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Bulkhead Formica WoodyB at 4:57am 04.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/721 When cleaning up my new Hunter 30, I discovered that some water had been trapped between the aft mat
The Kaufman's kpgraci at 4:21am 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 56/6686
Interoir Insulation CYQK at 4:05am 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1085 Have this foiled backed thin insulation on my shop door that works well keeping the cold out in wint
Two coffees please, All U Get at 3:36am 04.07.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1681 Hi all, We just added a new milestone to our cruising life by completing an overnight trip. We h
H34 Anchor bail (boom bail) source lnikl at 9:25pm 04.06.14 Big Boats 4/1008 I am looking for a boom bail to fit over my anchor to prevent it from skipping off the roller. to fi
Transmission Wows (1) SVPardonMyFrench at 9:23pm 04.06.14 Big Boats 6/1038 Hi All i think i'm having issues with my transmission on my 93 40.5. The engine is a standar
Fuel additive update and new question sailsail at 7:22pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1562 My original post: We discovered about a month after haulout that the marina did not fill the fuel t
Raymarine thru-hull Tally Ho at 7:21pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1338 My 1996 Hunter has a Raymarine ST-50 plus Tri-data, which I think used a Z092 speed /temp transducer
Upper Shroud Clevis Pin bebling at 6:52pm 04.06.14 Parts Search 1/2385 Just bought a 1988 C-22. Missing one of the upper shroud pins. I see Catalina Direct does not have
Siren 17 info...? (1) finding41 at 6:38pm 04.06.14 Trailer Sailors 7/16718 I just acquired a Siren 17. I need sails... I'd also like to put any info about this boat in one eas
multiple charging sources on a single battery? Gene Neill at 6:29pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1057 I have a 5W solar panel and my motor puts out 60W. Is there any reason they can't both be connected
capr 18 height on trailer sailorsteve1 at 5:29pm 04.06.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/970 im wondering what the height of a capri 18 is on the trailer---specifically from the bow pulpit to t
Wiring Question shemandr at 5:10pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 1/96 Does anyone know of a way to neatly provide slack (So that electrical devices can be moved to conven
3QM30 Manual Engine Crank jphud at 4:56pm 04.06.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1379 Hi ThereI, Is the engine crank designed for starting or just to turn the engine for maintenance? Too
Gulf ICW travel. From Brownsville to Carrabelle FL silvercharlio at 4:40pm 04.06.14 Tattoo Owners 0/3098 Help me to plan my Gulf ICW travel from Brownsville to Carrabelle Fl. My boat a 26m, travel only w
Prop replacement??? Gknox61 at 4:38pm 04.06.14 Catalina 30 4/1853 We bought a 1978 Catalina 30 with a Yanmar YSB12 last Sept., and sailing in Georgian Bay, Ontario.
Sailing in Long Island Sound, Connecticut danlisa0529 at 4:26pm 04.06.14 Day Sailers 1/1016 Looking to do sailing with other O'day owners this summer (2014). I like to sail on Saturday afterno
Wiring Question shemandr at 4:07pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 4/920 Does anyone know of a way to neatly provide slack (So that electrical devices can be moved to conven
Wireing at pedestal guard Lost Parent at 3:09pm 04.06.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1611 Any suggestions as how to run wireing down from autopilot to under the cockpit sole on a catalina 30
Portal Gaskets Oday 322? PatTormey at 3:05pm 04.06.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1702 I bought a few 4 X 14 Gaskets For Opening Port a while back but not sure how to install them. It

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Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 RitSim at 5:49pm 06.04.23 I tried google searching IMAGES for sparcraft gooseneck. This one is close. Maybe look further int
Mainsail for a Cal 36/Luff 35' foot 16' rwflyboy at 5:43pm 06.04.23 I have an old one if still looking.
Recommendations for a new head Ward H at 5:28pm 06.04.23 I installed a Raritan Sea Era QC Electric Head with fresh water flush back in 2018. We're very hap
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 Davidasailor26 at 5:25pm 06.04.23
Screens for Windows DaveJ at 4:55pm 06.04.23
Daysailer 3 roller furling kappykaplan at 4:42pm 06.04.23 There should be a shackle on the jib halyard to connect to the piece on the right in your photo. Is
Daysailer 3 roller furling (1) drgbanks at 4:28pm 06.04.23 Here are the 2 pieces of the roller fuller.
Engine Control xavpil at 4:09pm 06.04.23 I'd say time for some maintenance. Pull up the specs on the assembly and see what the mfg. recom
Engine Control xavpil at 4:07pm 06.04.23 Sounds like a simple adjustment of the control cable should fix your shifting problem. To confirm
Recommendations for a new head Tally Ho at 4:00pm 06.04.23 I used Trident 101 when I replaced my sanitation hose. Very solid stuff, but it is VERY stiff, hard
Dissimilar Metals Tally Ho at 3:53pm 06.04.23 I have used both Tef-gel and Lanocote. As @dlochner said, Lanocote is pretty sticky, but if you care
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 RitSim at 3:52pm 06.04.23 Can you provide a better pic of the mast, side, front? someone may recognize it.
Its funny Friday! SFS at 3:43pm 06.04.23 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/351309352_1600948760408005_8618913723109480107_n
Mercury 9.9 4 stroke on Cat 25 (1) lsavocchi at 3:38pm 06.04.23 Yes, the vapors would carry some oil aerosol that would condense and look like an oil leak ... and
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 3:27pm 06.04.23 Just found that varoom you've been looking for here. I think you've got a deal if you can just in
Jib furler basics and maint JamesG161 at 3:25pm 06.04.23 This picture may help clarify. Look at it closely for your answer. Jim..
Mast Bracket for Beneteau 311 Ralph Johnstone at 3:22pm 06.04.23 Do you see a manufacturer's name anywhere on the mast or boom ? From there, GOOGLE is your friend f
Mercury 9.9 4 stroke on Cat 25 (1) lsavocchi at 3:21pm 06.04.23
Continupus mainsail furling JamesG161 at 3:19pm 06.04.23 I'll try calling during the week if thats OK. Sure.
Daysailer 3 roller furling kappykaplan at 3:19pm 06.04.23 Please post photos of what you've got so we can help.

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