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Boomkicker size and install Precision 23 Gene at 12:48pm 12.03.15 Precision 3/4099 It's my understanding that the 00750 is the correct size Boomkicker for the P23. Has anyone install
Stantion Repair Mark48 at 11:26am 12.03.15 Big Boats 12/2000 I have a couple of stantions on my H34 that are bent, I was wondering if anyone has experience in re
Anchor Locker size '86 shaubby at 10:08am 12.03.15 Catalina 22 8/1056 I hoping to upgrade the factory 4 or 6 lb danforth style anchor in my 86, whatever size came from fa
St. Pete boat show.... Anyone going? PGIJon at 7:58am 12.03.15 Big Boats 9/1221 Any one heading over the the show this weekend? -Jon http://www.showmanagement.com/st-petersburg-pow
Stormy day Jorge Guerra at 6:49am 12.03.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1712 What stops the master from getting struck by lightning on a stormy day I know its a stupid question
Auto helm going crazy MORNING LIGHT at 5:49am 12.03.15 Engines and Propulsion 34/6617 Hi Got a Catalina MK2 1996 for one season. We love her but when I engage the auto helm while motori
My keel Jorge Guerra at 1:23am 12.03.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/5245 I have an 81 MacGregor 25 that I am trying to restore it didn't come with the kill so I am trying to
Rudder Bearing Replacement cam at 11:29pm 12.02.15 Catalina 310 10/3914 High All, I own a 2005 c310 Hull 314 and during a recent hawlout noticed movement in my rudder post
Hunter 430 Forward Waste Tank Drawing (1) hearing guy at 8:57pm 12.02.15 Big Boats 19/4899 Looking for the technical drawing for the forward holding tank on a 1995 H430. The original tank on
C&C36 rudder bearing replacement, osmosis?, front hatch etc goco at 6:30pm 12.02.15 C&C 0/1157 Dear ... Forum Before i point my questions, a short introduction to Sailboatowners.com and its user
Replacing Edson Helm Chain/Cable mytime at 6:27pm 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 17/9984 When I was at the boat show an Edson rep told me that the chain/cable connecting the helm to rudder
Sail Drive Lifted Thur Hull (1) KamaHeleKai at 6:17pm 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 2/667 During the Great Lakes autumn ritual of hoisting out to dry dock, my '79 S2 8.0B with an Johnson-Evi
Holes in topsides near stern of Oceanis 430 (1) royd43 at 3:31pm 12.02.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2274 There are holes on each side of our Oceanis 430 that don't seem to be attached to anything. Any ide
New electrical panel Lodi47 at 3:05pm 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 6/999 Are there any suggestions for videos explaining how to wire a boat, specifically, I need to add anot
Proper Line Handling (1) cb32863 at 12:14pm 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 31/2330 We all know that when handling our sheets and halyards that we are supposed to pull with an over-han
Packing gland on H466 and oil change jack silver at 10:34am 12.02.15 Big Boats 4/1197 i have a 2004 Hunter 466; is there any easy way to get to the packing gland to service? and while
Another Keel Failure Rick D at 10:25am 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1583 This article in another forum concerning a keel failure on a pretty new boat is interesting if still
Cooling System Universal M3-20 mcclendon at 9:37am 12.02.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/829 The overflow line off the coolant tank has melted in the engine compartment of my C 28.5, so the ove
How do Avon inflatible oarlocks work?????? (1) Vegas at 6:13am 12.02.15 Ask All Sailors 4/2073 I bought this used Avon inflatable, and no book came with it. I forgot to ask the seller how the oar
1977 O'Day 25 Window Replacement lostintime at 5:26am 12.02.15 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2882 Hi all, Happy Holidays! Sadly I live in Michigan so "Happy Holidays" means the boat is out of the w

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Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket NYSail at 3:34pm 03.09.24 Yes that is the part that attaches to the door, if the original door had the seal. Now you have m
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ted10028 at 3:04pm 03.09.24 this appears to be about a 27 foot sailboat. I am not sure why he left the outboard on all winter
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? (1) Ted10028 at 3:03pm 03.09.24 The cost and time to reinforce a transom to take the cantilever force of an OB motor is a serious (
Hunter 170 dlochner at 2:57pm 03.09.24 Thanks to all for the resources. I got a wealth from the daysailer forum. Although I didn't have mu
can someone tell me what these two hoses/ducts are for? Ted10028 at 2:56pm 03.09.24 My thinking is that the blower exhausts air from one duct and the other brings in fresh air to the
Hunter 170 (1) quiggers at 2:33pm 03.09.24 Thanks to all for the resources. I got a wealth from the daysailer forum. Although I didn't have muc
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket All U Get at 1:06pm 03.09.24 Yes that is the part that attaches to the door, if the original door had the seal. Now you have m
can someone tell me what these two hoses/ducts are for? All U Get at 12:54pm 03.09.24 Thanks, I will try the wet/dry vac if I can get a hose to reach back there. I guess I should try en
GOB Gone? thinwater at 12:50pm 03.09.24 Nearly every article was a story that was a pleasure to read and learn from. There's a great sense
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 03.09.24 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/img_3868-jpeg.223423 What I want to know is, why is
GOB Gone? Project_Mayhem at 12:11pm 03.09.24 What is it that you miss about Good Old Boat the most? Nearly every article was a story that was a
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30 jssailem at 12:02pm 03.09.24 1. Do I need to unstep the mast 2. or can I use the existing cable to pull it down? Impossible to
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Project_Mayhem at 12:01pm 03.09.24 Great points. My insurance gives me free towing but I am more worried about losing power in a dange
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket dlochner at 11:38am 03.09.24 Picture 3 the part close to my thumb so it sits tall. The gasket has a flat side on the bottom part
Clamp on meter recommendation? kloudie1 at 11:37am 03.09.24 Harbor Freight has one for around $90.
Refrigerator/ Freezer Door Gasket NYSail at 11:29am 03.09.24 Picture 3 the part close to my thumb so it sits tall. The gasket has a flat side on the bottom part
Changing batteries Stu Jackson at 11:24am 03.09.24 AGM technology is the worst for boaters ever invented. Why? Read Maine Sail's reasons: AGM Batter
Clamp on meter recommendation? Rich Stidger at 11:06am 03.09.24 Check ebay. I scored a new name- brand AC-DC meter a few years ago for about $40.
GOB Gone? thinwater at 10:50am 03.09.24 What is it that you miss about Good Old Boat the most? For me it would be the I'm wondering what to
Cockpit table - how to secure it (2) JRT at 10:29am 03.09.24 223428223429

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