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H356 Jib Trim on Broad Reach Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13 Big Boats 7/2037 We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
Solar Panel gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 9/1801 Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
Looking for wise advice DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 26/3254 Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
WB Catalina 250 LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1055 Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
Hunter 28.5 jib Sheets get stuck SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2140 Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13 SSB and Ham Operators 7/9004 Ok guys, whats going on ???
expo 12.5 joel3b at 4:46pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/842 i just recieved a catalina expo 12.5 can someone please help me with the proper way to rig the th
1977 Tartan 37 sump pump tray ChrisBEdwards at 4:26pm 07.16.13 Other Sailboats 0/1414 Does anyone have a picture of an original sump pump tray for a 1977 Tartan 37?
New head paulj at 3:12pm 07.16.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/3344 Peggie Thanks for your advice as always, I just installed that electric Raritan Elegance slant back
question about two harbor, Catalina newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4790 hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
seafarer 31' rudder and post tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13 Seafarer 0/7660 i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
Cat 30 blower npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 14/3913 Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
I'll Sleep Better Now Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/1978 My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
NADA and determining boat value robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 36/10382 I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
Fuel Fill Hose Question (PVC?) (1) rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 17/13550 I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Finger Lakes Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13 Destinations 7/4725 Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Replacing partial bulkhead on Oday 23 Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1092 Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Jib sheet lead position adjustment - on fixed position leads Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/8888 Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
Smart Regulator -follow-up (1) GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 3/7749 I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o
H240 mast bend Beamerguy100 at 12:11pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 6/2179 I notice the mast on my Hunter 240 has a bend aft starting just at the spreaders - its just a little

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25-II throttle cable replacement Blue Horizon at 11:16am 06.02.23 Winter 2023 project on Piccolo is to clean the fuel tank. The previous owner had the boat for 10 y
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 11:06am 06.02.23 I'd be more concerned about the mast compression. From what I think I know based on posts here, the
Yamaha 30 - YSM12 diesel engine - need new stainless steel wet muffler Blue Horizon at 11:04am 06.02.23
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 11:03am 06.02.23 Catalina stopped putting plywood in the keel shoe during the 1988 production year so it's possible
Yamaha 30 - YSM12 diesel engine - need new stainless steel wet muffler (3) Blue Horizon at 10:57am 06.02.23 I can only speak for Hunter, Cat, Bene, and a few other production boats I see at the boat shows, b
Yamaha 30 - YSM12 diesel engine - need new stainless steel wet muffler Blue Horizon at 10:47am 06.02.23 So, the engine is located in the V berth? That sounds like a strange place to mount an engine. M
Yamaha 30 - YSM12 diesel engine - need new stainless steel wet muffler Blue Horizon at 10:41am 06.02.23
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Calif. Ted at 9:47am 06.02.23 Autopilot, I do almost everything from in front of the pedestal.
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing HMT2 at 9:42am 06.02.23 Autopilot, autopilot autopilot
Marine diesel engine classes? Stu Jackson at 9:39am 06.02.23 The ONLY diesel engine course worth spending a penny on is the one that includes THE ENGINE THAT IS
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Stu Jackson at 9:30am 06.02.23 I think that I would need two winches for the genoa brought aft for access from behind the wheel.
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:44am 06.02.23 Fwiw a clog created by an overload of TP will usually "melt" on it's own in an hour or less, even if
Marine diesel engine classes? jssailem at 8:26am 06.02.23 It is all about expectations of the curriculum vs the cost of the program. In a weekend class I wo
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. isaksp00 at 8:25am 06.02.23 I don't need any help, but thanks Dave. I dealt with mine a while back.
Marine Toilet Question jviss at 8:22am 06.02.23 everyone - no matter what gender - sits! No way I'm sitting to pee! I don't want to have to pull
Macgregor 26 stickinthemud57 at 8:11am 06.02.23 shipping would make it ridiculously what would you want for it? It is a 26S, thanks for the respon
Marine Toilet Question FastOlson at 8:05am 06.02.23 This one cost $5 ood Sign... as long as the crew/guests actually pay attention. (!) The 'attention'
Advice before I buy C30 Justin_NSA at 7:53am 06.02.23 I'd be more concerned about the mast compression. From what I think I know based on posts here, the
Operating temp Yanmar 3GM30F kloudie1 at 7:52am 06.02.23 Thermostat spec is to start openiing at 160 F and be fully open at 185 F. if you measured 170 on the
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:22am 06.02.23 Update on my progress: I rolled 4 coats of Pettit Protect epoxy paint with a 3/16 roller for a smoot

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