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New Hardware on Traveler (1) dj2210 at 10:03am 04.24.13 Catalina 30 7/1577 In case anyone was thinking about upgrading their traveler, I installed this hardware recently on my
sail cleaning john in ny at 9:36am 04.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2800 Hi what is the best way a diy guy like me can clean my sail. My sails need it bad but i dont want to
Com-Pac 16 - a good sail? mdsdurango at 9:31am 04.24.13 Com-Pac 3/16783 I was attracted to a very sweet little Compac 16 on the internet that sold before I got there. I've
Keel repair Ron-Anne at 8:38am 04.24.13 Mid-Size Boats 9/1816 We are in the process of "fairing out" the keel, she's in rough shape, my thoughts are 1) grind down
1980 Lewmar Winches Thorhooked at 8:19am 04.24.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1884
Deciding how to mount outboard on Oday 23 AWalker at 6:55am 04.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 15/2540 I have teh outboard mount off of my O'day 23 and need to decide what direction to take to remount it
What Do You Do With Old Sails? Caribbeanknight1 at 5:50am 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1139 My boat came with a brand new Jib and an older well used Jib that has some holes and tears in it. I
Dana Point Boatshow Ken13559 at 4:04am 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 3/979 Will be going Dana Point Boatshow. Any advise?
Diesel Mechanic in San Diego area Brian Buzz at 8:10pm 04.23.13 Catalina 30 1/822 Does anyone know a good diesel mechanic in the San Diego area that can do small jobs or someone who
What kind of winches do I have Sprega at 8:06pm 04.23.13 Bigger Boats 4/931 I bought my O'day 27 last fall. It is a 75. I have no idea if the winches are original. Thay appear
Hillbilly Dock protector SunsetSailor2 at 6:55pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 18/5434 just a thought about protecting my newly painted haul from dock rash. While picking up new marine ba
Need Online Resources for Finding Boat Info YSkipper at 6:44pm 04.23.13 Other Sailboats 1/2117 I'm looking for the year that my Island 17 manufactured by Ocean Yachts was built. It's most likely
Sailing from Baltinore to Connecticut Joe Roc at 5:35pm 04.23.13 Sails Call Lounge 0/3819 Can anyone who has made a voyage in these waters share their experiences. Both good and bad. Thanks!
393 owners?? Feedback Joe Roc at 5:30pm 04.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2614 My wife and I are shopping for and will be buying either an early 2000's 393 or a 411. Can anyone gi
Fuseable link on solar charger... Squidd at 4:01pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1084 I understand the need for a fuse/fuseable link within 7" of battery positive for any "load" connecte
Using solar charge controller with AC battery charger weinie at 3:48pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 11/10818 I have a solar charge controller and an AC shore powered charger that are both connected to my house
Main sheet block - blown (2) Ken Secor at 3:08pm 04.23.13 Catalina 22 9/3321 In checking stuff out, I see the traveler block is fine but connects to the main block - which is to
Connecting GPS power MickP at 2:19pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1303 Hello, I bought a Garmin Chartplotter recently and am trying to figure out how to connect it to powe
1990 Hunter 28' ruder post problem nautikal at 1:50pm 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1166 Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a diagram of how the rudder post is fixed in the Hunter 28. I have a
Any problems finding parts? ChessieSailor55 at 1:32pm 04.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1604 We are looking at a very pretty (I think! Hubby's not too excited about the hull shape, but interio

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Mast Strut Bolt Tedd at 8:34am 07.09.22 I doubt much load is transfered to the bolt. It's a low-cycle fatigue issue. Due to the leverage inh
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others Crusty Ol Salt at 8:34am 07.09.22
Catalina Capri 16.5 owners manual Deebles at 8:28am 07.09.22 Hello! I realize your post is 4 years old but here goes anyway. I just bought a '95 16.5 capri with
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim (2) jssailem at 8:26am 07.09.22 What you are discussing has affected sailors for millenia. The working boat had a destination. The c
Help! Crazy Dave Condon at 8:17am 07.09.22 @capta You have a sleeve specifically for your mast to sleeve it together. Selden masts are desig
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 fstbttms at 8:06am 07.09.22 We used VC-17 during our 16 years with our H26. Be aware that it cannot be overcoated with any othe
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter rgranger at 8:00am 07.09.22 Good question @rgranger. Note the light on the fishing boats starboard bow. Yes it is missing. Rip
Mast Strut Bolt rgranger at 7:48am 07.09.22 @travorgeron , To which I would reply, "Yes, and you won't have a problem, until you do." Past perf
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter (1) jssailem at 7:45am 07.09.22 Good question @rgranger. Radar is a wonderful feature to improve your sensory awareness in vision l
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter kappykaplan at 7:43am 07.09.22 I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on RADAR. I have radar on my boat - nice addition for the occ
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop dlochner at 7:34am 07.09.22 Wow, lots of good info and good wishes. I am not sure I'll have S.V. Nit Z ready to make it make th
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter dlochner at 7:32am 07.09.22 I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on RADAR. My next cruising boat will definitly have RADAR.
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? DougM at 7:27am 07.09.22 Bought my current winter house in 2020, Four others on my street have sold and have had extensive i
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim JBP-PA at 7:24am 07.09.22 A wind sensor for a raymarine autopilot is nice, but it is not the cat's pajamas, especially in shif
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? Kings Gambit at 7:24am 07.09.22 Last night we were out to watch fireworks and it was vividly apparent (in the beam of a flashlight)
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 7:19am 07.09.22 Wow, lots of good info and good wishes. I am not sure I'll have S.V. Nit Z ready to make it make tha
Autopilot Direct Drive on H34 jssailem at 7:16am 07.09.22 slim profile arm clamped or bolted to the rudder post For the linear drive to deal with the forces
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter rgranger at 7:09am 07.09.22 I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on RADAR. My next cruising boat will definitly have RADAR.
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? jssailem at 7:03am 07.09.22 It was happening back in the late 90's Los Gatos California. Money, before the Tech Bubble burst, fo
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop dlochner at 6:34am 07.09.22 I am determined to go up the Hudson all the way to Montreal and the St Larence seaway. Does anyone

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