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DX sullyj020 at 7:52am 03.10.15 SSB and Ham Operators 0/2004 Anyone get on the WWDX contest this past weekend ? It was wide open every where, I got tried of tal
NOAA online charts with wind forecast, geolocation and more Jelf at 7:43am 03.10.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1279 Hello Everyone, The following link will display the NOAA raster charts that cover the USA. The char
Prepping for bottom paint - what sander down_shift at 7:31am 03.10.15 Ask All Sailors 11/6988 About to paint my bottom for the first time (C36) later this month. There are years of Interlux CSC
Got my seadek in for my boat (4) allen-deckard at 7:15am 03.10.15 Catalina 22 11/1984 http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/picture.php?albumid=3490'pictureid=23576 http://forums.
How much do you use your knot meter? YVRguy at 6:42am 03.10.15 Ask All Sailors 25/2950 My curiosity has the better of me after a conversation in another forum about the usefulness of knot
Mounting a track on the mast Bob Mc at 6:14am 03.10.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/925 Hi all, I was able to pick up a track and car to mount on my mast for a whisker pole for my 1993 Cat
I need advice Bent prop shaft JensJaunt at 5:07am 03.10.15 Ask All Sailors 23/3226 My prop shaft has a substantial bend aft of the p bracket. I have no idea how it could have happend
bought a 6hp piedpiperIII at 4:04am 03.10.15 Catalina 22 0/559 Wife and I took a few days to go on a road trip but I kind of worked it around tampa where there was
How do you lube the rudder bearings? John Rushing at 1:43am 03.10.15 Big Boats 5/5622 Has anyone out there figured out how to lube the rudder bearings without dropping the rudder? My qu
Looking for Sails John Rushing at 1:40am 03.10.15 Parts Search 0/876 Hello All, I sail a 1984 Hunter 34 out of Marina Del Rey. I was looking for a good racing asym.
replacing Catalina 270 feul tank johnareeves at 9:51pm 03.09.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/702 I have a 1996 Catalina 270 which appears to have the original aluminium fuel tank installed. It is w
Diesel filter redunculous at 9:09pm 03.09.15 Big Boats 12/2002 I recently I had a mechanic stop by and we talked about fuel filters He recommended replacing the s
swing keel rlawson1 at 8:01pm 03.09.15 Parts Search 0/620 Olympic Dolphin 23 already checked with Mars Metals no luck. Can't find anything on sailboat data. A
Swing Keel rlawson1 at 7:46pm 03.09.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1785 Can I retrofit another boats swing Keel to my boat. I cannot find a keel or keel plans for my boat.
VHF Mast head antenna Rwrohlfs at 7:37pm 03.09.15 Catalina 22 8/1488 I ordered and just received this antenna from Catalinadirect.com for my Cat22. Anybody know the size
Interesting Vessel (1) Windborne at 6:04pm 03.09.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1560 Saw an interesting vessel on the water yesterday. A tri-hull flying a gaff rigged mainsail but notic
Offer on 1993 30T/Legacy Designation bretts9669 at 5:06pm 03.09.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/842 I've made an offer on a 1993 Hunter 30T in great condition, which has been accepted. I'm also a Cata
Settee Top Removal Trick? (1) SteveB at 4:57pm 03.09.15 Big Boats 7/1043 Is there a trick to removing the top of the settee over the holding tank (see pix attached)? One ove
Wallas heater location on Hunter 380 tstryker at 4:56pm 03.09.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/692 I want to install a Wallas diesel heater on my 98 Hunter 380. I was wondering if any 380's or simil
I had a Hunter 310 Survey today, need opinions hlanni1 at 2:15pm 03.09.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/3630 I am going through the process of a potential purchase of a 2000 Hunter 310. Massey Yacht Sales of P

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Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... SycloneDriver at 7:10pm 12.23.22 I have had very good luck with Battery Tender brand units on my portable generators at work. I pref
Plastic exit plates on Beneteau 35s5 mast, where do you get replacements? FastOlson at 6:09pm 12.23.22 Same as the ones on our '88 Kenyon spar. Rig-Rite used to carry replacements. Give 'em a call and se
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 12.23.22 But I hope the forum members will honestly share their experiences so that we will learn what worke
29.5 Overall Length shemandr at 3:33pm 12.23.22 Even in NY I don't think anyone ever actually measured my boat. It's in the contract that they will
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW shemandr at 3:19pm 12.23.22 This cold snap may end up being an in vivo test of winterization protocols. Or maybe a few days of
29.5 Overall Length Calif. Ted at 2:50pm 12.23.22 No published specs as usually this is measured by dockmaster and results can vary due to anchor, rol
29.5 Overall Length jssailem at 2:45pm 12.23.22 You will have to check on how strict they are in the marina office. Yes your anchor could be 15-45cm
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue... Tally Ho at 2:45pm 12.23.22
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW kappykaplan at 2:43pm 12.23.22
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW Tally Ho at 2:29pm 12.23.22 Here in the Midwest, we dropped 40F in 24 hours. -2F as I write this at 4:25 pm. Winds are howlin
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom dlochner at 1:50pm 12.23.22 So have I. Yes, I considered everything. Most failures would not be noticed, just a few drips. Fir
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 1:43pm 12.23.22 Often the crimp on style fitting will have a normal hose Barb in the interior for the hose to slide
WEATHER ALERT> PACIFICNW (1) JamesG161 at 1:20pm 12.23.22 was on Santa's Naughty list this year Good Boy Jim...
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 12:54pm 12.23.22 Still waiting for good day to do real test though, today wind chill of 22 so will wait for now.
Winterize wash down HTsailor at 11:46am 12.23.22
Winterize wash down Ralph Johnstone at 11:32am 12.23.22 It looks like it might come through the toilet intake seacock but there is no shut off independent
Happy Festivus... kloudie1 at 10:16am 12.23.22 Laughing.. I know a few fellows who, like that boat, list over to starboard a bit to celebrate Festi
Its funny Friday! (2) JamesG161 at 9:53am 12.23.22 211800 211801
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom thinwater at 9:51am 12.23.22 Sure Marine has been doing this for awhile. If it wasn't working, I would expect them to change the
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? dlochner at 9:47am 12.23.22 Often the crimp on style fitting will have a normal hose Barb in the interior for the hose to slide

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