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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
Stuffing Box Fracture (1) hvbaker at 5:20pm 06.05.13 Catalina 30 1/986 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 8/1594 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 0/1235 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 26/2161 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 2/3454 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 7/7126 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 10/1555 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 3/1919 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) 1/5084 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 5/1535 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically
What Can I Do To Prepare For a Larger Boat Caribbeanknight1 at 12:14pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 14/2389 I am two months into owning my H240 and my wife and I are just loving it. We had been dreaming of a
stern rail option - 26S (1) Justin_NSA at 11:31am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1464 My wife really wants a stern rail on Cuivienen so we can have lifelines on either side. I don't like
2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race (3) Rick D at 11:08am 06.05.13 Racing 0/10523 Attitude Adjustment 2 participated once again in the Non-spin cruising class in the annual Ensenada
Older two wire Mast Light hotchki at 11:02am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1354 Gang: I've recently aquired a 1981 Catalina 25. Found a two wire arrangement from the mast light
Racing Boats? dlewis812 at 10:16am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/842 http://www.duboiscup.com/competing-yachts/2013
Rub Rail Re-Bedding, Approp. Engine HP? Pdn4mnt at 9:51am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/878 My wife bought a '89 Hunter 18.5 at auction. I know zip about it, except I've cleaned and rubbed and
Mooring line Chafe gear Swampyankee at 8:34am 06.05.13 S2 10/1748 I recently moved my S2 9.2a to a new marina. The owner mentioned chafe gear on the mooring line, whi
Adjustable Backstay hewebb at 6:09am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 6/3749 I have a Catalina 25 with a 150 on a furler with a fixed back stay. Most of my sailing friends have
Jib pendant. Doc_holiday at 3:32am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3284 I saw the other thread on moving the job forward but I don't want to derail it. I want to raise my

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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
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 10:17am 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Timm R Oday25 at 10:12am 04.12.23 I'm not sure I can help.. I just know everything is better after a nap...
Sea water pump hasket JoeWhite at 10:06am 04.12.23 I use lanocoat
Sea water pump hasket BarryL at 10:06am 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Sea water pump hasket Head Sail at 10:02am 04.12.23 No sealant required. The two surfaces are machine surfaced flat.
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator BBC16385 at 9:58am 04.12.23 This is for you to check your Genset Serial numbers to make sure. I think you have hit the nail o
Sea water pump hasket kloudie1 at 9:45am 04.12.23 SuperLube is "Food Grade".. I just haven't found the right roux shade and shrimp to do that!
Sea water pump hasket Ralph Johnstone at 9:40am 04.12.23 Always good for an item to serve multiple purposes. :thumbup: I'm sure SuperLube would act perfec
Please critique my masthead antenna! (1) jssailem at 9:35am 04.12.23 including these good ol' Shakespeare squeeze-on connectors. :biggrin: HOW it all still worked, I do
Sea water pump hasket sailme88 at 9:31am 04.12.23 I have a rubber O ring gasket. I use the same material with it that I use on the gasket of our well
AITA? Racing situation that came up william24424 at 9:22am 04.12.23 Yes, thanks for clarification Barry. I meant early tack = as soon as you realize you're not going to

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