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Catalina-22 Sept/Oct MainBrace is out! CaptDon01 at 7:18pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 3/985 The Catalina-22 Associations bi-monthly publication is posted on the National C-22 Association web s
Kubota/Westerbeke/Universal Piratenorm at 7:09pm 09.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/7774 OK all, I just found out a temperature sender for my temp. gauge that taps in to the thermostat hous
Gear ratios paul1938 at 7:02pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/853 I have a 2005 hunter 33. I'm planning to get a Kewi prop. The prop people need the model engine but
Aqua Signal Anchor Light LED Mod (4) Euphoria2011 at 6:09pm 09.02.14 Bigger Boats 2/907 I have to replace my VHF antenna this weekend and while I am up there I thought I might replace the
What is the purpose of this line on my boom? Jerry Shenkman at 5:41pm 09.02.14 Day Sailers 3/1414 There is about 10-15' of 1/4" line with an eye splice connected to an eye strap riveted to the right
Birds have taken over Help (4) Richie50 at 5:13pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 1/931 Based on the below photos you can see I have a bird problem, Tern, is the type of bird that is attac
Advice on 1976 Irwin 30 wesleysherman at 4:41pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 2/4096 I have come across a older man that I am considering taking in trade for a 1976 Irwin 30 with a 5'
Game on. we are back on the cruising track! looking at H450 Richard Olden at 4:00pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1040 A while back I wrote that my wife pulled the plug on our 10 year dream of cruising. Well, it has bee
Lock down bolt / pump slowdog at 3:56pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/552 Do yon need to reach up under seat to get to the lock down bolt ? I have a 22 macgregor ,and where i
Labor day drunk captain grounds his boat... jonelli at 2:24pm 09.02.14 Catalina 30 28/2848 Some of you don't live here and don't get to see this news... thought you'd find it interesting. Ho
yanmar requires bleeding after rough weather djekels at 12:36pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1684 I have noticed that after every storm thats includes rough water heights ranging from 3 to 5 ft and
Main Halyard 1984 Hunter 27 gtunche at 12:19pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1169 Can someone tell me what size and what length rope I need for my Main halyard that runs to the cockp
Current Draw & Charger Question Ward H at 12:04pm 09.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1133 I tried to figure my current draw, charge time and amperage to figure if I am running on borrowed ti
Hunter 460 forward waste holding tank atexasex at 11:25am 09.02.14 Big Boats 1/1141 Anybody ever try to replace the forward holding tank on a Hunter 460? Ours has a crack (once repair
bilge fannie at 11:14am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/649 We just bought a Mac 25 and our cleaning it from top to bottom. The boat still smells a little musty
1999 Mac26x with sloppy ceterboard. TDennerll at 10:25am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/645 I just acquired a 1999 Macgregor 26x. I'm concerned about how much side-to-side play there is in the
Engine RPMs vs Engine Temp Marc14857 at 10:19am 09.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1539 When motoring on our Hunter 44AC w 4JH4E engine and fixed 3 blade prop, I usually have the RPMs at 1
2014 Cape Lookout Piratefest vkmaynard at 10:10am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/559 In case some of you guys here don't visit www.macgregorsailors.com. You are invited to the annual
Screws in the header material jonelli at 10:04am 09.02.14 Catalina 30 6/863 Screwing into the header material Just a simple question really... I have yet to add a new screw a
Plexiglass in bay area for 84 Hunter 34 markwbird at 9:19am 09.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/775 In an overzealous moment I pushed the sliding hatch above the companion open on my 84 Hunter 34 wit

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aluminum frame portlights or frameless acrylic? kloudie1 at 12:33pm 11.10.22 HollyBerry is right on. Plexiglas is a trade name for acrylic. The optical best kind is the cast stu
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely! kappykaplan at 12:29pm 11.10.22 What a difference it makes when my stern isn't dragging! Or squatting! That's a huge prop if the
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports xavpil at 12:26pm 11.10.22 Awesome post!!!!!! The plexiglass is color tinted so the pigment is IN the whole plexiglass. Howe
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (1) kappykaplan at 12:25pm 11.10.22 Captain and Engineer Again,
aluminum frame portlights or frameless acrylic? xavpil at 12:18pm 11.10.22 We used normal 'plexiglass', 3/16 or 1/4 (was a while ago, sorry) (not cast) typically available at
CENTERBOARD WOES kappykaplan at 12:18pm 11.10.22 I'll circle back with a full report. That's if anyone really cares.... But we do care! :beer:
GPS antenna on Hunter 23 Billleathen at 12:08pm 11.10.22 They are not line of sight like a VHF ... so you can mount it any place that is convenient. Consid
GPS antenna on Hunter 23 Billleathen at 12:07pm 11.10.22 They are not line of sight like a VHF ... so you can mount it any place that is convenient. Consid
aluminum frame portlights or frameless acrylic? Hollyberry at 12:04pm 11.10.22 do you remember the type of acrylic you used? Did it have to be bent to conform to the shape of the
Lithium Installation for Legend 40.5? (1) SV Maverick at 11:43am 11.10.22 Thanks for the input from everyone. Rich and Baycloud are always helpful, thanks again. On the hard
Its funny Friday! Rjm st.petersburg at 11:39am 11.10.22 Contractor for Amazon uses this sign on multiple locations. I like it better than Duke Energy's gene
Holding Tank Ventilation Tedd at 11:31am 11.10.22
Holding Tank Ventilation Don S/V ILLusion at 11:24am 11.10.22
Looking for a used trailer for a1990 C22 wing keel Tedd at 10:59am 11.10.22 This might not be a factor for you but the trailer I got with a boat I recently bought has a handy f
Black Widow vs VC-17M? dlochner at 10:39am 11.10.22 Confirm that your Rating is Accurate for your boat. Test the variations on your own. Why broadcast
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (9) JamesG161 at 10:35am 11.10.22 More pictures showing how to hold up and prevent tipping of the Tram Way. I am doing these details
Looking for a used trailer for a1990 C22 wing keel Salty Jack at 10:24am 11.10.22 Thank you. Good advice. I agree they are hard to find. I've been all over the internet and got prett
Solar Confusion Johann at 10:21am 11.10.22 Of course the breaker is installed at the battery end of the cable, and has an AIC high enough for
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Terry Cox at 10:16am 11.10.22 With mechanical joint for the engine so readily available, why not add a wye and run from there? B
aluminum frame portlights or frameless acrylic? xavpil at 10:09am 11.10.22 Another vote for the DC 795 sealant, esp for the frameless method. Have done this on various boats

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