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Catalina 36 haulout (1) jswesterman at 3:08pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 1/1886 Hi, During the survey haul out for a Catalina 36 I have an offer in for, the yard hauled the boat
Removing mast for trailering? pupluv at 3:02pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5622 Howdy, I have an 18 ft Languna Windrose. For the first time I have to remove the mast so I can tr
equalization-- How do I know when to do it elfking at 1:31pm 07.09.14 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1716 I have 4 gc2 6v batteries wired in a series parallel twelve volt bank and a link 2000 battery monit
Surprise! The engine just quit Fast Ed at 1:26pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 4/1048 We were motoring up the river yesterday when our engine suddenly quit. It re-started easily, and ra
A/C and D/C panel lights (2) ttac at 12:42pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 2/827 Hi all! I am looking for some replacement lamps for my power panel. After our lightning strike I hav
labrador current sharty mcwierdears at 12:16pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1208 hey, I'm picking up a 24' siedelman fixed keel from Forked River, NJ and headed to the Pamlico Sound
26M Purchase (2) BradB at 11:21am 07.09.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/928 I'm looking at purchasing a 26M and inspected the boat yesterday. It's a 2013 and looks to be in ve
CPT autopilot ben solomon at 10:50am 07.09.14 Big Boats 11/7803 Just had a cpt wheel pilot installed on my 1990 37.5 legend. Very impressive! I was out in 25 knot
vbelt wearing thin on only 1 spot Jared1048 at 10:23am 07.09.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/850 hello, recently added a high output alternator and I had a problem with the belt not being tight e
window shades shungi1 at 10:02am 07.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1548 We have a 2004 catalina 350 and are looking for a replacement pleated shade. The dog chewed one of
Oday 20 Head stay Chainplate Lifting LordNelson at 9:25am 07.09.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1233 I finally got the mast up a few days ago and returned to adjust the rigging. I found the head stay c
Sailing with kids av8erdunn at 8:32am 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 16/1998 What do you seasoned sailors do for the kids when they are on board and while at the dock? I realiz
Danforth vs Rocna - About lost the boat last weekend jpeac2 at 7:17am 07.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/7435 All - Happy Summer Sailing! We sailed from Chicago to SW Michigan last weekend and anchored o
Binimi Ckoerken at 7:07am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/712 I have a 1982 Hunter 25. I am attempting to order a binimi. I was just going to get a cheap one on
CNG to propane conversion Bill Roosa at 6:22am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/937 Well CNG just became too much trouble to use so I converted to propane. I reused the CNG regulator a
Parting out - anyone? rgranger at 5:52am 07.09.14 Balboa 0/2021 Hello Balboa 26-ers I broke my gooseneck this weekend and need a new one. Does anyone know someone
wet floor in head lifeis4joy at 5:25am 07.09.14 S2 5/1591 I have 1979 S2 8.0 . I have removed the wet carpet in the head and see there is a drainage "trough"
Foresail size 110 or 135? John rolka at 5:06am 07.09.14 Catalina 30 18/3344 I have a catalina 30 tall rig, this last winter i added a bow sprit and bought a doyle ups, which is
Salon Conversion to berth rbenyoung at 10:54pm 07.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1089 Any pointers on changing the table in the salon of a Oceanis 400 to a berth, I have the shorter legs
Battery recommendation for a C30T longterm at 8:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 30 14/3956 I've got a 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II that needs a new pair of batteries. I've been trying to find

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Blown exhast Ralph Johnstone at 8:42am 09.02.23 Any idea what the red mixing fitting is made of ? Almost looks like some form of ceramic coating wh
H49/50 battery replacement tkwhalen at 8:25am 09.02.23 Personally I wouldn't write off lithium I converted my boat last winter to lithium. I replaced my 3
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? chichiflys at 8:18am 09.02.23 Hello Rardi, Thanks for that info and tip. Luckily the pedestal area appears solid on our boat. Al
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 8:02am 09.02.23 Thanks. That's sounds like a good place to start. They are only $6 at our local Chandlery.
Oday Flying Saucer help Sailor Sue at 7:49am 09.02.23 Interesting looking boat, and if the brochure is accurate it should be interesting to sail on a plan
Blown exhast (1) twodzusfittings at 7:48am 09.02.23 I got super lucky when by chance I was working (cleaning) in the engine compartment. I had jammed my
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336 SVAngelina at 6:56am 09.02.23
DC panel led indicator stopped working Beau Jacques at 6:54am 09.02.23 I have a 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 351 ( in the UK ) - and one of my red switch panel indicators failed
Trailer plans needed dmax at 6:53am 09.02.23 Google is your friend: https://www.triumphboats.com/how-to-build-a-boat-trailer https://fabplans.com
Car Accident kappykaplan at 6:09am 09.02.23 when the light turns green I count to five and 'clear' the intersection before proceeding I do pre
Car Accident jviss at 6:07am 09.02.23 You know, it's interesting, when I'm on my motorcycle, when the light turns green I count to five an
Car Accident jviss at 6:06am 09.02.23
Fuel Tank, fixing the wood box that holds in place (1) twodzusfittings at 6:06am 09.02.23 Looks good.. I see that your raw water intake is set up the same way that mine used to be. It was c
Car Accident jviss at 6:04am 09.02.23 Is your car insured by you? You will most likely be working through your insurance company but the
Rope to anchor chain attachment Captain Larry-DH at 3:48am 09.02.23
DC panel led indicator stopped working Phil Mac at 10:54pm 09.01.23 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm hoping it's just the bulb. I'll have a look behind the panel thi
ACU Location BigEasy at 10:20pm 09.01.23 I've got the grey wheel. I was told it would work with the EV 100.. That ST4000+ wheel that yo
Car Accident (1) Tally Ho at 9:43pm 09.01.23
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. mikeracca at 9:43pm 09.01.23 Luna is running again, her new owners are really happy. Discovered a leaking injector seal so I task
Rope to anchor chain attachment thinwater at 9:14pm 09.01.23 I use a splice. Nothing to catch on my hand, smoother over the roller. No shackle to mouse. Having u

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