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I'm looking for an owners manual 37Stories at 3:46pm 05.19.15 Parts Search 1/767 I am trying to locate an Owners manual, for a 1976 Ericson 36C. If anyone knows where I can find one
Charleston Spar Furling Mast Manual for C-310 (1) KZW at 3:08pm 05.19.15 Catalina 310 1/2257 Charleston Spar was kind enough to forward a copy of their C-310 furling mast manual. This was not i
I need help finding ,owners manual 1976 36C 37Stories at 2:12pm 05.19.15 Ericson 2/2504 Hello , I am trying to find an owneres manual for my 1976 Ericson 36C Freedom Hull. Any ideas , wisd
Marine battery choices Milton.Audas at 1:20pm 05.19.15 Catalina 22 8/1070 Looking for advice on marine batteries. I have an outboard with an electric start (I know, 'luxury'
New owner of an old Cat 30 Pete02093 at 1:19pm 05.19.15 Catalina 30 2/1041 I have recently lost my mind and bought a 76 Catalina 30 :-) I'm 3 weeks into it, and have already g
Wire Rope for the dagger board Greg Deans at 12:54pm 05.19.15 Ask An Oday Owner 2/835 Does anyone know the type of wire rope that I need to replace the one that goes to my dagger board.
Mac 25 Interior Upholstery Carel3041 at 10:55am 05.19.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1553 I need to replace all of my interior cushions, mats, etc. Does anyone know of a good source for the
Furling Head Sail needed for C27 std lillypad at 10:53am 05.19.15 Parts Search 0/595 Hi all, I want a furling head sail for a Catalina 27 standard rig. send me a PM or email if you happ
keepers on turnbuckles walt at 10:52am 05.19.15 Ask All Sailors 13/4647 Im putting a roller furler on boat and it will have a turnbuckle inside the drum at the bottom. S
1982 Hunter 22' - rudder lock pulley fdc at 10:14am 05.19.15 Parts Search 1/850 Looking for the pulley that locks the rudder down. Don't know the name of the part.
Downwind in 20 knts Jackdaw at 9:55am 05.19.15 Racing 13/3900 Good times. PoZMgPGUMzs
Your Eyes Are Tools Too..... (1) Maine Sail at 8:27am 05.19.15 Ask All Sailors 19/2205 "RC I've adjusted this belt three times now and it is still slipping.":doh: http://www.pbase.com/ma
Tension, tension, tension... gary at 8:26am 05.19.15 Smaller Boats 4/867 This is directed at Crazy Dave, but anyone with an answer is welcome. I am trying to find the manuf
Port Lights replacements JHoward at 8:11am 05.19.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1190 Saw the posting about $3000 worth of new windows, whew. How about something on a "budget" plan, any
Cockpit tables? Zuben at 8:09am 05.19.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 6/2479 Hi Everyone I bought my 309 at the end of last summer, Hull #1!, and we're just getting to know it.
Hunter 23 "boom lift" KerryL at 6:30am 05.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/965 Greetings to all! We acquired an H23 some time ago and just recently got it in the water. I am p
Anchor for 37 cutter Markos83898 at 5:48am 05.19.15 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1325 The biggest anchor I can get to fit on the bow rollers is a Rocna 15 (33 lbs.). It is recommended to
Dedicated starter battery..need install info Jimongee at 5:42am 05.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1003 Well we are only a couple days away from giving our 356 the big annual splash in Lake Mich. So ex
Early 90's Sidestay Chainplate Design (1) Famos_Amos at 4:17am 05.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/978 1990 H30 Anyone know how these work? I'd like to be able to lift the deck plate to squeeze some fres
H280 lead or iron keel? matts997 at 10:14pm 05.18.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/946 I buying my first sailboat, a 1996 H280 in excellent cosmetic condition, w/ new sails in the past 2

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Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 5:07pm 11.20.23 I'm adding the Rhodes to my list. Lots of sailors love them. Lots of clubs have fleets. That's gotta
Does anyone recognise this windlass? Terry Cox at 5:01pm 11.20.23 The horizontal Maxwell windlass on our boat was made in Australia, but looks nothing like the PO's v
Boom eye - What is this called? Apex at 4:54pm 11.20.23 looks custom???, why not move against the boos with eye straps?
Which are the best good old daysailers? shemandr at 4:44pm 11.20.23 Rhodes 19 with a keel? I don't know if it's self bailing or not, but I don't think the Flying Scot
So, I pulled the trigger on an "X2Power" lithium battery. Rick Webb at 4:42pm 11.20.23 I can pull the gun and flares out as easy as pulling a letter out of an envelope. Good to hear.
Does anyone recognise this windlass? heritage at 4:34pm 11.20.23 Try posting on the Cruisers Forum. They have a large number of Australian members.
cleaning the fabric covers of cushions ggrizzard at 3:35pm 11.20.23 I used the local Stanley Steamer affiliate. All clean, no smell, no problem with the foam 'innards
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 2:51pm 11.20.23 Dave, I just shot him an e-mail. That July end date is long gone, but I gave it a shot anyway. Defin
Which are the best good old daysailers? dlochner at 2:20pm 11.20.23 Here's one in the right price range and it is more or less in your neck of the woods. https://fssa.
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 1:48pm 11.20.23 Thanks Dave. I agree. I raced on Scots and they perfectly fit the bill. Unfortunately they remain po
Which are the best good old daysailers? dlochner at 1:43pm 11.20.23 For simplicity and fun to sail, consider a Flying Scot. Older ones were built in the 1970s and they
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump chriscampbell at 11:57am 11.20.23 It should be, but you may have some residual odor in the places those hoses passed through to deal
315 Backstay Adjuster Stu Jackson at 11:44am 11.20.23 in-mast furling sail? I use the vang and the outhaul religiously, and appreciate the ability to fur
Another Solar Panel Question. . . Stu Jackson at 11:36am 11.20.23 I calculated that my power consumption will be around 4 amps for only a few hours a week You need
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:32am 11.20.23 Hopefully the worst is behind me. Cross your fingers. It should be, but you may have some residual
315 Backstay Adjuster Richard19068 at 11:24am 11.20.23 No masthead rig is designed to be bent. Not to hijack this thread but I think that is an overgen
Does anyone recognise this windlass? (1) jssailem at 10:28am 11.20.23 I did come across this similar lookin windlass
Does anyone recognise this windlass? jssailem at 10:24am 11.20.23 The capstan appears to have an A stamped in the bronze. Can you identify any of the letters on the t
Does anyone recognise this windlass? jssailem at 10:14am 11.20.23 I know It was a bit off a shot. There was on image I saw of a Aussie yacht that had a big windlass o
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump (1) jssailem at 10:10am 11.20.23 Hopefully the worst is behind me

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