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Pink Strut Blues - Ideas For Replacement (1) rardiH36 at 8:52pm 06.02.14 The Cherubini Hunters 11/4735 This week's haul-out revealed that the cutlass bearing finally needed replacement. Seeing pink bron
Looking for replacement curtains for 303 wlieppe at 7:36pm 06.02.14 Pearson 1/1086 Have been unable to find ready-made replacement curtains for a 1983 Pearson 303. Anyone know of a s
O'Day 222 Spinnaker Pole Length daleyellin at 5:24pm 06.02.14 Day Sailers 4/1444 A virtually brand new symetrical spinnaker came with my boat. Unfortunately it also only had a "whi
Best Method to Reef a Furling Main Lee Hadjiosif at 5:11pm 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2009 I'm interested in opinions on how to reef a furling mail when the wind picks up. Do you start the en
rigging tune in Rock Hall rtmccue at 5:00pm 06.02.14 Big Boats 0/695 I just had my rig tuned on Sunday yes Sunday in Rock Hall MD . With http://www.sipalaspars.com/The-S
engine rpm fluctuating jleblanc30 at 4:46pm 06.02.14 Catalina 30 8/1422 Hi, In doing maintenance this year I changed and cleaned both fuel filters. Since then I have re
Manabloc water system manifold Obisbo at 4:38pm 06.02.14 Big Boats 0/1025 I had to replace my manabloc manifold, and found a good Viega three outlet replacement. However, it
Broken Keel bolts on Swing Keel capdabney at 3:34pm 06.02.14 Catalina 22 7/1870 What's the story of bolts breaking on the New Design Swing Keel?? Any diagrams out there or other
remove and replace standing rigging peter frontera at 3:08pm 06.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/656 noticed wire rope frayed on lower rigging from deck to shroud, in manual it appears to be labeled V1
EZ-Steer Kermit at 2:17pm 06.02.14 Smaller Boats 22/4325 I'm looking into installing an EZ-Steer rod on my H260 and '99 9.8 hp Tohatsu outboard. I've checked
Outboard issues [SOLVED] Brian D at 1:28pm 06.02.14 Engines and Propulsion 31/3541 Last September on a trip to Dana Point, my outboard quit on me. I figured it was a fuel issue as I h
Refrigerator hinge Bob S at 12:41pm 06.02.14 Catalina 30 2/1266 Anyone out there with a frig ever put hinges on the cover? My wife has a hard time negotiating the c
Keel cable replacement and specs EnginesForward at 11:57am 06.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/977 I am overhauling a newly purchased 73 V-22. I have it on a two axle trailer. I have removed the ca
Mainsail slides Terry in Naples at 11:33am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 24/5173 Have a full battened main and doyle stack pack with lazy jacks. When lowering the main it does not f
OT fiberglass work (1) Ken Cross at 10:24am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1177 OK you FG gurus. I can't seem to find an acceptable way to cover my crawl space. I would think any
interior vinyl trim Mike 01 at 10:18am 06.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/797 The interior vinyl trim on my Beneteau 1988 28.5 is falling off. I understand this is a common prob
Spring lines, Yes or no? paul1938 at 10:05am 06.02.14 Ask All Sailors 18/5045 I have a Hunter 33 that is docked in Marina Del Rey, in a slip, not an End-tie. I have been using do
Anchor locker hold open rwilson134 at 9:53am 06.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1312 The anchor locker hatch on our Beneteau 361 can be a real toe smashing hazard. Has anyone added a p
Single lever controls mbowser at 9:51am 06.02.14 Engines and Propulsion 11/4823 I replaced my wheel steering on my Alberg 35 with a tiller and in the process removed the pedestal m
GPS/fishfinder vs traditional depth/speed gauge MastBandit at 9:26am 06.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/4271 Hey everyone, I want to install new electronics in my Newport Venture 23' and I'd like to install

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I need your Knowledge on Rudders Clay Smith at 9:10am 05.04.23 I'm curious about the plan to go forward if that is the decision. Will the boat be at that marina?
Do You Recognize This Anchor? jviss at 9:10am 05.04.23 Thanks, but I'm trying to minimize the things hanging off the stern! I prefer the "yachty" look and
Third summer, boat wont sail LakeShark at 9:07am 05.04.23 Thanks for the invite to AR. I just may. Shoot if your lake is in OK you should borrow a trailer
Old bilge: water in keel Davidasailor26 at 8:49am 05.04.23 What material keel, and is it encapsulated in fiberglass? A typical lead or iron keel with just an
I need your Knowledge on Rudders Clay Smith at 8:40am 05.04.23 :plus: I agree, if sealed with E5200. Jim... the rest of the survey will be done on May 15,
Mcgregor 25 at sea vs lake Tsatzsue at 8:19am 05.04.23 OH, one more thing. She hit 11.5 knots when we came out of the squall. The jib was blown out and the
Old bilge: water in keel xavpil at 8:11am 05.04.23 A little late but it would have been better to drill into the keel bottom to allow water to escape
Mcgregor 25 at sea vs lake Tsatzsue at 8:09am 05.04.23 I have sailed my 1977 V25 all over the coast of New England. The Cape and the Islands. Buzzards Bay
Old bilge: water in keel Don S/V ILLusion at 8:07am 05.04.23 A little late but it would have been better to drill into the keel bottom to allow water to escape r
Looking for Flooring options in 1980 Cat 27 xavpil at 8:01am 05.04.23 I would avoid any sort of carpet. You could paint the floor with a non-aggressive non skid... If y
Looking for Flooring options in 1980 Cat 27 (1) Hollyberry at 7:56am 05.04.23 I would avoid any sort of carpet. You could paint the floor with a non-aggressive non skid... If y
Hunter 41DS Rudder Specs? JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.04.23 Call Bob Walker at this site. Home That does link right. www.newrudders.com
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? Hollyberry at 7:48am 05.04.23 The second pic pretty clearly shows the tabernacle mast step and the rounded foot on the mast. Very
I need your Knowledge on Rudders dlochner at 7:47am 05.04.23 he surveyor stated that he felt it would be okay to run the boat this season and repair it next @
I need your Knowledge on Rudders dlochner at 7:44am 05.04.23 I do not agree about Walking away. The H420 is a well design boat and depending on the rest of the
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? (1) gfcng at 7:36am 05.04.23 Appreciate everyone weighing in. The current owner has only had the boat 3 years and not very knowle
I need your Knowledge on Rudders JamesG161 at 7:33am 05.04.23 The surveyor stated that he felt it would be okay to run the boat this season and repair it next I
I need your Knowledge on Rudders JamesG161 at 7:29am 05.04.23 I do not agree about Walking away. The H420 is a well design boat and depending on the rest of the
I need your Knowledge on Rudders (1) JamesG161 at 7:15am 05.04.23 My new rudder for our H430, not installed cost, ?$5200. I bought the Rudder through this site.;) W
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 jssailem at 7:04am 05.04.23 just check out the rigging and make sure it all looks good. I think you have chosen a smart plan t

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