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Universal 25XP with water in the oil gregorybross at 8:27pm 05.09.14 Catalina 30 3/1227 Hello Boating Friends- I have a 1996 Catalina 30 with a universal 25XP that has just started to hav
Where is your radar reflector? rpwillia at 8:20pm 05.09.14 Ask All Sailors 87/19473 We had a marine safety guy come in and talk to my YC about safety equipment. One thing he mentioned
can someone explain what is going on here? (1) kpgraci at 8:00pm 05.09.14 Ask All Sailors 21/3950
Keel cable attachment Thomasjbrothersjr at 7:58pm 05.09.14 Catalina 22 1/649 Am I missing something... There seems to be no way to get to the attachment point on the keel while
Finally In (1) Hydro Therapy at 7:09pm 05.09.14 Day Sailers 9/1696 I've been ready for a month. The marina finally gave me the green light so I dropped her in today. I
Bedspread 456 janiceandcraig at 7:07pm 05.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/861 I am trying to find out what a piece of material is on the used 2003 hunter we purchased. It is a p
Keel crack opinion (1) luv2sail67 at 6:04pm 05.09.14 Big Boats 3/1003 I'm hoping the forum can help. This is a pic of our keel. The keelbolts have no sign of rust. So
Butyl tape at Princess Auto (3) holdech at 5:07pm 05.09.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6160
Newport Beach to Ensenada 2014 Rick D at 4:44pm 05.09.14 Racing 3/26982 Here's an article concerning this year's race which is a SoCal tradition and once attracted over 600
What do you think (1) Bill1565 at 4:44pm 05.09.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/877 25? 27? Been here ( Marathon) more than a week. Just noticed this boat.
Cal 2-29 cylinder head Brentpd at 4:22pm 05.09.14 Cal 0/835 I just bought a '73 2-29 about a month ago with the standard 12 hp farymann. It's a wonderful boat
Replacing spreaders on a Cal 2-27 Roadking Larry at 4:05pm 05.09.14 Cal 3/2567 I've decided that I need to replace the spreaders on my 2-27. The PO had redone them using some kind
Finally splash time! CharlzO at 3:39pm 05.09.14 Islander 1/3078 Well, with any luck, she'll be floating ON the water when I get to the yard tomorrow, and not UNDER
Mobile Alabama Boatyards 2mirage8 at 2:33pm 05.09.14 Ask All Sailors 2/799 Are there any good hurricane safe(?) haulout facilities in the Mobile Bay area? Need to haul out sa
Changing fuel filter at sea Okey6772 at 2:17pm 05.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1019 How to change fuel filter at sea without spilling fuel or having to bleed engine (universal diesel)
Georgia Boatyards 2mirage8 at 2:13pm 05.09.14 Ask All Sailors 2/828 Are there any good hurricane safe(?) boatyards in Mobile Bay area? Need to haul a sailboat out for
New Beneteau Owner salestosails at 1:53pm 05.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1472 just bought a 2001 Beneteau 311. Need some control panel rocker switches. Some are broken off. Be
Universal starting problems Richard19084 at 1:18pm 05.09.14 Catalina 310 5/1325 I have problems starting the Universal diesel engine if the engine has been off for more than about
batten question gitpicker2007 at 10:25am 05.09.14 Catalina 22 5/1090 I just took the 22 out for the 3rd time and am becoming more comfortable and familiar with it, but h
Hunter 30 Bow Rail Needed kasishunter30 at 10:13am 05.09.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/832 The dilemma: the PO of my "new-to-me" 1979 Hunter 30, obviously did not tie the boat up well enough

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Furling main, halyard replacement Hunter 33 2006 Tomek at 7:43pm 08.15.23 Thank you Scott B, I just did that a few days ago, and replaced my halyard last weekend. The advice
Pressure Cooker Rick D at 7:17pm 08.15.23 We live at 5,000 feet altitude and we have to use a pressure cooker for things like chili, beans, st
Pressure Cooker shemandr at 6:57pm 08.15.23 They are great. Just make sure that pressure relief rocker works. Because if it goes Vesuvius it i
Oday 20 Restoration (1) Kali-Nova at 6:14pm 08.15.23 Todays task....Removed bulk head and clean up V birth cutting left-overs off the side of the hull. I
Oday 20 Restoration Kali-Nova at 6:08pm 08.15.23 Looks like an ambitious project with a newborn :rolleyes:. It will be a great little family boat th
TO H41 OWNERS, GALLEY LIGHT captprogreso at 5:29pm 08.15.23 With the lamp down, I have taken with a voltimeter readings very low, so i take out the terminal and
Its funny Friday! dLj at 3:51pm 08.15.23 He didn't trim the end of the tiewrap. Something is sure to catch it and fling it into the next tow
Pressure Cooker Rick486 at 3:47pm 08.15.23 I just discovered pressure cookers. I mean, I have always been aware of them, but never knew enoug
Pressure Cooker JamesG161 at 3:37pm 08.15.23 Anyone else into pressure cooking? :plus::plus: And Pressure Canning.:thumbup: Jim...
Has This Happend to You? kappykaplan at 3:32pm 08.15.23 sails just routinely go to the loft for winter storage and annual maintenance. Same here.
We just closed on Hull 45, we are so excited, we are Long Island NY based if anyone is around please let me know . kappykaplan at 3:31pm 08.15.23 Where's @Stu Jackson ? :) To which the OP responded South shore Jones Beach area I believe that
Has This Happend to You? Dalliance at 3:27pm 08.15.23 :plus: I have my sails inspected/repaired/washed annually. Pretty much the same. Inspected/repair
Has This Happend to You? jviss at 3:25pm 08.15.23 Now I'm thinking I will examine the clew on my jib. If it's not already protected I'll look into se
Screens for Windows DaveJ at 3:23pm 08.15.23 Well, I pulled in this morning, almost across from your boat. It looks great, leaving in the morning
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 3:20pm 08.15.23 I'll ask again: why did/do think that? I don't get it at all. Because you often post a bunch of
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 3:19pm 08.15.23 @Hayden Watson really did nail it. I agree with everything he said, in particular how too-loose val
Oday 19 Identifying Deck Mounts for Possible Stanchions. BruceC at 3:06pm 08.15.23 The mounts you refer to are definitely not stanchion mounts, but most likely simply mounts from whic
Need a "double" block at the mast base Barnacle Bill at 3:05pm 08.15.23 If you want to add another block, whether it be single or double, you have to utilize one of the hol
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 08.15.23 The F---ing Manual You spelled Funny wrong. ;) Glad you asked the question. My 3YM30 will be co
Mariner Roller-Stay Parts? Barnacle Bill at 2:57pm 08.15.23 I like Furlex by Selden spars

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