? What's the procedure? I can see where the customs office
Thinking about moving up. Ward H at 10:19am 02.26.16 Ask All Sailors 38/3242 Warning - This is a bit of a ramble but I've rambled here before and have gotten some good ideas fro
Outboard Motor Bracket Flamingo1 at 9:58am 02.26.16 Catalina 22 8/1879 Mine needs updated/replaced and the OP installation of the existing mount results in the mounting bo
Info on Hunter25.5 bogboy at 9:38am 02.26.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/635 Hi On the download page I did not find much info on Hunter25.5 - schematics, rigging, etc. Is there
Diesel tank clean-out port Joe5917 at 9:19am 02.26.16 Musings With Maine Sail 5/2971 I plan to cut a hole in the fuel tank of my Catalina 320 and install a SeaBuilt inspection/clean-out
Rigging tension Pearson 35 Kalo at 7:29am 02.26.16 Ask All Sailors 1/1578 I am searching for standing rig tension specs. I have 1/4 forstay, aft and shrouds and 7/32 sways.
CT-33 Meter Readings Ajay73 at 10:48pm 02.25.16 Musings With Maine Sail 0/620 Just want to understand the two scales of the meter on the CT-33 Moisture meter. If there is a read
Cruisair on 473 - Noisy SettleMeDown at 6:01pm 02.25.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2102 Our Cruisair in the main cabin is quite noisy. It cools and heats fine, it's just loud. We never rec
When to Replace Opening Hatch Seal? Neil McDonald at 4:54pm 02.25.16 Ask All Sailors 2/545 The plexiglass on my Bomar extruded opening hatch over the V birth has cracked and needs replacement
Mac 21 Ceiling Paint Help RichieR at 4:49pm 02.25.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2685 Hi, so the cabin ceiling of my Mac 21 is flaking like crazy. So id like paint it. Has anyone done th
Compression post on a Pearson35 (4) gcastillo3 at 4:38pm 02.25.16 Ask All Sailors 17/5162 120027 Hi! I own a P35 1977 hull #367. I inspected the compression post and block and by the looks
Mainsalil Reefing b.nelson at 2:06pm 02.25.16 Catalina 310 5/1688 We have the standard single line reefing that is hard to winch in tight. Has anyone installed block
Repowering my H26 Fred at 1:59pm 02.25.16 Smaller Boats 44/8416 With encouragement from the admiral, I am looking to repower my '96 H26. She is concerned about bein
Plastimo ORC+ Cruiser (4-person) Liferaft in Canister Kings Gambit at 1:58pm 02.25.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1944 Has anyone here had experience worth noting (i.e., deployment, use, re-certification) with this Fren
PM scam Justin_NSA at 6:07am 02.25.16 Sails Call Lounge 28/4777 How does this happen? I just got a PM on SBO from someone named 'Grace' wanting me to hold onto her
I'm rich! I'm rich! Jackdaw at 5:48am 02.25.16 Sails Call Lounge 15/1482 I just got an unbelievable offer from fellow user @thegirl2016. Seems she needs to get 5.5 MILLION d
Should I varnish? (3) Richandhelen at 5:20am 02.25.16 Ask All Sailors 16/1950 120017 The attached is the teak pull from my companionway sliding horizontal component. When I notic
Sea Trial and Survey Friday kimelmore at 11:11pm 02.24.16 Ask All Sailors 6/946 We have an appointment Friday morning for the Sea Trial and Survey on the Catalina 380. We are explo

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321 Rudder Play - Parts jssailem at 2:03pm 03.19.24 the bushing nested in the rudder tube or is the bushing below it? The bushing would be in the tube
Considering a new Catalina 315 stevenhagberg at 2:01pm 03.19.24 I think that ginormous anchor roller set-up is designed to act as a bowsprit as well. The stainless
Polycarbonate Bimini Window jssailem at 1:59pm 03.19.24 I obviously want to protect my investment, but I also don't want to throw money away that's not wel
Hunter 39 Thrusters Don S/V ILLusion at 1:02pm 03.19.24 You have a 39 ft boat with two thrusters?
Hunter 39 Thrusters kappykaplan at 1:02pm 03.19.24 Welcome to the forum! :beer: Do you know what brand of thrusters you have?
Considering a new Catalina 315 Steve_Catalina at 12:41pm 03.19.24 On the builders web Catalina shows that the 315 has an overall length of 33' with 31' as the hull le
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' Prairie Virgin Sailor at 12:14pm 03.19.24 Like this: 2001 Hunter 320, Vancouver British Columbia - boats.com Yes, that is definitely in the
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' Terry Cox at 11:54am 03.19.24
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car Project_Mayhem at 11:45am 03.19.24 I haven't purchased the bimini yet. I would expect the advantages to be a bimini with maximum cover
Beneteau 36s7 galley sink drain hose John12643 at 11:18am 03.19.24 Thanks Ralph. This hose will not come off intact as it is a one piece, custom built T shaped hose se
321 Rudder Play - Parts dmdiehl64 at 11:13am 03.19.24 Thanks. The play is radially. Question - hard to tell from the drawing, is the bushing nested in the
Hull damage mac twenty five Roland5048 at 10:54am 03.19.24 First boat was a '78 Mac Venture 25. Would oil can sometimes even while in the water going through
Considering a new Catalina 315 Scott T-Bird at 10:46am 03.19.24 I'm not sure I understand the need for a bigger slip? I'm next to a 315 in my marine and I'm prett
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:20am 03.19.24 Is a walk off transom a requirement? No probably not. ???
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 9:56am 03.19.24 I doubt this adds much to the bilge pump discussion, but hopefully I should be covered as far as bi
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' tfox2069 at 9:49am 03.19.24
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 9:48am 03.19.24 For what it is worth, this is a trailer sailor and won't be in the water overnight except on occassi
Polycarbonate Bimini Window servechilled at 9:09am 03.19.24 Hello All, I'm having a new dodger made, and have decided to go with the polycarbonate 60 mil for th
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' rgranger at 8:57am 03.19.24 Is a walk off transom a requirement?
How to identify Lewmar pedestal model (H33) Hello Below at 8:20am 03.19.24 Possibly post a few pics here and also send them to Lewmar may provide the help.

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