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Wheel Steering Upgrade (5) Derik_G at 4:30am 07.20.14 Catalina 22 5/2525 I'm toying with an idea similar to the picture. A transom wheel with a no feed back Teleflex helm.
Yanmar sb8 service manual vthemmer at 4:16am 07.20.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/4738 Does anyone know where I can get a service manual for a Yanmar sb8? I have the owner's manual. I've
Hose replacement Admiral at 8:35pm 07.19.14 Catalina 30 1/954 While checking everything out in the boat's interior I found that the cockpit drain hoses are oozing
sunbrella uv protection on 100 jib sailorsteve1 at 7:54pm 07.19.14 Smaller Boats 4/1006 i have a problem with the jib on an 87 capri 18 i just bought. the jib is on a cdi furler and it see
Sail repair in SF bay area. salestosails at 7:16pm 07.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1014 Have a Beneteau 311 and just experienced a small tear in my jib. Along the leech. Does anyone know o
Cabin Floor Upgrade (5) Derik_G at 6:11pm 07.19.14 Catalina 22 11/1989 Made a sample piece of what I'm thinking of for a cabin floor. After I paint the inside I will put
Too much smoke to sail? Ray Bowles at 5:24pm 07.19.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1227 I sail on the Columbia River behind Grand Coulee dam in northeastern Washington. Because of the fir
Fuel gage Brad Woodward at 4:09pm 07.19.14 Catalina 30 4/1320 So I start my boat up to go out sailing yesterday and the fuel gage needle goes from E to below E. I
2005 Hunter 33 Where does Icebox drain to? Sarona at 3:52pm 07.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1224 Does anyone know where the icebox drains to in a 2005 Hunter 33? I have followed the drain hose but,
H2 Time for Maintenance. T_well at 3:32pm 07.19.14 Smaller Boats 9/1185 I have come to the realization that I will have to do some maintenance this fall. I plan to find a b
Diameter of the guard on C30 pedestal? longterm at 1:55pm 07.19.14 Catalina 30 7/1243 I'm about to buy some gimballed drink holders for my C30, and there is a choice of guard diameters:
hunter 38 Sailingnat at 1:55pm 07.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1736 We are upgrading to a bigger boat from catalina 28 and have looked at Catalina and beneteau but just
Mainsheet Magazine? Tim C350 April IV at 1:20pm 07.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1803 Haven't received any 2014 Catalina Mainsheet magazines and I'm told some others are having the same
How to realkoalat at 12:21pm 07.19.14 Big Boats 7/1430 I'm installing a water maker on my Hunter 466 and want to fill all tanks with the fresh water withou
Thickness of Windows Tom23254 at 9:27am 07.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1106 Does anyone know the thickness of the 4 side windows and the big windshield in the front of a 1990-1
looking for a used poptop cover for a Catalina 25 walt.shepard at 7:34am 07.19.14 Parts Search 1/1281 Does anyone have a used poptop cover for a Catalina 25 they would sell me? i'd be very grateful. Wa
H-30 Cockpit drain screens. newage1461 at 6:11am 07.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1295 I have the standard strainer covers over both cockpit drains. They have slots about 1/8" wide across
Open thru hulls doctorbill at 8:08pm 07.18.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1658 So this seems to me to be a simple question of physics, but here goes. When I open a below waterlin
Macgregor Venture 23 / Outboard Weight Bruce.Arnold at 7:15pm 07.18.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1120 Quick question, tough to find an answer on this one. What weight motor can be used safely on a 1979
mast height allen-deckard at 6:08pm 07.18.14 Catalina 22 4/4730 I know the mast on a catalina 22 is 25' but what is the height from waterline to top? I never had

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Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Kings Gambit at 9:13am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had the
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 9:04am 07.30.23
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ward H at 9:03am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings!
cabin fresh water pump Ward H at 8:58am 07.30.23 Since it is only the hot side of the faucet, I'd follow hot water hose from the faucet back to where
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. isaksp00 at 8:37am 07.30.23 I can't see much from your photo, but if the 23.5 is like the 23 (that is, your mileage may vary)...
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue WayneH at 7:52am 07.30.23 CAUTION: don't get your fingers anywhere near the fuel leak as 2400 PSI will very neatly cut your f
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 7:47am 07.30.23 Thats why we old guys have to cultivate younger friends! Yup, I tried that in business and it work
cabin fresh water pump kloudie1 at 7:14am 07.30.23 I have had scale build-up in the faucet and bottom connection on the hot side in the galley. Your pu
Selden - Furling Main ice breaker at 6:57am 07.30.23 Question...did you get the Continuous Main Furling Line? If so, what line did you get and where di
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 6:03am 07.30.23 The broker schedule of events is not out of line. Offer with refundable deposit and CONDITIONS/CONT
What about our Medicine? dLj at 3:05am 07.30.23 Outside the US the restrictions on medications change. Depending upon where you are going, you may b
Review please Cal 39 Qomomoko at 2:42am 07.30.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. Get a good rigger to inspect your rig before you buy. Not
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 10:56pm 07.29.23 Very thorough explanation and clearly marked images. Yes, the mist/spray is coming from the general
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 10:36pm 07.29.23
What about our Medicine? jssailem at 10:34pm 07.29.23 Congrats Clay. Quite an adventure in the boat buying process. Happy days to put the experience in th
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 10:04pm 07.29.23 Crevice corrosion is no laughing matter. It is visible if you look. Rust stains are a give away. M
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 9:49pm 07.29.23 Teaching can be approached from at least two directions. Do as I say. See there it works. Or Do t
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (5) Ralph Johnstone at 9:47pm 07.29.23 I think the leak is spraying so much fuel on the engine and inside the engine cover, fuel on hoses,
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't DArcy at 9:30pm 07.29.23 Buy up his tools. Build a shop. Call it a school. Deduct the costs. Provide a non profit space for
Merit 22 owners Digger1 at 8:58pm 07.29.23 Thanks a lot, Digger. It looks like this will solve my problem. Did you find that the stock mast cr

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