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Mainsail sizing jayski at 7:26am 09.22.14 Catalina 30 6/1493 What is the correct foot for a Catalina 30 , standard rig? I am looking to replace the original main
376 Holding Tank Help robertsapp at 6:57am 09.22.14 Big Boats 4/1019 Prior to departure, we plan to put in a better toilet and replace all the sanitation lines. To reall
Drinking water odors hmurmur at 6:51am 09.22.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/4374 I had a family emergency and we had to leave the water tanks full for several weeks. I put water fre
How Many Splices....? braol at 6:30am 09.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 2/614 So, I rewired my bilge pump. The positive lead to the pump had 4 splices in it...5 total connection
watch out for those jellyfish (1) allen-deckard at 6:13am 09.22.14 Catalina 22 6/927 well yesterday we sailed out to the reef to go snorkeling. Looking over the side told my wife boy s
Oday 28 Standing Rigging question Euphoria2011 at 6:02am 09.22.14 Bigger Boats 9/4790 There was a pro rigger in the marina a few weeks back up from the keys to do a big job on another bo
Anchor Windless Yamaha33 Rick B at 8:54pm 09.21.14 Yamaha 0/1065 Anchor Windlass Yamaha33 revised We want to install an anchor windless on our Yamaha 33 and I am wo
Oday 22 cockpit drain wander22 at 8:42pm 09.21.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1984 I just picked up a 1980 Oday 22. The problem is the cockpit drain. The thru hull in the transom is j
41 DS anchor locker hatch jwieneck at 8:24pm 09.21.14 Big Boats 4/1132 I am new to my 2005 41 DS. I was planning on moving the current Delta anchor over to become my seco
swing keel leaks woodzy at 8:22pm 09.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2068 bought a mac 25 and pivot bolt leaks rubber washers hard as rock. can you get rubber washers for kee
1983 Hunter Cheribini Electrical Diagram Calvin1Calvin at 7:07pm 09.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1067 I need a wiring diagram for a 1983 Hunter Cheribini. My wiring is screwed up and I want to troubles
O'Day Sprite measurement needed Old Sprite Sailor at 7:00pm 09.21.14 Day Sailers 0/717 I have had my Sprite rigged as sloop for too many years to count. I took out the eyes for the shroud
Mainsheet system O'Day 22 repawn at 6:15pm 09.21.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1073 Since my boat came without a mainsheet system - no boom bang either I need to put something together
Mcvay Minuet makogirl at 6:09pm 09.21.14 Lancer 0/1885 Hi everyone ! I m new here, not too familiar either, I am French from Quebec, I am looking for a use
Best Depth finder for $200 NGoyette at 4:38pm 09.21.14 Ask All Sailors 25/5756 I am looking to replace my broken depth finder and I really do not want to spend more than $200, any
Alternator attitude adjustment njlarry at 4:04pm 09.21.14 Engines and Propulsion 9/2093 The alternator on my Universal M25-xpb has a bad attitude and it's eating up the fan belt. I checked
2gm20f temp?? Cmp1110 at 3:38pm 09.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2389 Hello all what is the correct operating temp for a 2gm20f?? We run at 2600-2700 on the tach and we
40 year old mast bffatcat at 3:35pm 09.21.14 Ask All Sailors 31/10109 My aluminum mast is now 40 years old I have never painted or waxed it. It sort of a deep gun metal
Bulkhead Replacement docon48 at 2:24pm 09.21.14 Catalina 22 14/5320 Due to previously leaking chain plates, the interior bulkheads on my C22mkII are in need of replacem
H26 Overhead At Compeession Post BrianW at 2:10pm 09.21.14 Smaller Boats 3/668 Is the cabin overhead at the point the compression post passes through solid all the way up to the d

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Cal T2 27' Keel height (1) jssailem at 8:23am 09.08.23
Learning about my Kells 23 - Swing Keel Bearing Blocks? jssailem at 8:09am 09.08.23
Adding second reef to main sail? (2) Tally Ho at 8:01am 09.08.23 I would certainly reef my head sail some when I reef my main to try and balance things out. If eith
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:53am 09.08.23 I did it a few years ago during the winter. Here are a few shots of what you'll find . Nice w
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes BigEasy at 7:49am 09.08.23 I used a gun cleaning bore cleaning tool with a 22 caliber brass brush attachment. Fit perfectly an
Looking for new sails?? danooxnard at 7:48am 09.08.23 I bought a new jib for my C- 22 when I installed a new furler two years ago. It is an awesome sail
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 7:42am 09.08.23 You may find new sails will help. But that is a but of a bite in the wallet. You have discovered sin
Hunter Gel Cote? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:41am 09.08.23 The forum store use to sell a smaller supply for small projects. You may want to call and ask
Riding sail at anchor? Bill England at 7:39am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (1) dlochner at 7:20am 09.08.23 Thanks, Dave. I wouldn't claim to know how to create an official schematic. This drawing was just
Riding sail at anchor? jssailem at 7:14am 09.08.23 Our boats have high swept bows, with a generous amount of freeboard. I would think that is more the
Rudder counterbalance? HeelBoy at 7:06am 09.08.23 I really appreciate the input, everyone. I especially like being instructed to do more sailing.
Adding second reef to main sail? CowboyWay at 7:04am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced th
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 6:55am 09.08.23 Your inquiry seeks sail build guidance. In of the Quantum Sails resource sites they posted this inf
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 6:54am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult
Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rich Stidger at 6:41am 09.08.23 West harbor on Fishers Island. Stonington just inside the breakwater. Watch Hill- good but 30 minut
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions dlochner at 6:16am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult t
H42P - new thru hull and seacocks JamesG161 at 6:08am 09.08.23
Hunter 42 Passage Steaming Light Replacement JamesG161 at 6:02am 09.08.23 I changed my fixture completely. Jim...
Hunter Gel Cote? JamesG161 at 5:59am 09.08.23 Any hints if I just want to mix my own? Use the guide to mixing tints, by Spectrum. Jim...

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