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Portable AC Mark Nooney at 2:50pm 11.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 17/2580 Has anyone used the cruise-aire portable ac unit for the mid 80's 31? I have a line on one for a pre
CAL 21 info (7) Sunbird22358 at 1:32pm 11.20.13 Cal 10/7521 OK, pictures of Cabin interior and Keel well cover. I've included a pic from the sales brochure, a
H42 windlass upgrade eianm at 1:24pm 11.20.13 Big Boats 5/1181 Finally got to do a job that has been on the radar for over a year last weekend. My H42 came out of
LED's Re-visited Long Story at 11:53am 11.20.13 Catalina 310 12/2334 Over the winter months I am trying to gather what I need to complete my transition to all LED. Inte
changi changi at 10:17am 11.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/995 hi, I have a question to Beneteau 50 owners re changing/swapping a deep keel..7'7''.. for a 5'11' ke
South Coast 22 Owner Association BARBARIC at 9:46am 11.20.13 Trailer Sailors 2/2256 I am working on a South Coast 22 and it appears there use to be a MSN user group that had a ton of i
Parting out a Catalina 27 KingAirDriver at 8:39am 11.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/2 I am thinking about parting out a 1987 Catalina 27. It has hull damage beyond economical repair.
Chainplate bulkhead....what material? kito at 7:58am 11.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/849 I need to replace both port and starboard upper shroud bulkheads on my 79 Hunter 30. After searching
Another CO story All U Get at 11:22pm 11.19.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2054 Hi All, We're cruising on the ICW from Charleston to Savannah and everyday feeling a bit more tired
Dutchman system or Lazy Jacks? light12pdr at 8:10pm 11.19.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 24/16215 I just purchased a Hunter 25.5. I want to be able to single hand safely, and I am considering the Du
C&C 29 Mark II 1983 Virginian at 7:06pm 11.19.13 C&C 1/6313 Would appreciate any help in identifying the core and construction of the rudder. Thanks! Virginia
What To Look Out for When Inspecting mtsar6 at 7:01pm 11.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1419 There is a 1977 MacGregor 25 for sale near me. It looks like a good fit for me and the price seems
rudder collar aero16 at 6:14pm 11.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/853 How To Protect The Rudder Of Hull 256 27' From Falling Out Of Boat. Need To Know How To Retrofit Th
Outboard motor fins Ted at 5:43pm 11.19.13 Ask All Sailors 9/4323 Is anyone using outboard motor fins to help boost performance on an inflatable boat? (whale tail, do
Buying new sails recommendations in Palm beach, fl drtsr1 at 5:17pm 11.19.13 Big Boats 4/906 Looking to replace the main in mast sail almond with the headsail on a Hunter 460. Looking for a
Pilot House C22? Torbjorn Bergstrom at 5:17pm 11.19.13 Catalina 22 4/1702 I'm doing some work this winter getting ready to "live aboard" 3~4 days / week next summer with my w
"the doors" (4) joul at 5:02pm 11.19.13 S2 1/911 i have modified the double door wich open the fridge. i like it better in one piece, it give a bette
9.9 on V21 troutman at 4:33pm 11.19.13 Trailer Sailors 10/2892 I recently tried to use my short shaft 9.9 Merc. 4 cycle on my V21. I was not happy with the result
Mast crutch? hunter235 at 4:10pm 11.19.13 Smaller Boats 8/1484 I need the drawing and/or any pictures ya'll may have for the mast crutch on the Hunter 23.5 water b
folding prop jmoir at 3:49pm 11.19.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/4112 I am the owner of a bene 40cc. She is a good sailer in a breeze but a bit of a slug in light air. ha

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The 260 is home! Tp3 at 5:10pm 08.30.22 Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has.
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? jssailem at 5:06pm 08.30.22 It would be in likely that the Cal 36 had a 9 ft keel. The CAL 40 had a 5.58ft keel. My CAL 35C has
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? petecasey at 5:01pm 08.30.22
DC electric panel troubleshooting Tally Ho at 5:00pm 08.30.22 I guess I'm sort of getting this ... still not exactly sure ... but perhaps this it! :huh: I thou
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft?? sail sfbay at 4:52pm 08.30.22 Welcome to the forum!! Request the seller verify the boat specs. Of cours, a diver or haulout can v
Need a new tachometer sail sfbay at 3:46pm 08.30.22 Buy your Tachometer part # 300684 and tachometer with hour meter part #300687. UNIVERSAL M-25XPB PAR
Replacing Wiring Harness sail sfbay at 3:34pm 08.30.22 It is based on the specific engine manufacturer and model. Part no. YM-164100-23700 wire harness can
P-18 Centerboard too wide for the centerboard channel CLSailor at 3:19pm 08.30.22 Moot-18, as I recall the original mast gate was too small to hold in the slugs. I designed a larger
Convert Ice to Fridge Benny17441 at 3:10pm 08.30.22 I just depends on how do you intend to travel. If you stop every night at a transient slip with sh
Tips for top down furler? DayDreamer41 at 3:05pm 08.30.22 Key to the operation of the TD furler is shock cord tension, as tight as you can get it. Why can't y
Need a new tachometer Calif. Ted at 3:04pm 08.30.22 They were originally Teleflex gauges, now Sea-Star, have to research the calibration page from CD to
Tiller for hunter 23 farrapona at 3:00pm 08.30.22 Wow, that looks great! Nice work
Need a new tachometer Stu Jackson at 3:00pm 08.30.22 Look in any chandlery for gauges.
Tips for top down furler? jssailem at 2:59pm 08.30.22 I have little experience with the Top Down furler. I understand rig tension is an important issue as
ATTACHING SHEET CLUTCHES jssailem at 2:50pm 08.30.22 The halyard clutches in the image above serve to grip the line when the halyard is wrapped around a
Vagabond 17 Keel winch "hole" looks to street. rgranger at 2:34pm 08.30.22 ... and relase the vang when working to windward.
Weird Electrical Experience rgranger at 2:33pm 08.30.22 I once worked in a new science building and the breakers would trip every time we had an electical s
Hunter Europa transom bung rgranger at 2:30pm 08.30.22 Are we 100% sure that is not the cockpit drain hole? He did say he left it on the mooring open and
Tiller for hunter 23 (7) rgranger at 2:23pm 08.30.22 If you want to make a nice looking wooden one... here is how I made mine... Get some oak, pine and c
Boat lift rgranger at 2:04pm 08.30.22 Definitely empty the ballast tank. :plus:Open the tank valve and lift a few inches.... wait... lif

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