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Midnight Sun racing Blaise at 7:03am 05.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/757 Just wanted to let you guys know that Midnight Sun finished first overall and first to fininsh in th
Do you use the in counter trash compartment for trash? zigracer at 6:49am 05.31.13 Big Boats 9/1935 On my H260, there was no in-counter trash option, so I had a small can near the companionway steps.
Installing an additional rope clucht - how to Phyxius at 6:10am 05.31.13 Bavaria 2/4406 I have a 2001 Bav 34. As you know, there is no access to below for through bolting additional rop
Can I change my Long Shaft to Extra Long? RonRock at 6:10am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2497 That just sounds funny. But I have a Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft, at least I think it is a LS. How to te
Finally brok the inlet (1) Hydro Therapy at 5:54am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 0/718 Finally broke the inlet Went out yesterday for a peaceful solo sail. I decided to sneak out the inl
Battery placement in c-22 Rschoolm at 5:25am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 9/5365 I am about to epoxy a new board to the bilge in my 22 to mount my battery hold down and had a though
Mainsheet bag Tessahartmut at 3:33am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1227 On my Ben 36.7 I need to replace the main sheet bag which slides under the traveller. Does anyone kn
Trailering O'day 23 and 25 questions itsjojo at 1:15am 05.31.13 Trailer Sailors 35/15119 Hi everyone, My name is Jojo and I'm in Northeast Pa. I've been stumped at the choice of buying an
toe rail carengin at 8:53pm 05.30.13 Ask All Sailors 0/791 Help, i need about 15 feet of toe rail for my Beneteau First 32 1984. This one has oval side holes
Morgan 382 Standing Rigging JMonda at 8:44pm 05.30.13 Morgan 1/3460 Hello, I recently bought a 1980 Morgan 382. The rigging is original and I would like to replace it
Mast Stepper (5) alabamaranger at 7:05pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 18/3436 My homemade mast stepper. Still have to touch up some paint.
Sailboat Partnership pupluv at 6:50pm 05.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1244 I'm thinking of joining with another sailor to partner on ownership of a sailboat. Anyone have exper
Manual start for Westerbeke Ten-2 cbourne200 at 5:26pm 05.30.13 Bigger Boats 2/1459 I am new to diesel engines. That being said, I have heard comments concerning decompression valve
Three Batteries/No Switch r.oril at 5:23pm 05.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1769 I was searching the posts for a wiring diagram that will fit my needs. Please link me to one if you
Galley info requested kazy at 5:09pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 2/865 I've learned that my 1974 Catalina 22, probably had a sliding galley on the starboard settee. I've r
Do i need to be concerned. Just bought a used 22 (2) Rschoolm at 4:26pm 05.30.13 Catalina 22 6/1451 Hello everyone I just bout a 1982 Catalina 22! Boat seems to be in good condition. Hull is good, n
Flat Screen TV Placement curt309 at 4:13pm 05.30.13 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1406 Has anyone hung a flat screen TV on the area between the head (lav) and the main salon (wall), if so
Speaker volume control on aft arch randyborys at 3:07pm 05.30.13 Big Boats 2/1091 Anyone know where I can get a replacement speaker volume control for my exterior speakers on the sta
Is mr clean safe for holding tank? caprice at 2:18pm 05.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2032 Looking to add an antibacterial to the holding tank through the head. Any suggestions to keep it fr
Headsail size matters? Doug/Karen at 2:18pm 05.30.13 Big Boats 7/1904 I have been told and have read that since the H356 sails mainly off its main, a larger headsail (say

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Think your PO made mistakes? ...3TacksontheWater at 5:58pm 01.17.23 My first Catalina 22 had pedestal steering. It was wonderful for single handed sailing. You could ea
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights Greg Mott at 5:44pm 01.17.23 Thanks Dave, I have never heard of pressurizing the hull before. I will give this a try!
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights Greg Mott at 5:43pm 01.17.23 An old marina yard trick is to pressurizing the cabin and look for air bubbling out from anything s
A good 31' +/- for a 77 year young Hollyberry at 4:27pm 01.17.23 It would be good to know your approximate budget and any restrictive factors (draft, bridge clearanc
Dometic Refrigerator Update kappykaplan at 3:52pm 01.17.23 Looks great!:beer:
Busted Mast (2) sbrogden at 3:33pm 01.17.23 Mast has been put back together. Here's a look at the repair. I covered the joint with aluminum tap
Dometic Refrigerator Update (2) patbratton at 3:25pm 01.17.23 I got the galley rail on yesterday. I drilled it from the bottom and countersunk the screws. It work
Single handing Davidasailor26 at 2:36pm 01.17.23
Single handing WI Rigger at 1:48pm 01.17.23 What do you think about glueing down outdoor carpet on the sole of the cockpit? On my Hunter, I have
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Leeward Rail at 1:17pm 01.17.23 these systems all use R134a which can be found $10-$20 at any auto parts store Not in Canada, with
Water stains to lacquer finish arf145 at 12:42pm 01.17.23 I don't know about back in 93, but I believe that stain colored varnish (or polyurethane) is in fact
Catalina 250 mast info and questions Stu Jackson at 11:14am 01.17.23 You really need to ask here: https://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=4
Anyone selling Hunter 38? tfox2069 at 11:03am 01.17.23 You might also keep your eyes open for a 386 - they're slightly beyond the top of your price range,
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 9:45am 01.17.23 Not really something the average guy can do since you need a bunch of specialized tools and in Cana
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Leeward Rail at 9:19am 01.17.23 As for cost, my 50L freezer cost $280. I have not seen any icebox conversions for less than $1500.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 9:14am 01.17.23 Thanks to all of you. I think most importantly that I don't feel like I'm all alone when I go to tea
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Leeward Rail at 9:13am 01.17.23 I'm going to do as you suggest and see if I can find the root cause of the problem and start there.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 9:13am 01.17.23 What is the engine, a 2GM-20F? Do not start replacing parts wholesale. Hi Benny - Yes I'm going
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 9:10am 01.17.23 Leeward has the idea correct. You can locate the compressor anywhere conveineant just like the prec
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Breezy1 at 8:55am 01.17.23 Ralph - Yes thank you for your advice. I do have to do more investigation and measurements. I'm a

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