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Hatch Replacement OaklandB at 4:49pm 06.19.14 Parts Search 12/4574 I am replacing the 15"x 12,5" hatch located between the mast and companionway hatch on a Hunter 36,
Cabintop Wall Thickness Piratenorm at 3:08pm 06.19.14 Catalina 30 4/1030 Anyone know how thick the side walls between the port lights of the cabin top of a Mk 1 30 foot Cata
catalina capri 16 Capesailor at 12:52pm 06.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5862 I have a 91 16ft catalina capri. There is no stern shroud to hold the boom up when not in use. Is
Teak runners for cabin hatch on ODay 25 dwdooher at 12:29pm 06.19.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2404 I am replacing the runners for the cabin hatch cover on a 1983 ODay 25. The current runners are pr
Have You ever recovered an item that went to the bottom? James10016 at 12:04pm 06.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 52/13301 All, I just spent 45 minutes yesterday afternoon making several 30-second 'under water' dives sear
Tell-Tales gczenis at 11:48am 06.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/740 Anyone know of a company selling tell-tales similar to to the ones that came with my 2006 Catalina 3
Catalina 30 Gennaker Jeunesse27 at 11:15am 06.19.14 Catalina 30 1/2772 I'm looking to add a gennaker (cruising spinnaker/asymmetrical spinnaker) to my sail inventory. Does
Primer Sanding: Perfection Required? Ziggler at 11:09am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1656 Topside painting at the primer sanding stage. Using Pettit 6149 EZ Primer before last step of Pettit
2 gmf oil leak Mark Nooney at 10:24am 06.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1502 I am getting an oil leak from the front housing and the main block. Nothing terrible but leaked a 1
Pearson 37 prop shaft switch from 7/8" to 1" jamestkirk at 10:17am 06.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1185 I'd like to change the propeller shaft in my Pearson 37 from it's original 7/8" size to 1" diameter.
Sailing and health tssywfb at 10:07am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1440 Does anyone out there have a Pacemaker? I just found out yesterday that I will need one. The doctor
Selden top down furler question Pat T at 9:38am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 1/785 I bought a Selden removable bowsprit ' GX15 furler. Not yet installed but preliminary mock up looks
Odin 820 questions Bernie Odin 820 at 9:34am 06.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/8184 Having been a Macgregor 26X owner for 4 years, I wanted to upgrade to a larger powersailer with more
I'm famous! Kermit at 9:18am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 16/2326 Check page 16 of the newest ASA Journal! Yippee Skippee!
5 Winters Uncovered JHoward at 8:41am 06.19.14 C&C 5/2411 I am looking at buying a 1975 C'C 25 from northern Minn. It's been trailor stored and left open to
Removing fiberglass hiding part of sending unit. Cat27Tim at 8:30am 06.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/921 How would one remove part of the fiberglass lip on a 1988 Cat 27 that partially hides the sending un
gin pole mast stepping ron1881 at 5:33am 06.19.14 Smaller Boats 24/8928 I want to make a gin pole mast stepping system for my standard rig 25. I have viewed a few tube vide
DIY gelcoat upslims at 5:32am 06.19.14 Catalina 22 2/942 Anyone ever do their own gelcoat? I have a line on a stonehorse 23 but it will need to be painted. I
Open CPN chart question DougM at 4:21am 06.19.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1763 I just began exploring Open CPN and downloaded electronic charts from NOAA. The first thing I notice
4HP Susuki seadaddler at 4:07am 06.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/412 4HP Suzuki I have a 4HP suzuki outboard and would like to fresh water flush more but using a buck

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We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . jviss at 12:27pm 08.15.23 Yes, BC. @jviss, why'd you ask in the first place? I thought you would chime in on this post and I
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? Davidasailor26 at 12:22pm 08.15.23 NMEA 2000 or 0183? For 2000 a Wi-Fi gateway like from yacht devices is still probably the best opti
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . Stu Jackson at 12:22pm 08.15.23 Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) Oh, really? I thought he lived in B.C. Vacation? (Jones Beach was w
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 08.15.23 That is, unless your sensor is completely different than mine. Or the flappy bit has failed, which
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Rick486 at 12:09pm 08.15.23 Why do you think they say you ought to be doing a valve adjustment? Maybe because it needs it? :)
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 12:03pm 08.15.23 halyards run through the mast on this boat I think The Catalina 25 has halyards in the mast. Depen
Fresh water filler cap jviss at 12:01pm 08.15.23 The deck fittings that beneteau used on the 423 are Amiot which are made in France and they are alu
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:59am 08.15.23 But do they meet the 2 mi requirement? ;) hahahahaha (I know the answer to this) I'm not sure what
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:54am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:52am 08.15.23 How much wiring did this destroy and should I expect to have to replace it afterwards? I'm trying t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:48am 08.15.23 That's cool. However, I'd prefer to not have to handle kerosene on board, especially when LED ligh
Top Down Furler Hayden Watson at 11:48am 08.15.23 Thanks for the feedback. I have a Selden Pole and Ring and a Selden Top down furler. Have not insta
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help! Thaniel at 11:47am 08.15.23 As usual the power supply fuse from the battery (15 amp) to the wiring harness inside the vehicle w
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Hayden Watson at 11:44am 08.15.23 One word. Slingshot! build ones that will mount into the winch socket to launch small to medium siz
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Anchored87 at 11:42am 08.15.23 @Leeward Rail @rgranger Thanks for the tips. I think the pvc "saw" may be the best route but my main
Check my wiring diagram? kappykaplan at 11:39am 08.15.23 especially when LED lights are so bright and so efficient! :plus:
Check my wiring diagram? jviss at 11:37am 08.15.23 Yes it does - of course you have to know how big the wick is and such. Kerosine lights were the fir
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast Leeward Rail at 11:35am 08.15.23 When and where? I definitely want to watch this one! I miss read perhaps - I was thinking firing b
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck kappykaplan at 11:29am 08.15.23 I'm assuming that some water might get into the boat, but you just clean that up afterwards. Corre
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 11:19am 08.15.23 Is it legal? Does it make the 2 mi. vis standard? Yes it does - of course you have to know how bi

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