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Linkage issue Seabee Chief at 11:39am 10.15.13 Catalina 30 4/1387 Fellow Catalina 30 owners; we have an 1981 C30 which we purchased in 2009. She has been maintained
Catalina 30 Genoa Sheet Car ID (2) stagf15 at 11:33am 10.15.13 Catalina 30 3/1224 Greetings! This is my first post on the Catalina 30 forum. I am the proud new owner of a 1986 Catal
Fiberglass repair (1) Christian Sailing at 11:19am 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 22/4211 How hard would this repair be?
Adding Brakes to a Trailer, who has used Electric/Hydraulic? Tom G, P-21 at 10:46am 10.15.13 Trailer Sailors 21/8415 I am towing a Precision 21 with a Durango. The weight of the boat with trailer is approximately 2500
Wanted: Interior settee cushions ('83 MacGregor 25) MacFam at 9:26am 10.15.13 Parts Search 0/1307 Hi - we're in need of settee cushions for our MacGregor 25. After making cushions from scratch for
Boot seal for linear drive unit (1) Cptn_steve at 9:18am 10.15.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1144 I am in the process of installing a below deck autopilot. My problem is finding a boot to seal off w
Bayfield 25 H.I.N. Cambo at 9:09am 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2393 I purchased a 1978 Bayfield 25 this summer and need a Hull ID number or some sort of serial number f
whats in a name trainmanjess at 8:45am 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 18/2210 hello all I am in a delima here... a name given to a boat reflects the boat and the owner together
Restoring the brite wood jim148 at 8:35am 10.15.13 Smaller Boats 4/886 I own a 1981 H22 and have had the boat for 3 sailing seasons. All of the wood is in need of some se
mast bolt hole elongated (1) Reidsair at 7:44am 10.15.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3266 I just bought a 1991 26s, it's my first boat of any kind. I'm concerned about the hole in the mast f
Finally Starting on my boat. Propnut30 at 7:27am 10.15.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2504 I have finally been able to work on my Mac again. With deployments and moving to a new location I ha
ruder paint? fred1diver at 7:13am 10.15.13 Trailer Sailors 20/5436 hi everyone, I was wondering what kind of paint you use to paint your rudder, my new to me dolphin 2
Moisture Meters & Butyl Tape Tempertures jimmcgee at 6:44am 10.15.13 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2081 This season I've noticed slight leaks starting around two through bolts so I've decided to rebed eve
How do you install auto float switch on Beneteau 321? flowermom7 at 5:32am 10.15.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/2827 Can't figure out how to wire float switch,no wires in bilge or access holes:(
K and N air filter Silvio at 4:56am 10.15.13 Catalina 310 15/2865 Hello out there. Looking to upgrade to the K and N air filter. I looked back at the old thread he
Port tack Mick143 at 4:44am 10.15.13 Bigger Boats 4/1160 Hello. I own a 28 ft O'Day, and have been sailing a number of years. My past boat was a Herreshoff
cabin port replacement Jerrpann at 3:36am 10.15.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1275 Any recommendations on opening/closed ports for Hunter30 that leak rain? 3 of 8 leak. What sealer wo
Beneteaus? Brentpd at 10:34pm 10.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/926 Why do these boats have such a good reputation? I've never sailed one, but can't you get a much bett
Killer companionway doors TropicalSeattle at 10:08pm 10.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3108 Am I the only one getting hands and fingers sliced by the companionway doors/hatch on the new benete
Thinking of O'Day 30 - any positive or negative feedback? Steps at 7:41pm 10.14.13 Bigger Boats 8/5499 We have just sold our 86 272..and I can tell all those who stick to the story about the "2 happiest

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Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 2:29pm 05.14.23 I would never do that simply because the two systems are not designed to be simultaneously running.
Non Skid; Black Spots LakeOntario270 at 2:28pm 05.14.23 I have these spots on my non skid also. I've tried everything and can't get rid of them also.
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Davidasailor26 at 2:28pm 05.14.23 I would never do that simply because the two systems are not designed to be simultaneously running.
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? jviss at 2:25pm 05.14.23 When I finish each cruise, I wash the chain/rode/anchor well with fresh water to help extend the li
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? (1) Davidasailor26 at 2:24pm 05.14.23 Don't you have a Yanmar? The Yanmar tachs do not work off the Alternator, unless the boat has been
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Rick486 at 2:23pm 05.14.23 I'm not following you, Rick. Why wouldn't one start the engine, for whatever reason, while plugged
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 2:03pm 05.14.23 Why would you do that? I would never think of doing such a thing. To me that would be taking a chan
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Rick486 at 2:00pm 05.14.23 I haven't fully verified this yet, will do so today. But commissioning my boat this season it's th
Non working microwave Johnb at 1:58pm 05.14.23 I googled "microwave showing 8888" and got "About 3,490,000 results (0.49 seconds)". Depending on t
Non Skid; Black Spots sailcapt340 at 1:57pm 05.14.23
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 1:56pm 05.14.23 You can ignore my comment... I would never ignore your comment, Dave! I enjoy your contributions
O'Day 28'. Crazy Dave Condon at 1:55pm 05.14.23 Look up Dwyer Aluminum but under new ownership
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 1:54pm 05.14.23 Westerbeasts No, that's "Westerbreaks." :)
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 1:54pm 05.14.23 Why is this even a question from someone with 50 years of boating experience? As I said, "it's the
Stanchion bases Crazy Dave Condon at 1:52pm 05.14.23 The old factory is now building mostly pontoon boats and a couple of daysailors only. The former em
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? dlochner at 1:52pm 05.14.23 If you are directing this question to me, no, not a Yanmar, but a Westerbeke based on a Mitsubishi
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? jviss at 1:50pm 05.14.23 Don't you have a Yanmar? If you are directing this question to me, no, not a Yanmar, but a Westerb
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? (1) dlochner at 1:47pm 05.14.23 Very bad assumption, Sorry Dave. Please read above. Jim.... By 1" I meant 1" rod. It is really
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern? Terry Cox at 1:30pm 05.14.23 Do I need to replace this chain ASAP or can we complete our trip and replace it after? Replace it
Rudder Bearing smokey73 at 1:29pm 05.14.23 Most likely stainless steel to aluminum corrosion. It looks like you may have hammered on the pin w

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