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Mac 25 Sail Numbers fwild3 at 10:15am 06.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1077 I just used adhesive insignia cloth to replace the peeling Mac 25 insignia on my old mainsail. Do M
long beach to catalina (1) glasplyowner at 9:59am 06.06.13 Destinations 2/4216 I'm headed out to catalina from long Beach on my 19' in board out board on Thursday the 27th of June
Poly X hose wittmanns at 9:17am 06.06.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/8002 We have a Gulstar 50 sloop with three heads and lots of sanatation hose. We installed poly x 2 years
"Have you seen my daddy" The Black Pearl at 8:00am 06.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1032 Okay, where do I begin? I guess thats how all boat stories begin. I recently bought a Hunter. I am
Compass options? Ken Secor at 7:49am 06.06.13 Catalina 22 4/893 My 37-year old C-22 has a compass mounted on a bracket on the starboard bulkhead. The location is f
Wacky Temperature Readings odaydokay at 7:40am 06.06.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1369 I have been seeing erratic readings on my M12 Universal Water Temp gauge. Min readable is 120 degre
Seacocks?? (4) Dennis Kitchen at 6:47am 06.06.13 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2579 I know from reading these forums that most of you Cherubini owners are well schooled on your boats b
1983 H34 Sole Replacement rsears54 at 5:48am 06.06.13 Big Boats 0/912 Getting ready to install new sole - have Teak and Holly sealed on all sides with epoxy. To those of
Replacing Transmission c130king at 5:43am 06.06.13 Catalina 310 22/8136 Hello Again, On Tuesday, following 4 hours of really good sailing, the transmission gave out. Star
GRP Hulls skipperscouse at 1:23am 06.06.13 Ask All Sailors 2/922 I've recently purchased my 1st GRP boat. 1980 34ft long keel . Based in Australia . Start of
Improvised anchor light?? Roadking Larry at 11:35pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 33/13283 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 1/1081 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 12/6385 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 5/2330 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 3/1117 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 3/1445 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 22/7067 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 4/1063 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 7/9576 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 11/8466 I have a new to me Catalina 22 that came with a Johnson 1984 6hp sea horse that I am having issues w

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Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 2:25pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 1:55pm 04.12.23 Okay, I just woke up from my nap as recommended by Timm. I agree Rich, I paint each year for the sam
Found a 2003 C310 BigEasy at 1:32pm 04.12.23 So Abby and her boyfriend will crew at our first race this year and see if RoseLeigh can get some
Please critique my masthead antenna! DArcy at 1:30pm 04.12.23 New mounting spot. Whether or not it performs better, who knows, but I'm already sleeping better. :
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 1:13pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 12:58pm 04.12.23 I stopped using 3/8" nap rollers 15+ years ago. They simply put too much paint on the bottom, and t
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? dlochner at 12:55pm 04.12.23 Take a look at the Small Boat Hunter Forum here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sm
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 12:33pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) JamesG161 at 12:31pm 04.12.23 Answer is simple. Look on you paint can or go to the Seller's Site. They will give you thinning, br
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator JamesG161 at 12:16pm 04.12.23 Just for your info... Your boat and my H430 are all most identical on everything. Like AC, Refrig,
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 12:05pm 04.12.23 If my reglued seam fails Maybe this... Cut new gasket at seam. Cut an inch out of old gasket. Glu
Hull/deck Leaks DArcy at 11:47am 04.12.23 I am not familiar with the Catalina 30 hull to deck joint. If it was sealed with 5200 as Dave says i
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 10:55am 04.12.23 If you're short handed or have an inexperienced crew, then tacking is 'expensive' and you may want
AITA? Racing situation that came up Daveinet at 10:47am 04.12.23 As one commenter put it, "if you ain't trading paint, you ain't racing...oh wait, that's NASCAR."
Leave the refrigerator on or off? BigEasy at 10:43am 04.12.23 I allow my fridge to remain on also; like to have cold beer & ice readily available as needed! I h
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:30am 04.12.23 I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat. I already k
Escape Rumba - Mast Replacement rgranger at 10:24am 04.12.23 Yes I think your's is a different model. Wish they still made them. They are fun and easy.
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank (1) rgranger at 10:21am 04.12.23 Posting mainly to follow this thread ... Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:20am 04.12.23 There should be tiny air holes at the seam point. That seam should be between the handles. Heat g

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