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So many projects, so little sailing.... (3) patrscoe at 1:52pm 07.22.13 S2 6/1743 I have been working on so many projects for the past two years (well...since we purchased her) and l
Power Consumption in 4 Parallel Circuits DinoKanuck at 1:22pm 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1259 Afternoon: Using pages 26-29 of The 12- Volt Bible For Boats ( Brotherton/Sherman 2003) I've dete
Listing giese at 1:10pm 07.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1754 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 that is listing about 4" while in harbor. It does not appear to be taking
Trailer guides william kramer at 1:02pm 07.22.13 Catalina 22 8/2365 Have a 1984 C22 with Holsclaw trailer. Like to find an easy, inexpensive way to install trailer gui
Leaking hatches sailcruiser at 1:00pm 07.22.13 S2 16/2769 Hi all I've got a salon hatch that is leaking. I think the seal needs to be replaced. I have read
Costa Crociere Convictions kpgraci at 12:56pm 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/815 An Italian court has accepted plea bargains for five Costa Crociere employees in the shipwreck that
Artful Dodger Edwin Rudetsky at 12:08pm 07.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/985 Need dodger for 1983 30'Catalina. Are there any used dodgers out there in good shape for sale?
Anchor size Oldkc at 12:05pm 07.22.13 Smaller Boats 2/974 What size anchor works best for '93 Hunter 23.5??
Adler Barbour freezer issues SBiringer at 11:21am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/4074 Our Hunter Legend is equipped with Adler Barbour refrigerator and freezer (separate units). The fr
Port vs. Starboard Tack DRhoads at 10:42am 07.22.13 Big Boats 7/2012
There are some bracket on my Aft Stay and I don't know 22' H (1) HiZ at 10:25am 07.22.13 Smaller Boats 2/910 Aft Stay things! What are they and how do I use them https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vHY4Z0
Cool new product from Blue Sea (1) Tim R. at 10:22am 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 17/3521 I have been waiting for something like this that is marinized. Cannot get a price yet but hopefully
Installing a small window air conditioner mgandpcbryan at 9:44am 07.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/4433 Hi. Im new to the forum, and have a survey scheduled on a C 27 in a couple of weeks. Ive owned a C
Reminder: Trailer Winch Safety catndahats at 9:30am 07.22.13 Catalina 22 4/1454 Just posting this up as a reminder to everyone: No matter how experienced you are, respect your t
Stern lid replacement (PIC) (1) Picflight at 9:29am 07.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1194 On a late 70's Catalina 27, what is this lid at the stern called? You can see in picture below, betw
Thru Deck Fitting for Solar Panel Cable Duke at 9:22am 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2466 I am looking for recommendations for a thru deck fitting to accommodate a flat 10 gauge duplex cable
Unbelievable! Roger Long at 9:11am 07.22.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2805 Or, well, actually all too believable. Those of you who followed my "Can't live on a boat anymore t
Should I use 5200 here? RonRock at 8:57am 07.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1973 Or something else? I just finished making backing plates for my bow pulpit. I used 1/4" aluminum. I
Where's the best spot for a bilge pump? bobherk at 8:48am 07.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2643 Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have a Venture 21 that I sail and a 22 I'm restoring. Where's the best
Main sheert info J19315 at 8:43am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/830 Main sheet info 83 Hunter 34 I am the proud, new owner of an 83 Hunter 34. Who can tell me the prop

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Alternative to bimini Skipper J at 10:04am 05.03.23 While we're on the topic of biminis - I need to replace the fabric on mine. I was going to go with t
Third summer, boat wont sail rgranger at 10:03am 05.03.23 Also, I'd want to know what the condition the keel bolt is. :beer:
How do I open this coolant drain? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 05.03.23 215275
Third summer, boat wont sail (4) rgranger at 10:02am 05.03.23
Bottom Chip Repair LakeShark at 9:58am 05.03.23
How do I open this coolant drain? AndyL at 9:58am 05.03.23 Isn't that for removing the drain from the block? I just want to open the drain.
Raymarine and Autohelm Wheel Pilot Belts envisionvenicefl at 9:53am 05.03.23 I'm also interested. Brian
Sailing Movies? BrianH at 9:44am 05.03.23 I've read the whole Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander series - 21 books, I think - but I haven't
What sealant to use? Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 05.03.23 For minor leaks through the original factory installed sealant, which was DC 795 try this :
What sealant to use? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:42am 05.03.23 Which ones have you used? Maybe your'e doing something wrong. 3M 5200 is the sealant of choice fo
How do I open this coolant drain? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:41am 05.03.23 The hexagonal shape is a clue. Wrench
Cat 30 Windlass Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 05.03.23 Had to raise your kilt too Ralph.. :biggrin: Never you mind what the hell goes on under my kilt :
What sealant to use? markwbird at 9:24am 05.03.23 Which ones have you used? Maybe your'e doing something wrong. 3M 5200 is the sealant of choice for
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Stu Jackson at 9:20am 05.03.23 I would seriously reconsider using the Kuuma, it is bottom of the pack in terms of quality. isotemp
Bottom Chip Repair tailboom at 9:19am 05.03.23
Bottom Chip Repair tailboom at 9:17am 05.03.23 My guess is someone painted the hull as I don't believe that Blue color is stock. Then then likely
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings Scott T-Bird at 9:13am 05.03.23 Yes. I don't discount the value of rigger that you contracted, though, as he's assuming the risk o
Bottom Chip Repair shemandr at 9:09am 05.03.23 The OP didn't say he isn't racing the boat. Nevertheless, sailing with a smooth bottom is a pleasu
Furler IF tailboom at 9:08am 05.03.23 Thanks for the reply. Previous owner adding the baling wire because the feeder eye kept turning. I f
Reattach wire to steering quadrant Ward H at 9:08am 05.03.23 I agree with the others, even @capta Getting the cables back on the quadrant is a PIA. If you di

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