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Need to replace 26S keel cable Mettee at 3:26pm 11.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/5000 Hi, The metal cable that retracts the keel on my Macgregor 26S broke--as I was launching the boat to
Oil canning? I need beer canning (1) Casagf66 at 2:59pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 33/6036 Hello sailors and thanks for the help in advance. Here is my most recent dilemma, "oil canning."
Two quick questions about my Neptune 24 Hooks at 2:32pm 11.13.14 Trailer Sailors 13/9209 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 7/2797 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 10/9093 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 4/1729 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 1/799 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 7/1160 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 9/6336 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 10/1466 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 5/3174 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 0/3892 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 21/4590 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 6/1865 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 3/1135 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 2/1435 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 16/1647 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 7/5359 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 8/1595 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 14/5324 We are currently in Chesapeaks City, Md and plan to be in Annapolis Friday and Saturday. Looking fo

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My solution for winch override. Yours? stickinthemud57 at 6:35pm 09.26.23 I think a lot of the differences of opinion in how to approach the cause and the cure of winch overr
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 6:35pm 09.26.23 Here's my thoughts on what a "new to sewing" sailor needs to consider when looking for a machine. I
Its funny Friday! Crusty Ol Salt at 6:09pm 09.26.23 Granny had it goin' on
Just a bit too much heel and helm Don Guillette at 5:52pm 09.26.23 FDL: The picture is interesting from a sail trim standpoint. The trim on both boats appears to be th
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter quadrille38 at 5:23pm 09.26.23 I don't think you need a mast head AIS antenna. I would put that antenna lower down and leave the V
Lets talk cooking morbidfollower at 5:19pm 09.26.23 Yes, we've cruised the South Sound, and done 4 trips to the San Juans + Gulf Islands - about 2 week
Its funny Friday! (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 5:15pm 09.26.23 220305
Just a bit too much heel and helm FDL S2 at 4:32pm 09.26.23 Sure hope it didn't sound like I was criticizing your choices, these various approaches fascinate m
P28 Rudder Removal Tally Ho at 4:29pm 09.26.23 My marina has an asphalt lot, so no digging a pit. I saw a guy get everything loose and ready to go
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. bonkle at 4:27pm 09.26.23 Should be no reason you cannot unbolt the transmission from the engine and replace it with a rebuil
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. Tally Ho at 4:20pm 09.26.23 Should be no reason you cannot unbolt the transmission from the engine and replace it with a rebuilt
The Sewing Machine Thread Tally Ho at 4:08pm 09.26.23 Does that machine have a walking foot? dj No walking foot. You can buy an attachment, but it is
My solution for winch override. Yours? Tally Ho at 4:05pm 09.26.23
Just a bit too much heel and helm danstanford at 4:05pm 09.26.23 Like I said-they are better sailors. This was right after a big gust and I dumped the main but hadn
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Any Sea at 2:50pm 09.26.23 I ordered a spare lower pintle to keep on the boat in the tool bag. I'd rather be looking at it tha
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Rltgold at 1:57pm 09.26.23 I just got off the phone with Jeff . We had a very nice conversation about the Pintle issue. It is n
Raymarine RL70C..... RitSim at 1:42pm 09.26.23 thanks. I'll let you know
Raymarine RL70C..... (1) Rich Stidger at 1:40pm 09.26.23 I am not sure what a "L750" is, but here is the connections for a RL70C display. I might have a con
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure RudderCraft at 1:24pm 09.26.23 Hello all Catalina 22 owners. My name is Jason and I am the owner of Rudder Craft. I am also a proud
My solution for winch override. Yours? thinwater at 1:20pm 09.26.23

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