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Edson pedestal bolts- replacement PDA1 at 5:16am 10.03.13 Catalina 30 4/2252 We have a '94 Catalina 30 MkIII. On our boat the Edson pedestal steering bolts which secure the comp
Funny- don't read unless you're bored PDA1 at 5:07am 10.03.13 Catalina 30 5/1782 The Chesapeake Bay demanded a sacrifice for allowing us to cruise its waters. In our case it was th
Hey 310 owners,.. where is your hull id # inside located (3) kevman1421 at 7:44pm 10.02.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1029 Any 310 owners out there? Anyone know where your inside h.i.d. is located., trying to figure out wha
anyone move/install a navpod on a lewmar pedestal guard jbinbi at 7:05pm 10.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2669 I purchased a 1 year old boat, and the navpod holding the chartplotter is up to high for me to see o
repairing wooden spreaders with mast steps (3) dan8152 at 6:41pm 10.02.13 Catalina 30 9/3038 Ok been going over the new boat fixing this and that. I trusted the PO about the spreaders being goo
winter sail size and general question about inventory Jared1048 at 6:03pm 10.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1393 hello all! I currently have an old bagged out jib that I'm going to get replaced with another 100%
Lewmar #7 & #8 Winches daleyellin at 5:21pm 10.02.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1664 Can anyone tell me the specific difference between the #7 and #8 Lewmar winches. The specs I've bee
propane tanks John R at 5:02pm 10.02.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3230 I have an old propane tank with the old style gauge. Today, I was told by a guy at a marina where th
Changing the Oil Filter on a Yanmar 2GM20F (3) Ralph Johnstone at 3:26pm 10.02.13 Engines and Propulsion 34/15816 I've done it for years. Lately, it's gotten so bad that neighboring boats leave for the day when I
Just bought 36 Lancer Dave Fran at 2:43pm 10.02.13 Lancer 2/2227 We are very excited purchasing an 1980 36 Lancer in really great shape. Can someone tell us specifi
Running Light Problems enorfleet at 2:22pm 10.02.13 Big Boats 6/1572 For the last few weeks, my running lights would only stay on when the engine was running. Otherwise
Wood Handrails (1) Mr Mac at 12:31pm 10.02.13 Ask All Sailors 17/7390 As stated, we have a 1981 H25 that has been neglected for some time and that, unfortunately, include
Yanmar 2QM20 mixing elbow misha93 at 12:04pm 10.02.13 Big Boats 15/9482 Please advise what is the size (diameter and thread) of a mixing elbow main upper threaded connectio
Gulf of Mexico Planning...... Delezynski at 11:52am 10.02.13 Ask All Sailors 17/2446 Hi all, Jill and I are looking at cruising the Gulf of Mexico for 2 to 6 months. We would like to
Engine mounts G Miller at 11:52am 10.02.13 Catalina 30 7/3471 I have just finished rebuilding my M25 and before I drop it back into the boat, I am considering rep
85 hunter 22 Chasemixon at 11:08am 10.02.13 Smaller Boats 16/1685 None of my external lights are working, I plan to dig into this tomorrow, but if anyone has any thou
Goiot roller furling parts Bill10882 at 10:44am 10.02.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/5595 I have a 1991 Moorings 38 (Same basic boat as 38s5, rigging wise) and need to repair my Goiot roller
New beneteau problems windward55 at 10:35am 10.02.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 24/12671 I purchased a new Benteau Oceanis 41 2012, the list of problems is huge, poor workmanship, mirrors f
Qwik-drain oil pump bletso at 10:06am 10.02.13 Ask All Sailors 1/3601 I have a 112B Qwik-drain oil removal system with a bad impeller. Anyone out there have any replacem
Chicago and mooring or docking Capt Strapfoots at 9:15am 10.02.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2677 My son wants to sail to Chicago this summer and live aboard our 25 foot Mac. Any hints for a poor c

Recent Replies

Newbie kappykaplan at 11:06am 06.08.23 I always say docking is a spectator sport.... :plus:
Newbie rgranger at 10:57am 06.08.23 And I recommend the docking cert because for most of us that's the hardest part - LoL I always
Newbie tfox2069 at 10:47am 06.08.23 I'll add an analogy: You wouldn't go out and buy a car, and then teach yourself how to drive. Ther
Help Identifying model apell at 10:33am 06.08.23 You will like the Mariner better; 7' cockpit. Better for sailing with friends. -Will Well, I'll
Help Identifying model Will Gilmore at 10:26am 06.08.23 You will like the Mariner better; 7' cockpit. Better for sailing with friends. -Will
Help Identifying model apell at 9:45am 06.08.23 ODay 23-1? https://www.ggarchives.com/BangorPunta/ODaySailboats/FleetCatalog-1973/02-ODay23-Racing
SS Rod popping sound Terry Cox at 9:35am 06.08.23 We have inspected chainplates and the SS Rods the plates are secured to. Hi Marty & Annie. Thanks
Help Identifying model Davidasailor26 at 9:18am 06.08.23 ODay 23-1? https://www.ggarchives.com/BangorPunta/ODaySailboats/FleetCatalog-1973/02-ODay23-RacingA
Hunter 29.5 Table (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 06.08.23 The purpose of the weight is to counterbalance the weight of the table so it is "easier" to raise an
Newbie BigEasy at 9:03am 06.08.23 I'd recommend you take ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) and maybe 10
Newbie jssailem at 8:56am 06.08.23
Help Identifying model (5) apell at 8:48am 06.08.23 Just got back....The boat measures 23' stem to stern. The transom is plumb, but has an outward arc
Hunter 29.5 Table travorgeron at 8:46am 06.08.23 There is a release mechanism under the table which allows the table to be raised and lowered. I'm
Newbie tfox2069 at 8:23am 06.08.23 I'd recommend you take ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) and maybe 103
Newbie Kings Gambit at 8:08am 06.08.23 :plus: Those are very nice camping boats for a fun weekend on the water. If you decide to go tha
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) kloudie1 at 8:01am 06.08.23 Wildly overpriced impeller is part # 124223-42092 (Amazon search this part # for the cheaper ones)
Hunter 29.5 Table Ralph Johnstone at 7:39am 06.08.23 There is a release mechanism under the table which allows the table to be raised and lowered. I'm
Newbie rgranger at 7:36am 06.08.23 Get yourself a West Wight Potter 15 or 19 ft. :plus: Those are very nice camping boats for a fun w
Lubricating the top bearing at the top of the in mast furling? BroncoJohn at 7:31am 06.08.23 Great advise! I never thought to use the topping lift line and I just replaced it with a new line.
Newbie Kings Gambit at 7:18am 06.08.23

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