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Improvised anchor light?? Roadking Larry at 11:35pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 33/12951 My new to me Macgregor 26C has no installed anchor light (yet). I hope spend some time anchored out
Trying to hold on Baringa at 9:47pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 1/1062 I do enjoy my 36 MKII, but it occurred to me sailing the recent Sarasota - Key West race in the wick
S2 30C Yanmar 13 HP Engine Underpowered? bllevine at 9:15pm 06.05.13 S2 12/6288 I'm purchasing a 1984 S2 30' with a Yanmar 13 HP Diesel. Does anyone have any experience with this
Adding shore power: interior questions (3) dan8152 at 7:17pm 06.05.13 Catalina 22 5/2303 My catilina 22 came with a 110 outlet poorly installed that goes to a battery charger. I just got a
Occupancy Limit DanoDano at 7:06pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 3/1084 Going to have my 356 in a Fourth of July parade. Just curious how many people can I legally have on
Volvo MD 2030 whistles at 2,000 rpm mwsjr at 6:40pm 06.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1425 My Volvo Penta MD 2030 makes a whistling sound at around 2,000 rpm, when in gear. The noise goes aw
Waxing and polishing, I`m over my head DAVA390 at 6:01pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 22/6908 On the P23 I`m getting ready, its time to turn to the outside. Years of neglect have left her white
Finally out (in) on the water again... (1) Squidd at 5:30pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1059 Out of the barn and down the road...Trip was uneventfull and I like it that way..;) http://img.ph
Wiring for Tach on Alternator (1) peoples1234 at 5:28pm 06.05.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/9433 I have attached a pic below to see if it helps. I have a Perkins M30 that I have replaced the ins
1984 Johnson 6hp outboard help (1) dan8152 at 5:25pm 06.05.13 Engines and Propulsion 11/8357 I have a new to me Catalina 22 that came with a Johnson 1984 6hp sea horse that I am having issues w
Stuffing Box Fracture (1) hvbaker at 5:20pm 06.05.13 Catalina 30 1/960 65090.vB Well talking about a real problem. My stuffing box fractured on my 1989 C30 as it was bein
Hunter 23 Project Reefing at 5:16pm 06.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1564 Hello all, i am new to the site and joined to learn from the collective experience. I stumbled onto
Alternator wired to battery question..... brazenarticle at 4:54pm 06.05.13 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1221 When rewiring the engine harness on my Catalina 28 I ran the alternator output directly to Battery b
need input on custom keel cable for M25 jmczzz at 3:02pm 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/2043 this is a copy of emails I have exchanged with west marine rigging shop concerning my specs for a cu
hose clamp size marchem at 2:15pm 06.05.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/3413 Somewhat silly question, but what is the OD of 1-1/2" ID sanitation hose, like Trident 101/102? I w
Transom Scuppers - Catalina Direct Alternative Monheganlover at 2:11pm 06.05.13 Catalina 22 7/7065 I was going to go with the Catalina Direct kit until I saw the price. I recently got rid of the the
Bodette on the move. JerryA at 2:00pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1548 I followed this really sweet looking sailboat this morning on my way to work. Maybe someone's from o
ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement (1) Neil McDonald at 1:02pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1873 The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disi
Need Replacement Electrical and Other Parts New_Ranger20_Owner at 12:37pm 06.05.13 Ranger Boats (WA) 1/5037 Hello all. I just recently inherited a 20' Ranger. It was in great condition and has sails that are
1983 Hunter 30 Y/S Pedestal...guard needed maxsvredux at 12:34pm 06.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1509 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically

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Oday 23-2 mast lights (2) twodzusfittings at 5:17pm 02.24.23 Not sure if the light configuration and units for a 23-2 has the same as my 30, but I changed out a
Another anchor (rode) thread Kings Gambit at 5:03pm 02.24.23
Where to look for Replacement Trailers Gene Neill at 4:52pm 02.24.23 Anyone have any recommendations for builders on the west coast? Just in case @Gene Neill decides he
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 (2) skipperclaud at 4:02pm 02.24.23 Access cut and clean with a mechanical wire brush. starting to bond it back with Epoxy and thickener
Another anchor (rode) thread jssailem at 2:59pm 02.24.23 Mark. I have 105' of chain and 250' 8 plaitt nylon rode. The 8plaitt was selected based on the smoot
advice on auto chart plotter jssailem at 2:49pm 02.24.23 This is what can happen when a boater plugs in his AP route, turns on his engine then relies on the
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 2:39pm 02.24.23 r the officer's safety, but not to the point that he wears his mask correctly. -Will
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? (1) JamesG161 at 2:37pm 02.24.23 Simply put in a flow diagram. Thermo-Dynamics used daily. Patting my Adiabatic fat tummy. :facep
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? jssailem at 2:31pm 02.24.23 I would if I could...:biggrin:
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? JamesG161 at 2:27pm 02.24.23 diesel engines alone performing at 35% efficiency levels, what can be done? Go Sailing!!
Newby with a ton of questions starting with block and tackle mainsail Stu Jackson at 2:20pm 02.24.23 Also know that Garhauer knows all Catalinas, since they supply most of the hardware for them. Older
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 02.24.23 Inboard engines became an option later on in the production run, the earlier boats came with outboar
advice on auto chart plotter cymeyer at 2:08pm 02.24.23 I think your thinking is misguided. With inexperience, the last thing you should be relying upon is
advice on auto chart plotter dlochner at 1:00pm 02.24.23 I remember my first 'long distance' sail. After 1 year of sailing experience I had bought a new to
Mounted vhf radio q's jssailem at 12:56pm 02.24.23 Congrats Fred on your selection. I like the fixed radio. It is pretty essential in open waters. I al
can you mix winch and winch handle brands? jssailem at 12:48pm 02.24.23 Just don't catch the Lazyjacks when a gust flips the sail in mid hoist. You maybe getting that new
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners jssailem at 12:45pm 02.24.23 Welcome Back to SBO. Appears you have left Alaska for Nampa ID. Now with the Catalina 27 you will be
Mounted vhf radio q's Richard19068 at 12:37pm 02.24.23 I just remember my trip last year and I needed to reach the other boats on our trip and they were o
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 12:30pm 02.24.23 213287
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 12:29pm 02.24.23 213286

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