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12 Volt Distribution Issue seacilia at 5:04am 11.09.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1029 First off my electrical knowledge is not very extensive but I do have a good principle understanding
Has anyone used PVC board for hand rails? kito at 4:25am 11.09.14 Ask All Sailors 20/8095 I removed my cabin top teak hand rails from my H30 yesterday thinking I could save them. 35 years h
Swing Keel Pivot Pin Question (1) Seahorse24 at 8:34pm 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 5/2119 I have attached a photo of the pivot pin. The swing keel was removed nine years ago and the pin was
Actual depth of 1990 C-36 CATBOAT WILLY at 8:15pm 11.08.14 Big Boats 7/2035 I am trying to find out the depth of a 1990 Catalina before taking it to survey and I wonder if anyo
Galley backsplash - the way I did it (1) chrisings at 5:03pm 11.08.14 Catalina 30 27/7999 Ahoy folks, So, I've seen photos of galley backsplashes but when I searched for the topic didn't c
Source for push on push off breakers rmwac at 4:36pm 11.08.14 Catalina 30 6/1229 Hi All: Does anyone have a source for the classic push on/push off breakers used on the older Catal
engine ground location M25XP? obsailor at 4:26pm 11.08.14 Catalina 30 2/1345 I'm trying to find the location of the engine ground on a Westerbeke M25XP Any suggestions?
Boom vang Outeast at 3:37pm 11.08.14 Pearson 2/1409 I have a Pearson 34-2 which doesn't have a boom vang. I see it was an option when purchased new. The
Considering buying a HR Mistral 33 Muirgen74 at 3:32pm 11.08.14 Hallberg-Rassy 0/5107 Hi, I am considering buying a 1971 mistral 33 and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on
Shaft seal really dripping (1) bawlmer at 3:22pm 11.08.14 Engines and Propulsion 30/6366 Bilge pump running more than usual. I discovered my shaft seal is dripping a lot. It is dripping onc
Hunter 310 and EV-100 autopilot KaptainKirk at 1:47pm 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/918 Recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 310, and had a Raymarine EV-100 wheel autopilot installed. The ste
Westerbeke 10 Two fuel filter change 31seahorse at 12:16pm 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5140 Hello SBO Members, Following an engine shut down at an inconvenient time (are there any convenient
Lost rubber plug for mast connector sagehill at 11:24am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1221 What have you used to replace the rubber plug that covers the female mast light connector at the bas
Electrical Mystery jayjenkins07 at 10:29am 11.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1727 I need help... As a naval Architect, electrical issues are a mystery to me. I am a new Hunter 37C ow
Winterizing, good or bad. Ed Schenck at 10:11am 11.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1402 Winterized yesterday for the 13th time in my 16th season. I missed three because the boat was south
Fresh water pump sailaway78 at 9:39am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1217 Not the engine pump. Fresh water system in boat. Have a Sureflo water pump on the fresh water sys
Time to Replace Exhaust Hoses? (4) wufibugs at 9:02am 11.08.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2115 Here are some pictures of the exhaust hoses showing some cracking. Since I have the fuel tank out,
Convert table to bed oceanis 461 1998 sailingbluewaters at 8:46am 11.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1167 I am unable to convert table to bed. It does move apart to add leaf but cannot figure out how to c
Getting a bit better at Shrinkwrap (5) Panta Rei at 8:43am 11.08.14 Bigger Boats 9/3697 Still far from perfect, my shrink wrapping is getting better. I'm getting better at the wrinkle free
Wiring Isabelle at 8:28am 11.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1816 What type of wiring is on a MacGregor 26D. Is it series or parallel? Thanks.

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School's back in session cruise! jssailem at 7:43am 09.12.23
Swing Keel Line routing help (o'day 222) (2) Wood Jigger at 7:39am 09.12.23 Conceivably the line could be changed with the boat in the water, but it will be much more difficult
Square top main on water ballast? patbratton at 7:27am 09.12.23 The square headed trend seems to be catching on. However, to me it gives the appearance of a gaff h
School's back in session cruise! Hello Below at 7:25am 09.12.23 As we approached Lopez Pass, we noticed a couple of whale-watcher boats stopped in front of us so w
Am I Making the Right Call? plenny7 at 6:58am 09.12.23 Here's a link to the listing: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1983-tartan-3000-8400942 Whoa, ne
Am I Making the Right Call? BarryL at 6:40am 09.12.23 Hi, My $.02 Nothing you listed would make we walk (or run) away from that boat. The soft deck MAY
Swing Keel Line routing help (o'day 222) GSP at 6:38am 09.12.23 Good Morning O'Day owners I too am a O'Day 222 owner and I need to replace my swing keel lifting lin
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices jviss at 6:34am 09.12.23 I wonder if those screws are Phillips head or JIS?
1 mile from inlet and 3 knots of drift VS 8 miles from inlet and no drift though has worse bottom fouling. (1) rgranger at 6:18am 09.12.23 Yeah, I love the water/ swimming, great point. The St Lucie river water does look murky compared to
H260 flex in kitchen and bathroom floor? (2) rgranger at 6:13am 09.12.23 with wood bulging and demalimating etc... Wow the inside is the perfect layout for 26 foot boat!!
H260 flex in kitchen and bathroom floor? rgranger at 6:04am 09.12.23 Can you explain what this means ? Are you saying the keel does move and doesn't have any gouges ?
Am I Making the Right Call? (1) Will Gilmore at 5:54am 09.12.23 She's a beauty, for sure. She looks like a great flip, if you have the time. Buy her for $5000, cle
two ply silocone used to place cabin panels - where to buy? RoyS at 4:48am 09.12.23 I recently removed my original T & H /plywood cabin flooring. It was held down with what appeared to
Am I Making the Right Call? dlochner at 4:26am 09.12.23 Here's a link to the listing: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1983-tartan-3000-8400942 The oxidat
Looking for new sails?? LakeShark at 4:16am 09.12.23 Am I over thinking again or would there be an advantage on an upgrade here? Thank You!!!! Insi
1 mile from inlet and 3 knots of drift VS 8 miles from inlet and no drift though has worse bottom fouling. Qomomoko at 3:36am 09.12.23 If you are living on board, can you dive (snorkle) on your boat more regularly? That would negate
Am I Making the Right Call? (1) garymalmgren at 2:35am 09.12.23 #1 Walking around on top the first thing I noticed was a slight creaking noise when shifting my weig
Looking for new sails?? C_Level at 9:39pm 09.11.23 Thank You all for your input. I have to say that this forum has helped me many times on my restorat
Fuel Tank Replacement mikeracca at 9:34pm 09.11.23 Mike, you have a very popular boat, and ALL Catalina yachts have active owners associations. You s
Hunter 320 Steering Issue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:31pm 09.11.23 now I have to go check my steering rod and ball joint....:huh: If it looks anything like this ..

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