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Dimensions for Aft Cabin on 1990 35.5 Steverhnm at 11:17am 10.07.13 Big Boats 5/1371 So my new boat is in Mexico and I took measurements when I bought it but I have concerns that I may
information needed new323owner at 10:58am 10.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1282 Recently purchased Beneteau 323. Need information on two topics that I could not find in the owner's
Here's a test for all (1) Snowman80 at 10:57am 10.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1890 I have no idea what make model anything on this boat. Current owner has no info. only thing he knows
Removing Companionway Cover and Hatch (1) Dreaming at 10:56am 10.07.13 Catalina 310 2/1420 Hello again everyone, Yep, me again. I do search this and other forums for answers to my probl
In Need of Emergency Tiller - O'Day 30' astaser at 10:55am 10.07.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1135 I recently purchased a 1982 O'Day 30' but it does not have an emergency tiller on board. I am looki
Rigging a Preventer (4) rpwillia at 10:45am 10.07.13 Catalina 310 12/3832 I recently had a serious encounter with my boom during an accidental gybe. It turned out OK, but got
Engine stop cable danfeld at 9:47am 10.07.13 Big Boats 2/1038 I need to replace my engine stop cable. Anyone know what length - model?
Ebay ad shenanigans zjtr10 at 9:27am 10.07.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1524 I ran across this ad on Ebay for a Mac 26M and the price is only 5.1 Million USD. There have been
Fuel Tank Replacement BobM at 9:05am 10.07.13 S2 20/2158 Well...I am all packed up and off to the boat to replace the fuel tank. Of course what was supposed
Hunter 23' Folding Ladder carboman at 8:44am 10.07.13 Smaller Boats 6/1668 Looking to see what others have done for folding ladders that mount on the transom. I was using one
Diesel engine kesniffen at 8:38am 10.07.13 Catalina 30 8/1398 Hi, this is my first posting. I recently acquired a Catalina 30 and had an issue with shifting into
Compac16 motor bracket dnkohler at 8:13am 10.07.13 Trailer Sailors 2/1481 Am currently using a short shaft motor on my compac16. The problem is that in the down position of t
Air Heater jeanharvey at 8:01am 10.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1173 I would like to put a heater in my 32 foot sail boat. I'm thinking to put an Espar heater. It burn D
AC Outlets don't work bobjames at 7:45am 10.07.13 Catalina 310 3/1558 I've been married (to the same Admiral) for 36 years and still don't understand her some of the time
Buying boat from a charity auction Picflight at 7:37am 10.07.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3478 Is a charity auction a reliable place to purchase a boat that has been donated to charities? Any pe
Replacing Oday 25 transom plate (4) Ritdog at 7:29am 10.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1345 One more time: I swore I'd never do it again, but I am- just got a 1979 Oday 25, and like my previou
Ronca DIY clone? jviss at 7:29am 10.07.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1715 Rocna DIY clone? Has anyone else toyed with the idea of adding a "roll bar" to a claw, plow, or del
Mild Steel Limits? Spence at 6:39am 10.07.13 Musings With Maine Sail 28/6824 Can anyone tell me the dead load limits of 3" by 3/16" box mild steel?
Legend 43 Shortened Rig 4arch at 4:08am 10.07.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/762 This weekend we looked at a Legend 43 that appears to be in excellent condition, is priced well, and
Dangerous Marina Electrical Problem? jimmcgee at 3:37am 10.07.13 Musings With Maine Sail 11/4265

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dock neighbour's shore power cord? (1) Richard19068 at 9:05pm 08.20.22 What I find odd with this whole thread is, I am thinking there is a 15 Amp outlet right here https
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair capta at 8:46pm 08.20.22 I've had very good luck with a really good epoxy glue (Epoxy 330 Water Clear Adhesive). I've gotten
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Stu Jackson at 8:41pm 08.20.22 Drain about one gallon whenever you are on the boat allowing new water to fill the tank. Why bothe
Have a Mac 26M and moving it to Florida(Sept 2022), looking for a couple of partners to share use of the vessel and we can use also.... Tally Ho at 8:36pm 08.20.22
C320 North Sails original spinnaker Yonderstar at 8:35pm 08.20.22 what weight is the spinnaker? what does AWA mean? Apparent wind angle, usually a target range by d
New Catalina 30 Owner (5) mikeracca at 8:08pm 08.20.22 Luna is in Olympia now! Monday she gets hauled out of the water. Unfortunately it was a motor all t
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair thinwater at 8:03pm 08.20.22 What is the clear material of the patch? Vinyl window material? I put some standard test panels on
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Frank Jung at 7:47pm 08.20.22 I read through all the posts. I also have to exchange my CB line and I dont have a technician in my
Sail maker preferences for a Com Pac 19 sail sfbay at 7:31pm 08.20.22 Thanks for asking.....no experience......I generally use my local sailmaker OR purchase based on low
DC electric panel troubleshooting twalker H260 at 7:31pm 08.20.22 From the manual it looks like there should be a separate shower switch - likely located in the head
C320 North Sails original spinnaker jon hansen at 7:28pm 08.20.22 what weight is the spinnaker? what does AWA mean?
DC electric panel troubleshooting FastOlson at 7:11pm 08.20.22 Thanks for the diagram. Interesting and now I appreciate how the the factory installed two separate
Sail maker preferences for a Com Pac 19 Clark at 6:53pm 08.20.22 Suggedt checking with the Com Pac sailboat owners club (do an internet search). Thanks. I think th
Sail maker preferences for a Com Pac 19 sail sfbay at 6:36pm 08.20.22 Suggest checking with the Com Pac sailboat owners club (do an internet search).
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system JoeWhite at 6:35pm 08.20.22 This due to not used water heater water. Drain about one gallon whenever you are on the boat allowin
C320 North Sails original spinnaker Yonderstar at 6:25pm 08.20.22 Not sure what AWA means. How many crew have you? Could just ditch the sock for racing. That is t
DC electric panel troubleshooting crownjewel at 5:47pm 08.20.22 It is indeed both a bilge and shower drain pump with a 3 way Y valve. It does seem hazardous but I
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Musetta at 5:46pm 08.20.22 Thanks!
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into sail sfbay at 5:46pm 08.20.22 Welcome to the forum!! Photos? Manual? Prepare a drawing with dimensions and hole to bolt to the
Have a Mac 26M and moving it to Florida(Sept 2022), looking for a couple of partners to share use of the vessel and we can use also.... juggler at 5:24pm 08.20.22 Thanks for the positive notes

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