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will this work on a 260? av8erdunn at 3:30pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 32/3512 I want to purchase a rudder to motor connector on my new to me H260 and was curious if this unit wou
73 main sheet travelor Bocky57 at 2:17pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 3/928 I have a 1/2 inch bar across the rear transom that the main sheet hardware is attached to. Any idea
Applying the Decal for a New Name Sunday Sailor at 1:23pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 12/1302 I have a new name to put on the transom but boat is in the water. Any suggestions on how to do it?
Garmin, Raymarine, B&G or Simrad??? ttac at 1:08pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 9/10703 I know this will have a lot of opinion's and that is what I want!! We were hit with Lightning and
Adding Windlass to 2010 309 2010Cat309 at 12:50pm 07.10.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 7/3003 I have spent the last few hours researching what it would take to add a windlass to my boat. Its a 2
Key and starter button switch not working Tom Marini at 12:23pm 07.10.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/772 I have a 1981 33' Hunter and my key and starter switch aren't working. Any help on where I can pick
US Zspar masts (especially Hunter 376) Franklin at 11:26am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1053 It is time to let others know of my frustrations with US Zspar company. Three years ago I replaced
DelMarVa Roundabout kloudie1 at 10:04am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1151 I often wanted to do this circumnav of the Delmarva... My buddy who lived in Annapolis and I were pl
Lots of questions from a new 26 owner... Roofus at 9:25am 07.10.14 Balboa 28/12326 I am new to the Balboa 26, mine had been sitting for at least 6 years on the trailer with rotted bun
ODay 20 Deck-Is it safe? (5) LordNelson at 9:18am 07.10.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/965 The more I look the worst it looks. Not only is the headstay chain plate lifting, but the area under
Volvo Penta what kind?? First 285 Uno Mast at 9:14am 07.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2299 Trying to change my oil but, my manual is for Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003, ' 2003T models. I think
Cabin wood panel bjc216 at 7:42am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1204 I am trying to replace the existing wood paneling in cabin. Does anyone know where I can get replace
Crickets in my Engine bawlmer at 7:24am 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/958 This is a strange one. When I start up my diesel I hear a rythmic beeping/squeaking sound. It sounde
Joker valve tzuelke at 7:09am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1694 When we sail our head fills up with waste water from the head. I think this is caused by a bad Joke
Will this trailer suffice for a h270? av8erdunn at 7:06am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1065 I am thinking about buying this trailer so I can haul the h270 to my house to work on her when need
How is rub rail attached bluesman at 7:02am 07.10.14 Day Sailers 4/1639 I would like to install a new rub rail and I was wondering if SS rivets or screws are recommended?
Inner forestay for Morgan 384 malyea at 6:59am 07.10.14 Morgan 2/1287 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?
Snap ring for steering shaft Saillife at 6:20am 07.10.14 Big Boats 2/960 Does anyone know of a source for the snap ring (c clip) that goes on the steering shaft to keep the
1978 Hunter 30 Engine Control Cable Replacement needed irmedic at 6:18am 07.10.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1479 Hello, My shifter cable has worn out and I need a replacement. Does anybody know what model/length
thank goodness for styrofoam anthony at 5:56am 07.10.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1201 Hi All we all hear about the fact we have Styrofoam in our boat and some of us take it out. Well, A

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Hunter 212 hull crack Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 08.09.23
Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 08.09.23 Switch the wires at the breaker, That's just way too simple. Waaaaaaaaay too simple :banghead: .
Applying Cetol question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 08.09.23 If I get within ten feet of an open can of Cetol I start getting severe nausea and headache. Migh
Merit 22 owners RussC at 8:48am 08.09.23 I think almost everyone here would kill to have a copy of the manual. The manual is very generic s
'76 Cat 22 Keel Winch operation mbaker267 at 8:46am 08.09.23 Wow! Glad your boat didn't sink. Fortunately, I am not a racer and this is just for fun so I will no
'76 Cat 22 Keel Winch operation LakeShark at 8:38am 08.09.23
Applying Cetol question RussC at 8:34am 08.09.23 If I get within ten feet of an open can of Cetol I start getting severe nausea and headache. don't k
Sailing the Abacos dlochner at 8:31am 08.09.23 For Fun I will ADMIT I was not sure what ABACOS was LOL, though had heard the word. AND I LIVE IN S
Top Down Furler Meriachee at 8:22am 08.09.23 Nice sail, nice boat, nice video. Thanks for sharing! Thank you very much. We aims to entertain.
Top Down Furler stickinthemud57 at 8:09am 08.09.23 Nice sail, nice boat, nice video. Thanks for sharing!
Bedding Genoa Track Project_Mayhem at 8:06am 08.09.23 This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Sailing the Abacos Qomomoko at 8:06am 08.09.23 For Fun I will ADMIT I was not sure what ABACOS was LOL, though had heard the word. AND I LIVE IN SO
Watches tfox2069 at 7:51am 08.09.23 I've been using the Garmin Quatix 6 for about a year now. Its no beauty queen, compared to the Omeg
'76 Cat 22 Keel Winch operation mbaker267 at 7:48am 08.09.23 Thanks for that link. That site is a great resource. I will be joining. Bit the bullet and ordered a
Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running DaveJ at 7:46am 08.09.23 Switch the wires at the breaker, with a different circuit, this may tell you the state of the breake
Applying Cetol question JamesG161 at 7:42am 08.09.23 This is @Ralph Johnstone method, but was a tread drift on Gel Coats. Topside paint Jim...
Tornado hit solves my headsail dilemma jssailem at 7:40am 08.09.23 Your Catalina is a production boat. Many sail sources have your design specs. A local loft provides
Applying Cetol question BigEasy at 7:27am 08.09.23 I have also tried every finish (other than Cetol which I hate the look of) and have failed with all
Rub Rail Help (1) jssailem at 7:25am 08.09.23 Your rub rail material is a vinyl extrusion that slides in a track. When pulled out mid track you ha
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Siamese at 7:16am 08.09.23 Nice boat, and pretty. But there are numerous better choices for the uses you have described. An

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