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wood finish bhinkel at 12:40pm 07.26.13 Catalina 30 3/1743 My new-to-me 1985 Catalina 30 has 2 finishes: the exterior is a yellow tinge, like oak; the interior
Cruising Again Downeast Roger Long at 12:27pm 07.26.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/4115 My oldest son, Mike, and his girlfriend showed up at the boat midmorning and we headed east on Wedne
Does 1991 Hunter 28 have problems? Robert Smart at 11:46am 07.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/4482 I am looking to buy a 1991 Hunter 28 and want to take it to Long Island Sound. I'm wondering if the
Why I don't race sailboats... (2) kpgraci at 10:24am 07.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1359 Because I have no idea which line to pull... 6950.vB Just organizing my pics and found these layin
1gm oil leak (3) jfschena at 9:47am 07.26.13 Engines and Propulsion 4/2206 After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
cleaning cockpit cushions kingsailor at 8:11am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2121 Has anyone found a good product to clean cockpit cushions made out of Sunshure woven fabric?? Thank
web site for sea state newsailor72 at 7:58am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1305 for weather, I use NOAA, and for wind conditions, I use iwindsurf.com. Is there a site that tells t
Pamlico Sound Nuese River marina suggestions? kito at 7:48am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2735 I am going to look at a 1982 Cal 31 this weekend. It is located at a marina in the Oriental, NC area
how to wire this electrical panel (1) newsailor72 at 7:46am 07.26.13 Ask All Sailors 7/4091 I got a seasense 6 switch electrical panel a while back and lost the instruction that came with it.
Border Crossing? Tedd at 7:26am 07.26.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/105021 I'm relatively new to sailing, especially in the pacific northwest, so forgive me if this is a reall
1GM oil leak (3) jfschena at 6:35am 07.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1054 After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
Fuel Tank question Alansails at 5:39am 07.26.13 Catalina 310 17/3657 After our trip on our 310, which had been flat sailed on an inland lake-engine had only 130 hrs on a
Maxwell Winch replacement letsgo at 5:31am 07.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/5636 1984 h34. My Maxwell Winches need repair/replacement. I don't race the boat. The price per unit can
1984 h34 with a Grunier compressor letsgo at 5:15am 07.26.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/709 l have a 1984 h34 with a Grunier compressor. Worked until this season. Fan runs but does not cool th
Matrix+ AIS GX2150 Ken13559 at 10:34pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3520 Anyone uses this Standard Horizon GX2150 vhf? Appreciate feedback on how good/bad the AIS perform? I
Introduction Tedd at 10:05pm 07.25.13 Sailing Motorcyclists 8/140943 I'm not sure I quite qualify for this forum, because I don't actually have a sailboat! But I am ser
Bottom paint ?? adamskeith at 9:14pm 07.25.13 Smaller Boats 11/2037 I recently purchased a Hunter 23 that I plan to sail in fresh water . There are so many bottom / ant
Connecting two chains for windlass use (2) Rich Stidger at 8:03pm 07.25.13 Ask All Sailors 10/17186 In the past I have used a connecting link like in the first picture below. You peen over the four p
Broken rudder hold down cable. Roadking Larry at 7:34pm 07.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1524 After having a fine afternoon on the boat doing a little maintenance and adding a tiller tamer, ever
Large hatch and top hatch (1) Jtbarker at 7:32pm 07.25.13 Catalina 22 8/1501 Hi, I wanted to see if there is a company that makes plexiglass hatches for my 1982 Catalina 22. The

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How many have serviced your Winches thinwater at 11:26am 05.17.23 I think you can make a case for just lifting the drum and inspecting/lubing the pawls/springs. Easy
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? sailme88 at 10:45am 05.17.23 Do you unstep? If you have a lift available why not drop a weighted messenger.. Unstep the mast, a
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? capta at 10:34am 05.17.23 Perhaps it would be better to have a professional do that installation?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 10:31am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 05.17.23 Sometimes the ignition switch seems totally dead but most of the time, she starts right up. Sorry
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 8:55am 05.17.23 Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual emergency. Why ? The handheld function
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JoeWhite at 8:50am 05.17.23 I am with rgranger. Run a temporary wire externally from sender to the gauge and see what hsppens.
O'Day 302 Wheel Suri at 8:39am 05.17.23
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:32am 05.17.23 Part #15 is part of electrical groups, lights up the Small lights. Jim...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:30am 05.17.23 <snip>This anomaly is reported as first occuring when the engine was in operation. Have you checked
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:25am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conn
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem jssailem at 8:24am 05.17.23 Temp issues are a bugger. Sounds like you went through the electrical system side. You checked the s
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) JamesG161 at 8:22am 05.17.23 Here is a picture...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:21am 05.17.23 Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a similar problem
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Gene Neill at 8:17am 05.17.23 That is a brilliant solution. :beer: Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual e
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:14am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conne
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages jssailem at 8:13am 05.17.23 Are you looking for a slip? Availability is always interesting to know.
Fresh Water leak Rick at 8:11am 05.17.23 I had a similar problem. After cutting and plugging lines throughout the boat trying to isolate....
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Ralph Johnstone at 7:47am 05.17.23 OK, wizards, Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a s
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung Gene Neill at 7:44am 05.17.23 Do those of you that use the Ruddercraft Mast Crutch keep the bottom crutch bracket attached while

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