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Prop shaft running without engine on scevrog at 12:11pm 07.02.14 Engines and Propulsion 8/2905 Very strange thing happened this weekend. The engine was off and in neutral. We were sailing in ro
New sails for my Catalina 25 cgoossen at 11:42am 07.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1002 My 1984 boat has original sails and it's time to replace them. Not interested in racing, strictly d
Air conditioning on an 11.0a sailcruiser at 11:40am 07.02.14 S2 8/1407 Or those of you who have installed AC aboard would you mind sharing what you chose for a btu rating,
Mac 25 seat cover RichardW43 at 11:07am 07.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/910 I am a new owner of a 1987 Mac 25. I have a couple of questions. What should be under the right sid
Curtains Hale Meakipe at 11:02am 07.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1588 Has anyone been able to locate a curtain maker other than those displayed at the Catalina store? Cu
How to match vintage sails to original boat Delphis at 11:01am 07.02.14 Ask All Sailors 15/2088 Recently I acquired an old classic set of sails that were made by International Sailmakers on Rowes
Cast Iron Keel/Hunter 31 Tom Fritz at 10:53am 07.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1023 I'm looking for advice. I have purchased this 84' h31 and the keel is bare cast iron. The seller had
Lead Acid Battery To an Alum ehudm at 10:25am 07.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/756 Is it really that good? There are some videos on youtube but where is the catch? https://www.youtube
New Hx brackets (1) fox islander at 9:57am 07.02.14 Catalina 30 3/779 Like many others my brazed on Hx brackets had broken, so I decided to remove the Hx, have it pressur
Rudder paint phxfan at 9:14am 07.02.14 Catalina 22 1/935 I have sandsd rudder all but bare-- I assume the rudder is fiberglass...below water line of 22 a
Overnight Trip to Long Beach for the 4th caguy at 8:42am 07.02.14 Ask All Sailors 21/7608 Looking for advice. Our usual trip to Catalina is being scuttled. Too many obstacles and uncertainti
Gel coat repair Golden Road at 8:20am 07.02.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/782 A start to some professional information: http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Gelcoat-Repairs-Revi
hunter 240 ballast valve gasket Sneed at 8:15am 07.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2475 Hi, Newbe question regarding a 2001 hunter 240 water ballast valve gasket. I just purchased the b
It's Time to Learn to Sail Sandcassle at 7:17am 07.02.14 Catalina 22 24/2684
To barrier coat or not and hardware re bedding Tim22 at 6:32am 07.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/829 I am buying a 1997 hunter 310. The survey says the bottom is in good condition with no sign of blist
Looking for a trailer jtoloski at 6:10am 07.02.14 Catalina 22 4/945 I had a really bad experience last fall taking my Catalina out of the water. I had purchased it abo
need used jib or genoa (1) Patrick Boylan at 6:04am 07.02.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2158 I thought I could check in http://shop.hunterowners.com, but my browser just sits blank. I tried chr
Battery Charger Stopped Working c130king at 5:48am 07.02.14 Catalina 310 30/5953 Moved my boat on Monday to a temporary slip for a week. New slip has 50-amp power so using a 50-to-
33.5 Roller Furler Lightmaker2 at 5:35am 07.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/647 I have a problem with the below deck roller furling line dropping off the barrel and not retracting
LG Microwave /Coffee maker Rodsails at 3:54am 07.02.14 Big Boats 15/5098 Checking to see if there's a need for those who may have broken there decanter and now discover ther

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Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Johnny Sails at 6:04am 08.25.23 I guess I will plug the seacocks from the outside before I get a pipe to close these through hulls.
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 (1) Johnny Sails at 5:41am 08.25.23 219260
Thoughts on chart tables? jviss at 5:40am 08.25.23 I've only had two big boats, a Catalina 36, "Mk.I," 1984, and my current boat, a Tartan 3800, 1996.
New to sailboats - scraped keel/ cracks/ exposed wood treatment? garymalmgren at 5:01am 08.25.23 Hi Colocass. RE: I have been told that maintaining a wooden boat is a nightmare, but I have since fa
Looking at a 373 Davidasailor26 at 4:39am 08.25.23 Our Oceanis 37 has a 3YM30 30 HP engine which is completely adequate, so the 40 hp in the same size
New to sailboats - scraped keel/ cracks/ exposed wood treatment? shemandr at 4:33am 08.25.23 Relax! It's not that delicate. Wood is a very durable material that is pretty easily repaired. Th
Mods to our 35s5 Moet123 at 3:38am 08.25.23 Hello, fortuitously, I came across this site as I am starting out on a refit of my 35S5 and have a q
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Project_Mayhem at 9:55pm 08.24.23 This place was hands down the cheapest for stainless and delrin bearings when I rebuilt my furler. I
Impact driver on window screws? BigEasy at 8:17pm 08.24.23 I should clarify that I meant a manual rather than power impact driver, the kind you hit with a ha
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:43pm 08.24.23 They are a lot like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink. But how do you REALLY feel abo
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Davidasailor26 at 7:26pm 08.24.23
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice dlochner at 6:50pm 08.24.23 The Broker's job is to sell the boat and his responsibility is to the seller, not the buyer. The amo
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice shemandr at 6:40pm 08.24.23 ...Boat brokers and car salesmen have many things and many traits in common. Have you ever been b
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. HardArgh at 6:14pm 08.24.23 Youtube is a great source of info: enObMJEhZ44 Thank you.
8.5 v berth dimensions? shemandr at 6:10pm 08.24.23 I don't know but I consider a vee berth near a torture chamber. Others love them.
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. HardArgh at 6:10pm 08.24.23 the daysailer.org site has a lot of info on all models of the daysailer and you should be able to f
I have an 21' American Fiberglass (3) Perry Welch at 5:59pm 08.24.23 Hi guy's I put all your info into use and I am pleased with the results. Thankyou Along with the im
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice Crusty Ol Salt at 5:47pm 08.24.23 Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions..... They are a lot like assholes, everyon
Thoughts on chart tables? Tally Ho at 4:55pm 08.24.23 If it's a catchall, then it should be flat. With a fiddle!
New owner of a daysailer needing assistance. stickinthemud57 at 4:55pm 08.24.23 Youtube is a great source of info: enObMJEhZ44

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