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I finally may get a slip for my C22...need some tips kito at 10:01am 06.17.15 Ask All Sailors 3/961 I have either been trailer sailing or had it in "mast up" storage at a marina. I am going to look at
Hunter 216 for Disabled Sailing??? SailAnyWay at 9:47am 06.17.15 Smaller Boats 9/1194 We are a non-profit sailing program for people with physical disabilities. We currently sail a Cape
Water in the boat YVRguy at 9:36am 06.17.15 Ask All Sailors 12/1650 This is mostly a story rather than a specific request for advice but any thoughts are appreciated.
Sweet VHF deal FourPoints at 9:08am 06.17.15 Ask All Sailors 17/2348 (Sorry Phil! Too good to not spread the word) Defender has a really sweet deal on B'G V50 Fixed Moun
5411 Diesel Glow Plugs Blue Hull at 6:41am 06.17.15 Catalina 30 2/2043 Looking for the part number cross for glow plugs for Universal 5411 Atomic Diesel to the Kubota Z-50
Battery Ground Wires Coyote at 6:09am 06.17.15 Bigger Boats 2/1133 I have decided, since I am STILL experiencing some intermittent engine starting issues, to replace m
table stop beneteau 361 tnathan at 9:19pm 06.16.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2172 Hello, I had a question about my 361. The main cabin table slides up and down on the mast compres
Almost killed my wife last weekend - with a pop-top Piotr at 9:14pm 06.16.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1666 I installed the lifters about 3 years ago and tested the strenghts before each season. I never had a
standing rigging caper27 at 8:40pm 06.16.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/908 Would standing rigging and a mast on a 1976 venture 21 fit a 17venture 21 ?
Halyards davidpilchman at 7:37pm 06.16.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/757 Help. Which halyard on mast top is head sail and which is spinnaker?
Are there backing plates or patterns for sale? fgraham at 7:35pm 06.16.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1240 I want to strengthen the rigging on my Catalina 27 with backing plates. Would like to find some.
Comments, suggestions on new nav and home page? Phil Herring at 7:13pm 06.16.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/1360 Let me know if anything's not working, awkward, worse than it was, or just looks odd. Screen capt
New to sailing and New to the 22 Nevada Mike at 6:08pm 06.16.15 Catalina 22 11/1179 So whats the big deal with all of this sailing and upgrades stuff! How hard can it be and how much c
Advice on sailing the Bay of Quinte Robert1224 at 5:59pm 06.16.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1098 Ahoy! Has anyone here cruised the Bay of Quinte in 2014? I am considering a cruise from the west
Curved cockpit seats in H35 uncomfortable? megs at 5:56pm 06.16.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/973 Hi all - we are considering the purchase of a 1988 Hunter 35 Legend (upgrade from a '72 Catalina 27)
RPM won't stay up MORNING LIGHT at 5:32pm 06.16.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1337 Have a Universal 25 xp 1996 and have difficulty keeping rpm higher than 2500 . As soon as I remove m
saltwater sailors, what all do you clean after sailing. (1) hawk232 at 5:20pm 06.16.15 Ask All Sailors 25/4286 Just got back from 4 days on the gulf and spent the ENTIRE day washing the whole boat, flushing the
how should i re-stick peel batten patches and lettering? (4) hawk232 at 5:16pm 06.16.15 Ask All Sailors 3/939 a few of the patches at the back of my battens are loose and flutter in the wind, while looking at t
Confused on solar specs \ Grape Solar Skipper at 4:46pm 06.16.15 Ask All Sailors 30/4861 If I get a Grape Solar Photoflex 100w panel, I'll need to also get an MPPT controller. The panel
Launching and recovering C-22 from dock (stern first) sailorfrog at 3:51pm 06.16.15 Catalina 22 3/1152 I have a C-22 and I dock stern first, in a fairly tight slip and also limited space between the bow

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Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23 Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
Hydronic heater installation DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23 What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23 I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23 Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23 Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23 It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23 It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23 Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23 Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Davidasailor26 at 12:34pm 12.03.23 I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36 AndyL at 12:29pm 12.03.23 Thanks - that's very helpful. I didn't completely understand how you removed the old bearing. Soun
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink smokey73 at 12:26pm 12.03.23 I would not be at all surprised if the wiring is "variable" at least to some extent based on who is
Pearson 36-2 center board maintenance Harald at 12:12pm 12.03.23 Hi, I had one of the shivs rebuild by an machine shop but still had problems raising the cb. I dropp
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 11:56am 12.03.23 That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit rgranger at 11:49am 12.03.23 That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you n
Slow Leak rgranger at 11:47am 12.03.23 There are so many possibilities. Is the boat in the water now? Is the air warmer than the water? If
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC Rick at 10:42am 12.03.23 Well I tried to get a replacement. Not available. On the website here you can get something close.
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink twalker H260 at 10:02am 12.03.23 Just had a Quick Look at the wiring diagrams for our 260 and a few other models. It appears at some
Storage cover for Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.03.23 Some of the best covers I see in our area are Lippencott. Covers - Lippincott Marine Canvas Many
Beneteau Spare Parts e_costin at 6:40am 12.03.23 Hi, I have recently bought a Sense 55 and I'm facing the old problem, how to obtain access to the sp

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