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Calling caulk experts! Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 5/573 This is not related to my sailboat, but I think this forum is a good source of information. I had S
Solar or generator? Deleted member 117556 at 6:43am 11.24.15 Catalina 310 57/7688 Looking for something everyone has: opinions! I have been researching a better way to recharge my b
Zinc Anodes-Universal 5411, 11 HP, O'Day 28, 1982 vmaks at 2:34am 11.24.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/2443 I took a marine diesel engine repair class, entry level class. One of the topics was zinc anodes.
Exhaust Vent Loop Squeaks Monterey385 at 9:36pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/601 Our exhaust vent loop is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker. When the boat idles
Dreaded rusty keel bolts on a fixed keel Catalina 22 partingclouds at 6:01pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2721 Has anyone drilled cast iron with a hand drill with the boat in the water? I think it can be done,
Winterizing M25 engine ArkadiyS at 3:04pm 11.23.15 Catalina 30 15/2625 I am in the process of winterizing our M25 engine (on Cat 30) and have a hell of a time getting the
King Starboard Projects/Accessories, post your work or ideas! (1) CloudDiver at 2:58pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 36/14656 I like materials that are low maintenance, high durability, and UV resistant (in this case nearly im
Making battery cables jibes138 at 2:51pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 25/2765 I am rewiring my engine and need to also make new battery cables. The OEM cables are not tinned wir
Solar panel bracket and outboard prop guard (3) danphilgreen at 2:09pm 11.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3130 The previous owner had the solar panel velcroed to the lazarette hatch. It was problematic for sever
Cal35Cruiser Owner looking for info on Cutter rig jssailem at 2:03pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 3/386 I know from the plan designs and brochures I discovered, that the Cal35 Cruiser from 1974 had a cutt
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:51pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 13/6794 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:49pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 2/977 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a
Can I shorten my boom? sailnoproblem at 9:34am 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 28/5132 My 14' boom is way to long. I want to go with a shorter one. My model boat started with a 14', then
Trailer Project Flamingo1 at 9:32am 11.23.15 Catalina 22 12/1577 I bought a 1972 Catalina 22 fixed keel this summer and last week a buddy stayed with me for a few da
J-30 shemandr at 8:38am 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 8/3631 I'm looking for info re this boat. I've done the sailboatdata.com, and google and the class associa
Barient 23 Self Tailer troubles Ventuse at 8:33am 11.23.15 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3971 Hi, Over the summer I purchased a Hunter 37 cutter. I spent the summer enjoying the boat on the Ches
Dutchman filament source Justin_NSA at 7:56am 11.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1138 I plan to replace my aged topping lift line with one I can lead back to the cockpit. The filament is
Where is your VHF? rgranger at 7:21am 11.23.15 Smaller Boats 50/6453 Hello All Still getting to know my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26. The P.O. never installed a VHF in th
Replacing water tanks Joye Morse at 7:20am 11.23.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1029 We are replacing the water tanks on a 1986 O'Day 40 that are under the salon settees and we are havi
broken shift cable palmbeachboater at 7:08am 11.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/804 Shift cable broke inside the Edson on my 1992 Hunter 33.5. Would like to replace shift cable and t

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Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. MitchM at 11:06am 02.06.24 Be very careful regarding the title. the only seller who can convey good title is the human or
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start. Scott T-Bird at 11:00am 02.06.24 Ok made some good progress over the weekend and think I have a plan:) So, my depth transducer and
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move WayneH at 10:16am 02.06.24 https://www.segersmarine.com/chico-marina I assume you are here Actually, we are here. It used to
The Show Must Go On jssailem at 10:05am 02.06.24 Yes there are changes. Yet there is much that is the same. Vendors with new gadgets ie. Radars, sona
The Show Must Go On kappykaplan at 9:41am 02.06.24 TSA Pre Check. Shorter lines, leave your shoes on, faster screening. :plus:
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start. (1) dkinzer at 9:29am 02.06.24 So I could get a converter to sea talk ng and then another to get it to nmea2000 You don't need a
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start. wpatch at 9:00am 02.06.24 Ok made some good progress over the weekend and think I have a plan:-) So, my depth transducer and
nav pod vhf mounting dmax at 8:22am 02.06.24 Another option: on my boat, the main VHF is down below with an external speaker in the cockpit. I ke
Swim platform dmax at 8:09am 02.06.24 There are lots of options out there, just google, here's some: Swim Platforms \| Boat Swim Platforms
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 8:09am 02.06.24 Oh my, that nice shiny finish has been replaced with a very dull surface. That nice shiny finish
nav pod vhf mounting dlochner at 7:50am 02.06.24 thanks. hadnt thought of the remote mike... will investigate. the radio on the boat is an antique
WATCHING PAINT DRY! twodzusfittings at 7:46am 02.06.24 @dlochner et al. I took the opportunity to set up saw horses outside in this 34 degree weather and w
nav pod vhf mounting domer94 at 7:43am 02.06.24 thanks. hadnt thought of the remote mike... will investigate. the radio on the boat is an antique b
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move kloudie1 at 7:29am 02.06.24 Look around Orange Beach, Josephine, Bear point Pirate's Cove areas Good sailing around in Wolfs Bay
The Show Must Go On dlochner at 7:21am 02.06.24
Hunter misleading weights dkinzer at 7:16am 02.06.24 The Cat Scale locator site shows two near Tacoma, one being at a Love's truck center. Cat Scale Loca
Hunter 240 Broken Mast Struts patbratton at 6:57am 02.06.24 Yesterday I ordered a new pair of struts. They are $529 a pair but I did not want to have the tops w
The Show Must Go On FastOlson at 6:56am 02.06.24 Just returned home from the Seattle Boat Show. Had fun. Not a lot of boaters, which was a bit of a
nav pod vhf mounting FastOlson at 6:49am 02.06.24 Whether the radio is close or remote, just remember that the handheld mic, however configured, has a
nav pod vhf mounting jssailem at 6:40am 02.06.24 :plus: Another remote mike in the cockpit boat. Simple. Convenient. No theft solution (just store mi

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