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Rigging tension DaddyRN at 1:24pm 06.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2437 As I am new to trailer sailing - or basically sailing, for that matter - I am concerned about the st
bimini top on macgregor 26 garypaulacamp at 12:22pm 06.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/10774 We recently acquired a 2008 Macgregor 26 and have a bimini top called Scout; the thing is that the
engine hour meter...Hobbs? rgarrison@gmail.com at 11:06am 06.16.13 Catalina 30 8/1899 I am considering an engine hour counter on my new/old Cat 30. Anybody out there with DIY experience
Propane locker dimensions? Caribana at 10:53am 06.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/928 Hello, I have to purchase a new propane tank and was wondering if anyone can tell me the diameter a
C-22 logo? Ken Secor at 10:25am 06.16.13 Catalina 22 12/1622 A nearby print shop specializing in hat and shirt printing/silk screening asked for a "camera ready"
Boat Inspection Loutheg at 9:50am 06.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1104 I've owned my 1973 Catalina 27 for about 6 years now and love it.:dance: I have done a lot of resto
Squamish, BC, Canada Harbour Update (5) Stretch at 9:50am 06.16.13 Destinations 1/1864 A 50 foot channel has been dredged this spring, to a depth of 6 ft below zero tide. A green channel
Galley Stove Operation cymeyer at 9:47am 06.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2893 Have not used our stove in about 5 years and thought it was time. I tried opening the propane valve
Tall Ships 1812 Tour (4) Bob 04 H260 at 9:18am 06.16.13 Ask All Sailors 2/999 We spent yesterday at the Brockville Tall Ship 1812 Tour (http://www.tallshipsbrockville.com). I
plastic port refurb Mark Maulden at 9:07am 06.16.13 Ask All Sailors 2/794 I have four opening Beckson ports that cannot be see through. They are 34 yrs old and are really ba
Bowsprit hvbaker at 7:37am 06.16.13 Catalina 30 2/1319 Has anyone installed a Selden bowsprit on a C30 standard rig. If so what kind of ring did you use at
What size pvc ? nosnebjim at 7:32am 06.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1404 I added a 150 Genoa this year to my 86 M25 and have discovered that I should cover the side stays wi
Anchor Locker Hatch Robspratt at 6:58am 06.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3679 I have an O'Day 34 with a cracked anchor locker hatch. The boat yard said they could make it almost
Replacing stove on Catalina 30 Kbennett at 6:46am 06.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/6660 Hello, all, We live aboard our boat in the summers, so it's not a fulltime thing for us. I just s
cockpit leak jcwlbw at 4:33am 06.16.13 Smaller Boats 1/708 There is a leak in my cockpit over the access panel in the middle of the cockpit where the table hol
System down again ggrizzard at 3:45am 06.16.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/3421 Phil, Here we go again: I have my morning Email that contains updates to the forums to which I subs
Making sails Hamsandwich at 11:35pm 06.15.13 Catalina 22 7/1286 Any sail makers here? Just wondering if anyone has the dimensions or schematics of the panels for a
Cockpit Velcro Recommendation Browndog68 at 9:19pm 06.15.13 Smaller Boats 4/1143 Anyone have a rec for marine grade Velcro for my cockpit cushions?
Interprotect 2000E Hamsandwich at 9:08pm 06.15.13 Catalina 22 9/5317 I am going to get a gallon of white interprotect 2002e epoxy to redo the bottom of my boat, I'm sur
New Autopilot Lost Parent at 8:55pm 06.15.13 Ask All Sailors 11/1911 Anybody know the best prices for a new Raymarine SP X5 autopilot

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How long can a diesel sit idle? cagreen75 at 11:25pm 04.26.23 Two things can happen. The batteries can go dead and the diesel tank can get moisture in it. You sho
Problems with early 310s Clydo at 10:39pm 04.26.23 Clyde ...... I have a 310 2003 also. The pad your using, what is it made of. Like top of shoe box
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:28pm 04.26.23 I have an AP and it is interfaced with the chart plotter and the wind instruments so it can steer a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:21pm 04.26.23 ...Here is a video that happened a couple of years ago here in the PacificNW. It shows what happens
rebedding fiberglass arch fittings Ralph Johnstone at 9:17pm 04.26.23 I would (if I had them) unscrew one (possibly) sacrificial machine screw and see what comes out. Ca
Advice for a Solo Sailor? capta at 9:02pm 04.26.23 You did a circumnavigation? Solo? Only some of it was solo, if you don't count a 6 year old girl
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Alan Gomes at 8:52pm 04.26.23 In general I think you are correct. But I would also say that not all auto pilots are created equal.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Kings Gambit at 8:43pm 04.26.23 In my experience, with the AP I have, it does not sail the boat better than my first mate or I on a
Slippery floorboards Trent Tidmore at 8:25pm 04.26.23 Carpet (I like rubber backed runners). IMO varnished floors on a boat are simply stupid, and I have
De-winterization xavpil at 8:14pm 04.26.23
De-winterization Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59pm 04.26.23 Great info. I am wondering now about the engine. I guess reconnect batteries, give it a go and let
De-winterization xavpil at 7:21pm 04.26.23 There are a couple of great posts from Peggie Hall on spring commissioning pinned over in the marin
De-winterization High Current at 7:13pm 04.26.23 There are a couple of great posts from Peggie Hall on spring commissioning pinned over in the marine
rebedding fiberglass arch fittings VanIslandGuy at 6:47pm 04.26.23 Out of curiosity, why are you looking at re-bedding these fittings ? Nothing is leaking, but the
Squeaky companionway cover artboas at 6:45pm 04.26.23 On my 2004 Hunter 36 the sliding companionway cover squeaks when you slide it open or closed. It's
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam artboas at 6:42pm 04.26.23 Hey all, I have a 93 Legend 40.5. I have read @artboas @Rich Stidger and a few others who have put
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? jssailem at 6:37pm 04.26.23 With stainless machine screws in aluminum Sensible approach. You can also use Lanocote by Forespar
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? dlochner at 6:29pm 04.26.23 It would work well, but reports are it can be messy and difficult to work with All caulk grows le
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? jigray3 at 6:29pm 04.26.23 I replaced my 6 portlights with Lewmar Standards and bedded with Bed-it - no leaks. The frames do n
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? dlochner at 6:23pm 04.26.23 Another good source of information is OceanPlanetEnergy.com The LFP industry is moving to self-con

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