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Two quick questions about my Neptune 24 Hooks at 2:32pm 11.13.14 Trailer Sailors 13/8904 1) She's a shoal draft and you can adjust the daggerboard from 2 ft to 3.6 ft draft. The previous o
Torqeedo Tom J at 1:37pm 11.13.14 Catalina 310 7/2570 I love my new Torqeedo outboard. No more storing a jug of gasoline in the cockpit. No more mixing
Anchor and Rode set up/Stow for Pre-86 C-22 CloudDiver at 12:12pm 11.13.14 Catalina 22 10/8789 I'm on the fence about how to set up my anchor stowage and deployment. My 81/82 C-22 came with a Da
cooling question??? jollymon2 at 10:42am 11.13.14 Catalina 30 4/1617 While winterizing a newly purchased 1983 catalina 30 with a universal 5411 raw water cooled some se
ISO Winter Cover Ima90sJezus at 10:04am 11.13.14 Catalina 30 1/766 Good afternoon all - I'm in search of purchasing a custom fit winter cover for my 1984 C30 Tall R
H31 Sink Drain wufibugs at 8:31am 11.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1125 Replacing the sink and rebuilding the sink drain system but have questions: 1. Should there be a
Issues After Cutlass Bearing Replacement Rhian at 8:05am 11.13.14 Engines and Propulsion 9/6160 Hi All This is my first post, so I'll take the opportunity to introduce myself if that's OK! I h
Inline Port lehigh375 at 5:16am 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1431 After working on winterizing systems I thought about how much easier it would be if the lines coming
What Furler is THIS!? Apex at 3:43am 11.13.14 Parts Search 5/3133 I am continually amazed that furling systems are not identified other than a sticker...and mine like
Oil canning, 1986 Irwin 35.5 citation (1) Casagf66 at 3:01am 11.13.14 Irwin 0/3803 Hello sailors and thanks for the help in advance. Here is my most recent dilemma, "oil canning."
Brushless/Cordless Tools CYQK at 11:47pm 11.12.14 Ask All Sailors 21/4280 Getting ready to buy some cordless tools for the boat Looking at the Milwaukee Fuel M18 kit Questi
keel problem alfredcaldarone at 11:00pm 11.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1824 have a leak in the keel 40 ft hunter, from bilge leaking out side keel.. understand bolts may need t
Can anyone tell me what this part is from a rolling furler (2) azsailing at 9:20pm 11.12.14 Parts Search 3/1106 Hi Guys, I am looking at a Mac 26 as my first sail boat. The boat has a rolling furler for the ji
To purchase 72 Catalina 27 or not JanS48 at 8:55pm 11.12.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1391 Greetings I can get a 72 Catalina 27 for next to nothing. It appears to be in fairly good condition
Stinky Subject HillbillyWanderer at 6:02pm 11.12.14 Catalina 22 16/1621 So I need to buy a porta potty to fit in the v berth of the boat. Have been looking online and needl
Cal 39 MKII--MKIII displacement windsweptfoam at 4:35pm 11.12.14 Cal 7/5133 Can anyone help me account for the difference in displacement between these two models? I believe th
Whitebread XXI writeup shemandr at 3:33pm 11.12.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1555 For those of you in the Northeast I hope you will read my article in the November issue of Windcheck
Annapolis anchorages Tim R. at 3:14pm 11.12.14 Ask All Sailors 14/4962 We are currently in Chesapeaks City, Md and plan to be in Annapolis Friday and Saturday. Looking fo
O'Day 222 Halyard Lengths daleyellin at 2:54pm 11.12.14 Day Sailers 5/2875 I am preparing to replace the halyards on my 222. Some time in the past, the PO used 3/8" line for
Rub Rail Alternative Guardian at 2:54pm 11.12.14 Catalina 22 3/1757 The rub rail on my Boomaroo 22 ( Australian built Catalina 22 ) is very corroded, pitted and broken

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20" or 25" shaft for Chesapeake Bay? tfox2069 at 1:36pm 07.31.23 When I had my 23 foot Clipper Marine with an outboard the propeller coming out of the water in roug
Bow thruster and electric winch iestion tfox2069 at 1:31pm 07.31.23 The thing is, I'm not anti thruster. I'm just suggesting that any boat owner learn to handle their
Selden - Furling Main Sailgunner at 1:15pm 07.31.23 Replaced my furling line a few years ago with Sta Set 7/16" line. bought 45'. You can hire a rigger
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping Gary Ryan at 1:14pm 07.31.23 I talked with local Yanmar service here ( St. Clair Shores, Lake St. Clair MI). They are backed up
25' O'Day Swingkeel Timm R Oday25 at 1:11pm 07.31.23 Welcome . We also own a 25 Oday . You might get more help if you posted your questions on the Oday O
Cockpit shower replacement head kloudie1 at 1:00pm 07.31.23 Looks just like the indoor shower head that came on my '85 H-34. ya might be able to find one on thi
Cockpit shower replacement head envisionvenicefl at 12:58pm 07.31.23 Google "outdoor shower head". Plenty in the $20+ range used on camping trailers.
Winch sizes (4) SpencerMarchant at 12:46pm 07.31.23 Greg Probably a small plastic winch handle shaped device with a hole in the middle of the socket. T
Edson Wheel Storage Don Crowther at 12:44pm 07.31.23 I've called around and the only company that I've found so far that has stock for this part is Edson
Catalina 30 push-button start mystery (1) jonelli at 12:44pm 07.31.23 this sounds like the classic wiring harness problem. There've been many threads about this. Basic
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea? Rich Stidger at 12:36pm 07.31.23 I purchased my ST45's during a WM BOGO event. I am very pleased with their performance. Mine have s
Shore powered vent fan? Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 07.31.23 Depending on how you and electricity get along, you could wire the Marinco into you 12V system. Use
Solar water heat exchanger dlochner at 12:12pm 07.31.23 His heating "coolant" wouldn't need to be pressurized or sealed like an engine. That depends on a
Sailing in higher winds. zinahewitt at 12:11pm 07.31.23 +1 for everything Stu said. Generally a reefed main has a much more efficient shape and is better
Sailing in higher winds. zinahewitt at 12:10pm 07.31.23 Buy and use Don Guillette's Sail Trim Guide available in books right here. Best sail trim book kno
Solar water heat exchanger JBP-PA at 12:07pm 07.31.23 Ah. I thought you meant he needed an expansion tank on the fresh water side. His heating "coolant" w
Motor suggestions for a Day Sailer dlochner at 12:05pm 07.31.23 The O'Day Day Sailer is a small light boat, it will not take much horsepower to move it along. Nor w
Shore powered vent fan? JBP-PA at 11:59am 07.31.23 You could get a separate fan and panel like this and mount the solar panel somewhere it won't get bu
Solar water heat exchanger dlochner at 11:54am 07.31.23 The expansion/accumulator tank is plumbed upstream of the hot water. I don't see any difference bet
Shore powered vent fan? JBP-PA at 11:50am 07.31.23 You can use shore powered or chemical dehumidifiers. Is humidity is a big problem in Alaskan winter

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