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Edson wheel size and leather cover? CowboyWay at 6:41am 06.13.23 Catalina 310 8/2029 On my 2000 C310, the leather cover is torn and in need of replacement. Looking at the Edson website,
Centerboard Repair and access drgbanks at 5:07am 06.13.23 Day Sailers 4/1807 Hello everyone, Any words of wisdom working on the center board? It seems as if the lines are not
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Dave96734 at 7:46pm 06.12.23 Catalina 30 25/4277 Hi, My 1984 C30 has a universal M25 that won't start. It cranks just fine. Steps I've taken so far:
Need Mainsail mast slide fitting size. georgetheleo at 7:20pm 06.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/517 Im planning on installing Bainbridge " Allslip" sail slides . On First 41S5---- come in diff
What colour Drinky Crow at 3:55pm 06.12.23 Racing 3/938 should spinnaker sheets be? buddy say red, but....:what:
What is this piece and how do I replace it? (2) AllAboardTahoe at 12:57pm 06.12.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1361 Hello, first time poster here. I recently purchased a new-to-me 1983 Catalina 30 and I've been enjo
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator V&J at 8:33am 06.12.23 Musings With Maine Sail 10/2125 We have a 1991 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25XP engine. The OEM 51 amp alternator output now goes
Transducer troubles Scott T-Bird at 7:36am 06.12.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1827 I called the B ' G number but they are closed today inexplicably! I finally networked my chartplott
Topping Lift drgbanks at 6:42am 06.12.23 Day Sailers 9/2650 Hello everyone! How close to the top of the mast and on which side should I place the cheek block w
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 5:59am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 18/2725 I just purchased a 2016 Catalina 310. One week after purchase, the transmission went bad. I had a
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 5:38am 06.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2443 I was having problems deploying and furling my in mast main on our 2002 386 since we purchased her l
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? Afraal at 4:22am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 16/2160 Hello Forum! Every time I go to the boat I come back with more questions for you: 1. Is there a we
Keel position from winch view Mike25 at 7:38pm 06.11.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1091 If you have a Venture 25 and the keel winch is just inside the companion way how do you monitor the
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-614 Regulator Issue (1) DayDreamer41 at 7:07pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 19/2356 Hope I can get some insight into the issue I am experiencing. A couple of seasons ago I upgraded ou
S2 8.6 Hardalee8.6 at 6:32pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/963 Does anyone know where I can find an owners manual for a 1986 S2 8.6?
Minor project: new teak companionway step (4) jaysweet at 5:18pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/950 This is just a quick note on a (moderately) quick project I did for our 2004 Hunter 306: a new step
35# CQR needs a new home LouisMK at 5:15pm 06.11.23 Bigger Boats 0/8 35# CQR near Annapolis needs a new home. Any reasonable offer over $45 takes it.
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem arcadiahunter28 at 4:28pm 06.11.23 Mid-Size Boats 11/1579 I bought my 1990 Hunter 28 ten years ago last month, and during that time I never had hot water that
Should I switch to hank on? morbidfollower at 9:56am 06.11.23 Catalina 22 13/1772 I appreciate the wisdom of this forum. Currently have a full batten loose foot main sail with 2 reef
Yanmar 2GM20F fuel injection pump shims newage1461 at 9:39am 06.11.23 Engines and Propulsion 2/754 My fuel injection pump shims got destroyed when removing the pump. I have not been able to find repl

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Looking for ideas on galley remodel fred1diver at 7:33am 05.31.25 Yes I did a good sanding and washing beforehand
Looking for ideas on galley remodel BigEasy at 7:29am 05.31.25 Did you resolve problem of Formica / glue not adhering to epoxy coating on plywood?
new water heater BigEasy at 7:16am 05.31.25 Stu - thanks for the ideas. I have disconnected the hoses at the engine end when flushing and repl
Mast damage Southern Crux at 7:10am 05.31.25 This is a H23.5 mast
How to mount a Force 10 2 burner stove (1) 4lane at 7:01am 05.31.25
No in-water hull scrubbers available? patrickkidd at 6:43am 05.31.25 Looks like Scrubbis are still made. I think maybe Davis Instrument just doesn't distribute them any
Deformed bottom of the hull Spindrift NH at 6:25am 05.31.25 There appears to be some flaking of paint at the aft end of the keel trunk, especially on port side
Catalina sold? Davidasailor26 at 6:07am 05.31.25 The news is true, but it was discussed here - New Owner for Catalina Yachts
Deformed bottom of the hull walt at 6:04am 05.31.25 I dont know that boat.. but to echo the post just above, thought I heard at one time that the keel
Catalina 18 Sail Track Stopper replacement part dlochner at 4:53am 05.31.25 Stoppers are used to keep the sail from dropping out of the track when reefing or flaking the sail o
Catalina 30, Universal M25 - No water running from the exhaust, issue with overheating. Please help! kappykaplan at 4:08am 05.31.25 Of course having a professional do it is easier but if we relied on professionals to do everything
Catalina 30, Universal M25 - No water running from the exhaust, issue with overheating. Please help! jssailem at 4:04am 05.31.25 Debating replacing with a new heat exchanger or having it professionally cleaned and pressure teste
Catalina 18 Sail Track Stopper replacement part east coaster at 4:01am 05.31.25 As the mast it would provide more grip and contact to prevent/reduce slipping. Double entry here due
Catalina 18 Sail Track Stopper replacement part east coaster at 3:56am 05.31.25 Perhaps if you bent the washer into the same curvature aa
Solar cable gland on curved coaming? east coaster at 3:46am 05.31.25 I have three blue seas clamshell fittings on my 310 just aft of the port winch where the deck curved
Solar cable gland on curved coaming? Foswick at 1:57am 05.31.25 That doesn't look like more curve than the gasket could handle on its own, but I would lay just a th
No in-water hull scrubbers available? Foswick at 1:38am 05.31.25 Looks like Scrubbis are still made. I think maybe Davis Instrument just doesn't distribute them anym
new water heater Stu Jackson at 8:37pm 05.30.25 and developed an airlock in the water heater! Thanks for your input. You're welcome. Next time, bu
Solar cable gland on curved coaming? dLj at 8:22pm 05.30.25 Depends on the amount of curvature. The first photo doesn't look like a lot of curvature, but I can'
Catalina 30, Universal M25 - No water running from the exhaust, issue with overheating. Please help! Hayden Watson at 7:48pm 05.30.25 Your heat exchanger is completely plugged based on the photos you sent. It is a 4-pass design so th

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