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Replacement Cockpit table for Beneteau -331-2003 normant at 6:17am 03.29.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 20/6896 We want to replace our cockpit table with a folding one. Looking at this one and wondering if the
Shaft coupling question. DougM at 4:44am 03.29.15 Engines and Propulsion 2/1069 There is probably a good reason, but I have always wondered.... Since engine to shaft alignment seem
Do you Heave to, between races? SailorTom at 4:03am 03.29.15 Racing 12/4853 Is there any problem with heaving to? Yesterday we had 5+hour series of 4 races. Between on one occa
Vanity tap Matpearce at 12:21am 03.29.15 Catalina 310 0/709 Hi has anyone replaced the tape washers on the vanity tap ? As I am having trouble pulling the tap a
Catalina 3 with a V-Rudder bnauty at 11:25pm 03.28.15 Catalina 30 1/827 I'm looking at buying a Catlaina 30 that happens to have a V-Rudder. Anyone know about this and what
H42 fridge/freezer seals eianm at 9:29pm 03.28.15 Big Boats 11/2563 I have spent over 2 years on and off trying to fix my fridge seals- I don't seem to be getting anywh
Plugging Through Holes (2) FlimFlamII at 8:13pm 03.28.15 Ask All Sailors 25/5521 I'm looking for suggestions on plugging through holes.
Has anyone used a Flex PE8 compact rotary buffer Sefuller at 5:48pm 03.28.15 Ask All Sailors 13/3580 I need to do some serious work on my cockpit, and cabin top gel coat this year. I found a few revie
Porthole Screens DoveHunter at 4:54pm 03.28.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1550 Dear Fellow Sailors: We have a 2013 Hunter 36 which comes with screens for the portholes. Is ther
Did I make a mistake? (2) jlp0217 at 4:50pm 03.28.15 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2789 My engine (Perkins 4.236) has 2 alternaters which I replaced last summer. I also removed the 2 to 3
My iPad will not let me log in.. Chris Patterson at 3:53pm 03.28.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1700 Hopefully one of you I guru's will know the answer to this. A couple of weeks ago my iPad I guess
New cushions and bottom paint prep ris at 3:28pm 03.28.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/683 Started the day by putting paint remover from WM on the bottom, then while waiting for it to turn wh
Mast Crutch (3) bigpapaporsche at 2:52pm 03.28.15 Catalina 22 3/4805 The attached pics show my Mast Crutch, which is a big part of the Mast Raising System that I use on
Remote Control Box (1) bigpapaporsche at 2:47pm 03.28.15 Catalina 22 0/655 Our previous boat had an Inboard Diesel motor which we really enjoyed! One of the main benefits of t
My windlass is not working properly hoastonge at 2:20pm 03.28.15 Mid-Size Boats 9/1211 Is not working when I use up but working when I use on the down way Is there a separate fuse or bre
83 hunter19 (5) MPS at 2:07pm 03.28.15 Smaller Boats 14/1397 I bought a 1983 Hunter 19 this winter and its my first boat. It came from ebay so as-is. It looks c
Stern fender u channel rubber Hunter legend collabsa at 2:00pm 03.28.15 Big Boats 4/1100 Hi all, I'm trying to find a replacement u channel rubber u profile rubber to go around the stern
Code zero sail Eliot at 11:05am 03.28.15 Big Boats 15/5264 I am purchasing a UK furling code zero 135 Jib/genoa for my Hunter 460. Has anyone ever used such a
Bar Over Companionway (1) BrianW at 10:56am 03.28.15 Smaller Boats 23/1993 On my 1994 H26, there is a bar over the companionway (see photo). Is this bar standard on H26's, or
Tiller pilot dlewis812 at 10:49am 03.28.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1358 Reccomendation for tiller pilot? For Catalina 25

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Looking at a c22 need advise (3) newcat22 at 4:41am 08.28.23
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 dLj at 4:37am 08.28.23 In a few years I'll take a loan and buy a nicer boat when I know more about what makes a good sail
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 (2) Johnny Sails at 4:27am 08.28.23 niice! that sounds like it is working great for you. i'm def going to be setting it up that way. My
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 dLj at 3:32am 08.28.23
How do I describe this or better yet find one? (1) Calif. Ted at 9:19pm 08.27.23 Oh, the whole mount, appears to be only available one place, Catalina Direct $100, search for: Bimin
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. mikeracca at 8:14pm 08.27.23 I am assuming that you will be doing a long block overhaul. The kits that are available are a real
cabin fresh water pump PeteT at 7:32pm 08.27.23 Peggie: Goes on to the tech calendar. Thanks all again. I've got your link. pete
Surveyor - Bad experience CliffA at 7:21pm 08.27.23
cabin fresh water pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 08.27.23 You won't find an additive that prevents scale build up in your fresh water plumbing that won't also
Groko K backfills somewhat and handle moves Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:05pm 08.27.23 It could be as simple as a badly worn joker valve that's allowing backflow into the bowl...but only
Gulf Storm Potential Don S/V ILLusion at 6:44pm 08.27.23 I understand and agree. The concern would be an excess of rain accompanied with strong winds. May
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? rardiH36 at 6:41pm 08.27.23 chichiflys - Good work around the chainplate cover plates on deck. I am sure that your epoxy core
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 6:39pm 08.27.23 Going out on the open water, assuming you want to revisit land some place safely, requires: A boat
2GM20F V-Belt for Alternator dlochner at 6:36pm 08.27.23
How do I describe this or better yet find one? (1) rpwillia at 6:34pm 08.27.23 From rgranger's post, this is close to what I was looking for (except stainless would be nice and th
How do I describe this or better yet find one? dlochner at 6:30pm 08.27.23 Canvass guys will call this a grenade pin.
Groko K backfills somewhat and handle moves dlochner at 6:28pm 08.27.23 Is the back flow fresh water or not so fresh water? Joker valve is the first choice. Flapper valve
Gulf Storm Potential (1) jssailem at 6:26pm 08.27.23 There are a number of previous storms that have visited Florida. Idalia appears to be on a similar t
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. Hayden Watson at 6:24pm 08.27.23
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Johnny Sails at 6:14pm 08.27.23 I'm tempted to push off and leave the slip now and never come back but I'm not prepared and I know I

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