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OEM info jhastie at 2:03pm 08.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/837 Can anyone tell me more about the original collapsing water storage jug offered on my Macgregor 26s?
Is my depth finder toast? mgraham at 1:37pm 08.04.14 Catalina 30 4/1432 My depth finders digital display is very faded and almost impossible to read.It is original equipmen
Hunter 30 Engine Switch - Coupling Issues (2) TradioShow at 1:33pm 08.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/861 I thank you for taking a look at this as I'm about to shoot myself. I'm switching from a seized Y
jib window repair Dream Weaver at 1:28pm 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 5/2436 I just discovered the "window" (clear vinyl) in my jib has a hole in it. I would like to do a tempo
Sealand Nozall DanoDano at 1:03pm 08.04.14 Big Boats 3/849 Has anyone used this product? It screws into the deck pump out fitting and provides a tight seal fo
Larger jib Eliot at 11:43am 08.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/716 I have a Hunter 460 with a 110 jib and large main , mixed battens and reinforced struts to the mast
Racing PHRF Alansails at 11:10am 08.04.14 Catalina 310 11/2999 There was a previous discussion regarding our boats PHRF, We raced her in a regatta on Lake Erie and
automatic bilge pump in 323? new323owner at 11:08am 08.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2552 my 323 owners manual says that "The (bilge) " pump is normally automatic..." If that is true, then m
sink drin size in a H26 Charisma at 10:57am 08.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/651 Morning all I need to replace the drain in the galley sink. After searching around I find there are
hatch over table (fixed) donelanc at 10:51am 08.04.14 Bigger Boats 2/970 Hi Just about ready to launch a 272 I bought in oct. It was under a tree that was rotted and tak
Finally found my leak today allen-deckard at 10:19am 08.04.14 Catalina 22 11/1449 I doubt anyone cares but I was pretty excited. I have a 1986 and have had a leak into the battery c
Interior Details for a Pearson 27 SubVet at 9:49am 08.04.14 Pearson 12/5558 Hi All: Just took possession of a 1988 Pearson 27 - "Santana" Was hoping to find some information
Seafarer 30 Mike Conlon at 9:43am 08.04.14 Seafarer 2/4715 I'm the new owner of a Seafarer 30 --- looking for some fun sailing the South Florida Waters. Mike
What size air conditioner for 260? av8erdunn at 9:14am 08.04.14 Smaller Boats 10/1280 I am going to be purchasing an airconditioner for my 260 and was curious if anyone has installed a W
Bending t-track? Sefuller at 9:07am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 21/8561 I would like to add adjustable midship cleats to my boat, and since Harken is in my backyard I thoug
DIY Replacement Shower Curtain (3) SailboatInteriors at 9:05am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 0/1914 WHY THIS PROJECT IS GREAT! 1. It adds style to your bathroom interior. 2. The shower curtain
Rudder Beneteau 321 at 9:02am 08.04.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/645 Looking to source a new rudder for a Catalina /Morgan 38 center cockpit--1994 present rudder is fol
Hunter 49 Headliner Wisp at 8:53am 08.04.14 Big Boats 4/1461 Is there an easy way to remove and replace the headliner in a 49? I need to run some new cabling and
New Wind-gen (1) All U Get at 8:42am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 20/8702 Hi all, We have added a MarineKinetix wind generator to supply more energy to batteries aboard ou
103/104 with kids Ruck at 8:09am 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1163 Does anyone know of a good 103/104 course that allows young kids?

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Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? chichiflys at 12:23pm 08.21.23 Does anyone know if the chain plates on a H36 are all the same length? I pulled the port and starbo
Tropical Storm Hilary [E Pacific] JamesG161 at 12:03pm 08.21.23 I saw the Los Angles River with torrents of water flooding bring debris and more. Famous movies , l
Strange gear shifting event, Universal M-12, Hurth HBW50 kappykaplan at 11:55am 08.21.23 Second, I also recall that it is best to pause for a second in neutral when moving from reverse to
CL14 Dinghy Fuzzy_logic at 11:54am 08.21.23 Thanks! I was thinking along these lines. Epoxy may be a bit of a problem because cleaning that gap
Hunter 23 Keel caverun at 11:42am 08.21.23 At least the line is easy to access and replace on the trailer- unlike my 260:biggrin:
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. Sail22Capri22 at 11:40am 08.21.23 You are brave. I hope to see you turn this thing around like you did with Luna. I love seeing boats
Tropical Storm Hilary [E Pacific] Richard19068 at 11:40am 08.21.23 Oh My Gosh! Hurricane Hilary caused 10 times the rain in 2 days that Los Angles see this time of y
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. thagan1 at 11:23am 08.21.23 I have a non working M25XP with new injectors, cylinder head and a fairly new exhaust manifold if yo
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 11:21am 08.21.23 Thanks!
Advice for a Solo Sailor? smokey73 at 11:21am 08.21.23 That is about what I'd expect. I think the next time I heave to I'll set my "anchor" alarm and it w
Stowing Winch Handles (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 08.21.23 219128 Exactly what I've got but can't find any pictures now. Mr. Defender supplied this one.
Difficulty raising the main captcoho at 11:13am 08.21.23 I have a 1988 C30 tall and I need to use the winch for the last 3-4 feet but the ST16 handles it ok
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:05am 08.21.23 As I looked closer, the whole setup is super sketchy. Everything should be fine, as long as nobo
Stowing Winch Handles stickinthemud57 at 11:00am 08.21.23 Vinyl pockets Can you link to an example, please?
Sails up at the dock ? Project_Mayhem at 10:51am 08.21.23 Yes. Use your best judgement. Pull up a little at a time if you think the winds might be a little hi
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Hayden Watson at 10:48am 08.21.23
Advice for a Solo Sailor? (1) Hayden Watson at 10:38am 08.21.23 The boat has to make some way through the water for the rudder to exert any force. The old timers (
Tide Clock Stu Jackson at 10:36am 08.21.23 Did you miss adding and emoji or a /s? Because otherwise, that's one of the most inapplicable paral
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Stu Jackson at 10:31am 08.21.23
CL14 Dinghy Deparlocean at 10:27am 08.21.23 To seal I would dry out the gaps with an hair dryer and after, apply a generous bead of urethane se

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